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WorksheetsSTAAR Prep (Passage Required)
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
(Use “The View from Saturday” to answer questions the following question.)
Based on Noah’s conversation with his mother in paragraphs 3 through 7, the reader can conclude that
Noah will not be able to avoid fulfilling his mother’s request
his mother knows that writing the letter may take a long time
Noah thinks his grandparents will not appreciate receiving the letter
his mother believes that Joey’s letter will be more sincere than Noah’s letter
(Use “The View from Saturday” to answer questions the following question.)
Read this dictionary entry.
due \ı dü\ adj 1. expected to occur at a specific time 2. able to meet an obligation 3. accepted as appropriate 4. being a cause of
Which definition best matches the way the word due is used in paragraph 2?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
(Use “The View from Saturday” to answer questions the following question.)
Noah’s response to his mother’s demand adds to the conflict by —
increasing the tension between Noah and his mother
forcing his mother to take away his privilege of using the computer
leading his mother to doubt what she has taught him about respect
causing Noah to have to listen to his mother lecture about letter writing
(Use “The View from Saturday” to answer questions the following question.)
The first-person point of view allows the author to —
emphasize the mother’s struggle to understand Noah’s feelings
show the mother’s opinion about B & B letters
highlight the contrast between the two brothers’ experiences
share Noah’s feelings about his situation
(Use “The View from Saturday” to answer questions the following question.)
Which sentence from the excerpt best illustrates Noah’s conflict?
My mother insisted that I write a B & B letter to my grandparents
“Is Joey writing a B & B to Grandma and Grandpa Eberle?”
She explained—not too patiently—that a B & B letter is a bread and butter letter you write to people to thank them for having you as their houseguest.
My brother Joey had been sent to my other set of grandparents, who live in a normal suburb in Connecticut.
(Use “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
By referring to the man in the grocery store as a “novelist,” the author —
depicts writers as being self-absorbed in their work
illustrates why grocery stores are interesting places to observe people
suggests that technology has increased our ability to stay in touch with friends
emphasizes the man’s rudeness by exaggerating how long he took to write a text message
(Use “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
In which sentence does the author attempt to stir emotions in the reader?
They tell their children not to interrupt when others are talking.
Children are taught to apologize when they’ve been disrespectful to a schoolmate
Imagine the confusion children feel when adults refuse to practice the simple courtesies they themselves preach.
It’s true that we live in a fast-paced world now, and technology has contributed to the “instantness” of our society.
(Use “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
The examples in paragraphs 3 and 4 reinforce the author’s point that being courteous —
guarantees that others will show their appreciation by being kind in return
is not something that should be practiced only at a young age
requires time and energy but is still worthwhile
is less important for adults than for children
(Use “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
The word justify in paragraph 2 means to —
A provide an opportunity
give up on a task
make acceptable
explain in detail
(Use “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
The author supports the central argument of the article mainly by —
describing personal observations
referring to facts on the subject
sharing quotations from experts on the subject
comparing rules from the past with rules from the present
(Use “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
By referring to Emily Post in both the beginning and ending of the article, the author —
A implies that etiquette focuses too much on others’ feelings and not enough on a person’s own actions
suggests that traditional ideas about etiquette do not apply to the digital etiquette needed today
implies that hosting a party based on the information from Emily Post’s book would be difficult today
communicates that even though some etiquette rules may be outdated, the need to have manners is still important today
(Use “The View from Saturday” and “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
What is one difference between Noah’s mother in the excerpt and the author of the article?
Noah’s mother thinks that computers are not useful tools, while the author understands the value of technology
Noah’s mother believes it is young people who are not courteous, while the author believes that some adults also lack courtesy.
Noah’s mother applauds the behavior of others, while the author criticizes the behavior of others
Noah’s mother encourages her sons to appreciate their elders, while the author explains how adults need to demonstrate more respect for young people.
(Use “The View from Saturday” and “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of “A Little Common Courtesy, Please.”
[We teach these manners to children so that they can use them throughout their lives.]
Which event from “The View from Saturday” best demonstrates this message?
Noah’s mother insists that he write a thank-you letter to his grandparents
Noah’s mother expresses concern about the youth of her sons’ generation.
Noah explains why he believes he should receive a thank-you letter.
Noah points out that his brother has something to be thankful for.
(Use “The View from Saturday” and “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
How are Noah’s mother in the excerpt and the mother of the child in the article similar?
They show respect for the ideas presented by Emily Post.
They are ashamed about how their child has behaved.
They point out how their child can be courteous to someone.
They believe that children today do not know how to act in public.
(Use “The View from Saturday” and “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
How does Noah in the excerpt act like the texting grocery shopper in the article?
Both are confused about what to do in a particular situation.
Both think that what they are being asked to do is unfair.
Both refuse to take responsibility for their actions
Both would prefer to disregard the requests of others.
(Use “The View from Saturday” and “A Little Common Courtesy, Please” to answer questions the following question.)
Read this sentence from “A Little Common Courtesy, Please.”
I think that common courtesy is no less important today than it was in the past.
Which character from “The View from Saturday” holds a similar belief?
Joey
Noah
The mother
The grandparents
