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.

Understanding Main Idea and Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsAnalyzing Author’s Purpose and Point of View
Interpreting Figurative Language and Literary DevicesEvaluating Argument and EvidenceUnderstanding Text Structure and Organization
Reading for Everyday LifeAnalyzing Media and Digital TextsApplying Reading Skills to Other Subjects
Active Reading StrategiesProcess of EliminationTime Management During the Test
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Practical Applications

Applying Reading Skills to Other Subjects

Reading Beyond English Class

The strategies you learn for STAAR EOC: Reading are useful in every subject. Understanding main ideas, finding evidence, and making inferences will help you with science, social studies, math, and more!

How Reading Skills Help

  • Summarize science articles.
  • Make sense of historical documents.
  • Follow instructions in math word problems.

Expand Your Toolkit

The more you practice, the better you get at learning new information in any class.

Real Connections

Good reading skills are the foundation for success in every academic and real-world situation.

Examples

  • Identifying the main idea in a science lab report.

  • Using context clues to understand a tricky math word problem.

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Active Reading Strategies