STAAR High-Utility Vocabulary Words

Found between the guide words reciprocity and record; means to know and remember upon seeing.

The activity __________ to many students because they love sugar and the winner receives candy!

When you state the ________ of the sentence, you are really revealing the job of the sentence.

Will you _______ to the principal that students should be allowed to eat outside on sunny days?

Definition: To connect items together so that they make sense

Definition: When you perform a task or offer information in order to make things easier

The author ________ the lost dog will be found in paragraph 8 when the characters hear a bark.

Definition: An author does this when he/she shows us the reason behind a character's actions

Donuts, apple pie, and brownies are separate items, but can be __________ as "sweet treats".

Definition: To restate something in support or agreement; to say something again for effect

The poet ________ the word "melancholy" 4 times in order to make an impact on the reader.

Definition: Characteristics of a person, place, or thing; these can be positive or negative

The _______ task when working on a reading passage is to highlight the words in the questions.

Definition: Make easier to understand by showing

Definition: To share an experience, example, or problem to help get your meaning across 

When I work on reading passages, I must find evidence to __________ the answer to the question.

Definition: When someone is in a better position than you are to achieve great results

Definition: To let people know your opinions, what you like, and your feelings

The author ________ to the conflict of the story by including information about the lost dog.

The teacher tried to ________ the importance of taking breaks between passages.