STAAR Grade 5 Writing Quiz

What is the purpose of the writing prompt given in the text?

• To inform about Thomas Edison's inventions

• To persuade readers to use inventions

• To explain the importance of an invention in the writer's life

• To describe the process of making inventions

What is the main idea of the passage about Mo's Bows?

• Mo's Bows are sold in small stores in Tennessee

• Mo's Bows are made by Mo's grandmother

• Mo's Bows are colorful and make the world a fun place

• Mo's Bows are only for boys and not for girls

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which transition is best to add to the beginning of sentence 15?

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the purpose of the Master Builder Academy mentioned in the passage?

• To teach visitors about different LEGO models

• To provide a place for visitors to rest

• To showcase the skills of professional LEGO builders

• To sell LEGO bricks to visitors

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 26?

• Visitors were able to build a LEGO brick model, then visitors could add the LEGO brick model to any state on the map.

• Visitors were able to build a LEGO brick model to any state on the map they could add what they built.

• Visitors were able to build a LEGO brick model and add it to any state on the map.

• Visitors were able to build a LEGO brick model, then they were able to add that LEGO model to any state on the map.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the best way to combine sentences 7 and 8?

• He didn’t see any that he liked when he talked with his grandmother.

• He didn’t see any that he liked, even though he talked with his grandmother.

• He didn’t see any that he liked because he talked with his grandmother.

• He didn’t see any that he liked, so he talked with his grandmother.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

Which sentence should be added just before sentence 16 as the topic sentence for the paragraph?

• Eventually, Mo needed help with his business.

• From there, Mo’s Bows became very popular.

• Mo was excited about starting the company.

• Mo sold some bows to a few people.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence should Xavier add after sentence 37 to help achieve a more effective conclusion?

• Next Saturday, my family and I are going to the San Antonio River Walk.

• There are many fun things to do in Texas.

• The best part of the day was seeing the LEGO models.

• Until then, I plan to keep practicing my new master builder skills.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the purpose of the LEGO KidsFest event?

• To showcase detailed models made from LEGO bricks

• To teach children about the history of LEGO bricks

• To provide a platform for LEGO builders to compete

• To sell LEGO bricks to families

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 31?

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5