WorksheetsSTAAR PRACTICE: AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What is the most likely reason the authors included the information about the kids digging at the end of the dialogue?
To provide details about the creature.
To describe what they are doing.
To explain where the kids are digging.
To show how the kids are feeling.
Why does the author include guesses about what is in the hole? Support your answer with evidence from the story.
PART A:
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this diary entry?
To record events in her life.
To tell her side of the story.
To provide an explanation for her actions.
To emphasize.
PART B:
How does the author develop the purpose?
By listing many things she did that day.
By giving examples of her life.
By asking important questions.
By documenting details from a moment in her life.
Who wants to spend an entire evening doing algebra and English? Who wants to get fewer than five hours of sleep each night?
What is the MAIN purpose of the questions?
to contrast opposing ideas
to provide facts about homework
to persuade the reader to a position
to entertain the reader with humor
What is the MAIN purpose of Paragraph 1?
to describe the surface of Mars
to compare and contrast Mars and Earth
to establish the location of the experiment
to introduce the premise of the experiment
What is a MAIN purpose of Paragraph 2?
to describe how livestock and goods may be bartered
to list problems associated with early forms of money
to trace the development of a national financial system
to identify the features necessary to a form of currency
I do not mean to diminish the importance of school, but to suggest that because school is so important, young people require team to relax so that they can be more productive while learning.
How does this sentence develop the author's point of view in the passage?
by emphasizing the author's intelligence and experience as an educators
by showing that the author's argument is based on a deep respect for education
by suggesting that the author has conflicting opinions about breaks from school
by demonstrating that the author identifies more closely with teacher than with students
I have often though it would be a blessing if each human being were stricken blind and deaf for a few days at some time during his early adult life. Darkness would make him more appreciative of sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound.
Which motive MOST LIKELY made the author say these words?
a longing to be understood
a hope for awareness of her plight
a desire to enjoy life fully
a recognition of the unique skills she possesses
From the menu, select the phrase that BEST completes the sentence.
I paragraph 6, the phrase "man of the people" is intended to emphasize President Lincoln's (a) (b) (c) (d)
Read the sentence from Paragraph 9.
It seems that for the past, the future is digital.
Select THREE forms of evidence that would be best to include to support this claim.
an excerpt from a textbook about traditional research methods
a quote from a scientist about potential uses for laser scanning.
an image showing a 3D printer that might be used by a scientist.
a list of new digital tools that are being developed for use by scientists
a specific example of a discovery made with the help of digital technology
How does the author mainly organize the information in Paragraph 1?
by listing reasons that long summer vacations affect students and teachers
by explaining how history shaped the development of the school calendar
by describing how different students spend their time away from school
by comparing urban schools to schools in rural communities
Which BEST describes how the author organizes the information in Paragraph 5?
By comparing the result of previous attempts to change the school calendar
by describing specific cases of successful modifications to the school calendar
by proposing amendments to the calendar and describing the benefits of such a calendar
by using expert opinions and data gathered from various studies to construct an ideal calendar.
Which statement best illustrates the problem-and-solution pattern used to organize Paragraph 1?
Swim frenzies signal the need for immediate release into the water.
The turtles might accidentally hurt one another while in the tank.
Each turtle must be matched up with is or her own mother.
Scientists provide protection from turtle predators such as coyotes.
Which phrase form the passage could BEST serve as a caption for the illustration?
From his perspective, fishing was like doing nothing...
...a simple boat, and with three people, a crowded one.
...the boat slowly backed away, purring as it plodded over a glassy surface that reflected the moon's faint light.
Zachary and Uncle William advised him to try to reel the fish in slowly...
Read the following paragraph.
The puppy scampered across the lawn, playing an obvious game of chase with the kitten, which darted in and out of the shrubbery as if to tease the pup. Crouching, pouncing, pawing the air, the little puppy happily barked in her shrill, distinctive voice, her tail wagging excitedly all the while. The kitten, meanwhile, remained calm and aloof, taunting the pup at every turn.
Which word BEST describes the tone of the paragraph?
humorous
serious
sarcastic
respectful
Read this sentence from Paragraph 2.
It also forces teachers to spend precious time at the beginning of each school year reviewing lessons that had been forgotten over the summer.
Which pair of words BEST describes the tone created by the author's use of language in the sentence?
nervous and fearful
annoyed and critical
infuriated and offended
distressed and bewildered
Read the first sentence from paragraph 7.
Now he had only a single plate left.
What mood does this sentence help create?
disappointing
emotional
humorous
suspenseful
Read the paragraph.
It is extremely important that you, as a consumer, join millions of Americans who shop. Your shopping helps our nation's economy and creates jobs. Show you support for our nation-go buy something!
Which persuasive technique is used in the paragraph?
testimonial
bandwagon
glittering compliments
statistical evidence
Read the sentences from the announcement.
Join ActivTeens today, and you will get not only a T-shirt but also the knowledge that you will be helping people in need. ActivTeens is an organization that works with other community groups to fill in when extra people are needed at events. There is no better feeling than knowing that you have helped others.
What technique is used in the announcement to persuade people to join the organization?
bandwagon
testimonial
word repetition
emotional appeal
