STAAR Reading Grade 6 2014 - Past Paper
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Grade 6
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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Measures 18 skills fromGrade 6ELAR (2009)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Measures 18 skills from
Grade 6
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
6.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
6.6.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
6.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
6.2.A: Reading - Vocabulary Development
6.6.C: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
6.10.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
6.9: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Culture and History
6.10.D: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
6.10.C: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
6.13.D: Reading - Media Literacy
6.4: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Poetry
6.2.E: Reading - Vocabulary Development
6.19.A: Oral and Written Conventions - Conventions
6.19.B: Oral and Written Conventions - Conventions
6.11.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
6.11.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
6.5: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Drama
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- