4th Grade ELAR STAAR Review

Which sentence should replace sentence 4 to better state the central idea of this paper?

• Tabichi knew this was a great deal of money, and he was thankful for it.

• More teachers who serve their students should be recognized like Tabichi was.

• The Global Teacher Prize was awarded to a man named Peter Tabichi.

• Tabichi was recognized because of the difference he is making in children's lives.

What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 12?

• However

• Therefore

• Overall

• Finally

Kinsley has not used the BEST choice of words in sentence 2. Which phrase should replace a very big in this sentence?

• one large

• an important

• some huge

• this certain

In the box provided, combine the ideas in sentences 17 and 18 to create one clear and effective sentence.

Based on information in paragraph 2 (sentences 5-13), what can the reader infer about the children in the town where Peter Tabichi taught in 2016?

• The children did not have the same educational opportunities as children in the United States do.

• He gave his $1 million dollars back to his school.

• Their school had many resources to help them learn.

• The children didn't care to learn.

Read these sentences from paragraph 3.

Tabichi quickly learned many things about his new students. He realized they were hungry and did not have school supplies. It was hard for his students to focus on their studies when their bellies were rumbling and they didn't have anything to write with. Tabichi began using his own salary to purchase food for his students. He purchased supplies for his students too.

What is the best paraphrase of these sentences?

• Tabichi bought school supplies for his students so they could complete their work.

• Tabichi bought things for his students.

• The children were always hungry and did not have enough food to eat.

• Tabichi bought food and school supplies for his students after learning about their needs.

Which sentence best explains why Tabichi was chosen to win the $1 million dollar reward?

• Tabichi even started an after-school science club. (sentence 23)

• Because of his heart and committed efforts, he is helping some young people succeed in both science and life. (sentence 31)

• That's why he helped them take part in an international science fair in 2017 and again in 2019. (sentence 25)

• He realized they were hungry and did not have school supplies. (sentence 15)