STAAR DA 1 2024

What is the best paraphrase of paragraphs 1-3?

• a. The girl cries because she is scared of the old woman.

• b. The girl meets an old woman who asks why she is upset.

• c. She finds a black cooking pot filled with food.

• d. The girl hears a strange sound and runs back home.

In paragraphs 4 through 5, what key idea does the reader learn about the old women?

• The old woman is wealthy and does not understand the girl’s problems.

• Both are scared and run away

• The old woman is rude and refuses to share her cooking pot.

• The old woman is very kind and helped them donating her pot

Read this sentence from paragraph 13.

"Your kindness reminded me that sharing is better for everyone"

How does this sentence support the theme of the story?

• It teaches that people should never ask others for help.

• It explains why the old woman decided to keep the magic pot.

• It shows that being kind and sharing can lead to good outcomes for everyone.

• It shows that being selfish is the best way to solve problems.

What can the reader infer about how the girl and her mother felt about stranger in paragraph 11-12?

• They were excited to see the man suffer with the porridge all over the forest

• They surprised but decided the help the poor stranger

• They were annoyed at him for his terrible choice

• They were to busy and closed the door on the poor stranger.

Which sentence show that the kindness matters?

• "My mother hand I have nothing to eat"

• " I will give you this magic pot"

• "Each morning, Mother and I ordered"

• One day while we napped, a stranger entered our hut"

Read the sentence from paragraph 9. "Mother and I stepped putside and saw porridge oozing through the forest". What is the most likely reason the author includes this imagery?

• To show how powerful the the pot can be

• To show that the pot is broken and can no longer be used.

• To shows the forest is magical and full of surprises.

• To show that the forest is full of strange and unusual foods.

Based on the events that take place at the end of the story, how will the mom and daughter feel and act when they meet a unfortunate person like the Stranger?

• They will ask the person to work for them in exchange for food.

• They will feel empathy and try to help the person, just as they were helped.

• They will avoid the person because they are afraid of strangers.

• They will ignore the person because do not have to help others

What do the girl's and her mother’s actions in paragraphs 1 through 6 reveal about their relationship?

• They are distant because the mother only sends her daughter to find food

• They compete to see who can find food.

• They care for and support each other during difficult times.

• They argue often about having nothing to eat.

What is the girl's main problem in the story?

• She is afraid to go into the forest alone.

• She doesn’t trust the old lady who offers to help.

• She doesn’t know how to use the magic pot.

• She and her mother do not have food to eat.

Part A: Which sentence best describes the boy and the brother's relationship?

• The boy is eager to give his brother candy.

• The boy feels frustrated because his brother took his candy.

• The boy is frustrated but will give the candy to his brother to prevent a fight.

• The boy and his brother are at peace.