TEXAS STAAR READING PREP

Front

What is the author's purpose for writing about the Oregon Trail?

Back

To inform you about the Oregon Trail.

Front

What is the best summary of Curiosity's mission to Mars?

Back

NASA sent Curiosity to explore Mars.

Front

Jenna was lying outside in the sun. She knew she should put some sun block on, but the sun felt good on her back that she did not want to move. She told herself that she would get he sun block in 5 minutes. Within 3 minutes, Jenna had fallen asleep. What will happen next?

Back

sunburn, burned, red, dark, sun burn

Front

What is the author's purpose in the given passage?

Back

To persuade the reader to help him with his homework.

Front

What is the best summary of the passage about the tallest tree in the world?

Back

The world's tallest tree is secretly hidden in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California.

Front

Where was the family going?

Back

picnic, beach, park

Front

Why was Callie on the pavement?

Back

fell, tripped, trip, falling, fallen