STAAR Understanding Comprehension Strategies

What should you do if you don't understand a part of the text you are reading?

• Skip the part and continue reading.

• Re-read the part and use background knowledge to understand it.

• Ignore it and hope it makes sense later.

• Ask someone else to read it for you.

Which of the following is a good strategy to use when you are confused about a text?

• Stop reading altogether.

• Annotate the text by writing notes in the margins.

• Read faster to get through the confusing part.

• Close the book and take a nap.

When you encounter a difficult word in a text, what is one way to help understand it?

• Guess its meaning and move on.

• Use context clues from the surrounding sentences.

• Skip the word and continue reading.

• Make up a meaning for the word.

What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

• To distract yourself from the text.

• To check your understanding and clarify confusing parts.

• To make the reading process longer.

• To avoid having to re-read the text.

If you find a section of the text difficult to understand, what is a helpful action to take?

• Highlight the section and come back to it later.

• Ignore it and hope it becomes clear later.

• Read the section aloud to see if it makes more sense.

• Ask a friend to explain it to you.

How can background knowledge assist in understanding a text?

• It can help make connections and provide context.

• It can replace the need to read the text.

• It can make the text seem more confusing.

• It can distract from the main ideas of the text.

What is annotating, and why is it useful?

• Drawing pictures in the margins to make the text more interesting.

• Writing notes and comments to enhance understanding.

• Highlighting every sentence in the text.

• Skipping parts of the text that seem boring.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for monitoring comprehension?

• Re-reading difficult sections.

• Asking questions about the text.

• Using background knowledge.

• Ignoring confusing parts.

What should you do if your understanding of a text breaks down?

• Stop reading and choose a different book.

• Use strategies like re-reading and asking questions.

• Pretend to understand and continue reading.

• Skip to the end of the text.

Why is it important to monitor your comprehension while reading?

• To ensure you are understanding and retaining information.

• To finish the book as quickly as possible.

• To avoid having to read the text again.

• To impress others with your reading speed.