STAAR English Draft Aditi

What does the word snatched mean in paragraph 11?

• Hid

• Tossed

• Broke

• Grabbed

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Why is the fox’s plan important to the resolution of the story?

• The plan helps the crows learn how much they like their home.

• The plan causes the snake to move away from the tree.

• The plan gives the snake a chance to find an important necklace.

• The plan proves to the crows that they like attention.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

What can the reader infer about the crows based on their actions after Father Crow talks to the fox?

• They worry that the snake will harm the servants.

• They often visit the royal ladies and servants at the river.

• They want to give the necklace to the fox.

• They trust the fox and the plan he shares.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

What key idea about Mother Crow do the details in paragraphs 7 and 8 best support?

• Mother Crow is worried about the snake that is living in the tree.

• Mother Crow is afraid that she will not find enough food for her babies.

• Mother Crow is sad because the nest is getting too crowded.

• Mother Crow is upset because no one is listening to her.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

How is the setting of the river important to the plot of the story?

• The river is where Mother Crow wants to build a nest.

• The river is where Father Crow meets with the fox.

• The river is where Mother Crow picks up the necklace.

• The river is where Father Crow wants the snake to live.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Look at this illustration. What is the most likely reason the author includes this illustration in the story?

• To show an important part of the fox's plan

• To show how the crows build their nest in the banyan tree

• To show why the snake moves into the banyan tree

• To show that the crows need the fox's help in order to stay safe

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

In paragraphs 5 and 6, which key idea do the details support about why Mission Blue divides the ocean into small areas called 'hope spots'?

• These areas are easier to reach by boat.

• These areas have the deepest waters.

• These areas are easier to care for.

• These areas have very few visitors.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• To inform the reader about the work of Mission Blue members

• To persuade the reader to visit oceans

• To teach the reader about plant life in oceans

• To tell the reader where Mission Blue members meet

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Based on the information in paragraph 9, what can the reader infer about why members of Mission Blue enjoy working with scientists?

• Scientists care more about protecting oceans than other people do.

• Scientists take the best pictures of animals and plants.

• Scientists know how to use boats and machines.

• Scientists have knowledge about which ocean plants or animals need help.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How does the author organize the selection?

• By explaining problems happening in oceans and the work Mission Blue does to solve the problems

• By describing in chronological order the actions that Mission Blue has taken to help oceans

• By providing the causes of problems in the ocean and effects of the different ways Mission Blue helped with the problems

• By describing mysteries of the oceans and how Mission Blue plans to learn more about oceans

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5