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WorksheetsSTAAR Mega Review
Total questions: 109
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
What does "ECR" stand for?
Extra Constructed Response
Extended Created Response
Extra Creative Response
Extended Constructed Response
Which "question type" must be written in essay form (4 paragraphs)?
Short Constructed Response
Extended Constructed Response
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Text Entry
Which "question type" requires that you use textual evidence to support your response.
Extended Constructed Response
Short Constructed Response
Both
Extended Constructed Response and Short Constructed Response
Which question type must be written in 1 paragraph?
Text Entry
Extended Constructed Response
Short Constructed Response
Multiselect
Which question type includes a list of "requirements" and "steps" to follow as you construct your response?
Both
Short Constructed Response and Extended Constructed Response
Extended Constructed Response
Short Constructed Response
Text Entry
For which question type would it be extremely helpful to follow the "R.A.C.E Strategy" as you construct your response?
Both
Short Constructed Response and Extended Constructed Response
Extended Constructed Response
Short Constructed Response
Text Entry
Which "question type" requires you to read a passage and write your response based on that passage.
Extended Constructed Response
Short Constructed Response
Both
Extended Constructed Response and Short Constructed Response
Within an "Informational Essay" which paragraph must include:
- a Hook
- Thesis Statement
- Transitional Sentence
Body Paragraph 1
Introduction
Body Paragraph 2
Conclusion
Which 2 things should be included in a BODY PARAGRAPH?
Evidence
Hook
Thesis Statement
Explanation of Evidence
Select 2 similarities between:
- Short Constructed Response
and
- Extended Constructed Response
Response must be written in 1 paragraph.
Response must be based on a passage.
Response include evidence to support their response or idea.
Instructions include "steps" to follow.
Response must include your opinion.
The question displayed is an example of which "question type"?
Text Entry
Extended Constructed Response
Short Constructed Response
Multiselect
The question displayed is an example of which "question type"?
Short Constructed Response
Extended Constructed Response
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Text Entry
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
I'm going to leave early today unless the boss comes back early.
I'm going to leave early today; unless the boss comes back early.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Even when the classroom looks clean; there is usually a bunch of trash in the corner.
Even when the classroom looks clean, there is usually a bunch of trash in the corner.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
The baker preferred to bake pies; he did not like to bake cakes.
The baker preferred to bake pies, he did not like to bake cakes.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
In the first place, the students didn't understand the assignment; in the second place, they all failed the class.
In the first place, the students didn't understand the assignment, in the second place, they all failed the class.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Finishing your book is not impossible but it will take you time.
Finishing your book is not impossible, but it will take you time.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.
Because I want to get all A's, I do my homework every night.
Because I want to get all A's I do my homework every night.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
There are many reasons why you shouldn't procrastinate, there are no reasons why you should.
There are many reasons why you shouldn't procrastinate; there are no reasons why you should.
Which of these sentences are constructed correctly?
She hit a brick wall and the car flipped over.
She hit a brick wall, and the car flipped over.
After hitting a brick wall; the car flipped over
The car flipped over after hitting a brick wall.
Which of these sentences has the correct verb tense and subject agreement?
Reading, writing, and arithmetic is my favorite thing to do.
Reading, writing, and arithmetic are my favorite things to do.
Charles had ate the last apple right in front of me.
Charles had eaten the last apple before his mother, sister, and little brother arrives home.
What is the best combination of the two sentences?
She wanted to go to prom and she never asked for permission.
She wanted to go to prom; never asked for permission
She wanted to go to prom but she never asked for permission.
Although she wanted to go to prom, she never asked for permission.
Choose the best coordinating conjunction to join the sentence pair.
We can ask for directions. We can use a map.
and
but
or
because
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike.
When writing a persuasive essay, it's important to include a counterargument/refutation because...
a counterargument agrees with your opinion
a counterargument helps you fill up the page
acknowledging the other side helps prove the writer's credibility
a counteragrument and refutation look good
Which word best enhances the clarity of the sentence below?
Sheryl thought it was a bad idea to create a new logo for the stubborn client.
replace thought with believed
replace bad with risky
replace client with customer
make no change
Both my husband and his brother look like_____ father.
his
their
All of the children snuck ____ candy upstairs to eat it.
his or her
their
Not only his mom but also her uncles really enjoy ___ time with the family.
her
their
It wasn't just his three cousins' turn, but also Doug's to bring ____ famous dip to the party.
his
their
The team lost ____ first game last night.
its
their
Bill and Bob like ____ coffee extra hot.
his
their
I think we can park our car over______ by the restaurant.
their
there
they're
We have our tickets, but they don't have _____ tickets.
their
there
they're
_____ is a restaurant next to the park on Main Street.
Their
There
They're
Do you think we can borrow _____ car to drive to the park?
their
there
they're
_____ very tired because they just arrived from London.
Their
There
They're
Hints given to a reader by the author which communicate a hidden or embedded message.
