Revision STAAR Practice: Hedgies Story and Questions

The central idea of Roland's paper is weak. Which of the following could replace sentence 3 and provide a better central idea for this paper?

• For my paper I would like to tell you that you should definitely and for sure get a hedgehog this time.

• Everyone likes to try different things, so this time don't do the same thing again and get a hedgehog.

• Instead of choosing a traditional pet, such as a dog, a cat, or a guinea pig, you might want to get a hedgehog.

• Because you would like to try something that isn't very normal, get a hedgehog.

The word contained is not the right word for sentence 6. Which word would better help describe the outside of the hedgehog?

• included

• covered

• wrapped

• colored

Roland needs to use a more appropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 8. Which of the following should replace For Example?

• Therefore

• However

• In fact

• After that

Roland would like to add a sentence to the beginning of the fourth paragraph (sentences 11 -14) to introduce the ideas in this paragraph. Which of the following would be the BEST sentence to add just before sentence 11?

• A hedgehog is a hard pet to care for.

• Hedgehogs don't shed, bark, or scratch the furniture.

• The hedgehog will be the perfect companion for you.

• There are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.

Which sentence should Roland add to the end of his paper to bring it to a better close?

• For people who don't think that they want a hedgehog for a pet, we can talk about another unusual animal next.

• I'm going to look on the Internet to find a hedgehog breeder right now.

• If you're in the market for something unusual, this little animal could be the perfect pet for you!

• And it seems like the perfect time for me to close this paper by saying that hedgies are great!