Practice Reading STAAR

In which part of the selection can the reader find the information about when others tried to make gum?

• Early Years

• Many Attempts

• Success

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The way the school board reacted to Andy's proposal shows the board was-

• willing to support his backpack program

• more interested in helping people in other cities

• eager for him to become a school board member

• unfamiliar with helping people in need

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The purpose of this selection is mainly to-

• explain how the Sioux Indians hunted

• list the reasons horses came to the United States

• describe several ways horses improved the lives of the Sioux

• offer reasons why the Sioux Indians couldn't travel easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which words from the sentences help the reader know what the word ordeal means?

• huddle together for warmth

• difficult experience

• rescue teams searched

• underground cave

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

• Dark

• Slim

• Tall

• Thick

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which strategy will you use during the STAAR Reading?

Choose all that will help you master the STAAR.

• Preview the question and create a PAT list

• Read the passage carefully, annotate with #hashtags, and highlight ideas from the PAT list

• Eliminate the ridiculous and the distracting answer choices with careful consideration

• Verify your answer choices with textual evidence by highlight the answer and writing Q# by the word, phrase, or line

• Write a statement or #hashtag carefully defending why your answer is correct or why the other choices are incorrect

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What does the word peculiar mean in this passage?

• mean

• odd

• delicious

• sweet

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the BEST summary of the subtitle "Getting Prepared"?

• You need to carefully choose the flavor and sprinkles when you eat ice cream.

• A person should carefully consider the candidates and what they stand for before voting.

• Once you have decided which candidate to vote for, you will vote privately at a voting location.

• You may not be satisfied with your choice, but at least you voted.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The author most likely chose the title "Opossum" to-

• frighten and excite readers

• stress the danger of an opossum

• prevent the readers from picking up an opossum

• present the main idea of the selection

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the text structure of this paragraph? (a)  

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Chronological

• Descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5