⭐STAAR
The specific "sentence" or "claim" included in a text.
What is a thesis?
A statement that can be proven true or false with evidence.
What is a fact?
The specific reason an author writes—usually to persuade, inform, or entertain.
What is author's purpose?
The primary message or the main point the author wants the reader to understand about a topic.
What is the Central Idea?
The strategy that helps you summarize what you read.
What is BME (beginning, middle, end)?
The number of points needed to earn MEETS on the Reading STAAR Test.
What is 32 points?
The author’s main argument or position on a specific issue.
What is a claim?
The choice of words an author uses to create a specific tone or emotional effect.
What is diction?
This text structure explains an issue and possible solutions.
What is problem & solution?
The strategy you use when writing an SCR and ECR.
What is RAC and RACES?
The number of points needed to earn MASTERS on the Reading STAAR test.
What is 41 points?
An argument made by the opposing side to prove the author's claim wrong.
What is a counterargument?
A question asked for effect that does not require an actual answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
A brief statement or account of the main points of a text that does not include personal opinions.
What is a summary?
These strategies will help you preview the reading questions and find text evidence.
What are the PROVE IT strategies?
The reading SCR, multi-select, Part A/Part B, and match-table grid questions are worth this many points.
Two points each
This rhetorical appeal relies on the credibility, character, or ethics of the speaker.
What is ethos?
This part of a text (like a sidebar, map, or caption) provides extra information not found in the main body.
What is a text feature?
This term refers to the author’s specific attitude or feelings toward the subject matter.
What is tone?
The strategy you do when reading any text.
What is annotate, take notes, or hashtag?
Which STAAR performance level tells the state of Texas that you are on grade level?
What is Meets?
When an author uses numbers, percentages, or expert testimony, they are using this appeal.
What is logos?
The atmosphere or emotional setting created by the author's use of sensory language and imagery.
What is mood?
When an author uses this, they are trying to convince the reader by appealing to their emotions.
What is pathos?
This tool will help you with unfamiliar words in the text, questions, and answer choices.
What is a dictionary?