WorksheetsSTAAR Prep 5th Grade
Total questions: 213
Worksheet time: 4hrs 6mins
STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot?
What is this question asking?
How the mood of the story is causing the plot to appear real.
How the time and place of the story is causing the plot to appear real.
How the mood of the story is causing the plot to move forward.
How the time and place of the story is causing the plot to move forward.
STAAR Question: What is the significance of Ella talking to her friend in the story?
How is the word "significance" being used in this sentence?
problem
synonym
order
importance
What skill are you being asked to use in this question?
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -
STAAR Question: What is the author trying to convey in paragraph 3?
What does "convey" mean? Which words have the same meaning as convey?
Express, Tell, or Communicate
Eat, Chew, or Spit
Color, Draw or Scribble
Hide, Conceal or Store
What type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
Chronological
Compare/Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
Chronological
Compare/Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
It is fun to read about chimpanzees. All wild chimpanzees live in Africa. They live mostly in thick rain forests and in woodlands. There are two types.
Cause & Effect
Descriptive
Sequence
Problem & Solution
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
Order & Sequence
Problem & Solution
Descriptive
Compare & Contrast
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
You may not know who Mark Zuckerberg is but I bet you know about Facebook. Zuckerberg and his roommates launched Facebook from their college dormitory at Harvard. Facebook started off as just a "Harvard thing," but Zuckerberg and roommates spread it to other universities like Stanford, Dartmouth, and NYU. As Facebook grew in size and popularity, Zuckerberg took investments but resisted buyout offers. The founders maintained control and in 2012 Facebook became a publically traded company. Today Facebook is one of the world’s most popular websites and Zuckerberg is the CEO. Facebook has over one billion users and Zuckerberg is one of the 25 richest people in America. That’s not too bad for a college dropout.
Chronological
Sequence/Order of Importance
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Which best describes what a summary is?
The main or most important idea of the text
A really long detailed piece of writing
A dumb thing teachers make you write
The entire text in your own words
For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
Jenny likes bright colors.
Jenny was going to paint her room.
Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.
Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.
What is the passage mostly about?
What is the central idea?
A _________ retells the main events of a story in a shorter version.
theme
summary
solution
point of view
The Summary of this passage is:
The Summary of this passage is:
Turn over a bag of potato chips. Is the label interesting? A simple food recipe may use several ingredients. These come from the soil and from chemistry labs around the world. Surprises also show up in the labels on clothing and other products. Look at the label on a package of lipstick. The tube seems small and shiny, but inside lipstick there is soap, oil, fish scales, and wax!
Which is the best way to summarize this passage?
A bag of potato chips seems like a simple recipe. There are many ingredients from the soil and from chemistry labs.
Clothes and other products have many ingredients as well. Lipstick alone has soap, oil, wax, and fish scales.
Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.
Lipstick seems small and shiny. Look at the label sometime. It has at least four different ingredients.
introduces the characters?
the most intense?
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
Imagery is language that creates a picture
True
False
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
"This is great!" he said. "Now I'll milk Daisy, and I'll have at least four gallons!" Unfortunately, daisy had no milk.
"Daisy, you're an udder failure," the farmer said.
by Aesop
Fox saw a bunch of beautiful ripe grapes growing on a high vine. He tried to reach them, but they were too high. finally, he got angry. "I did't want them anyway!" he snapped. "The are probably sour."
The moral of the story: When we can't have something, we pretend we don't want it.
Camp is boring, so can I come home? All we do is hike through the woods looking for deer, wolves, and foxes. So far, we hadn't seen anything. If you come to get me, maybe they will give you your money back!
Love,
Jared
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.
You should purchase a ferret for a pet. These animals make great pets because they are friendly, curious, and entertaining. Some people say they smell bad, but they don't. They are cute and cuddly. I have seven ferrets, so you can believe what I say.
I want to do my book report on The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. It's not on the list, but it's a good book, and I would like to report on it. I promise I will do a good job. May I please read it?
Thanks,
Veronica
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
He is looking for his homework
He often gets in trouble
He is looking for his Ipod
He is looking for his lunch
As we entered, a huge blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges slapped the hood of the car as we slowly moved forward. Soon there were suds spilling over the sides. I am glad the windows were rolled up! Where are we?
