STAAR Mini Practice Test

The word illustrious in paragraph 2 means —

• A lonely

• B native

• C famous

• D inexperienced

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best demonstrates Alyssa’s attitude about spending time at her grandparents’ farm?

• F over the phone yesterday

• G week of my summer exile

• H as an exotic location

• J not everyone gets the opportunity

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

His call clamors through the countryside, crying out to all creatures that morning has come.

The descriptive language in this sentence — 

• A gives Alyssa’s post a dramatic effect

• B shows how Alyssa’s attitude has changed throughout the story

• C mimics the sound of the rooster’s call

• D emphasizes that hearing the rooster is an important event in the plot

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The primary theme of the story centers on the importance of —

• F telling the truth

• G valuing friendship

• H recognizing the beauty of nature

• J appreciating current circumstances

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read paragraph 23 from the story.

Then I heard a whining sound from a corner of the barn and almost vaulted to the ceiling.

The author includes the figurative language in this sentence to show that Alyssa — 

• A feels excited about her discovery

• B is startled by the unexpected noise

• C has a sudden inspiration for an online post

• D thinks she should not be in the barn

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the story’s setting influence its plot?

• F Being far from her friends makes Alyssa feel isolated.

• G Alyssa’s separation from her mother helps her value her family more.

• H The observations Alyssa makes at the farm give her something to write about.

• J Alyssa’s presence on the farm creates conflict with her grandmother.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

At the end of the story, Alyssa most likely feels —

• A sad because she knows she will have to leave the farm soon

• B satisfied that her friends like her posts

• C hopeful that she will enjoy the rest of her summer

• D content because she realizes she likes being on the farm

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The Latin root vocare, meaning “to call,” helps the reader understand that the word advocate in paragraph 3 means one who —

• F studies other people

• G provides support

• H controls a group of people

• J offers motivation

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

• A recognize the contributions volunteers have made to Junior Achievement

• B demonstrate that many adults support the work Junior Achievement does

• C show that successful adults participated in Junior Achievement as students

• D inspire students to become involved with Junior Achievement

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

• F By summarizing the benefits of participating in Junior Achievement

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

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

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

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5