Reading STAAR 8 2016 paired questions: View/Courtesy

^{Use “The View from Saturday” and “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions 30–34.}
30 What is one difference between Noah’s mother in the excerpt and the author of the article?

• F Noah’s mother thinks that computers are not useful tools, while the author understands the value of technology.
• G Noah’s mother believes it is young people who are not courteous, while the author believes that some adults also lack courtesy.
• H Noah’s mother applauds the behavior of others, while the author criticizes the behavior of others.
• J Noah’s mother encourages her sons to appreciate their elders, while the author explains how adults need to demonstrate more respect for young people.

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31 Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of “A Little Common Courtesy, Please.”

_{We teach these manners to children so that they can use them throughout their lives.}

Which event from “The View from Saturday” best demonstrates this message?

• A Noah’s mother insists that he write a thank-you letter to his grandparents.
• B Noah’s mother expresses concern about the youth of her sons’ generation.
• C Noah explains why he believes he should receive a thank-you letter.
• D Noah points out that his brother has something to be thankful for.

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32 How are Noah’s mother in the excerpt and the mother of the child in the article similar?

• F They show respect for the ideas presented by Emily Post.
• G They are ashamed about how their child has behaved.
• H They point out how their child can be courteous to someone.
• J They believe that children today do not know how to act in public.

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33 How does Noah in the excerpt act like the texting grocery shopper in the article?

• A Both are confused about what to do in a particular situation.
• B Both think that what they are being asked to do is unfair.
• C Both refuse to take responsibility for their actions.
• D Both would prefer to disregard the requests of others.

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34 Read this sentence from “A Little Common Courtesy, Please.”
_{^{I think that common courtesy is no less important today than it was in the past.}}
Which character from “The View from Saturday” holds a similar belief?

• F Joey
• G Noah
• H The mother
• J The grandparents

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