What does it mean to summarize a text?

To give a brief overview of the main points or events.

To provide a detailed analysis of the text's themes and characters.

To rewrite the text in your own words without changing its meaning.

To critique the text and express personal opinions about it.

What is the main idea of a text?

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

A summary of the text's content.

The author's opinion on a subject.

The conclusion drawn from the text.

What does 'infer' mean in reading comprehension?

To look for clues in the story and use your knowledge.

To summarize the main idea of the text.

To read between the lines without context.

What is a character's development in a story?

The changes a character undergoes throughout the narrative.

The physical appearance of a character.

The setting in which the character exists.

The relationships a character has with others.

What is a clue in a story?

Information that helps the reader understand the plot or characters.

A hint that reveals the ending of the story.

A character's name in the story.

A summary of the story's events.

What is the difference between the theme and the main idea?

The theme is the underlying message, while the main idea is the primary point.

The theme is the primary point, while the main idea is the underlying message.

The theme is a summary of the text, while the main idea is a detailed analysis.

The theme is the conclusion, while the main idea is the introduction.

7.9F The poet includes lines 8-11 to emphasize that the speaker...

feels left out from the family fun.

is angry her kids are speaking English.

7.7B What do the lines 18-22 tell you about the speaker?

She is determined to learn English for her children.

She leaves her kids alone and is not a good mom.

The bathroom is her favorite room.

In 2012, a group of scientists were exploring a rain forest in South America when, all of the sudden, they heard a familiar noise. It was the sound of frogs! When they shined their flashlights in the direction of the noise and found a tiny frog, the frog had large eyes and bright-green colored skin. However, it had one very interesting feature. The skin on its belly was so clear that the scientists could see its organs! Because it had transparent skin, the scientists knew it was a type of glass frog . They had never observed a frog like this in their previous research. “It was amazing,” said Charles Austin, one of the researchers who discovered the frog. “We had a feeling this was a species new to science.” The author’s purpose in writing the paragraph above is to--

describe how scientists discovered a new species of frog.

explain why glass frogs have certain features.

convince readers to help protect the glass frog’s environment

entertain the reader with fun facts about glass frogs.

What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time. Make an inference for the above situation.

This will be a great day to do something outside.

It's a great time to get some house work done.

There is a good chance it is going to rain.

School will probably be cancelled.

A Star-Spangled Catastrophe 1 [The curtain rises on Pete, singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”] 2 PETE: … And the home of the brave! 3 [The audience can be heard applauding halfheartedly.] What do the following stage directions from line 3 help the reader understand? [The audience can be heard applauding halfheartedly.]

Pete’s performance did not go as well as he had hoped.

Pete is upset that nobody paid attention to his performance.

Pete had a difficult time hearing others while he was singing.

Pete’s friends are not supportive of his decision to sing.

Which of the following is a simile?

The walls in the apartment house were paper thin.

Which of the following statements is an example of personification:

The sun kissed the dew off the grass.

Her eyes are like blue marbles.

She's so tired, she could sleep for ten years.

What does an author use to best support a claim in a persuasive text?

rephrasing their claim in different ways

What is figurative language?

Words or phrases that do not mean exactly what they say

Words that convey mood and tone

Words that means exactly what they say

Words and phrases that give clues to what an unknown word means

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of dialogue in a story?

It reveals character relationships and advances the plot.

It provides background information about the setting.

It serves as a filler to increase word count.

It introduces the main conflict of the story.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What strategy can help determine the theme, lesson, or moral in fiction?

Analyze the setting and its impact on the plot.

Look at how the main character changes and what they learn.

Focus on the author's writing style and vocabulary.

Consider the historical context of the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a narrative?

A story that tells about a series of events.

A type of poem that expresses emotions.

A factual report of historical events.

A visual representation of data.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a setting in literature?

The time and place where a story occurs.

The main character's journey throughout the story.

The conflict that drives the plot forward.

The moral lesson learned by the characters.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using background knowledge when reading?

To connect personal experiences to the text for better understanding.

To memorize the text word for word.

To ignore the text and focus on personal thoughts.

To speed up the reading process by skimming the text.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the word 'abrupt' mean in the context of dialogue?

Short or choppy dialogue

Smooth and flowing dialogue

Lengthy and detailed dialogue

Confusing and unclear dialogue

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does it mean to analyze a text?

To summarize the text briefly.

To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

To memorize the text word for word.

To critique the text without understanding its context.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.4C

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STAAR Review

What is the significance of dialogue in a story?

What strategy can help determine the theme, lesson, or moral in fiction?

What is a narrative?

What is a setting in literature?

What is the purpose of using background knowledge when reading?

What does the word 'abrupt' mean in the context of dialogue?

What does it mean to analyze a text?

What does it mean to summarize a text?

What is the main idea of a text?

What is the text structure used when a problem is presented and a solution is offered?

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