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BIS English Language Arts & Reading Mock STAAR Review
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"Claim" in the argumentative essay is
General statement in the argument that you are asking people to accept
Reasons that support the claim
Argument for the opposite side of an issue
Explains why the evidence supports the claim
2
when making inferences:
hypothesis
i don't know
the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
taking the details found in the text and combine them with what you know
3
Why is it important to pay attention to a story's point of view? (2 answers)
I do not know.
The point of view is the reader's responsibility.
The point of view helps the reader get into the mind of the character.
The point of view helps us to understand the characters and their actions.
4
"The wolf howled; Hank Shivered."- what is the mood of the text?
Anxious
Sad
Cold
Overjoyed
5
The poet uses the simile in line 3 to -
identify another animal that inhabitsthe area
describe how butterflies change overtime
express the idea that trees are lessbeautiful without butterflies.
emphasize the delicateness of butterflywings
6
What does contrast mean?
to show
to make known
Show difference
Show similarities
7
The author wrote this paragraph to –
provide reasons to attend the Olympics
explain why athletes work hard for the Olympics
provide background information about theOlympics
8
The author wrote this paragraph to –
provide background for Babe Ruth’s early life
provide reasons for why people say Babe Ruthwas the greatest
explain why baseball is America’s past time
9
The simile, gleamed like an evil sorcerer, is used to reveal the dad -
is pleased with Ms. Jones’ solution
knows Tyler wants to go to summercamp
is pretending to enjoy the idea for thesummer camp
10
What are paired passages in a test?
two similar passages at a time then questions to compare
the last passages in a test
long passages in a reading test
passages with a lot of pictures and graphs
11
Which sentence does the author use to show Tyler did not want to go to summer camp?
I had to fight for my summer.
I have an idea.
My father glanced at the pamphlet forthe summer camp.
12
What strategy should you use for multiple meaning words when given the dictionary entries?
All of the Above
Plug in dictionary definitions into the sentence
Look up the word in the dictionary
Context Clues
13
First person point of view might use what pronouns?
Character's names, They
He, She
Me, We, Us
Him, Her
14
Based on the text, the reader can predict -
the man will hurt Holmes
the man will not show up
Holmes will meet with the man
Holmes will turn the man away
15
The turning point in the story is-
In the middle
At the very end
When the problem is introduced
the highest point of tension in a story, also called the climax
16
The dress was purple with brown dots, but it went with the overall
gawkiness
of her outfit.
Definition 2
Definition 1
Definition 3
17
The poem is written from the point of view of a -
human
bird
cactus
snake
18
How does the author organize this paragraph?
compare and contrast
sequential order
problem with a solution
an idea with support
19
The 8th paragraph contributes to the plot by -
hinting at how Tyler will solve hisproblem
establishing Tyler’s discomfort with Ms.Jones’ idea
describing the qualities that Ms. Jonesappreciates in Tyler
20
The purpose of reading paired passages is to...
find differences only
find similarities only
make connections between texts
read more than one story
21
Where and when a drama takes place.
Descriptions
Cast of Characters
Dialogue
Settings
22
What is not an element of drama?
Characters
Stage directions.
Setting
Stanzas
23
Are you ready to take our STAAR exam?!?
True
False
24
The reader can infer that the man is-
in need of help
in danger
untrustworthy
unwilling to help
25
"The water was a shimmering mirror"- what type of figurative language is this example?
simile
alliteration
metaphor
imagery
26
"Counterclaim" in the argumentative essay is
Argument for the opposite side of an issue
General statement in the argument that you are asking people to accept
Reasons that support the claim
Explains why the evidence supports the claim
27
The reader can conclude Babe Ruth –
was the hardest workingplayer on his team
was a very talented player
made a lot of money playingbaseball
28
What is a drama?
story with no dialogue
story that's meant to be acted out
short piece written in rhyme
piece of scientific research.
29
Argumentative Essays are meant to __________.
Tell a story
Persuade
Teach
Inform
30
Third person point of view might use what pronouns? (2 Answers)
He, She, They
Character's names, They
I, My
Me, We, Us
31
Which genre includes main idea questions?
Literary Nonfiction
Drama
Fiction
Informational Texts (Expository Texts)
32
Why are stage directions important?
Instructs the actors how to say their lines and actions
Tells you what scene it is
Not important- skip them
Shows the characters dialogue
33
What time of day does the story take place?