Ice cream shop
Restaurant
Playground
Carwash
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
Candy Store
Pet Store
Classroom
Museum
Mrs. Lance is my favorite teacher, but something is not right today. Mrs. Lance is sitting down at her desk more than usual, and she asked us to read a story silently and just answer the questions in the book. I glance back at her, and she is blowing her nose. A little while later, I see that her cheeks are kind-of red, and she is drinking a lot of water and eating some cough drops. After a little while, Mr. Dean, another teacher, comes into our classroom. Mrs. Lance takes her purse and leaves, while Mr. Dean stays. What is wrong with Mrs. Lance?
She is tired
She is happy
She is sick
She is worried
My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?
He was hungry
He wanted to be at the party
He wanted to go outside
The neighbors were making too much noise
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?
She is late for work
She is late for school
She is hungry
She is late to the airport
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
At the store
At the park
In the garden
at the airport
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. What can we infer?
Paul is dirty
Alice likes things neat
Paul does the same thing every day
Alice doesn't mind if things get messy
What does theme add to a story?
A sense of location.
An important message.
Motivation for the characters.
Dialogue for the characters.
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.
Overeating leads to illness.
Insects value food over safety.
Always send a tester.
What is theme?
message about life that the author expresses
the time, location, and mood of a story
sequence of events
the main events
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother.
A small apartment in Marfa, Texas.
Telling the truth may cause you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
Read the following sentence: Friendship helps people get through hard times. The sentence is an example of a
plot
character
main idea
theme
Kevin wasn't worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. There was no reason to start right away, because he just got a new video game.
Two weeks passed and Kevin still hadn't picked out a book. By the time he finally got to the library, there wasn't enough time to read the book and write the report. Kevin failed the whole assignment.
Kevin should have done his report first.
Don't put things off until the last minute.
School work is more important the playing.
Kara chose a difficult piece to play for her piano recital. Her teacher told her to pick an easier one, but Kara knew she could do it.
Kara practiced every day after school. When her friends called to see if she could play, Kara told them she couldn't.
The night of the recital arrived. She walked onto the stage and began to play and she knew the piano piece so well. She had played perfectly!
Hard work pays off!
Kara practiced a lot and did well.
It takes a lot of practice to play the piano.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information very quickly. That's why they use pictures! The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
Pictures help weather reporters get information out fast
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
What can you infer about Violet?
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
What is this selection mainly about?
What is this selection mainly about?
Is there a hairy monster in the Pacific Northwest? Some people think so. They say it lives in the mountains. They call it "Bigfoot". No one knows for sure if Bigfoot is real. Hundreds of people say they have seen the monster, and many more claim to have seen its huge footprints. Reports state that Bigfoot looks like an ape. It doesn't run, but it walks very fast. Bigfoot is said to be a fast swimmer as well. Reports of the strange Bigfoot make the monster an interesting puzzle.
What is the main idea of the text?
The Pacific Northwest is a nice place to visit.
Bigfoot looks like an ape.
Bigfoot is still a mystery.
Bigfoot's physical features
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700's. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people read better.
What is the main idea of the text?
Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod.
Benjamin Franklin invented the Franklin stove.
Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocals.
Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
Blood is a miracle liquid. It flows to every part of the body. Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. people can die if they lose a lot of blood or their blood cells get sick. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives.
What is the main idea of the text?
How many blood cells are made by the body
Why people can die from loss of blood
Why sick people are sometimes given blood
How important blood is
Every day Dylan loves to play basketball outside. He practices bouncing the ball in the morning. After school, Dylan shoots baskets with his friends. He even plays basketball when it's raining!
What is the main idea of the text?
Dylan enjoys the rain.
Dylan enjoys playing basketball.
Dylan shoots baskets.
Dylan bounces the basketball.
Koala's fur has many uses. Their thick fur protects them from the heat and the cold. The fur is like a raincoat when it's raining. Fur on the koala's bottom is extra thick so the koalas can easily rest in trees.
What is the main idea of the text?
How koalas rest in trees
How fur helps koalas
How koalas keep warm
How koalas' fur is like a raincoat
Lauren could not find her math paper. She searched all through her desk. Lauren looked in her math book and notebook. When she saw the pile of papers on the teacher's desk, she realized she already turned in her paper.
What is the main idea of the text?
the papers on the teacher's desk
Lauren looking in her desk
Lauren's lost math paper
Lauren looking through her math book and notebook
Staying indoors on rainy days can be fun. My brother and I play several fun games in the morning. After lunch, I help my mom bake yummy sugar cookies. I end the day with reading a good book in bed.
What is the main idea of the text?
Staying inside can be fun.
Going outside is the best.
Making cookies is fun.
I love reading books.
