Study Guide PARCC Test

A sample question may ask:

Part A. From the passage, what does the word (challenging vocabulary word) mean as it is
used in paragraph 2?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Part B. What evidence from the passage above best supports your answer in part A?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Here are some words you will see on the test that you should be familiar with the meaning of.
cunning- having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit (being
misleading)
devious- dishonest
crafty- clever
aggressive- ready or likely to attack or confront
stunned- shocked
illumined- lighten up or brighten
irreverent- showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken
seriously
enlightened- well-informed or aware
unintelligent- having or showing a low level of intelligence.
primitive- not developed or derived from anything else
justice- fairness
When have you witnessed justice in your life?

Literary Terms to know for ALL reading tests:
cause and effect- because one thing happened this was the effect of it.
Example: because I bumped into the table the vase fell and broke (effect)
cite text- quote the text to prove your answer
evidence- proof of your answer
themes- main idea / authors message / lesson learned