Not an Instant Success-STAAR Reading

What are the most likely reasons the author includes the image after paragraph 5 in the article? (3.10C) Select TWO correct answers.

• To help the reader see the original size of the Pop It!
• To show the reader how to make a Pop It!
• To help the reader visualize a Pop It!
• To help the reader see how quickly the Pop It! became popular
• To show the reader that the Pop It! comes in various shapes and sizes

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the space provided. Based on paragraph 3 of the selection “Early Days,” why was the invention not immediately a success when it was created in 1975? (3.6F)

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Part A What is the meaning of the word produce in paragraph 3 of the selection? (3.3B)

• to cause a result to happen or come into existence
• to make or manufacture from raw materials
• things that have been grown by farming
• to generate an answer quickly

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Part B Which word or phrase from the selection helps the reader understand the meaning of the word produce? (3.3B)

• was used to make
• too expensive
• sat around
• could not find

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which TWO sentences from paragraph 6 best explain how the Pop It! game works? Select TWO correct answers. (3.7C)

• Today, the portable fidget game now comes in almost any shape, size, and color imaginable.
• Fans of Pop It! say it keeps them satisfied for hours by popping the little bubbles in and out.
• They also say the game keeps their hands and minds occupied.
• Few games have seen such a successful comeback after so many years sitting on a shelf.
• Pop It! is a true success story!

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this article? (3.10A)

• To convince people to purchase a Pop It!
• To describe how to play with a trendy toy
• To tell the history of a popular invention
• To tell why the Pop It! was invented

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which word in the sentence contains a prefix that means “not”? Click the dropdown arrow to select an answer choice. (3.3C)

• become
• immediately
• consumers
• disinterested

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CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Read the selection "Not an Instant Success." Based on the information in the selection, write a response to the following: Explain why it is important to never give up. Write a well-organized argumentative/opinion essay that uses specific evidence from the text to support your answer. Remember to - -clearly state your central idea -organize your writing -develop your ideas in detail -use evidence from the selection in your response -use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar Write your response in the space provided. (3.7B, 3.7C, 3.12C)