Grade 6 2022 STAAR Countdown - Revising

Simone has included a sentence in the fourth paragraph (sentences 8–11) that repeats information. Which sentence should be removed from this paragraph?

• Sentence 8

• Sentence 9

• Sentence 10

• Sentence 11

What revision, if any, is needed in sentence 13?

• There were left in the season seven weeks, which was only devastating.

• Being devastated, there were only seven weeks left in the season.

• With only seven weeks left in the season, I was devastated about the season.

• No change is needed.

Simone needs a better transition into the sixth paragraph (sentences 15–18). Which sentence should replace sentence 15 to improve this transition?

• A) Looking around the room, I could tell that I wasn’t the only one questioning this activity.

• B) Up until now, Mr. Bright’s assignments had been challenging but usually pretty enjoyable.

• C) As I thought about my predicament, I was convinced I had nothing to write in my journal.

• D) When the season had first started, I had been excited about playing with some of my friends.

Simone wants to combine the ideas in sentences 24 and 25. Which of the following sentences combines these ideas in a clear and effective way?

Which sentence can be added after sentence 29 to bring this story to a more effective closing?

• Truthfully, that is just what I needed this time.

• Thinking about gratitude helped to change my attitude.

• Finding a new activity is a great idea for everyone.

• I am really glad I have a great teacher in my leadership class.