Navigating the 2023 STAAR Reading Test for 5th Grade

What year is the STAR reading test format changing?

• 2023

• 2022

• 2024

• 2021

Where can one find the sampler for the new test format?

• On the TEA website

• In a printed booklet

• On the school website

• Through email distribution

What type of literary work is used in the second passage of the test?

• A poem

• An essay

• A short story

• A drama

Which character is known for breaking into the house in the drama passage?

• Mama Bear

• Goldilocks

• Baby Bear

• Mrs. Lox

What is the main conflict discussed in the drama passage?

• A broken chair

• A forgotten invitation

• A stolen item

• A lost key

Which question type requires selecting more than one correct answer?

• Open-ended

• Single-select

• True/False

• Multi-select

What does the TEKS 5.8c refer to in the context of the test questions?

• Theme identification

• Character analysis

• Setting description

• Plot understanding

Which feature allows interaction with the text in the new test format?

• Hot text

• Audio playback

• Video explanations

• Drag and drop

What is the purpose of dividing the drama into two scenes?

• To show time progression

• To highlight a change in setting

• To introduce new characters

• To contrast different events

What type of response is required for the final question in the test?

• Multiple choice

• Short answer

• Extended essay

• True/False