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.

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

How much do you know about the STAAR English Tests?

• Expert- Very Knowledgeable

• Advanced- Almost Everything

• Intermediate- A little bit

• Novice- Nothing Really

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.

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.

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.

You should always include text evidence on your written responses.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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.