STAAR EOC Reading

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness End-of-Course Reading exam.

Understanding GenresMain Idea and Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and ToneInterpreting Figurative LanguageSynthesizing Information
Reading for Everyday LifeAnalyzing Media and AdvertisementsCommunicating Effectively
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management on Test Day
Understanding GenresMain Idea and Suppor...Making InferencesAnalyzing Author’s P...Interpreting Figurat...Synthesizing Informa...Reading for Everyday...Analyzing Media and ...Communicating Effect...Active Reading Techn...Time Management on T...
Practical Applications

Analyzing Media and Advertisements

Becoming a Smart Media Consumer

Media texts—like websites, commercials, and social media—are everywhere. Being able to analyze them helps you spot bias, understand messages, and make informed choices.

How to Analyze Media

  • Look for persuasive language or images.
  • Notice what information is included or left out.
  • Ask: Who created this, and why?

Why It Matters

Understanding media messages helps you avoid being misled or tricked by ads and fake news.

Examples

  • Watching a commercial and identifying the techniques used to make the product seem cool.

  • Reading an online article and checking if it’s from a trustworthy source.

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Communicating Effectively