Ultimate 5th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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When I do not know the definition of a word or what it means, I should look ___________.

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Dictionary

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Where can a reader find the theme?

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The reader must understand what the character has learned.

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What is the most likely theme of the story about Rohan lifting the trophy?

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Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.

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Based on the text, you can infer about sheepdogs: Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness.

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Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

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How would you describe what is happening in this passage? Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

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Tim is moving to California with his family.

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Stage directions also can be used to tell an actor how to shape his or her performance.

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True

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Which answer best SUMMARIZES the passage? For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.

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Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

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What does it really mean: "There are butterflies in my stomach!"

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I'm nervous

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What does it mean to infer?

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Make an inference

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What makes an article/story a drama?

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Scenes