English 1 STAAR Review
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English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
From lines 15-16 of "My Desk":
He sanded down the finish erasing the indentations of the letters and numbers he had etched over time.
In line 16, the word etched most closely means -
perfected
imprinted
remembered
tarnished
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the theme of the poem, "My Desk"?
Children desire what their parents value.
Cherished objects can create connections between family members.
What is extraordinary to some may seem ordinary to others.
Old objects can be made new again by using imagination.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the desk represent in the poem?
The changes in style that happen over time.
The pride that is found in caring for possessions.
The new beginnings that come with each generation.
The different ways creativity can be inspired in individuals.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which line from the poem "My Desk" best indicates that the speaker is ready to relinquish ownership of the desk?
Older than you by far, it sits in your room (line 28)
piled high with crayon drawings, coins, trolls, and hot wheel cars. (line 29)
You're still too young to do algebra homework. (line 30)
and paint it to match your bright green and lavender dreams. (line 35)
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the poem, "My Desk," what tone is established in lines 22 through 25?
Intellectual, because the speaker refers to academic matters.
Playful, because the speaker quickly lists random details.
Nostalgic, because the speaker warmly remembers the past.
Hopeful, because the speaker refers to her childhood dreams.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When writing your STAAR essay, the thesis statement
It answers the writing prompt.
It is the main idea of your essay.
It should be the last sentence of your introduction.
All of the above.
Tags
CCSS.W.9-10.1A
CCSS.W.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When writing your essay, the topic sentence for your body paragraphs
It is the first sentence of the paragraph.
It introduces a new point that will support your thesis.
It will be followed by evidence to prove this point.
All of the above.
Tags
CCSS.W.9-10.1A
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