2023 STAR Test and Literary Analysis

The video tutorial introduces the new 2023 STAR reading test format for sixth grade, highlighting changes in question types and the transition to an online platform. It guides viewers through accessing the online sampler on the TEA website and provides a detailed analysis of two passages: one about George Washington's portrait by Gilbert Stuart and another about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion. The tutorial also reviews various question types, including multi-select, text entry, and constructed response, offering example answers and insights into the standards being tested.

What is the main focus of the new 2023 STAR Reading Test?

• To familiarize students with new reading formats

• To test students' writing skills

• To introduce new math problems

• To evaluate students' science knowledge

How will the 2023 STAR test be administered?

• Via mail

• Through a phone app

• Online

• On paper

What is the purpose of the online sampler?

• To provide a practice test

• To offer a final exam

• To serve as a tutorial

• To replace the actual test

What should students do to become familiar with the online platform?

• Watch a video tutorial

• Attend a workshop

• Log in and explore its features

• Read a book about it

What was unique about Gilbert Stuart's approach to painting portraits?

• He used only black and white colors

• He engaged subjects in conversation

• He painted in the dark

• He used digital tools

Why is Stuart's portrait of George Washington significant?

• It was never completed

• It was the first portrait ever painted

• It was used on the dollar bill

• It was painted in a single day

What is the 'Silmarillion' in relation to Tolkien's other works?

• A sequel to The Hobbit

• A prequel to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

• An unrelated story

• A biography of Tolkien

Who completed the 'Silmarillion' after Tolkien's death?

• His daughter

• His son, Christopher

• His friend, Guy Gavriel Kay

• His publisher

What type of question requires selecting more than one correct answer?

• Essay question

• Single-choice question

• Multi-select question

• True or false question

In the text entry question type, what are students required to do?

• Select multiple answers

• Write a full essay

• Choose true or false

• Enter a single word or a few words