STAAR Wars Task Cards

The friend's thoughts and actions in the paragraph emphasize that they-

• know what if feels like to be new kid at school

• question Francis' motives

• rely on their friends

• wish they can be more like Francis

The sensory language in the underlined sentence highlights-

• the uncomfortable situation that Avery experiences while waiting for the principal

• the noises he hears that annoy Avery in the hallway

• the amount of time Avery spends in the hallway waiting for Mr. Clark

• the fact that Mrs. Simmons doesn't allow animals in the classroom

What is the most likely reason Mark supports Henry attending soccer practice with him?

• He believes his team will have the best chance of winning with Henry on the team

• He is unaware that Henry wants to be on another team

• He wants Henry to feel welcome in his new surroundings

• He wants Henry to have an opportunity to learn how to get around the neighborhood

• harsh

• honest

• careful

• sneaky

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