Mitchell RLA STAAR Skills Quiz

What is the main idea of a story where a young girl learns to overcome her fear of swimming by practicing every day and eventually wins a swimming competition?

• The importance of practicing a sport

• Winning a competition

• Overcoming fear through perseverance

• Swimming techniques

Answer explanation

The main idea of the story is about overcoming fear through perseverance, as the young girl learns to swim by practicing every day and eventually wins a competition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which evidence best supports the conclusion that the protagonist in the story is determined?

• The protagonist cried after losing a game.

• The protagonist practiced every day, even when it rained.

• The protagonist watched TV instead of practicing.

• The protagonist gave up after the first try.

Answer explanation

The protagonist's determination is best supported by the fact that they practiced every day, even when it rained, showing a consistent effort and commitment towards their goal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What can you infer about a character who always carries a notebook and pen?

• They are forgetful.

• They enjoy writing.

• They are a student.

• They work in an office.

Answer explanation

Carrying a notebook and pen indicates a love for writing, not necessarily forgetfulness, being a student, or working in an office.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Summarize the plot of a story where a group of friends build a treehouse together, face challenges such as disagreements and bad weather, but ultimately complete it and have a celebration.

• A story about bad weather.

• A story about building a treehouse despite challenges and celebrating together.

• A story about disagreements among friends.

• A story about a celebration.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'A story about building a treehouse despite challenges and celebrating together.' as it summarizes the plot of friends facing challenges, building a treehouse, and celebrating their accomplishment.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following is an example of critical thinking in reading?

• Reading the text quickly.

• Accepting the author's viewpoint without question.

• Questioning the motives of the characters.

• Skipping parts of the text that seem difficult.

Answer explanation

Critical thinking in reading involves questioning the motives of the characters, which allows for a deeper understanding of the text and its implications.

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CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

After reading a story about a community garden, what evidence suggests the garden helped bring the community together?

• The garden had many different types of plants.

• People from the community worked together to plant and maintain the garden.

• The garden was located in the center of the community.

• The story mentioned that the garden won an award.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that people from the community worked together to plant and maintain the garden, which suggests the garden helped bring the community together.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What can you infer about a character who always apologizes, even when they are not at fault?

• They are very confident.

• They do not care about others.

• They may have low self-esteem.

• They are always making mistakes.

Answer explanation

Apologizing excessively, even when not at fault, can indicate low self-esteem as the individual may feel the need to constantly seek validation and approval from others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Summarize a story where a young inventor creates a machine that cleans the ocean, faces skepticism from adults, but ultimately proves them wrong and helps save marine life.

• A story about ocean pollution.

• A story about a young inventor who overcomes skepticism to save marine life with their invention.

• A story about adults not listening to children.

• A story about marine life.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is a story about a young inventor who overcomes skepticism to save marine life with their invention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following best demonstrates textual evidence analysis?

• Guessing the end of the story based on the first chapter.

• Identifying the theme of the story by examining the actions and outcomes of the characters.

• Choosing the most interesting character.

• Reading only the first and last paragraph of each chapter.

Answer explanation

Identifying the theme of the story by examining the actions and outcomes of the characters is the best demonstration of textual evidence analysis.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What can you infer about a character who spends a lot of time looking at old photos and memorabilia?

• They are interested in photography.

• They are nostalgic and value memories.

• They are planning to sell their old items.

• They are bored.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that they are nostalgic and value memories because spending time looking at old photos and memorabilia indicates a sentimental attachment to the past.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1