What is the TONE of the author in the story? What is the best definition for TONE ?

the lesson learned or the moral of the story

My doctor tried to CONVEY how important it was to get rest. What is the best definition of the word CONVEY ?

moral of the story or the lesson learned

STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?

To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.

To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping? What is stereotyping?

making a general statement about a group of people

denying someone the same rights

READING COMPREHENSION Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra. It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra

has developed under the influence of musical theater

is not a high-budget production

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.

have a reputation for being friendly to humans

don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them

are proven to be less intelligent than once thought

are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans

Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural resource problem. As we understand from the reading, today, soil erosion in America ----.

is worse than it was in the nineteenth century

causes humans to place new demands on the land

happens so slowly that it is hardly noticed

is the most critical problem that the nation faces

You’ve probably heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm.” I never really understood the meaning. Who would want a worm? But, a week ago I experienced it. My friend Juan and I found out that our favorite band was playing a free concert in Town Square. We made a plan to show up at 10am. The concert would begin at 6pm. Our goal was front row seats. Juan brought snacks and I brought blankets. We were the first ones there, had an amazing time hanging out all day in the sun, and got front row seats. We were the early birds and got the “worm” front row seats! Why did the author include the saying “The early bird gets the worm?”

to let the reader make a connection between the saying and character’s experience

to teach the reader about birds

to let the reader come to their own conclusion

Poem from “A Birthday” by Christina Rossetti My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is in a watered shoot; My heart is like an apple-tree Whose boughs are bent with thickest fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon sea; My heart is gladder than all these Because my love is come to me. What is the author trying to illustrate in the poem?

She’s trying to show us how happy her heart is through comparisons

She’s drawing a visual for us through words

George Washington is best known for being our first president. He laid the foundation for the great country we live in today. Before he took on this important role, he was a leader in many other ways. He was an officer in the French and Indian war, in 1775 he became the commander and chief of the Continental Army, and he presided over the Constitutional Convention. All of these important experiences helped mold Washington into the man he became as our president. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Washington led our country in many different roles

Washington was more than just our president

The United States would not be what it is today without George Washington

Washington was a president, leader of the army, and organizer for the Constitutional Convention

A commonplace assertion is...

statement that many people assume true but not always so

statement that can be proven from evidence

a statement of personal belief, feeling or thought

a statement that many people assume to be true

statement that can be proven from evidence

A factual claim is...

statement that can be proven from evidence

a statement of personal belief, feeling or thought

a statement that many people assume to be true

All statements below are factual claims except--

Today we know these...exquisite creatures.

Fisherman and naturalists are seeing fewer great white sharks.

...nearly three-quarters of all victims survive...

Some species of sharks have dropped by 80 percent.

What is the main idea of the following selection? Being a clown isn’t all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.

The main job of a rodeo clown is to protect the bull rider.

Safety is the job of the rider.

Rodeo clowns have many forms of safety

Rodeo clowns are very entertaining.

Paraphrase Poetry: Which sentence is the best paraphrase of the line “The poetry of earth is ceasing never” from “On the Grasshopper and Cricket.”

The riches of nature never stop.

Earth is a place that never stops spinning.

Poets often write poetry about nature.

Interpret Meaning: Read the following line from “Speech to the Young.” and select the sentence that is supported by the poem. “Even if you are not ready for day it cannot always be night.”

Good things sometimes happen even if you expect only disappointment.

Some people do not like daylight because it makes their flaws obvious.

Nighttime is more comforting than daytime because we are asleep.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion? Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?

Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair).

Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion.

Write a summary of the selection.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following STAAR Test Question

The metaphor in the first stanza is used to emphasize that the —

What does the word emphasize mean?

make a point

define

clarify

ignore

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

Her eyes filling up with tears.

She is limping around the room.

She starts reading a book.

Her stomach growls loudly.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A hint of something happening later on...

Flashback

Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A look back to an earlier event...

Flashback

Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.

Flashback

Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Students love to EVALUATE the uniform policy. What is the best definition for EVALUATE?

to tell about

to judge

to back up with details

to break apart

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

SUPPORT your answer by using paragraph numbers from the story. What does SUPPORT mean in the sentence above?

all the ways they are different

all the ways they are alike

to back up with details

attitude of the author

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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8th Grade Reading STAAR Question Breakdown

Read the following STAAR Test Question

The metaphor in the first stanza is used to emphasize that the —

What does the word emphasize mean?

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

A hint of something happening later on...

A look back to an earlier event...

Students love to EVALUATE the uniform policy. What is the best definition for EVALUATE?

SUPPORT your answer by using paragraph numbers from the story. What does SUPPORT mean in the sentence above?

What is the TONE of the author in the story? What is the best definition for TONE?

How does the author ORGANIZE the passage? What is the correct meaning of the word ORGANIZE as used in the sentence above?

My doctor tried to CONVEY how important it was to get rest. What is the best definition of the word CONVEY?

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8th Grade Reading STAAR Question Breakdown

Read the following STAAR Test QuestionThe metaphor in the first stanza is used to emphasize that the —What does the word emphasize mean?

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

A hint of something happening later on...

A look back to an earlier event...

Students love to EVALUATE the uniform policy. What is the best definition for EVALUATE?

SUPPORT your answer by using paragraph numbers from the story. What does SUPPORT mean in the sentence above?

What is the TONE of the author in the story? What is the best definition for TONE?

How does the author ORGANIZE the passage? What is the correct meaning of the word ORGANIZE as used in the sentence above?

My doctor tried to CONVEY how important it was to get rest. What is the best definition of the word CONVEY?

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Read the following STAAR Test Question

The metaphor in the first stanza is used to emphasize that the —

What does the word emphasize mean?