Power STAAR

What does it mean to 'Analyze' something?

• To make changes to improve accuracy

• To closely study something to understand its parts

• To add notes to a text

• To check for grammar and punctuation

What is the purpose of 'Annotating' a text?

• To determine the theme

• To revise the text

• To add notes or marks to understand it better

• To provide a written response

What is a 'Constructed Response'?

• Checking writing for clarity

• A multiple-choice question

• A detailed plan

• A written answer requiring explanation and evidence

What does 'Revise' mean in the context of writing?

• To add more details

• To make changes to improve or correct

• To annotate the text

• To conclude an argument

What is the main goal of 'Standardized Testing'?

• To make inferences

• To annotate texts

• To revise educational content

• To measure students' skills in a consistent way

What does 'Making Inferences' involve?

• Editing a text for clarity

• Figuring out something not directly stated

• Creating an action plan

• Drawing conclusions based on evidence

What is 'Deductive Reasoning'?

• Adding notes to a text for better understanding

• Using general principles to make specific conclusions

• Correcting grammatical errors

• Studying the parts of something closely

What is the 'Author's Purpose'?

• To make changes to a text

• To create a detailed plan

• To check for grammar

• The reason why the author wrote a text

What does 'Claim' refer to in an argumentative text?

• A detailed plan to solve a problem

• The main point the author is trying to convince the reader of

• A written response with evidence

• The process of checking writing for clarity

What is 'Inductive Reasoning'?

• Making a decision based on information

• The process of making something clearer

• Using specific examples to draw a broader conclusion

• The main idea in a piece of literature