6th Grade Reading STAAR Prep

Why does Luka mention Jesse Martin in paragraph 7?

• To imply that Laura should wait until she is a few years older to sail alone

• To add support to his claim that young people are capable of sailing alone

• To show that male sailors and female sailors are equally skilled at sailing

• To suggest that Jesse be one of the sailors who helps Laura plan her trip

Which of Maya’s statements is an example of stereotyping?

• I think sailing around the world would be a fabulous idea, but when you are 18 and legally an adult.

• Even if Laura completes her schoolwork onboard the boat, she would miss the opportunity to work in a group and share her ideas with other students.

• I think parents and judges should make the decision because teenagers often make irrational decisions, especially when trying to obtain attention for a world record.

• Time passes quickly; every minute is one less minute to live.

Both Luka and Maya agree that —

• teenagers should be trained to sail

• the ocean can be a dangerous place

• sailing around the world is not a good idea

• most teenagers can respond well to physical risks

Which definition best fits the meaning of shadowing as it is used in paragraph 7?

• to shelter from light and heat

• to have colors that gradually pass one into another

• to follow or keep under observation

• to become dark

In paragraph 10, Maya included examples in her argument most likely because she —

• believed that the trip was scheduled to begin when the weather was most challenging

• knew that sailors need specialized training in order to respond to dangerous situations on a trip

• thought the pressure to set a world record was not worth the trip

• wanted to stress the potential for danger during the trip

What idea is suggested by the information in each section of the table titled “FACT BOX: Laura Dekker”?

• Laura lacked formal training in sailing solo.

• Laura had made other solo journeys in her boat.

• Laura was well prepared to attempt her voyage.

• Laura continued her education through online classes.

The table titled “Current Records Chart” has been included in the selection most likely to —

• explain the differences between the trip Laura planned to take and the trips of other teenage sailors

• support the court’s decision to deny Laura’s request for permission to sail around the world

• highlight the length of time Laura had in order to complete the trip and qualify for the world record

• show that other young people had already succeeded in setting sailing records like Laura wanted to do

How long was Laura's sail boat?

• 72 feet

• 27 inches

• 17 1/2 ft

• 27 feet

What country is Jesse Martin from?

• Antarctica

• Amsterdam

• Australia

• Alaska

Where did Laura Dekker start and finish her voyage sailing around the world?

• Gibraltar to St. Maarten

• Sydney to Santiago

• Boston to Dublin

• New York to Los Angeles