Practice Reading STAAR

What information do we learn from the bar graph?

• Ho many colors students dislike

• The colors used in the students' class

• How many students' like each color

• The colors of the alphabet

What is the appropriate name for the information in italics under "SCENE 1"? (a)  

• Characters

• Paragraph 1

• Stage Directions

• Narrator

Why did the author organize this paragraph as compare and contrast?

• To explain how Liam and Martin act

• To describe the differences between the brothers

• To persuade you to believe that Martin is a better person than Liam

• To explain what steps Martin takes to be kinder than Liam

Why did the author use the third person omniscient point of view?

• To show that the narrator is outside the story

• To help the reader understand the reasons for the characters actions

• To show the thoughts and feelings of Texas Joe

• To show the reader the thoughts and feelings of the characters

What is the best theme for this story? (a)  

• No act of kindness is wasted

• Be kind to others

• Never give up

• Be happy with what you have

What do the details in the paragraph explain?

• The events are intended for small dogs

• People can build houses for their dogs at the events

• The events offer more than interesting doghouses

• Barkitecture events are successful

Infer what pet the speaker of the poem has. (a)  

• Hamster

• Monkey

• Cat

• Bird

Identify the main idea of the passage.

• The importance of reading regularly.

• The benefits of exercise.

• How to cook a healthy meal.

• The history of the internet.

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'elated'.

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• She don't like apples.

• He doesn't likes apples.

• They doesn't like apples.

• She doesn't like apples.