Which term below means to remember something ?
recall
effect
organize
claim
The teacher had to demonstrate how to solve the equation by showing students how to understand the variable. Based on the above sentence, which of the following is the best meaning of demonstrate?
to share information, opinions, and ideas about something
to prove something is true by giving evidence
to judge something
to show who or what something is
Authors use different text structures to ______________.
give facts about their topic
organize their ideas
research their topic
add pictures to their writing
What text structure would an author use when writing about the life of Henry Ford?
Compare and Contrast
Chronological Order/ Sequence
Description
Problem and Solution
What text structure would an author use when writing about an endangered species and how we can save it from extinction?
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Description
Problem and Solution
What text structure would an author use when informing the reader about dolphins?
Compare and Contrast
Description
Chronological Order/ Sequence
Problem and Solution
What text structure would an author use when explaining the differences between four types of trees?
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Chronological Order/ Sequence
Problem and Solution
Which word or phrase is an author most likely to use when writing a compare and contrast passage?
Similarly
As a Result
For Example
Finally
In a text with a sequence text structure, the author
describes a topic and its characteristics.
tells about events in the order they happened.
explains how things are similar and different.
describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.
In a text with a compare and contrast text structure, the author
explains something that happened and the reasons why.
tells about events in the order they happened.
explains how things are similar and different.
describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.
In a text with a cause and effect text structure, the author
explains something that happened and the reasons why.
tells about events in the order they happened.
explains how things are similar and different.
describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.
CHOOSE THE TEXT STRUCTURE USED
No matter what winter sport you participate in, you will need winter gear. Long johns, which are tight pants and shirts, help trap heat against your skin, and are often worn under regular clothing. Fluffy winter jackets and snow pants are important if you're going to be in the snow for long. Heavy boots, a warm hat and gloves, and goggles are other winter staples.
description
cause and effect
compare and contrast
chronological order /sequence
problem - solution
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE
People who live in cold climates know that there are several
different winter sport choices. If you enjoy flying down
hills at breakneck speeds, you’ll need to choose between
snowboarding and skiing. Both are winter sports where
you move along snow with boards attached to your feet.
While skiing, you’ll have a ski attached to each foot, and a
pole for each hand. Snowboarding, on the other hand, uses
only one board, which both feet are attached to. Skis and
snowboards both require boots to buckle into. While you
need a sloped hill to snowboard down, with skis, you can
cross country ski on snowy flat land. Your body’s position
will also be different depending on the sport you choose—
snowboarders ride down hills sideways, and skiers move
straight ahead. Either sport is a thrilling winter activity!
description
chronological order / sequence
compare and contrast
problem-solution
cause and effect
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.
Most ski and snowboard resorts open in mid-November. Sometimes, though, there is no snow forskiers and snowboarders to ride. When that happens,the resorts fire up their snow machines, called snow guns or cannons. If temperatures are cold enough, air and water can be combined to create artificial snow, and the “no snow problem” will disappear under a pile of fresh, white, powder. Some ski resorts use the snow machines nightly until mother nature creates enough of her own snow!
description
cause and effect
compare and contrast
problem - solution
chronological order / sequence
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.
All candy has a different process by which it is made. M&Ms are popular chocolate treats made from a mixture of liquid milk chocolate and a hard candy shell. First, the chocolate is
poured into small molds. Then, it is left to cool and harden. A conveyor belt transfers the chocolate to another section of a factory, where the chocolates are coated with the hard candy
shell. Finally, they are coated with color!
description
compare and contrast
cause and effect
sequence/.chronological order
problem - solution
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.
Candy is often categorized into two different types:chocolate or sugary. Even though both have sugar inthem, chocolate also includes the key ingredient, cocoa. Sugary candies like Skittles, Smarties, and Sweet Tarts
are made by combining sugar and water with other
flavors and colors. To make chocolate, cocoa beans are
combined with other ingredients such as sugar and
milk. While both candies are considered sweets,
chocolate often has more fat than sugary candies. Both
types of candy can have an effect on your body—
chocolate contains small amounts of caffeine, and
sugar might cause a “sugar” rush!
description
problem-solution
cause and effect
sequence/chronological order
compare and contrast
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.
Although it may be tempting, eating too much candy
can have a negative impact on your body and how you
feel. Munching on too much candy can cause cavities
in your teeth from all of the sugar. It is also very high
in “empty” calories, which means the calories provide
you no nutrients, just fat and calories from sugar!
This can cause you to gain too much unhealthy weight.
Too much sugar can also cause you to have a “foggy”
brain, slowing down your memory and making you
tired.
description
sequence/chronological order
cause and effect
compare and contrast
problem - solution
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.
