STAAR Practice: Nonfiction

The text ____ is how the text is organized.

• feature

• structure

• book

• to speech

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Theodor Seuss Geisel and Roald Dahl are two famous children’s authors. Both authors enjoyed writing fun and imaginative stories that have helped millions of children love to read. While these authors have much in common, such as their writing had been inspired by their childhoods, there are also many differences as well. One difference is that Roald Dahl was a British author who joined the Royal Air Force while Dr. Seuss was an American writer who went on to college.

Which text structure best describes this paragraph?

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence or Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Theodor Seuss Geisel and Roald Dahl are two famous children’s authors. Both authors enjoyed writing fun and imaginative stories that have helped millions of children love to read. While these authors have much in common, such as their writing had been inspired by their childhoods, there are also many differences as well. One difference is that Roald Dahl was a British author who joined the Royal Air Force while Dr. Seuss was an American writer who went on to college.

This text is organized in a way that shows---

• how Roald Dahl inspired Theodor Seuss Geisel's career

• the similarities and differences between two well-known authors

• the reasons why Theodor Seuss Geisel is much more well-known than Roald Dahl

• the effect the Royal Air Force had on Roald Dahl

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In many countries around the world people are unable to find clean water to drink. Clean water is necessary for a healthy life. One program called The Water Project is taking matters into their own hands by digging wells in Africa so that locals can have clean water. They know this will not fix the issue everywhere but it’s a step in the right direction.

What is the organizational pattern?

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

• description

• cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In many countries around the world people are unable to find clean water to drink. Clean water is necessary for a healthy life. One program called The Water Project is taking matters into their own hands by digging wells in Africa so that locals can have clean water. They know this will not fix the issue everywhere but it’s a step in the right direction.

The organization of this paragraph contributes to the author's main idea by---

• Comparing Africa's water system to the rest of the world.

• Emphasizing that the Water Project has come up with a solution for Africa to have clean water.

• Offering a vivid picture of how Africa's water system works.

• Showing the cause of Africa's water problem.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Chocolate is a delicious treat enjoyed around the world. The chocolate making process contains many steps. First, the beans are harvested from the cacao trees. After that, they are set in the sun to dry and then roasted. It’s important that in the next step they shell the beans before they are ground into a liquid. Lastly, sugar and flavoring are added before they prepare it to be sold.

Which text structure best describes how this paragraph is written?

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence or Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Chocolate is a delicious treat enjoyed around the world. The chocolate making process contains many steps. First, the beans are harvested from the cacao trees. After that, they are set in the sun to dry and then roasted. It’s important that in the next step they shell the beans before they are ground into a liquid. Lastly, sugar and flavoring are added before they prepare it to be sold.

How does the organizational pattern in this paragraph contribute to the selection?

• It compares and contrasts the different ways in which chocolate is made around the world.

• It highlights the consequence that results in not adding sugar and flavoring.

• It explains in sequential order the steps it takes to make chocolate.

• It explains why chocolate is the world's favorite candy.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Have you ever wanted to buy something but didn’t have enough money? As a kid, one way to resolve this dilemma is to help your parents. Many times parents will pay children an allowance to complete extra chores. Another possible way to take care of this issue is by offering to help your neighbors, rake their yard, help clean, or walk a dog.

Which text structure best describes how this paragraph is written?

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence or Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Have you ever wanted to buy something but didn’t have enough money? As a kid, one way to resolve this dilemma is to help your parents. Many times parents will pay children an allowance to complete extra chores. Another possible way to take care of this issue is by offering to help your neighbors, rake their yard, help clean, or walk a dog.

By using a problem-and-solution organizational pattern in this paragraph, the author of the selection is able to---

• demonstrate how children never have money when adults always do

• emphasize how not having money as a child can lead to coming up with creative ways to earn money

• show the effects of not having an allowance

• highlight how both adults and children can earn spare cash

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble!, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong have mysteriously gone missing. The plucky, pony-tailed Dixie Kong takes on a starring role as she embarks on a grand adventure, all while supervising the scrappy, young Kiddy Kong. Luckily this tubby toddler doesn’t kid around – Kiddy Kong has power and panache to spare. When he’s on a roll, there’s no getting between him and his next banana bunch lunch. (Nintendo.com)

By stating a main idea and supporting it with specific details in this paragraph, the author is able to---

• explain how to beat the characters in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

• describe the characters in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

• show how difficult it is to play Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

• compare Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2