What is the fiction summary tool?
Somebody
Wanted
But
So
Then
How do context clues help you when reading a passage?
meaning of unknown words
When you are taking notes on a passage, what 3 things go at the top of your paper?
You use commas in a series if you have _____ or more items.
3
How many times should you read a poem on the STAAR test?
2 times
In a nonfiction summary, what three things do not belong?
Details
Extra Information
What does theme mean and how to determine the theme of a story?
lesson the story teaches
What does the main character learn?
What 3 things (not including the title) do you need to write at the top of your notes sheet when you're reading a poem?
Type
Topic
Mood
What is the best way to combine the two sentences? Include all necessary punctuation and words.
I like to eat pickles. I do not like to bell peppers.
I like to eat pickles, but I do not like to eat bell peppers.
How do you know if a poem is lyrical?
It has a set rhythm and rhyme
If you see a nonfiction summary question, what will you write on your notes sheet?
Give an example of a set of synonyms and an example of set of antonyms
same
opposite
Doodle/Draw
Go to the bathroom
Get a drink of water
Eat a snack
Give an example of homophones
Words that sound the same but are spelled differently
How do you know if a poem is narrative?
It has a problem and solution
When you see a lot of words and the term "essay", how many paragraphs are you going to write? AND What planning tool will you use in your writing?
2
T123C
What do supporting details support?
The main idea
Put these actions in the order they should take place:
Set up your notes sheet
Answer the questions
Read the passage
Read the questions
Takes notes to answer the questions
1. Set up your notes sheet
2. Read the questions
3.Take notes to answer the questions
4. Read the passage
5. Answer the questions
What is the rule for writing the plural form a word that ends in y?
IF there is a consonant before the Y -- change the Y to I and add ES
Give any example of a simile
True of False: You only need to use T123C if it asks you to write an essay
False -- You need to use the planning tool EVERY time it ask you write a response
Which text features is a labeled picture?
Diagram
How often should you take a brain break on the Reading STAAR?
After every passage
How can you determine if a sentence is a compound sentence and needs a comma before the conjunction?
Two complete sentences (independent clauses)
Give an example of imagery
Must describe something using one of the 5 senses