staar practice 1

How does the author’s use of language in paragraph 36 emphasize a theme in the excerpt?

Select TWO correct answers.

• By showing why Mrs. Lapidus wants Gogol to pick a new name

• By suggesting that Gogol will adapt to kindergarten

• By specifying the importance of a classroom environment

• By exaggerating the power of nicknames in school

• By contrasting the schooling experiences of Gogol and his parents

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read this quotation from paragraph 1-

"Not only is it a perfectly respectable Bengali good name, meaning “he who is entire, encompassing all,” but it also bears a satisfying resemblance to Nikolai, the first name of the Russian Gogol."

The author uses the word _____ to suggest that the name Nikhil is inclusive of two cultures.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Part A

Based on the information in paragraphs 23 through 36, Ashoke can best be described as —

• optimistic and irritable

• compassionate and stern

• elegant and critical

• insightful and authoritarian

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Part B-

Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?

• “No, no, it’s not a middle name,” Ashoke says. He is beginning to lose patience. (paragraph 23)

• “Don’t be scared, Gogol,” he says, raising his son’s chin with his finger. “You’re a big boy now. No tears.” (paragraph 26)

• Ashoke hands over the lunch box, a windbreaker in case it gets cold. (paragraph 28)

• Ashima and Ashoke wonder, shaking their heads. But since neither of them feels comfortable pressing the issue, they have no choice but to give in. (paragraph 36)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Which events in the excerpt help express the theme of self-determination? Support your answer with evidence from the excerpt.

Answer explanation

A correct response MUST reference the text in some way! Ex: "In paragraph 5, ...."

Answer should be 4-5 sentences.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2