Reading 3rd Grade STAAR Review 2017/First three Passages

What is the best summary of the story? (Important events that happened from the beginning, middle, and end)

• Jake enjoys working with computers, so his teacher Mrs. Snavin tells the students in the class to ask Jake when they need help using their computer.

• Jake helps Mrs. Snavin use the computer. When Mrs. Snavin announces that Jake has helped her, he worries what the other students are thinking.

• Mrs. Snavin is used to asking for help with the classroom computer, but she discovers that one of her students knows a lot about computers.

• Mrs. Snavin wants her students to use the new computers in their classroom, but she is having trouble getting the computers to work.

Answer explanation

The correct choice summarizes the key event where Jake helps Mrs. Snavin with the computer, highlighting his concern about his classmates' opinions, which captures the story's main conflict and character development.

The purpose of the questions in paragraph 2 is to

• interest readers in learning how microchips help reunite owners with lost pets

• tell readers about the services available at the animal shelter

• give readers details about what is happening in the photograph of Scrub

• share with readers how it feels to lose a pet

Answer explanation

The questions in paragraph 2 aim to engage readers by highlighting how microchips can help reunite lost pets with their owners, making the correct choice about the importance of microchips in pet recovery.

This sentence from paragraph 2 helps the reader infer

• where microchips are located

• That microchips do not bother pets

• how microchips are inserted

• That microchips are helpful for pets

Answer explanation

The sentence indicates that microchips are designed to be non-intrusive, allowing readers to infer that they do not bother pets, which supports the idea that microchips are beneficial for pet owners.

Which of Mrs. Snavin’s actions helps the reader visualize why Jake is embarrassed?

• Mrs. Snavin was my third-grade teacher,and she acted like computers were scary, especially the new ones.

• She was confused about a program we were supposed to use for a math project.

• Then she shook her head and let out this big sigh.

• She said it so loud that every kid in the classroom stopped and turned to look at us, just in time to see Mrs. Snavin pat me on the top of my head like I was a nice little poodle or something.

Answer explanation

This action vividly illustrates Jake's embarrassment as Mrs. Snavin's loud comment draws the attention of the entire class, making him feel small and ridiculed, especially with the patronizing gesture of patting his head.

The diagram of a microchip is included to show

• a detailed view of a microchip

• How the scanner locates information

• Where to place a microchip

• the differences between pet collars and microchips

Answer explanation

The diagram provides a detailed view of a microchip, showcasing its components and structure, which aligns with the correct answer choice. The other options do not relate directly to the purpose of the diagram.

The author included the section titled “A Family Affair” to describe how Mrs. Baird’s children

• liked the bread she baked

• helped her in the bread business

• learned how to bake bread

• encouraged people to buy her bread

Answer explanation

The section "A Family Affair" highlights how Mrs. Baird's children were involved in her bread business, assisting her with various tasks, which emphasizes the family aspect of her entrepreneurial efforts.

Which meaning of the word sign is used in paragraph 8?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

Answer explanation

In paragraph 8, 'sign' refers to a specific indication or symbol, aligning with Meaning 4. This meaning captures the context in which the term is used, distinguishing it from the other definitions.

Which statement describes one of Mrs. Baird’s business challenges?

• She had trouble teaching her children how to help with the business.

• She needed to find new ways to deliver her baked goods as sales increased.

• She was not able to remember the type of baked goods her customers ordered

• She was not able to make enough money to purchase supplies.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights Mrs. Baird's need to adapt her delivery methods due to increasing sales, indicating a challenge in scaling her business operations effectively.

Paragraph 6 is important to the development of the plot because it is where —

• Jake learns a lesson

• Jake’s problem begins

• Jake makes a difficult decision

• Jake's problem is solved

Answer explanation

Paragraph 6 is crucial as it marks the moment when Jake’s problem begins, setting the stage for the subsequent events in the plot. This establishes the conflict that drives the story forward.

Which sentence best states the main idea of the selection?

• All this information was available because of the microchip that had been

  placed under Scrub’s skin many years earlier.

• Microchips have helped thousands of owners get their lost pets back.

• However,thanks to her microchip, Roxy was soon returned to her grateful owner.

• However, tags and collars can fall off or become difficult to read.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights the broader impact of microchips, emphasizing their role in reuniting lost pets with their owners, which aligns with the main idea of the selection.