STAAR Vocabulary

Week 22 - 30

represent

to stand for; to be an example of; to be a symbol or sign for

Several candidates are hoping to represent the Republican party in the next presidential election against the Democratic candidate.

The thirteen stripes on the American flag represent the thirteen original colonies.

Which statement below best represents the theme of the story?

support

to be in favor for; to help prove; to keep from falling

Will you support the Republican or the Democratic candidate with your vote?

The walls of the building support the roof.

Which of these ideas is supported by information in paragraphs 5 and 6?

accomplish

to do; to carry out

All of the candidates say that they can accomplish more than their opponents.

What did the author hope to accomplish by writing this selection?

advanceto move forward

After the primary election, one candidate will advance to the general election and maybe become the next president of the United States.

How do paragraphs 18-22 advance the plot of the story?

purpose

a plan; intention; something one has in mind to get or do

Her purpose in coming to see us was to ask for a donation to the hospital fund.

What was the author’s purpose for including the diagram on page 4?

infer

to find out by reasoning; conclude;

(clues + background knowledge = inference)

I inferred from the smoke that something was burning.

What can the reader infer from the last sentence of Paul’s letter?

conclude

to reach certain decisions or opinions by reasoning

From the tracks we saw, we concluded that the animal must have been a deer.

She came to the conclusion that she would have to work harder to finish on time.

What can the reader conclude from the last paragraph of Scene 2?

contribute

To give money or help

Everyone was asked to contribute ideas for the party.

Contributions to worthy causes is one of her special projects.

Which fact below contributes to the resolution of the story ?

initial

occurring at the beginning; first; earliest

His initial effort at skating was a failure.

According to the story, the reason the narrator doesn’t initially have

enough money to buy the pencils is that -

convey

to communicate a message

What idea does the poet convey through the description of the character in lines 25-30?

The teacher was able to convey her point clearly using the slide presentation.

suggest

to put forward for consideration

What does the information presented in this selection suggest about how people view the character’s actions?

Can you suggest a good restaurant nearby?

expressto convey a thought or feeling in

words

Which sentence expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

I am glad that you feel comfortable to express your opinion on the topic.

imply

to suggest

After reading the graph, the reader can imply what information about the topic?

When the woman walked in with a wet raincoat and umbrella, it was implied that it was raining outside.

create effects

outcomes that are made by action

The organization of the poem helps show that the character’s actions create a worse effect as time goes on.

You can control the effects that you create with your words.

demonstrate

to clearly show by giving proof or evidence

Both reading selections discuss living things that demonstrate which of the following characteristics?

The boy was happy to demonstrate how to fold a paper airplane.

reveal

to make known to others

What do the character’s actions reveal about him?

The game show host opened the curtain to reveal the grand prize.

resolve

to find a solution to a problem or to determine a course of action

How was the story’s problem resolved?

I can’t wait to finish reading the book to see how the author was able to resolve the conflict!

outcome

the way something turns out; a consequence

The outcome of the story was exciting!

The outcome of studying for the test was a good grade.

foreshadow

to anticipate, signal, or predict a future event

Which sentence from the story foreshadows the character’s victory over the opponent?

The movie director did an excellent job foreshadowing how the story was going to end.

noun---a part separated or cut off; part; sliceIn the Early Years section of the president’s life, where did he live?

Our tickets for the game are in the Blue Section.

adjective--- having to do with particular section

The author wrote this selection most likely to tell the reader that Dusty is a cat with a habit.

What does the information presented in this selection suggest?

section/selection

noun--- passage taken out of a book; quote

In the article, American Legend, the quote was an excerpt from what book.

Please use an excerpt from the newspaper to support your weather report.

excerpt

verb---give emphasis (stress; importance) to

The author included colorful sunsets to emphasize Cameron’s belief that the environment was beautiful.

Doctors always try to emphasize the importance of wearing a helmet when skateboarding to prevent

head injuries.

emphasize

verb---cast a bright light on; make prominent; focus on

A diagram was used to highlight the frog’s life cycle.

Please highlight the items on the list that you want to purchase.

highlight

verb---have to do with; have an interest for

In paragraph 2, there was great concern over the dog running away.

Do not concern yourself with other people’s business.

concern

verb--- hand over; give; offer

When writing a story, present your characters with several options to solve the problem.

During the awards ceremony, the principal will present you with a ribbon.

present

noun---the coming of one thing after another; connected series

Arrange the names in alphabetical sequence.

What was the sequence of events in the first passage?

sequence

noun---anything which is for the good of a person or thing; help

Bristlecone pines benefit from their roots in the same way that wood frogs benefit from the ability

to freeze.

We can all benefit by working together as a team rather than on our own.

benefit

noun---person giving an account of an event or story

Mrs. Thompson will be the narrator of today’s events.

The narrator’s actions in paragraph 4 of the story shows that he is determined to achieve his goals.

narrator