3rd Grade STAAR Prep (Book Clubs Are for Everyone)

In paragraph 4, the prefix un- in the word unknown helps the reader understand that the meaning of unknown is --

• A.) known again

• B.) known by many

• C.) not known

• D.) wrongly known

Answer explanation

The prefix un- means not, so in paragraph 4, something or someone who is unknown is not known. The reader can use context clues to infer this. For example, the author aligns the word unknown with new ideas, topics, and authors. When something is new to someone, it i generally not known before that point.

Which audience is the author addressing in this selection?

• F.) Students

• G.) Parents

• H.) Teachers

• J.) Librarians

Answer explanation

Throughout the selection, the author uses "you" to address an audience of students. For example, the author says "you may have even joined one in your classroom" in paragraph 1and how reading "helps you understand" the meaning of words, which is "helpful is school and throughout life" in paragraph 2.

Based on the information in paragraphs 1 through 4, what can the reader conclude about students who join a book club?

• A.) The students want to start a new book club.

• B.) The students belong to several book clubs.

• C.) The students develop good reading habits.

• D.) The students read more that their parents.

Answer explanation

Based on paragraphs 1 through 4, the reader could conclude that students who join book clubs develop good reading habits. For example, the author explains how book clubs get students to read and discuss book (paragraph 1): improve students reading skills (paragraph 2); encourage students to finish books (paragraph 3); and get students to read new ideas (paragraph 4).

What is the most likely reason the author includes these photographs in the selection?

• F.) To show that book - club members have good reading skills

• G.) To show that book clubs can meet a different places

• H.) To show that book clubs help members choose popular books

• J.) To show that book clubs are mainly for adults

Answer explanation

The author includes photos of book clubs meeting in tow different locations, one indoors and one outdoors, to show that clubs can meet in many different places.

WHat sentence supports the idea that joining a book club could help someone make friends?

• A.) "Today more young people are forming their own book clubs." (paragraph 1)

• B.) "In many book clubs, each member takes a turn selecting the book for the group to read." (paragraph 4)

• C.) "In many ways, book clubs allow their members to think about new ideas." (paragraph 4)

• D.) By spending time with them at book-club meetings, you get to know all the members better." (paragraph 6)

Answer explanation

The sentence in paragraph 6 indicates that book clubs allow a person to spend more time with others and get to know them better. These are both ways that people develop friendships.

What opinion does the author include to explain who some students avoid book clubs?

• F.) "Members read the same book." (paragraph 1)

• G.) "It also helps you understand their meanings." (paragraph 2)

• H.) "After all the reading you do in school, you may think you don't want to join a book club." (paragraph 4)

• J.) " Being in a book club allows members to share their thoughts and consider the views of others." (paragraph 5)

Answer explanation

The opinion included in paragraph 4 implies that, because students must read so much in school, they may avoid joining a club that requires the to read more.

WHich sentence best explains why members of a book club are likely to read a whole book?

• A.) "Reading helps you learn to say new words." (paragraph 2)

• B.) "The desire to be prepared will encourage you to finish reading what you started." (paragraph 3)

• C.) "You might already know some members in your book club." (paragraph 6)

• D.) "All you needs are some other members and a place to meet." (paragraph 7)

Answer explanation

This sentence from paragraph 3 explains that members of a book club are likely to read a whole book because the " desire to be prepared," referring to the desire to meet the expectations of the group for each member to finish the book.