STAAR Predicting with Text Features Quiz

Based on the title "The Mystery of the Hidden Treasure," what can you predict about the genre of the story?

• It is likely a science fiction story.

• It is likely a mystery or adventure story.

• It is likely a historical biography.

• It is likely a cookbook.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

If a story begins with "Once upon a time," what can you predict about its genre?

• It is a fairy tale.

• It is a news article.

• It is a scientific report.

• It is a travel guide.

When reading a non-fiction book with headings like "Introduction," "Methods," and "Conclusion," what can you predict about the structure?

• It is a narrative story.

• It is a scientific report.

• It is a poem.

• It is a play.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

If a book cover shows a spaceship and planets, what can you predict about the genre?

• It is a romance novel.

• It is a science fiction story.

• It is a historical fiction.

• It is a mystery novel.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What can you predict about a story with chapter titles like "The Haunted House" and "The Ghostly Figure"?

• It is a comedy.

• It is a horror or mystery story.

• It is a travelogue.

• It is a biography.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a text includes a glossary at the end, what can you predict about its purpose?

• It is meant to entertain.

• It is meant to inform or educate.

• It is meant to persuade.

• It is meant to confuse.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What can you predict about a book with a cover showing a detective and a magnifying glass?

• It is a fantasy novel.

• It is a mystery or detective story.

• It is a science textbook.

• It is a cookbook.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

If a story is set in the year 2050 and involves robots, what can you predict about its genre?

• It is a historical fiction.

• It is a science fiction.

• It is a biography.

• It is a romance.

What can you predict about a text with a table of contents listing "Chapter 1: The Solar System" and "Chapter 2: The Planets"?

• It is a fantasy novel.

• It is a science textbook.

• It is a mystery novel.

• It is a cookbook.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

If a book has a cover with a dragon and a castle, what can you predict about its genre?

• It is a science fiction.

• It is a fantasy story.

• It is a biography.

• It is a historical fiction.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1