STAAR RLA Questions

When you construct a writing response on STAAR, who is your audience?

• you

• The rater who doesn't know you.

• your teacher

• Mrs. Lanham

As a reader, where can you find the author's controlling idea or thesis (non-fiction)?

• In the body paragaphs.

• Towards the end.

• Towards the beginning.

• Only in the title.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How will the test raters grade your written responses?

• However they want.

• Using the TEA rubrics.

• With a checklist.

• With their eyes closed.

You should never provide text evidence for your written responses.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How much do you know about the STAAR English Tests?

• Expert- Very Knowledgeable

• Advanced- Almost Everything

• Intermediate- A little bit

• Novice- Nothing Really

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

After reading a story where the main character learns to play the guitar, which evidence would best support the theme of perseverance leading to success?

• The character's friend is a talented musician.

• The character practices daily and performs at a local event.

• The character buys a new guitar.

• The character listens to music every day.

Answer explanation

The character practicing daily and performing at a local event shows perseverance leading to success in learning to play the guitar, as it demonstrates consistent effort and achievement.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following best demonstrates critical thinking in reading a historical fiction novel?

• Focusing on the dates and events mentioned in the story.

• Comparing the story's events and characters' actions to the historical context.

• Memorizing the names of all characters.

• Reading about the author's life.

Answer explanation

Comparing the story's events and characters' actions to the historical context demonstrates critical thinking in reading a historical fiction novel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

You should always include text evidence on your written responses.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What should you NOT do before typing your extended constructed response (ECR)?

• Analyze the prompt.

• Prewrite on a graphic organizer.

• Skip the writing process and just type your ECR.

• Draft on a piece of paper.