3rd Grade STAAR Reading Review Jenga Edition

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to make an educated guess based on clues in the text and what you already know.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from the story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main points of the text.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is the purpose of an author's writing?

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The purpose can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to look for similarities, while to contrast means to look for differences.