Mr. C's STAAR Practice QUIZ
Authored by Jonathan Cambambia
English
4th - 6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Brianna did not like many of her roommate’s
habits. Tory regularly dropped dirty clothes on the
floor. Once she even left the front door unlocked
when she went for a run in the neighborhood!
Brianna even thought about looking for a new
roommate. However, Tory had been one of her
best friends for the past 5 years. Brianna decided
tomorrow, she would just talk to Tory about it.
What is Brianna’s main problem?
Tory is her best friend
Tory dropped dirty clothes on the floor
Tory had habits that were bothering her
Tory would not change
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Brianna did not like many of her roommate’s habits. Tory regularly dropped dirty clothes on the floor. Once she even left the front door unlocked when she went for a run in the neighborhood! Brianna even thought about looking for a new roommate. However, Tory had been one of her best friends for the past 5 years. Brianna decided tomorrow, she would just talk to Tory about it.
The setting of the paragraph is most likely at….
. Brianna and Tory’s apartment
. the school Brianna and Tory attend
their parent’s house
in the neighborhood
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.7.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Zack loved running on the trail near his house. One morning he noticed a dog without a collar. Zach slowly walked over to the dog to see if the owner was around. As he approached the animal it turned and began to growl, showing its teeth. Zach stopped suddenly so he wouldn’t startle the dog. Just when the dog looked as though he was going to lunge at Zach, someone shouted, “Trey, come!” The dog relaxed and followed the man who called.
What is the rising action in the story?
Zack’s run on the trail was ruined by a dog
Zach slowly approached the dog
The dog almost lunged at Zach
The owner called the dog away
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Zack loved running on the trail near his house. One morning he noticed a dog without a collar. Zach slowly walked over to the dog to see if the owner was around. As he approached the animal it turned and began to growl, showing its teeth. Zach stopped suddenly so he wouldn’t startle the dog. Just when the dog looked as though he was going to lunge at Zach, someone shouted, “Trey, come!” The dog relaxed and followed the man who called.
What is the turning point in the story?
The dog relaxed and follow its owner
Zach suddenly stopped
Zach went for a run
Someone shouted, “Trey, come!”
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Before Taylor was born, his father climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, a famous mountain in Africa. Taylor wanted to climb it when he was a little older. Taylor was now in 8th grade. His father said if his grades were good and his parent teacher conference went well he would take him that summer. Taylor worked extra hard that year getting all A’s on his final report card.
What is the theme?
if you work hard it will pay off
if at first you don’t succeed try again
those who wait will receive more
Taylor got the trip to Kilimanjaro
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Before Taylor was born, his father climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, a famous mountain in Africa. Taylor wanted to climb it when he was a little older. Taylor was now in 8th grade. His father said if his grades were good and his parent teacher conference went well he would take him that summer. Taylor worked extra hard that year getting all A’s on his final report card.
What was the author’s purpose in writing this story?
To describe what it’s like to climb Kilimanjaro
To persuade the reader to get good grades
To entertain the reader with an exciting story about Africa
To inform the reader by teaching them a lesson
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As the referee blew the whistle Sarah’s heart beat rapidly in her chest. She knew the game was on the line. If she made this free throw her team would win the game. Sarah bounced the ball three times, got set, and followed through with her wrist. She watched as the ball hit the rim, bounced up against the backboard, and fell through the hoop. Sarah and her teammates jumped up and down. “We won,” Sarah thought, as her teammates ran in to hug her. “We won!”
What is the falling action?
Sarah shot the basketball.
The ball bounced off the backboard.
Sarah’s teammates ran to hug her.
Sarah was nervous since the game was on the line.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.5
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