KSims STAAR Review

"You are what you eat" is a direct comparison or the figure of speech called a 

Sometimes the makers of STAAR will _____ what you are to use in your inference.

The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song is a 

When inferring, you use clues from the text to "_____" something that is not stated directly. 

When deciding what the Authors Purpose is it is easy as P.I.E. P.I.E stands for:

The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of words is

Ask yourself if you have _________ that will help you answer the questions.

Context clues also include looking after the word or, after the word called, giving an example,

A belief, judgement, or way of thinking about something is 

What is an important skill or skills to use when taking a test?

I am a smarty and am going to do _________ on he STAAR test!

Read all of the _______ and captions as well to help with comprehension.

Something that is true or something that has occurred or has been proven correct is

Context clues can involve watching for root words, _____, and ____ for word meanings.

"Snap, crackle, pop" are examples of an 

________ is a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning. 

If vocabulary is difficult, use __________ _____ to help you with the meaning of the word. 

The act of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence is an 

Remember to use all _______, maps, and charts to increase comprehension.

Text structures include description, chronological order, sequential order and 

Read all important words. Important words are often in 

Find ___words that limit your choices. Example: few, many, all, same, both and none can help.

Write a note out beside each paragraph stating the _____ ______ presented in that paragraph. 

Bold or underlined words  are important words, you can use _________ _____ to help define them.

" My teddy bear gave me a hug" is an example of a figure of speech that takes on human traits

When previewing the text the title can sometimes help you figure out the 

Subtitles are the main ideas of________ _________.

Rhyme schemes use ____ to indicate which lines rhyme. Lines designated with the same ___ rhyme.

An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true is a 

Plotting out the story involves the introduction, conflict or problem, rising action, climax,

_________is often used in poetry. 

Quickly ________ the text when you finish reading it. This means to put it in your own words.

If you notice you have a read a paragraph and have not changed your mental picture ___ it again

If you cannot summarize or visualize a paragraph you need to ________ it right then!

On multiple choice tests, always read ________ for a question before answering.

Ask yourself ________ as you read! This keeps you focused and you have a purpose.

"Busy as a bee" is an example of the figure of speech known as a

If you can not summarize or visualize a paragraph  you need to _______ it right then.

When learning new words, while you are reading make a note about your ________ right then.

Eliminate obviously ______ ______ and then choose the ____ _______ from what is left.

Remember to ______ the text to look for answers.(All answers are there-look for them or clues)