#5thGrade STAAR Reading Review (Turner)

Question 1

WHY do we use the Plot Diagram to help us understand fiction text?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

When reading STAAR selections, it is expected you will only need to read it one time.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 3

On the test, what strategy should I use when comparing & contrasting paired passages?

Accepted Answer

T-chart: Find text evidence, Answer the questions for the 1st passage before reading the 2nd

Question 4

Is it okay to bring your own snack on test day?

Accepted Answer

NO, there are no snacks on testing day!

Question 5

You are confused about a question or don't know how to choose an answer. It probably means...

Accepted Answer

you didn't understand the question. Reread it., you missed some detail in the selection and should reread.

Question 6

If you get tired during the test, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

close your eyes, roll your shoulders, breathe, and stretch

Question 7

Which strategy can be used to help you understand the parts of a fiction text?

Accepted Answer

Plot Diagram

Question 8

What is something you need to be successful on this week STAAR tests?:

Accepted Answer

Postitive Mindset: YOU'VE GOT THIS!, Focus- IGNORE DISTRACTIONS, Tenacity- NEVER, EVER GIVE UP, Maximum Effort- BE YOUR BEST

Question 9

AFTER reading the selection but BEFORE answering questions, it is VERY IMPORTANT to...

Accepted Answer

UNDERSTAND what you have read!, HIGHLIGHT important information in your question

Question 10

When can students take a break in class?

Accepted Answer

Any time, but students must remain seated and quiet.

Question 11

The morning of the test, it's best to...

Accepted Answer

eat a healthy breakfast

Question 12

It's true that if you take a deep breath and visualize your success, you WILL be more successful.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 13

It is important to fill the bubbles in your answer document dark and neat.

Accepted Answer

TRUE -a machine is scoring it! Don't be sloppy and risk it!

Question 14

Good readers...

Accepted Answer

THINK about their reading and REREAD when needed

Question 15

Your mind has a mind of its own means it thinks what it wants to think. Good test takers...

Accepted Answer

check for text evidence to support what their minds think

Question 16

When choosing an answer to a test question do NOT do the following...

Accepted Answer

get it down to two choices then just pick one.

Question 17

The night before the test, it would be a good idea to...

Accepted Answer

get a good night's sleep

Questions 17