THEME - STAAR Practice

THEME - STAAR Practice

6th - 8th Grade

30 Qs

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THEME - STAAR Practice

THEME - STAAR Practice

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2

+4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Lena practiced every day after school, determined to improve her soccer skills. Even though she didn’t make the team last year, she refused to give up. When tryouts arrived, Lena gave it her all and finally earned a spot on the team.

What theme is best supported by the passage?

Teamwork is the only way to improve skills.
Hard work guarantees immediate success.
Natural talent is more important than practice.

Hard work and perseverance lead to success.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Marcus forgot to complete his science project and decided to copy his friend’s work. When his teacher discovered the truth, Marcus had to redo the entire project and lost points for dishonesty.

What lesson does this passage teach?

Completing a project is more important than honesty.
It's okay to rely on others for your work.
Cheating can sometimes lead to success.

Honesty is always the best policy.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Maya always helped her classmates when they struggled. She shared her notes, explained difficult concepts, and encouraged others to do their best. In return, when Maya needed help, her friends were there for her.

Which statement best expresses the theme of this passage?

Helping others can lead to competition.
Working alone is more effective than collaboration.
Success is only achieved through individual effort.

Kindness and generosity are often repaid.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Jake and his brother argued constantly over small things. However, when Jake injured his ankle, his brother took care of him and helped with everything.

What theme is best supported by this passage?

The value of competition among siblings.
The significance of individual achievements.
The impact of physical injuries on relationships.
The importance of family support.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Every time Emma lost a game, she congratulated the winner and promised to do better next time. She never let a loss bring her down.

What message does this passage convey?

Winning is the only thing that matters.
Losing is a sign of weakness.

Good sportsmanship is more important than winning.

It's better to give up than to try again.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Leo found a wallet on the ground. He could have kept the money, but instead, he turned it in to the school office.

What is the best theme for this passage?

Indifference and apathy
Greed and selfishness

Doing the right thing is important.

Deception and dishonesty

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Samantha spent weeks preparing for the spelling bee. Even though she didn’t win, she was proud of how much she had improved.

What theme is developed in this passage?

Competitions are more important than personal achievements.
Winning is the only measure of success.
Preparation is not necessary for improvement.

The journey is just as important as the destination.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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