Paired Passage STAAR 2018

Paired Passage STAAR 2018

6th - 7th Grade

15 Qs

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Paired Passage STAAR 2018

Paired Passage STAAR 2018

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of engaged?

charm as a person

sat for a portrait

practiced at the time

interesting conversation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Paragraph 2 is mainly about the-

method Stuart used when he was painting portraits

number of portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime

reason Stuart wanted to paint portraits of famous people

popularity of the portraits Stuart painted during his lifetime

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The reader can conclude from the information in paragraph 3 that Stuart-

worried that his portrait would not please Washington

was determined to create a portrait of Washington

was nervous in the presence of Washington

shared similar interests with Washington

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The author includes the details in paragraph 5 most likely to-

explain why this particular portrait of Washington is so well known

express regret that the painting of Washington become famous only after Stuart's death

demonstrate that Washington was an important figure in history

emphasize that most of Washington's portraits were left unfinished

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is the best summary of the selection?

In 1796, painter Gilbert Stuart had the opportunity to paint a portrait of George Washington. It had been difficult to arrange a time for the two men to get together. While Stuart painted Washington, the two men talked about horses.

The most famous portrait of George Washington was painted by Gilbert Stuart, who lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart painted portraits of other famous people as well. He never finished his portrait of Washington, but Stuart kept the original and sold copies of it anyway.

An accomplished painter who completed hundreds of portraits, Gilbert Stuart lived from 1755 to 1828. Stuart wanted the subjects of his portraits to feel relaxed so that he could create a portrait of them that looked natural. One of Stuart's most famous painting is a portrait of President George Washington.

During his career, Gilbert Stuart painted portraits of many famous people, including George Washington. Although Stuart was unable to complete a portrait of Washington during the time they had together in 1796, the work become the most popular portrait of Washington ever painted.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

searched for

shared with a group

gathered together

stored in a safe place

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

By using a problem-and-solution organization pattern in paragraphs 3 through 5, the author of the selection is able to-

demonstrate that Tolkien needed help completing his book and describe how only certain parts of his story were used

show that Christopher needed to work with another author and tell how he was able to persuade his friend to work with him

highlight that Christopher had trouble deciding which of his father's writings to include in the book and identify how he made his choices

emphasize that Tolkien could not finish his book and explain how Christopher's efforts led to the completion and publication of the work.

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