STAAR Text Features

The photograph of Joe Montana and Bill Walsh can best be described as —

• mournful

• defensive

• nostalgic

• Candid

What is the primary purpose of the boxed information at the end of the article?

• To persuade readers to watch movies in an actual theater rather than at home

• To explain why movies watched at home are less enjoyable

• To give advice for ways to enhance the home movie-watching experience

• To demonstrate why the convenience of watching movies at home is appealing

What is the overall message of the boxed information about teen texting?

• Teachers are concerned about teen texting.

• Teens text on a frequent basis.

• Teens prefer texting to other activities.

• Texting is interfering with face-to-face interaction among teens.

What does the photograph of the retail space emphasize?

• The large size of the area where goods are sold

• How the employees are trained

• The friendliness of the service provided

• How expensive the goods are

From the boxed information about the Aravind Eye-Care System, the reader can conclude that —

• the system’s hospitals are in high demand

• Dr. V has expanded into other areas of health care

• the hospital needs additional resources

• Dr. V no longer practices medicine

What does the graphic best suggest about the different levels of baseball competition?

• More athletes prefer playing college baseball than minor-league baseball.

• Most Little League baseball players participate in multiple sports when they reach high school.

• Playing Little League baseball is necessary to becoming a major-league player

• Baseball leagues become more selective as players advance

Which inference about Little Free Libraries from the article does the map support?

• They provide low-tech entertainment.

• They appeal primarily to children.

• They benefit local communities.

• They offer an unusual selection of books