STAAR Test Prep

What does an author use to best support a claim in a persuasive text?

• a quote from a friend

• evidence

• opinions

• rephrasing their claim in different ways

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

The best summary of a story must include:

• the beginning and the end

• the theme of the story

• the beginning, middle and end of the story

• whichever is the longest summary is the best one

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the word maneuver mean in paragraph 3?

• Skillfully change a path or position

• Be guided by a remote control

• Cause to move rapidly

• Contain electronic equipment

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

26 In paragraph 5, the word impediments refers to —

• environments

• events

• obstacles

• robots

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The information in paragraphs 2 and 6 supports the idea that —

• athletic competitions are challenging for any participant

• Mr. Evolta was a difficult robot for Takahahi to design

• people can be extremely inventive

• Mr. Evolta is capable of amazing accomplishments

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The author includes the information in paragraph 1 most likely to —

• cause the reader to reflect upon personal accomplishments

• build the reader’s interest by presenting an improbable situation

• present the most important information about the topic first

• explain various reasons for writing about the topic

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The author includes the details in paragraph 5 most likely to —

• explain why this particular portrait of Washinton is so well known

• express regret that the painting of Washington became famous only after Stuart's death

• demonstrate that Washington was an important figure in history

• emphasize that most of Washington's portraits were left unfinished

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of engaged?

• charm as a person

• sat for a portrait

• practiced at the time

• interesting conversation

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the dictionary entry for the word violate. Which definition most closely matches the way the word violated is used in paragraph 24?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To provide evidence

• To state the main argument

• To summarize the conclusion