STAR Reading Test Prep (Theme/Poetry)

Multiple Choice

A bird and a turtle went to catch lunch. Each one caught a yummy fish. When it was time to eat, the bird tricked the turtle to look to the other side so he could eat two fish instead. When the turtle looked aside, an eagle passed by and grabbed both fish. The bird was feeling so sad.

What is the theme of the story?

• Never give up

• Don’t do to others what you don’t want them to do to you

• Be brave and don’t fear anything

Multiple Choice

Paul didn't know how to read. He would not know how to sound out the letters and read words. But Paul kept practicing and trying again. Then one day he finally was able to read!

What lesson does this story tell?

• never give up

• to be nice to others

• be thankful for what you have

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of this poem?

• Looking for peace

• Appreciating who you are

• Enjoying life

• Never giving up on something

Multiple Choice

Which word goes in the blank of the poem?

• grow

• hurry

• above

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes this poem?

• Each line rhymes with each other

• The poem is a free verse. There is no rhyme

• The first two lines don’t rhyme

Multiple Choice

Which word goes in the blank of the poem?

• hare

• grizzly

• plain

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