STAAR Imagining to Understand

Imagine you are reading a story about a forest. What mental image can you create to understand the setting better?

• A busy city street with tall buildings

• A dense forest with tall trees and chirping birds

• A sandy beach with crashing waves

• A snowy mountain peak

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

While reading a poem about a thunderstorm, which mental image would help you understand the mood of the poem?

• A calm, sunny day at the park

• Dark clouds and flashes of lightning

• A quiet library with people reading

• A bustling market with vendors shouting

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If you are reading a passage about a character walking through a desert, what mental image would deepen your understanding?

• A lush green garden with blooming flowers

• A vast, sandy landscape with a scorching sun

• A crowded shopping mall

• A rainy day in a small town

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

When reading about a character who is feeling sad, which mental image could help you understand their emotions?

• A bright, colorful carnival

• A gray, rainy day with puddles

• A sunny beach with children playing

• A busy highway with honking cars

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Imagine you are reading a story set in winter. What mental image can you create to understand the setting better?

• A hot desert with cacti

• Snow-covered trees and a frozen lake

• A tropical rainforest with exotic birds

• A bustling city with skyscrapers

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

While reading about a character who is excited, which mental image would help you understand their feelings?

• A dark, empty room

• A lively party with music and dancing

• A quiet library with people studying

• A deserted street at night

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If you are reading a passage about a character exploring a cave, what mental image would deepen your understanding?

• A bright, sunny meadow with flowers

• A dark, damp cave with stalactites

• A busy airport with planes taking off

• A crowded beach with sunbathers

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Imagine you are reading a story about a character who is nervous. What mental image can you create to understand their emotions better?

• A calm, peaceful lake

• A stormy sea with high waves

• A quiet forest with birds singing

• A sunny park with children playing

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

While reading about a character who is feeling joyful, which mental image would help you understand their emotions?

• A dark, stormy night

• A bright, sunny day with a rainbow

• A quiet, empty room

• A busy office with people working

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If you are reading a passage about a character in a bustling city, what mental image would deepen your understanding?

• A quiet village with few houses

• Tall skyscrapers and busy streets

• A serene beach with gentle waves

• A dense forest with wildlife

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1