Which of these is the best summary of the story?

stop thinking about whether her skin is showing

Why is Dexter awake during most of the play?

He is nervous about traveling without his parents.

In this sentence what does the author help the reader understand the Tlingit people?

They have maintained their tradition of making totem poles.

Read the following paragraph. By having Dexter refer to Mr. Snowball's emotions, the playwrite is --

G suggesting that Dexter is quite young

What does the poet suggest about the tree in lines 24 through 30?

It has witnessed many events through the years.

What conclusion can the reader make about the Tlingit totem poles?

The process of carving totem poles has changed over time.

Which sentence is best supported by the photographs?

Shapes of bears, wolves, whales, eagles, and other wild creatures...

The author organizes paragraph 9 in a compare and contrast pattern to illustrate--

the way that modern machinery has made raising a totem pole easier.

The author uses questions in paragraph 4 and paragraph 11 as a way to --

establish a connection between the reader’s experiences and totem poles

The reader can tell that "My What is Showing?" is realistic fiction because it --

describes events and actions that took place long ago.

The poet uses personification in these lines most likely to show that the tree--

has become stronger as it as matured

Dexter's lines throughout the play suggest that he --

depends on Leo to help him feel secure.

Why are the first the third lines of the poem echoed in the last stanza?

To highlight that the age of the tree makes it special

Jen's actions at school suggests that she --

doesn't like searching for information.

Which of these is an important idea explored in this play?

Children often find comfort in things that are familiar.

Which sentence from the selection shows that totem poles were important for teaching Tlingit history?

These totem poles were read again... like a library of wooden stories.

studbud

2015 STAAR ELA test review

30 termsStudBud Administration35 plays

Questions are pulled from 4th, 5th and 6th ELA test released items from the 2015 test.

Flashcards30 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 30

Answers

1
Who is the narrator of this story?
Megan
Joey
Jen
an outside observer
2
Which of these is the best summary of the story?
help Joey understand how his comment made her feel at school.
show Joey that she now knows the meaning of epidermis.
find out whether Joey know the meaning of epidermis
stop thinking about whether her skin is showing
3
Why is Dexter awake during most of the play?
He has difficulty falling asleep without his mother reading to him.
He is anxious about staying with Grandma.
He is worried about forgetting Mr. Snowball.
He is nervous about traveling without his parents.
4
The prefix in- helps the reader know that the word insincere in paragraph 18 means--
without understanding.
explaining what is meant
not meaning what is said
with careful thought
5
In this sentence what does the author help the reader understand the Tlingit people?
Their history is told through images on the totem poles.
Their master carvers are highly skilled
Their carvers use special tools to make each totem pole.
They have maintained their tradition of making totem poles.
6
In paragraph 3, what is the most likely reason Joey whispers?
He doesn't want the bus driver to hear what he says.
Correct answer
He doesn't want others to notice Jen's epidermis
He wants to make sure Jen understands him.
7
Read the following paragraph. By having Dexter refer to Mr. Snowball's emotions, the playwrite is --
J showing that Dexter is ignoring his brother
H showing that Mr. Snowball used to belong to Leo
G suggesting that Dexter is quite young
F emphasizing that Leo does not understand Dexter’s actions
8
Which lines from the poem suggest that the tree deserves respect?
Lines 20-21
Lines 13-14
Lines 11-12
Lines 26-27
9
What does the poet suggest about the tree in lines 24 through 30?
It has many descriptions of events carved into its wood.
It was in danger one year during a particularly rainy season.
It has witnessed many events through the years.
Its nearing the end of its life
10
By the end of the story, the reader concludes that Joey and Jen enjoy playing jokes on each other.
False
True
11
What conclusion can the reader make about the Tlingit totem poles?
The carvers selected to make totem poles must be good singers.
The meanings of the figures carved on totem poles have changed.
Specialized carving machines are required to make totem poles.
The process of carving totem poles has changed over time.
12
In paragraph 14, what does the word hesitated mean?
shivered
paused
imagined
shouted
13
Which sentence is best supported by the photographs?
Drums and voices swelled like thunder when the pole rose.
Once a stone adze (an ax-like tool) brought down an 80-foot giant.
Thick bark is stripped away; then knots, once burned with hot rocks...
Shapes of bears, wolves, whales, eagles, and other wild creatures...
14
The author organizes paragraph 9 in a compare and contrast pattern to illustrate--
how the totem pole has changed during the carving process.
the way that modern machinery has made raising a totem pole easier.
how the images carved into totem poles have changed over time.
which carvers in the tribe are the most talented.
15
The author uses questions in paragraph 4 and paragraph 11 as a way to --
establish a connection between the reader’s experiences and totem poles
show that American Indian art is similar to other types of art
encourage the reader to reflect on what is considered art
help the reader understand why totem poles attract visitors
16
The reader can tell that "My What is Showing?" is realistic fiction because it --
tells about events that could happen in life today.
describes events and actions that took place long ago.
exaggerates the abilities of the main character.
tells a story that has been handed down from generation to generation.
17
The poet uses personification in these lines most likely to show that the tree--
provides a warning baout approaching danger
has become stronger as it as matured
protects the other trees
prevents smaller plants from having room to grow
18
In line 16, the word hues mean expressions.
False
True
19
In paragraph 9, the word weary means --
worried
amused
confused
tired
20
The language the author uses in paragraph 10 emphasizes the emotional response people have towards totem poles.
True
False
21
This play has just one scene because the setting doesn't change.
False
True
22
Dexter's lines throughout the play suggest that he --
likes to annoy Leo whenever possible.
depends on Leo to help him feel secure.
doesn't think Leo listens to him.
doesn't approve of Leo's friendship with Chloe Barnett.
23
Why are the first the third lines of the poem echoed in the last stanza?
To show how large the tree grew.
to explain what the speaker enjoys most about the tree's appearance.
To remind the reader of the importance of the enviornment
To highlight that the age of the tree makes it special
24
Which word best describes the speaker's attitude toward the tree?
Envious
Cheerful
Sorrowful
Appreciative
25
Jen's actions at school suggests that she --
doesn't like searching for information.
is shy around people she doesn't know well.
cares about what people think of her.
has only a few friends in her class.
26
Which of these is an important idea explored in this play?
Taking a trip can be a rewarding experience.
Family members often disagree with each other.
It is sometimes difficult to live far away from grandparents.
Children often find comfort in things that are familiar.
27
Which sentence from the selection shows that totem poles were important for teaching Tlingit history?
These totem poles were read again... like a library of wooden stories.
Long ago, artists mixed salmon eggs with minerals like hematite...
At last, the tree is ready for the master carver chosen by the tribe.
Animals with beaver tails, whales, wolves, and birds with oversized beaks.
28
Read the dictionary definition below. Which definition best fits the way the word strong is used in paragraph 1?
Definition 3
Definition 4
Definition 1
Definition 2
29
Jen's main conflict is resolved when Joey says her epidermis is showing.
True
False
30
What genre of writing is this?
Poetry
Drama
Historical Fiction
Encyclopedia entry

2015 STAAR ELA test review Flashcards | StudBud