English STAAR Camp

(Voyageurs)

In paragraph 2, what does clambered mean?

• Called back and forth to one another

• Climbed awkwardly on all fours

• Clawed in search of something

• Completed a complicated action

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The description of the otters in paragraphs 1 and 2 suggests they are...

• loving

• hostile

• playful

• tense

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In paragraph 7, the author includes information about his daughter's studies primarily to --

• provide background information about their trip to the north woods

• explain the details of her scientific research studies of wild animals

• indicate that delight in nature need not disappear with scientific knowledge

• show that scientific knowledge has the ability to transform our attitudes about all life

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

Which quotation best illustrates the author's yearning for connection with the world?

• Paragraph 7, line 3: "Science had complicated..."

• Paragraph 12, line 3: "We had been canoeing..."

• Paragraph 15, line 3: "I am a poor sort of shaman..."

• Paragraph 14, line 5, "I desired their instruction..."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In paragraph 2, “their tails flipping up to gleam like wands in the early sunlight” illustrates?

• magical beauty of the otters

• mystical allure of the morning

• cheerful nature of the otters

• tranquility of the morning setting

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why does the author ask several questions in paragraphs 13 and 14?

• To analyze disagreements w/ others on how to protect nature

• To evaluate reasons for worrying about the creatures before him

• To review the ways humankind has harmed nature

• To explore his motivations for continuing to stand by the river

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which quotation best supports the theme of the interrelatedness of living creatures?

• Paragraph 1, line 6: "I was pleased..."

• Paragraph 5: "I’d love to sit on that boulder..."

• Paragraph 12, line 1: "Drawn by our whispers..."

• Paragraph 15, line 13: "I wanted them them to go about their lives..."

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

(One Kingdom)

Which statement best expresses the main idea of the essay?

• As uncomfortable as zoos can make us feel, they are appealing.

• Zoos benefit everyone by helping animals & educating people

• When visiting zoos, people should respect the animals.

• Zoos have initiated many improvements that benefit animals.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the author mean?

"It’s the wide, wild world in miniature, and its human architects are conscientious stewards."

• Zoos should provide visitors w/ times to feed/care for the animals

• Zoos need to accommodate most of the world’s animal species

• People are responsible for properly feeding the animals in zoos

• People control the unnatural world the animals now live in

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

What evidence does the author primarily use to support her message?

• Facts about biodiversity

• Expert opinions and interviews

• Personal observation and reflection

• Details about zoo practices

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6