Quite an Achievement STAAR READY Practice

The Latin root vocare, meaning “to call,” helps the reader understand that the word advocate

in paragraph 3 means one who —

• Studies other people

• provides support

• controls a group of people

• offers motivation

The author includes quotations in paragraphs 3 and 4 in order to —

• recognize the contributions volunteers have made to Junior Achievement

• demonstrate that many adults support the work Junior Achievement does

• show that successful adults participated in Junior Achievement as students

• inspire students to become involved with Junior Achievement

How does paragraph 5 help inform the reader about Junior Achievement?

• By summarizing the benefits of participating in Junior Achievement

• By emphasizing the changes Junior Achievement has made in order to meet the demands of modern life

• By explaining how community members assist in organizing Junior Achievement programs

• By showing how important it is for teachers to motivate students to participate in Junior Achievement programs

Which sentence suggests that Junior Achievement students will be well prepared to join the working world?

• In San Francisco a new library opened recently with a preschool program that offers books about money management for children as young as three years old.

• Growing up and entering the “real world” is a challenge everyone must face.

• It is not unusual to see a BizTown student wearing a hard hat and learning about construction or interviewing for a job with actual business owners.

• The program is run largely by volunteers from area businesses and universities, parents, and senior citizens—all of whom believe in the potential of young people.

The author organizes the selection by —

• comparing Junior Achievement’s benefits with those gained by Scouting or attending summer camp

• explaining what Junior Achievement does by giving in-depth examples of its programs

• detailing how volunteers contribute to Junior Achievement’s overall goal

• describing how Junior Achievement has changed since it first started offering programs

The reader can conclude that Junior Achievement, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts all share which

belief?

• Every child should have the opportunity to attend summer camp.

• Students of all ages are capable of owning their own businesses.

• Many people buy more things than they can afford.

• Managing a personal budget is a necessary skill.

The main goal of Junior Achievement is to —

• involve students in their local city government

• help students earn money while attending school

• allow students to improve businesses in their community

• prepare students for adult responsibilities

In which sentence does the author make a factual claim?

• Imagine children learning to buy and trade stocks at a Scout meeting!

• Even summer camp is not just about swimming and crafts anymore.

• The concepts taught in BizTown and Finance Park have proved so popular that they are now being included in Scouting programs, preschools, and summer camps.

• These activities all seem rather ordinary until you look more closely.

Which idea in the selection do the photographs support?

• Junior Achievement activities occur during regular school hours.

• Students in Junior Achievement programs can ask adults for help if necessary.

• The younger that children are, the more they benefit from Junior Achievement programs.

• Junior Achievement activities are designed to give students hands-on experience.