What is the MAIN IDEA?

what the text is mostly or mainly about

a hint or clue given to the reader about what will happen

the words that characters speak

a section of text similar to a paragraph

What is a NARRATIVE POEM?

poem that tells a story with a plot, characters, and setting

a word with the same or similar meaning

What should I bring to school the day of the test?

nothing, except a bottle of water

The best way to summarize an expository text is...

5Ws - Who, What, When, Where, Why

What is EXPOSITORY text?

informational text that teaches facts

To figure out the theme of a text I should think about...

how the characters change and what they learn

If I need to analyze a character to figure out their traits I should think about...

what the character says, does, and thinks

a comparison NOT using like or as

During the early 1900s, millions of immigrantscame to the United States through Ellis Island.

person moving to a country from another country

What is a PROP in a drama?

an object that characters use/move

Which is an example of a metaphor?

She is the sky, the sun, the moon, and the stars to him.

Which is NOT a way to check my answers when I am finished with my test?

look at my scantron to make sure I've bubbled in everything

What is a FREE VERSE POEM?

a poem with no rhyme scheme or pattern

Find the meaning of the bolded word:She worked hard to receive her degree in education from UT.

document earned when one graduates

the lesson or message of a text

When I'm finished with the test I may NOT...

make any noise or movements that may distract others

which is an example of a SIMILE?

The sunset was as vibrant as a painting.

Which is an example of expository text?

a book that gives facts about the planets

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1
What is the MAIN IDEA?
what the text is mostly or mainly about
the setting of a text
a hint or clue of what will happen in the text
the lesson or message of a text
2
What is FORESHADOW?
what the text is mostly or mainly about
the setting of a text
a hint or clue given to the reader about what will happen
the lesson or message of a text
3
What is the minimum amount of time I should spend taking my STAAR tests?
4 hours
2 hours
1 hour
30 minutes
4
Find the meaning of the bolded word:He thinks he can coastby at work since his dad is the boss.
put forth little effort
land next to the sea
slide down
5
What is DIALOGUE?
the words that characters speak
the lesson or message of the text
an object that the actors handle/use in a drama
text that explains how the actors should move and behave
6
What is a STANZA?
a rhyming pattern
lines read by a character
a section of text similar to a paragraph
a single line of text
7
What does there need to be to prove a main idea?
a paraphrase
supporting details
inferences
a summary
8
Find the meaning of the bolded word: The temperature drops by several degrees in winter.
extent of intensity
measurement of angles
measurement for termperature
document earned when one graduates
9
Thomas Jefferson acquired an immenseamount of land when he made the Louisiana Purchase.
imaginative
large or vast
important
positive
10
What is a NARRATIVE POEM?
a poem with a very specific rhyming pattern
poem that tells a story with a plot, characters, and setting
A poem with no rhyme scheme or pattern
a poem that expresses thoughts and feelings
11
A SYNONYM is...
a summary
a word with the same or similar meaning
a lesson or message
a word that means the opposite
12
What should I bring to school the day of the test?
a hat
nothing, except a bottle of water
all my stuff, just like a regular day
my phone
13
What is RHYME SCHEME?
a section of text similar to a paragraph
the words a character says
the rhyming pattern of a text
a single line of text
14
The best way to summarize an expository text is...
Detail+Detail+Detail= Main Idea
Somebody Wanted But So Then
5Ws - Who, What, When, Where, Why
Chunking
15
What is EXPOSITORY text?
text that tells a story with a plot and characters
text that tells the story of a person's life
informational text that teaches facts
16
To figure out the theme of a text I should think about...
how the characters change and what they learn
the facts in the text
the setting
what the characters look like
17
If I need to analyze a character to figure out their traits I should think about...
the setting
what the character says, does, and thinks
what the character looks like
18
What is a METAPHOR?
a comparison NOT using like or as
what the character says
a comparison using like or as
a sound effect
19
During the early 1900s, millions of immigrantscame to the United States through Ellis Island.
a citizen
person native to a country
A person moving from city to city
person moving to a country from another country
20
What should I do if I need something during the test? (ex: tissue, water, restroom, pencil)
get up an walk over to the teacher to ask
raise my hand
tap on my desk
call the teacher's name
21
Find the meaning of the bolded word:I will need items from the produce section to make a salad.
to provide or supply
to make or manufacture
fruits and vegetables
present into view
22
What is a PROP in a drama?
the message or lesson
text that explains how the actors should move and behave
the words that characters speak
an object that characters use/move
23
The baseball game was cancelled so the kids meandered through the neighborhood out of boredom.
wandered around aimlessly
excitedly jumped
sat in one place
24
Which is an example of a metaphor?
The dog is like a cheetah when he runs across the field.
He crept in as quiet as a mouse.
She is the sky, the sun, the moon, and the stars to him.
The cape is as black as the night.
25
a strategy good readers use to help them understand the text is...
reading out loud
speed reading
chunking
26
What is the best way to summarize a literary text?
5Ws - Who, What, When, Where, Why
Somebody Wanted But So Then
Chunking
Detail+Detail+Detail= Main Idea
27
Find the meaning of the bolded word:To what degree are you willing to help others?
measurement of temperature
extent of intensity
measurement of an angle
document earned when one graduates
28
Which is NOT a way to check my answers when I am finished with my test?
reread all of the questions and answer choices
look at my scantron to make sure I've bubbled in everything
read each of the passages at least 2 times
go back and reread the passages
29
What is a FREE VERSE POEM?
a poem with no rhyme scheme or pattern
poem that tells a story with a plot, characters, and setting
a poem that tells about feelings and thoughts
a poem with a very specific rhyming pattern
30
The success of their new product caused the company to increase it's profit tremendously.
amount of income earned
to do better
lose income
improve
31
Find the meaning of the bolded word:The engine produces a great deal of steam while running.
bring forth to yield
present into view
fruits and vegetables
make or manufacture
32
Find the meaning of the bolded word:She worked hard to receive her degree in education from UT.
extent of intensity
measurement of temperature
document earned when one graduates
measurement of an angle
33
What should I NOT do if I feel overwhelmed, tired, or frustrated?
guess the answer and move on
close my test booklet and use the restroom or get water
take a few deep breaths and reread the question
skip that question and go on to a different section
34
What is ONOMATOPOEIA?
a comparison that does not use like or as
a sound effect
when the author "paints a picture" with words
a comparison using like or as
35
What is THEME?
a hint or clue given about what will happen
what the text is mostly or mainly about
the setting of a text
the lesson or message of a text
36
What is a SIMILIE?
when the author "paints a picture" with words
a summary
sound effect
a comparison using like or as
37
Find the meaning of the bolded word:We went to the coastto enjoy the ocean during vacation.
slide down
land next to the sea
to achieve with little or no effort
38
When I'm finished with the test I may NOT...
raise my hand for my test to be collected and read silently
check my answers one more time before turning my test in
make any noise or movements that may distract others
Stay seated forward and sit quietly
39
which is an example of a SIMILE?
He laughed as they ran away.
He has the memory of a goldfish.
The sunset was as vibrant as a painting.
She likes him a lot.
40
Which is an example of expository text?
A fairytale
biography of Harriet Tubman
free verse poetry
a book that gives facts about the planets
41
To make an INFERENCE or CONCLUSION you must think about what you know and ...
the setting of the text
the lesson or message
evidence from the text
the names of the characters
42
Which is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?
hissed
buzzed
broken
growled

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