"Way Back When" STAAR Practice #1

Which sentence from paragraph 1 emphasizes the size of Brad's appetite? (5.10D)

• Box 1

• Box 2

• Box 3

• Box 4

Read the sentence from paragraph 1 of the story. The word rummaged means- (5.3B)

• glanced

• plowed

• searched

• sneaked

Look at the chart. Which events belong in the missing boxes? Select TWO correct answers. (5.8C)

• Brad are pizza for dinner.

• Brad decides to join the 4-H club like Gran.

• Brad learns about Gran's move from a note.

• Brad learns what an amazing life Gran lived.

• Brad's parents tell him that he should take the scrapbook to Gran.

Which meaning fits the way saved in used in the following sentence? - "Gran had saved clippings showing European royal families." (5.3A)

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Read the question carefully. Then type your answer.

Read paragraph 4. What does the description of the scrapbook indicate about it? Support your answer with evidence rom the story.

Which scrapbook item best shows that Gran lived through some great moments in history in her "way back when"? (5.8D)

• Photographs of the Queen Mary

• Notice for Dance Festival Memories

• Forestry certificate from the 4-H Club

• Programs from Hudson High School

Brad's visit to the senior care center shows that he - (5.8B)

• is bored and lonely at home

• feels confused about why Gran left

• blames his parents for Gran moving out

• has a close relationship with his grandmother

Gran probably views her scrapbook as a(n) - (5.6F)

• childish toy

• old friend

• powerful tool

• useful object

Brad's visit probably makes Gran feel - (5.6F)

• apologietic

• content

• restless

• uncertain