STAAR EOC: Reading

The STAAR EOC: Reading subject focuses on the essential reading skills required for high school students in Texas to succeed in their End-of-Course assessments.

Study Strategies

Active Reading Strategies

Stay Engaged While You Read

Active reading means participating in the reading process, not just passively letting words pass by. Ask questions, make predictions, and take notes as you go. This keeps your brain alert and helps you remember more.

How to Be an Active Reader

  • Highlight or underline important points.
  • Jot down questions or thoughts in the margins.
  • Summarize each paragraph or section in your own words.

Why It Works

When you interact with the text, you understand and retain information better, making it easier to answer questions on the test and in real life.

Examples

  • Highlighting supporting details in a passage.

  • Writing a quick summary after each paragraph.