Context clues
graphic elements
inferences
convey
The process of taking context clues & coming to a logical conclusion based on the evidence presented.
stage directions
context clues
inference
convey
Any tool, other than the text itself, to help the reader understand the themes of a selection better. Ex. Pictures, quotes, text boxes, modified text: italics, bold, all caps...
context clues
graphic elements
stage directions
convey
inference
How an author chooses to organize information or plot structure in a selection.
context clues
inference
stage directions
organizational pattern
The word STAAR uses to refer to any passage, poem, play, or article.
selection
convey
stanza
dialogue
To present information to the reader
context clues
inference
line
convey
To make VERY obvious to the reader
convey
emphasize
stanza
stage directions
In poetry, a sentence is called this...
dialogue
stanza
poem
line
In poetry, a group of lines much like a paragraph..
line
stanza
tone
selection
Actively spoken words in a selection; denoted by the use of "quotation marks"
line
text clues
dialogue
tone
A word used in to mean adding to or making more efficient
tone
line
selection
contributes
An emotional or a psychological problem taking place within a character...
internal conflict
selection
tone
mood
The subject or message being presented within a selection; themes are universal, not just bound to one story
tone
theme
inference
stanza
Informational texts have ____ about the real world.
facts
imaginary stories
What is an example of an informational text?
fantasy
biography
science fiction
joke book
Informational text is...
non-fiction
dramatic
comedic
fiction
What is the author's purpose in an informational text?
to show who the characters are
to explain, persuade, or inform
to demonstrate conflict and resolution
to find similarities and differences in a text
Informational text is written in a way that
makes information easy to find in novels.
is difficult for beginning readers to understand.
makes key information quick and easy to find in nonfiction text.
makes key information quick and easy to find in fiction text.
Writers do not always fill in every detail -- they expect the readers to apply their own ideas to help them understand a text. You often need to make _________ when you read.
inferences
supporting details
main ideas
summaries
What is an inference?
the main message of the story
drawing conclusions from the story using textual evidence
supporting details found in the text
shows us symbols from the text to support the theme.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
What you know about the topic
The characters in the text
none of the above
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.
What can you infer about Macey?
Macey has trouble making decisions.
Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
Macey does not want glasses.
Macey is mad at her mother.
True or False: Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge
True
False
True or False: You should only include the main events or ideas from the passage when writing a summary.
True
False
Choose the best answer. A symbol is:
the central idea of the story
a person, place, action, object, or idea that stands for something
the literal meaning
rewriting a specific passage in a text in your own words, while keeping the original meaning.
What is the best definition of THEME?
A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.
The location and time of the story
The events that occur in the story
The author's reason for writing a story
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
Life is short; make the most of it.
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
Skim through the story
Just read the beginning of the story
Read the ending of the story
Think about what the character has learned
A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
True
False
Themes are about the big picture.
True
False
Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
Jenny and i went to see aunt Debbie.
Jenny and I went to see Aunt Debbie.
Jenny and I went to see aunt Debbie.
jenny and I went to see Aunt Debbie.
Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
I really loved the book, Walk two Moons.
i really loved the book, Walk two Moons.
I really loved the book, Walk Two Moons.
I really loved the Book, Walk two Moons.
Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
On Sunday we will celebrate my Birthday.
On Sunday we will celebrate my birthday.
On sunday we will celebrate My birthday.
On Sunday we will celebrate My Birthday.
Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
Bill and i will watch superman next week.
Bill and I will watch superman next week.
Bill and I will watch Superman next week.
Bill and I will watch Superman next Week.
Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
Is April your favorite month of the Season?
Is April your favorite Month of the season?
is April your favorite month of the Season.
Is April your favorite month of the season?
Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
Pearson middle school opened in August, 2015.
Pearson Middle school opened in August, 2015.
Pearson Middle School opened in august, 2015.
Pearson Middle School opened in August, 2015.
Which of the following is capitalized correctly.
My Uncle wrote the book Change of Heart.
My uncle wrote the book Change Of Heart.
My uncle wrote the book Change of Heart.
My Uncle wrote the book Change Of Heart.
Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
Jana and I like to shop at Lululemon for sportswear.
Jana and i like to shop at Lululemon for sportswear.
Jana and I like to shop at Lululemon for Sportswear.
Jana and I like to Shop at Lululemon for sportswear.
Which is capitalized correctly?
I think summer is the best season.
I think Summer is the best season.
I think Summer is the best Season.
I think summer is the best Season.
What word best replaces "things" to be more concise?
How is sentence 25 best revised for clarity?
How is sentence 3 best revised for clarity?
How is this sentence best revised to remove needlessly repeated information.
Rachel was very excited about her new bubble gum machine, but when she put it on the counter, it broke, and her mother had to buy another.
