STAAR IMAGERY Quiz

Read the following passage and create a mental image of the scene described: "The sun was setting over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees, and the sound of waves lapping against the shore could be heard in the distance."

• A bustling city street at noon

• A serene beach at sunset

• A snowy mountain peak

• A crowded amusement park

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Imagine you are in a dense forest. Which of the following sounds would you most likely hear?

• The honking of car horns

• The chirping of birds and rustling of leaves

• The clinking of glasses

• The roar of a jet engine

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Visualize the following scenario: "A small boat is gently rocking on a calm lake under a starry night sky." Which of the following best describes the mood of this scene?

• Chaotic and loud

• Peaceful and quiet

• Tense and suspenseful

• Exciting and thrilling

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Imagine you are walking through a bustling marketplace. Which of the following would you most likely see?

• Rows of empty chairs

• Stalls filled with colorful fruits and vegetables

• A deserted beach

• A quiet library

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Picture a snowy winter day. Which of the following activities would you most likely be doing?

• Building a sandcastle

• Skiing down a slope

• Swimming in the ocean

• Riding a bicycle

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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 in a busy city park on a sunny day. Which of the following would you most likely experience?

• The sound of waves crashing

• The laughter of children playing

• The silence of a library

• The echo of footsteps in a cave

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Visualize a thunderstorm approaching. Which of the following would you most likely see?

• Clear blue skies

• Dark clouds gathering

• A rainbow

• A sunny beach

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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 in a quiet library. Which of the following sounds would you most likely hear?

• The rustling of pages

• Loud music playing

• The roar of a crowd

• The sound of waves

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Picture a bustling airport terminal. Which of the following would you most likely see?

• People relaxing on a beach

• Travelers rushing to catch their flights

• A quiet forest path

• A deserted island

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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 in a peaceful garden. Which of the following would you most likely smell?

• Freshly baked cookies

• The scent of blooming flowers

• The aroma of coffee

• The smell of gasoline

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4