7th Grade ELAR STAAR Review (2025)

Inference:

“Lena stared at the torn photo in her hand. Her lips trembled, but she didn’t cry. Instead, she turned and tossed it into the fire without a word.”

• She is easily distracted

• She hides her emotions

• She is forgetful

• She is confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Theme:

Which sentence best describes the theme?
A boy learns to take responsibility after losing his friend’s bike and working to pay it back.

• Friends argue often

• Mistakes can’t be fixed

• Taking responsibility shows maturity

• Bikes are expensive

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Dialogue Inference:

How is Mark likely feeling?
“You said you’d be there,” Mark said, his voice quiet. “I waited for hours.”

• Relieved

• Embarrassed

• Disappointed

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Metaphor:

What does the metaphor “The classroom was a zoo” suggest?

• • The room was quiet

• • The room was quiet

• The students were wild and noisy

• The students were calm

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Point of View:

A story is told using “I” and “me.” What point of view is this?

• First person

• Second person

• Third-person omniscient

• Third-person limited

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Mood – Poetry:

What is the mood of this stanza?
“The moon watches from its velvet sky… Dreams float gently on the breeze…”

• Energetic

• Peaceful

• Frightening

• Mysterious

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagery:

Which line best shows imagery?

• He was sad

• The blue sky shone

• She ran quickly

• The scent of pine filled the air as golden leaves danced

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Inference:

What can you infer about Jamal based on this sentence?

“Jamal slammed his locker shut, muttered something under his breath, and rushed past his friends.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Author’s Purpose:

What is the author’s purpose?
“Sharks play an important role in the ocean’s ecosystem.”

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To inform

• To describe a character

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

Text Structure:

A passage compares life in the city and country. What structure is used?

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5