NO CHANGE
the bubble gum
the counter
the machine
The police officer received a plaque for his bravery, but he was too modest to display it on his wall.
NO CHANGE
them
this
the reward
YouTube quickly became popular because it was easy to use, and it was popular by entertaining young people.
What is the BEST way to revise this sentence?
YouTube quickly became popular because it was easy to use and entertaining to young people.
YouTube quickly became popular because it was easy to use, it was also entertaining to young people.
Quickly popular because it was easy to use, YouTube was also entertaining to young people.
Because YouTube quickly became popular, it was also entertaining to young people.
(1) In the times of the Middle Ages, many children dreamt of becoming a knight. (2) Usually one first became a page when one was eight years old. (3) As a page, a boy would serve his lord because he became a teenager. (4) Then he would become an esquire.
Which sentence could be added after sentence 1 to strengthen the introduction of this paper?
A knight is very cool.
Only boys could become knights.
Only boys could become knights, and it took lots of training.
Training to be a Knight.
(1) In the times of the Middle Ages, many children dreamt of becoming a knight. (2) Usually one first became a page when one was eight years old. (3) As a page, a boy would serve his lord because he became a teenager. (4) Then he would become an esquire.
Which word should replace the word "BECAUSE" in sentence 3 to best combine the two?
until
if
while
although
(1) in 1877, The Spalding Company made one of the first baseball mitts. (2) Before it's creation, baseball players played with their bare hands.
Which sentence would be go after sentence 2 as a detail to support the paragraph?
It was in 1877 when this happened.
The new mitt was worn by the catcher and had no fingers.
The first baseball mitts were made by saddle makers.
Outfields soon began to wear baseball mitts, too.
Read the following excerpt:
(1) As your student council president, I am writing to ask for your support. (2) Beginning February 16, 2014 our school will join the Count-Your-Steps walking program. (3) Mr. Stewart Thomas, a parent of two students at Star Middle School and a local radio announcer, initially proposed the idea. (4) Mr. Thomas is a fan of walking and wants to encourage others to appreciate the activity. (5) He shared his Count-Your-Steps plan with our principal, Ms. Howser, who immediately agreed that we should try it. (6) Besides, the story does not end there.
In sentence 6, which word would best replace "besides"?
Typically,
Therefore,
Finally,
Thus,
However,
Read the following excerpt:
(20) As the new style grew in popularity, the content of Broadway shows began to change. (21) Comedies and dramas often centered on then-current events, such as prohibition women's right to vote, the Harlem Renaissance, the Labor Movement, and war.
Which transition should be inserted at the beginning of sentence 21?
Additionally,
Specifically,
For this reason,
Similarly,
Otherwise,
Read the following excerpt:
(30) After visiting more incredible creatures from our favorite movies, Bill showed us how they were created. (31) First he demonstrated the moves of an alien creature that he was designing with a computer program. (32) Then we watched his regular special-effects team spray layers of plastic onto the aluminum skeleton of a robotic bear. (33) Following that, we toured the model shop where detailed miniature models of spaceships, submarines, and a medieval castle were standing in various stages of completion. (34) Zack and I followed Bill around, speechless with awe.
Which word replaces "detailed" in sentence 33 to make the meaning most precise?
specific
intricate
particular
thorough
exact
Which image best fits this description: A run down orange car. The car has no front left tire and is also very rusty. The car looks to be a two person car. The front left side of the car is almost completely destroyed. The car looks like it was in a fire.
What are sensory details?
Descriptions that appeal to our 5 senses
Personal reflections or feelings
Memories that we have had
Real life experiences in writing
Which sentence is the best example of sensory details?
I like chocolate.
Chocolate is made from roasted, ground cacao seeds.
Chocolate is delicious and I love to eat it.
The chocolate melted on my tongue as I placed the heart shaped candy into my mouth.
What sense does this appeal to: "The tangy sauce, the melted cheese, the soft crust, and the crispy pepperoni greeted my tongue like my dog greets me at the door at the end of a long work day."
Sight
Taste
Smell
Sound
Touch
What does this graph show?
We mostly rely on our sense of taste.
We use our senses equally.
Most people rely heavily on their sense of sight.
We use our sense of taste and touch about the same.
Choose the two sentences that contain similes.
He bit into the juicy apple.
His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.
His eyes were as blue as the ocean.
He was singing like an injured cat.
Which is true about sensory details?
The purpose is to make writing more detailed and interesting
They describe at least one of the 5 senses
Both are true
Which three sentences are examples of HYPERBOLE?
I've told you to clean your room a million times!
Yo mama so dumb, she thought a quarterback was a refund.
My son was crying so long that his tears nearly flooded the room.
He drove quickly across town to make his dentist appointment.
Which of the following is a metaphor?
Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get
I was as angry as a raging bull
Rhett and Link are the best YouTubers
Her eyes were diamonds in the sky.
