STAAR passage -6th

How does paragraph 28 contribute to the development of the plot?

• it shows that Elena feels shy towards Marcos because he has been gone for so long

• It highlights that Elena feels upset about spoiling Marcos's surprise

• It indicates that Elena's family enjoys spending time together

• It reveals that Elena is upset with her mother for forgetting to act surprised

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read this sentence from paragraph 27-

"As Marcos hugged mom he looked accusingly over her shoulder at Elena-the aroma of fresh cookies in the air whispered to him that his visit was no surprise."

What does the author's use of personification emphasize?

• Marcos realizes mom has prepared in advance for his visit

• Mom understands what Marcos likes to eat

• Elena wishes that Marcos had not noticed the smell of the cookies

• Marcos feels welcomes by the smell of his favorite cookies

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Because the story is told from third person limited point of view, the reader knows-

• why Marcos has not visited sooner

• why Aunt Laura revealed the secret to mom

• how Elena feels about her actions

• What mom thinks about the upcoming anniversary party

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word futile mean in paragraph 8?

• useless

• effortless

• boring

• troubling

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read this sentence from paragraph 20-

"Suddenly Elena's cheeks felt as if they were on fire."

What does the author's use of figurative language in this sentence suggest?

• Elena is embarrassed because mom is not supposed to know about Marco's visit

• Elena begins to feel ill as she rests in her room

• Elena is angry with her aunt for telling mom that Marcos is coming to visit

• Elena panics because he was caught pretending

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

In what way do mom's actions in paragraph 26 affect the plot?

• They cause Marcos to change his plans for visiting the family

• They lead the family to arrange a different date for the anniversary party

• They cause Aunt Laura to realize that she made a mistake by confiding in mom

• They make it difficult for Elena to enjoy her brother's arrival

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which 3 would belong in a summary of this text?

• Marcos plans a surprise visit home and asks his sister Elena to keep his secret.

• Elena tells her cousin and mom eventually hears about the plan.

• When mom finds out she starts to get the house ready. She bakes his favorite cookies and he eats them when he arrives.

• Marcos arrives and realizes his visit is not a surprise, but Elena apologizes and is forgiven

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2