STAAR Blitz Assignment Day 9

What does the word outcrop mean in paragraph 1?

• A. A tool used by a farmer to pull crops

• B. A rock hidden underground

• C. The top of the rock that is seen above ground

• D. A crop that is not in season

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which definition of pride is used in paragraph 2?

• A. Meaning 1

• B. Meaning 2

• C. Meaning 3

• D. Meaning 4

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

Part A- What does the word territory mean in paragraph 4?

• A. An area the animals protect and defend

• B. An area under the rule of a government

• C. An area the lions avoid

• D. An area where giraffes live

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Part B- Which words from paragraph 4 help the reader understand the meaning of the word territory?

• A. Lions prey, or feed, on other animals

• B. Usually females hunt the prey

• C. males guard

• D. the male has a large mane

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Based on the selection, the reader can conclude that lions -

• are strong animals that typically live and hunt with their pride

• are often preyed on by other animals when away from their territory

• hunt and live alone their entire lives

• only hunt during the day to stay safe

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which highlighted sentence best explains why lions roar? Type the sentence in grey below.

• Usually, two or three cubs are born in a litter,

• After several months, they can follow their mothers,

• begin taking part in hunts before they are a year old

• They also roar to establish their territory.

Answer explanation

They also roar to establish their territory.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Which statement best describes how lion cubs are born?

• Cubs are born ready to hunt.

• Cubs are not able to see when they are born.

• Cubs are usually born without other cubs in the same litter.

• Cubs are usually born with at least seven other cubs in the same litter.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The author organizes this selection by -

• listing the places lions live

• comparing lions to other animals in the savannah

• showing the reasons why lions hunt

• explaining the details of a lion’s day to day life

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What change should be made in sentence 2?

• Change don’t to dont

• Change they’re to their

• Change until to untill

• Change two to too

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

The author wants to combine the ideas in sentences 3 and 4. In the space provided, write a new sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.

Answer explanation

They need a lot of care from their mom because they are unable to defend themselves.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2