WorksheetsSTAAR Prep: Genre
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which characteristic of Literary Non-Fiction is present in the excerpt?
a)
A The author is a real person, writing about real events in her life.
b)
B The events are based on historical moments of the past.
c)
C The dialogue was written to have a literary feel.
d)
D The setting is based on a place that is not real.
2.
Which detail from the excerpt best supports the idea that it might NOT always be so calm?
a)
A Dearest Kitty! Let me get started right away;
b)
B it's nice and quiet now.
c)
C Father and Mother are out and Margot has gone to play Ping-Pong
d)
D with some other young people at her friend Trees's.
3.
The poet most likely rhymes the second and last lines of each stanza in order to -
a)
A present the idea that earth is a beautiful place to live
b)
B stress the need to take care of the earth
c)
C show each stanza is an important feature of the earth
d)
D reveal a contrast between what we see and feel about the earth
4.
Based on the dialogue, which word best describes Averill’s behavior toward Gio?
a)
A Grateful
b)
B Energized
c)
C Approving
d)
D Encouraging
5.
The details in the dialogue support the key idea that Averill and Gio -
a)
A need some time to relax
b)
B like to go snorkeling
c)
C are enjoying their vacation
d)
D are particularly eager for food
6.
Which themes are found in the text?
Select TWO correct answers.
a)
A Slow and steady wins the race.
b)
B Speed can be deceiving.
c)
C Being overconfident can lead to failure.
d)
D You should never judge someone unfairly.
e)
E Making fun of others is never the answer.
7.
What characteristics of the text help the reader identify it as a fable? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
4 lines
8.
What characteristic of realistic fiction does the author include in the story?
a)
A A setting that teaches about a real place
b)
B Events that lead to a dangerous situation
c)
C A character with a believable problem
d)
D A common problem that teaches a lesson
9.
Which characteristic of historical fiction is present in the excerpt?
a)
A The main character is a real person who lived long ago.
b)
B The setting includes details about a culture that existed in the past.
c)
C The conflict is based on actual events from long ago.
d)
D The actions are similar to what would occur in the past.
10.
How do the words “unnatural” and “sinister” contribute to the mood?
a)
A By revealing the hope in the moment
b)
B By developing a gloomy mood
c)
C By creating a feeling of suspense
d)
D By demonstrating a lonely turn
11.
Based on characteristics found in the article, the reader can identify that the text is -
a)
A argumentative
b)
B persuasive
c)
C informational
d)
D correspondence
12.
What is the author’s main claim?
a)
A Playing chess is good for your brain.
b)
B Puzzle solving and chess are similar.
c)
C Chess is a fun game to learn.
d)
D Everyone should learn to play chess.
13.
What is the controlling idea of the article?
a)
A Homework can be stressful and overwhelming.
b)
B Homework can help students consolidate what they learn.
c)
C Homework is a very controversial topic.
d)
D Homework has both positive and negative effects on students.
14.
Which statement best explains the organizational pattern used in the article?
a)
A The cause justifies the effect.
b)
B The comparison of the two sides helps to see both points of view.
c)
C The problem of homework is solved with research.
d)
D The description of how to be successful helps students.
15.
Part A: What is the most likely reason the author wrote the article?
a)
A To share interesting facts about metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
b)
B To show all the ways physical properties can be used
c)
C To explain how to tell the difference between metals and nonmetals
d)
D To describe the physical properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
16.
Part B: Which sentence best supports the correct answer in Part A?
a)
A Another physical property is conductivity, which is the ability to conduct electricity.
b)
B Again, metals are good conductors, nonmetals are poor conductors, and metalloids fall somewhere in between.
c)
C Comparing these physical properties makes it easy to see how metals, nonmetals, and metalloids differ.
17.
Is this statement supported by the article?
Elephants are intelligent animals.
a)
Supported
b)
Not Supported
18.
Is this statement supported by the article?
Elephants can care for themselves.
a)
Supported
b)
Not Supported
19.
Is this statement supported by the article?
Elephants can connect with other elephants.
a)
Supported
b)
Not Supported
20.
Is this statement supported by the article?
Elephants have the ability to feel.
a)
Supported
b)
Not Supported
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