Video Game Systems, Then & Now
The Missing Pieces Games, Games, Games
The first video game console, “Brown Box”, was
invented in 1967. In 1977, Nintendo created their
first gaming unit along with the Atari video
game. Many different video game players came
out in 1982 including the Intellivision. The Sega
became popular in the early 1990s and in 1994,
the first PlayStation was released. In 2001, the
Xbox came to stores! Nintendo released the Wii
in 2006 followed by the Xbox One in 2013.
sequence/chronological order
cause and effect
compare and contrast
description
problem - solution
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.. Have you ever gathered around a table with yourfriends excited to play a board game, and when youopen the box, find that pieces are missing? It’s alwaysa bummer when you don’t have a piece to mark your place in the game, but you can get inventive to solve the problem. Go to your kitchen and try using beans,
gummy bears, or Skittles to replace the missing pieces!
Or try using bingo chips, marker tops, or paperclips in
their place. Don’t let a missing piece stop you from
playing games.
description
problem-solution
compare and contrast
cause annd effect
chronological order/ sequence
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE. Preparing for an exotic pet is unique. First, you must do research to find an exotic pet good for your home environment. Then, you must find someone who breeds and sells the pet you are
interested in. Before you buy your pet, you will
need to gather the supplies you need, and many
will be ordered online since regular pet stores
don’t carry exotic materials. Finally, before you
bring your pet home, find a good supply of the
unique food your new pet will require.
problem - solution
description
cause and effect
compare and contrast
chronological order / sequence
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.
Have you ever wanted to own a pet other than a typical
house pet such as a dog, cat, fish, or bird? An exotic pet
might be the choice for you! Flying squirrels and sugar
gliders are becoming popular exotic pets. Although they
seem similar, a flying squirrel is a better pet. Their diet
consists of a simple parrot food along with other fruits
and veggies you may already have in your fridge. On the
other hand, sugar gliders require a complicated and wellbalanced diet, including nectar and special proteins like
bug mix or mice. While sugar gliders mark their territory
with a musky smell, flying squirrels have no scent glands
and don’t leave any odor. Flying squirrels are also a
better choice since sugar gliders require constant
attention, unlike squirrels who are more independent.
description
compare and contrast
cause and effect
problem-solution
chronological order/ sequence
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.
When you make the choice to bring home an exotic pet, you must consider the pros and cons. Buying an exotic pet is fun and exciting, and you will be different than most of your
friends and neighbors. When you choose an
exotic pet, be prepared to pay more for
veterinary care since fewer vets know how to
take care of these pets. If you want an
unusual pet, you must also make sure they are
legal where you live. If they are not, your
exotic pet could be confiscated from your home
and taken to live in an approved shelter.
description
problem-solution
compare and contrast
cause and effect
chronological order/sequence
NAME THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.
The Magic Kingdom is the first built
of four theme parks at Walt Disney
World. It opened on October 1971,
and the park features rides and shows
related to major Disney characters
and fairy tales. Symbols of The Magic
Kingdom include Cinderella’s Castle,
Main Street USA, and rides like the
famous Space Mountain coaster.
description
cause and effect
compare and contrast
chronological order / sequence
problem - solution
What is main idea?
An important detail from the story
The life lesson that you learn
What the text is mostly about
Your opinion about the text
Seated on his golden throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the MAIN IDEA?
King Midas had a heart of gold.
King Midas sold lots of gold.
King Midas loved gold.
King Midas was a loving father.
One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.
What is the MAIN IDEA?
The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
The piano is a string instrument.
The piano is a popular instrument.
The strings of a piano makes the sound.
Angie loved to draw very colorful pictures, but she lost her own markers, so she borrowed her teacher’s. The school day was ending, but Angie wanted to keep coloring, so she took the teacher’s markers home and lost them in her messy room. She came back to school the next day and wanted to color again, so she asked the teacher for more markers. The teacher replied, “Sure, Angie, but this is my last pack.” Angie said she would be careful, but by the end of the day the markers were scattered all over the floor and the custodian swept them up and disposed of them. When Angie came in the next day, she asked the teacher for more markers, but she was disappointed to find that there weren’t any more. “I don’t know where all of my markers went,” said the teacher, “but I don’t have them.” Angie had to draw her pictures with only a pencil.
What is the THEME of this story?
Be kind to others, and they will be kind to you.
If someone has something that you want, you should just take it.
If you are not responsible, there will be consequences.
You shouldn't judge others.
