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3rd Grade STAAR Reading Review Jenga Edition

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which detail from the story belongs in the empty box?

a)

A. School was starting next week.

b)

B. Maria was worried about not having clothes for school.

c)

C. They bought new tennis shoes.

d)

D. None of the above

2.

In the last paragraph, the reader learns that Bo-

a)

A. may not be as good as he thinks he is

b)

B. is an awesome hunting dog that can track any creature

c)

C. is having an easy time tracking the raccoon

d)

D. None of the above

3.

Which sentence BEST describes Poppy's relationship with his grandkids?

a)

A. The kids love him, but he doesn't really enjoy time with the kids.

b)

B. The grandkids and Poppy adore and cherish each other.

c)

C. Poppy is mean when he stings the grandkids like a bee.

d)

D. None of the above.

4.

Why did Marlee decide to take on the challenge of Dancing with the Stars?

a)

A. She wanted something more challenging than acting.

b)

B. Dancing with the Stars® paid her a lot of money.

c)

C. She wanted to prove a deaf person is capable of anything.

d)

D. None of the above.

5.

The author wrote this selection mostly to-

a)

A. explain the consequences of using tobacco

b)

B. inform the reader about brands of tobacco to avoid

c)

C. encourage the reader to smoke as a young adult

d)

D. none of the above

6.

After reading paragraph 2, the reader can conclude that Jabulani was-

a)

A. thankful that Skaap came into his life

b)

B. concerned about having a sheep for a friend

c)

C. entertained by the way Skaap played games

d)

None of the above

7.

Which sentence completes the diagram?

a)

A. Fish are too heavy.

b)

B. Fish have a swim bladder.

c)

.C Some fish breathe using gills.

d)

None of the above.

8.

Which section would be most helpful to a person who wants to find information about the causes of goose pimples?

a)

A. the first paragraph

b)

B. What is a Goose Pimple?

c)

C. Making Them Go Away

d)

D. None of the above.

9.

Which event belongs in the empty box?

a)

A. Mouse was trying to swim across the stream.

b)

B. Mouse picked berries for Mr. Crocodile.

c)

C. M.r Crocodile asked Mouse to scratch his back.

d)

D.None of the above

10.

Why does a smile come across Zachariah's face?

a)

A. Zach just wants to act happy, so people don't think he is a poor sport.

b)

B. Zach thinks it is funny that another kid would want to practice with him.

c)

C. Zach feels like he is needed and part of the team.

d)

D. None of the above

11.

Which of the following correctly completes the diagram?

a)

A. resembles Sid from the movie Ice Age

b)

B. slow moving

c)

C. two big steps for a human

d)

D. None of the above

12.

The Dachshund breed of dog most likely got its name because of its ability to-

a)

A. avoid dangerous situations

b)

B. hunt a specific animal

c)

C. locate wildlife

d)

D. None of the above

13.

Which sentence completes the diagram?

a)

A. They feed for six hours at night.

b)

B. Their bodies produce a substance to cool their skin.

c)

C. They hold their breath for up to five minutes.

d)

D. None of the above

14.

The author wrote this selection mostly to -

a)

A. explain the consequences of catching a flu bug

b)

B. encourage the reader to take medication as soon as they get the flu

c)

C. inform the reader about a serious illness

d)

D. None of the above

15.

Which part of the article helps the reader understand that Nico had not always had an easy life?

a)

A. About Nico

b)

B. Trip to the Beach

c)

C. the photograph

d)

D. Title: Courageous Canines

16.

Which sentence BEST shows that Judy is upset with her brother?

a)

A. "I sure hope you aren't eating my candy," Judy announced.

b)

B. He pulled his head out of the freezer, and Judy noticed chocolate covering his mouth.

c)

C. "I can't believe you ate it! You had no right to take something that wasn't yours.

d)

D. None of the above.

17.

The author wrote this selection most likely to -

a)

A. show the reader how parrotfish are different from other animals

b)

B. explain why some fish have special adaptations that protect them

c)

C. inform the reader about a special fish that has an unusual way of WWw.

protecting itself

d)

D. None of the Above

18.

Convenience foods, such as the Pop-Tart, became popular in recent years because -

a)

A. people hated having to hunt and grow their food

b)

B. they are quick and easy to eat

c)

C. the pastries came in a variety of flavors

d)

D. None of the above.

19.

Which text feature in the article helps the reader learn information about a specific flavor guru?

a)

A. What i sa Flavor Guru?

b)

B. The Job

c)

C. One of the Crew

d)

D. None of the Above

20.

What is "Accidental Invention" mainly about?

a)

A. why someone made the first box of Corn Flakes®

b)

B. how a famous cereal came to be made

c)

C. why Kellogg changed the name of his company

d)

D. None of the Above.

21.

Paragraph 2 shows that Jessica -

a)

A. believes she can do anything

b)

B. feels sorry for herself

c)

C. enjoys taekwondo

d)

D. None of the Above

22.

Which detail from the story belongs in the blank?

a)

A. He would buy food, clothes, and necessities.

b)

B. He would help the needy.

c)

C. He would give money to homeless people.

d)

D. None of the Above