STAAR Reading Review

STAAR Reading Review

Assessment

Assessment

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Sarah Lusby

English

6th - 8th Grade

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CCSS
RI.6.2, RL.6.2, RL.6.4

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50 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

3 mins • 1 pt

As I walked into the house, my arms were overloaded. Not only did I have my backpack, which weighed a ton, but I also had my Egyptian project and the poster that went with it. As soon as I got near the kitchen, I deposited my project  on the table and walked upstairs to my room.
The word deposited means - 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

2 mins • 1 pt

All story plots follow a natural order, which is known as the elements of plot. Which answer has the elements labeled in the correct order?

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

The sentence below is an example of which type of figurative language? 
Don’t worry, I have a never ending supply of money! 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

The moral or lesson of the story is also known as?

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

Sensory language allows the reader to use their senses and paints a picture in the reader’s mind. This type of figurative language is called?

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does an author write a story in first person? 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

Crayons have been used by people for many years. The idea to combine wax with color goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians used beeswax combined with color to paint on stones. They then used heat to melt the wax so it would stay in place. This method was used by many people around the world in the 17th and 18th centuries, in fact, it is still used today. While this may not be the easiest way to complete an art project, it is still an interesting way to add color to an object.
Which is the best main idea for this passage?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

2 mins • 1 pt

Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president
The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

Spending too much time in the sun can lead to sunburn, dehydration, and even skin cancer. One way to help prevent these problems is to make sure that you wear sunscreen whenever you are outside. It is also a good idea to avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

2 mins • 1 pt

United States currency denominations above $100 are not available from the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve System, or the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. On July 14, 1969, the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve System announced that currency notes in denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 would be discontinued immediately due to lack of use. Although they were issued until 1969, they were last printed in 1945.
What is the main idea of the passage?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

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