4th Grade STAAR Review Passage: "Do What You Can"

Which sentence from the story “Do What You Can” supports the idea that the first raindrop inspires the other raindrops?

What does the word wither mean in paragraph 1 of the story “Do What You Can”?

• A. Find warmth

• B. Grow fast

• C. Stay strong

• D. Become dry

In the story “Do What You Can,” which key idea about the first raindrop do the details in paragraph 2 support?

Based on the events throughout the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi,” which sentence best describes how Anansi feels about his sons?

• A. He is bothered by their unusual behaviors.

• B. He is eager to teach them new skills.

• C. He is proud of their accomplishments.

• D. He is upset by their attitudes.

Look at this illustration from the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi.” The author includes this illustration to show that​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​

• Anansi is floating high in the bubble.
• Anansi is about to escape from the bubble.
• Anansi is worried that the fish may eat him.
• No one can see where Anansi has gone.

What is the main message of the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?

• A. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes.

• B. Doing your best is more important than succeeding.

• C. More can be accomplished when working as a team than working alone.

• D. The world has many wonders that are waiting to be discovered.

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the stories “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?

• A. Both stories include a family who spends time together

• B. Both stories include characters who are rewarded for their efforts.

• C. Both stories have characters who go on dangerous journeys.

• D. Both stories use humor to send a message.

Which sentence from the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” best helps the reader understand that Anansi’s problem is resolved?

• F. Seconds later a huge bubble floated out with Anansi screaming for help inside it! (paragraph 9)

• G. “I’ll rescue him,” proclaimed Stone Thrower. (paragraph 12)

• H. Anansi plunged from the sky back toward the earth. (paragraph 12)

• J. Anansi landed with a gentle bounce on Puffy Pillow’s soft, springy back. (paragraph 15)

How do the raindrops in the story “Do What You Can” DIFFER from the sons in the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?

• F. The raindrops do not have different abilities, but the sons do.

• G. The raindrops do not listen to one another, but the sons do.

• H. The raindrops do not spend time together, but the sons do.

• J. The raindrops do not like one another, but the sons do.

What is one way the farmer’s experience in the story “Do What You Can” is DIFFERENT from Anansi’s experience in the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?

• A. The farmer changes by the end of the story, but Anansi does not change.

• B. The farmer learns a lesson, while Anansi teaches a lesson.

• C. The farmer’s feelings about his situation stay the same, but Anansi’s feelings about his situation improve.

• D. The farmer’s problem is caused by nature, while Anansi’s problem is caused by an accident.