REading STAAR REview

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in the story.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a story in your own words.

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Where can you find the answer to a question in a story?

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You can find the answer by looking in the middle and end of the story.

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What should you do to understand paragraph 8 better?

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Go back to paragraph 8 and look for repeated words or phrases.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on evidence from the text.

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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 events.

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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 plot?

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

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What is a theme?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson of the story.