Jenny hated reading class. She didn’t understand point of view or figurative language, and not knowing how to do the work frustrated her. She asked the teacher for help, but he spoke so fast and used such big words that she still couldn’t understand. The teacher asked if she understood, and she nodded her head, but she didn’t. Jenny’s friend Katie knew that Jenny was having trouble, and, rather than just giving Jenny all of the answers, Katie explained to Jenny how to solve the problems. Katie spoke clearly and at Jenny’s level, and Jenny was happy that she finally learned how to do the work. Later in the week, Katie was having trouble in math class. She didn’t understand coordinates and was really frustrated. Seeing that Katie was having problems, Jenny, who understood math very well, taught Katie coordinates. Both girls made honor roll that quarter.
What is the THEME of this story?
With teamwork, you can accomplish anything.
You should be modest and not brag.
First impressions are lasting impressions.
You should give everyone a second chance.
What two things do you need to make an inference?
Background knowledge & clues from the text
Background knowledge & a notebook
Clues from the text & a pencil
Background knowledge & your brain
Karina woke up with the sun shining in through her windows. She groggily rolled over and looked at her clock, which read 6:30 a.m. She yawned and crawled out of bed and dressed in her bathing suit, pair of shorts and flip flops. She grabbed a ripe banana, a hat, and her sunglasses. She swung her backpack, with its whistle attached, on her back and left the quiet house.
Based on the passage, what can we INFER about the type of job Karina has?
Waitress
Lifeguard
Nurse
Swimmer
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. His wife, Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty, dirty overalls and threw them into the laundry bin on the porch, left there by Alice. On his way in the house, he hung up his worn Detroit Tigers baseball hat and dropped the laundry bin off at the washing machine then went straight up the stairs to the shower.
What INFERENCE can you make about Paul's job?
He probably works on a farm.
He probably is a baseball player.
He probably works at a laundry mat.
He probably works on cars.
What does it mean to cite textual evidence?
Use the text to write a question
Make an inference about the text
Make a prediction about what will happen next
Use part of the text to support your answer
Bats pollinate countless tropical plants, and they are essential for regrowing cleared or damaged rainforests because they scatter the seeds of "pioneer plants" that begin the restoration process. And a new study shows that insect-eating bats save farmers in the United States more that $3.5 billion a year in reduced pesticide use because they eat moths and other insects that destroy crops. But maybe the most important reason to protect bats is that we need to conserve wildlife species so future generations can appreciate the wonders of nature just as we can.
CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE to support the statement that bats are helpful to farmers.
"Bats scatter the seeds of 'pioneer plants.'"
"Bats save farmers in the United States more than $3.5 billion a year in reduced pesticide use because they eat moths and other insects that destroy crops."
"Bats pollinate countless tropical plants."
"Bats are essential for regrowing cleared or damaged rainforests."
All floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. In some instances, people are well aware a flood is coming and can try to do things to prepare like using sand bags, getting to higher elevation, or evacuating if necessary. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any visible signs of rain. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water that carries rocks, mud, and other debris and can sweep away most things in its path. People are often unprepared for flash floods.
CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE to support the statement that it's not always easy to tell when a flood will occur.
"All floods are not alike."
"Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days."
"Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water."
"But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any visible signs of rain."
The problem a character faces in a story is called the ______
climax
resolution
conflict
theme
Which type of point of view tells the story from the main character's perspective?
Second person point of view
First person point of view
Third person point of view
Third person omniscient
What type of story is one that is set in a real time period and real setting, but has made up characters and a made up storyline?
Science fiction
Real life
Informational article
Historical Fiction
The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?
conflict
main character
topic
theme
A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoy the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
What is the lesson?
A _________ is an illustration with labels.
caption
diagram
graph
picture
Identify the text feature.
Italics
Bold Print
Bullet Points
Labels
Chart
He was a tornado, blasting his way through the opposing team.
similie
personification
metaphor
none of the above
" The stars were like diamonds," is an example of which figurative language?
personification
simile
metaphor
none of the above
Why did Carla's Coke have a cockroach in it?
When the author gives you clues about something that will happen later in the story
foreshadowing
predicting
inferring
suspense
In poetry why does a poet use repetition?
to create rhyme
to make the poem sound better
to stress the importance of an idea or words
because he ran out of words to say
Annotate
what I should do all over the STAAR passages
a skill that can help me throughout my entire life
something I should never do
write thoughts, notes, and sketch on the text while I read
What is authors purpose
The purpose of writing the story
Not the purpose of writing the story
The sun
Mars
