STAAR Passage

In paragraph 4, Katie includes specific information from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in order to —

• add credibility to her argument that the amount of trash in landfills is a problem

• show support for the activities sponsored by an environmental agency

• evaluate the effectiveness of groups that want to reduce the amount of trash in landfills

• give an example of how a government agency can help the environment

What does the author’s inclusion of the sample signs after paragraph 7 reveal about her?

• She realizes that the cafeteria manager will need instructions on what to serve

• She wants visitors to the school to know that the Beautification Club sponsors the composting.

• She does not think students at her school will want to participate in composting.

• She understands that guidance will be necessary in order to make composting a success at her school.

What is the meaning of distinct in paragraph 2?

• Able to improve

• Rare and harmful

• Likely to change

• Strong and definite

Read the surrounding sentences for context clues.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Look at the map and the details that connect to the passage.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Find the main idea and re-read paragraphs 2 through 4.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Look back at the text!

• A

• B

• C

• D

Choose the quote that best supports, so look at surrounding text for context.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Look back at the text for mention of the Zulia people.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Purpose = Reasons written / WHY

• F

• G

• H

• J