STAAR Reading Prep

Choose the two words that best complete the sentence. The answers are in alphabetical order!

During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ​​​ (a)   and the ​ (b)   .​

• characters
• setting
• falling action
• conflict 
• resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the conflict of a story?

• the problem faced by the main character

• a bad hair day

• the ending of the story

• a boxing match

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the climax of a story?

• The "point of no return" that changes everything moving forward.

• The least important event in the plot
• The first problem of the story, that gets the events in motion.

• The beginning of the story where readers are introduced to the characters and setting.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Label the elements of plot on the diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Falling Action

Climax

Exposition

Resolution

Rising Action

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The story comes to an end during the ​ (a)   of the plot.

• resolution
• falling action
• climax
• rising action
• exposition

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it, but the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Haste makes waste.

Tags

7.7A

The theme or message is the ​ (a)   of a story.

• lesson
• main idea
• summary
• point

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

What do you use to prove that a theme is in a story?

• Text evidence

• Personal opinion

• Summarizing

• You can't

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which situation best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

• The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain.

• The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance.

• The hero fights a villain who can control minds.

• The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which is a good example of a theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

• Mary found success through hard work and dedication.

• People's decisions often show their true character.

• Sarah achieved her dreams by believing in herself.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2