Morning
Sunrise
Mid-Day
Sunset
34
Based on the text, the reader can infer will happen?
bears will track them down
wolves will come after them
nothing will come for them
people hunting will find them
35
The reader can conclude the Olympic rings–
were expensive to design
challenge the athletes
required planning to design
are important to one of thefive continents
36
Author's attitude towards the writing is?
Conflict
Tone
Point of View
Mood
37
How should you read a paired passage?
Read BOTH passages and jot down what is similar and different in a tri-fold
Read both passages and then answer questions
skip to the questions
Answer questions before reading
38
The 4th paragraph contributes to the plot by -
hinting at Tyler’s plan for getting A’s
providing the reason for the parentconference
describing the setting
39
Text Features
heading
italics
bold print
sidebar
40
What text features might non-fiction have?
bold words, graphics, headings
theme, setting, pictures
pictures, underlined words, turning point
characters, dialogue, problem
41
The latin root
ject
means to throw. What does the word
eject
mean?
to drink quickly
bring something in
force something out
42
Making Inferences is when you...
Identify the beginning middle and end.
Make a connection between two texts.
Decide whether information in a sentence is important or just interesting.
Figure something out based on what you read and what you already know.
43
Which line best expresses the speaker’s appreciation of how Monarchs fly?
Magically gliding above the trees
Your beautiful and delicate wings
Glimmering orange, black and white
44
Which lines best express the speaker’s actions on a summer afternoon?
I sit up high on a prickly home
Look for shade and lay in cool sand
In the blazing heat on July afternoons
45
How does the author organize this paragraph?
cause and effect
compare and contrast
sequential order
problem with a solution
46
Which detail from the selection supports the idea that baseball has been an active sport for many years?
He was elected into the hall of fame in 1936.
He won three World Series championships.
He hit 714 home runs
47
Poetry
has characters that act like real people
is a story written by someone else
has elements that include talking animals acting like people
has lines (verses) are written in stanzas
48
The 10th paragraph contributes to the plot by -
establishing the father’s opinion aboutthe summer camp
hinting at Tyler’s reason for low grades
describing the reason for Ms. Jones’suggestion about the summer camp
providing Tyler’s solution to hisproblem
49
The poet uses the word “stickery” to
show how the wren builds a nest
explain how much work it takes tobuild a nest
describe the wren’s friends
detail the wren’s protection
50
Another word for theme is?
Main Idea
Point of View
message/lesson
Inference
51
Which sentence does the author use to show Tyler’s father was not pleased with his son’s “large personality”?
Ms. Jones started off commenting on my sense of humor.
My parents agreed that I had a large personality.
"And what about his grades?” inquired my father in his usually grave tone.
52
Which phrase does the author use to show Tyler’s impulsiveness?
retorted in a voice that objected withauthority
then I couldn’t hold back
my dad honed in on my sense ofhumor
pulled out a flyer for a summer camp
53
"Reasons" in the argumentative essay is
Explains why the evidence supports the claim
Reasons that support the claim
General statement in the argument that you are asking people to accept
Argument for the opposite side of an issue
54
What strategy should you use for nonfiction summaries?
GSSRA
CPR
BME- main ideas
SWBS
55
What summary strategy should you use for fiction passages?
READ
Paraphrase
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
GSSRA
56
The town tried to save money in their new project. They wanted to
minimize
the cost of building the new playground.
settle
compare
expand
reduce
57
Text Features
illustation
diagram
heading
map
58
Inference is similar to making predictions
false they are nothing alike
true, but they are not the same
true, they are the exact same thing
59
In Drama, the author can also be called the
Staging
Playwrite
Play
Dialogue
60
Players in a drama.
Dialogue
Descriptions
Cast of Characters
Settings
61
How do you find text evidence?
circle the right answer
Look for parts of the text that support your answer.
Process of elimination
Write the question number
62
His bowed legs were long and created
gawkiness
when he walked.
Definition 3
Definition 1
Definition 2
63
The poem is most likely written from the point of view of a -
human
caterpillar
Monarch butterfly
64
Which detail from the selection supports the idea that the Olympics promote unity?
the Olympic symbol is made of rings
there are different cultures on Earth
five continents come together for the Olympics
65
What genre includes plot elements?
Non Fiction
Fiction / Literary Nonfiction / Drama
Persuasive
Expository
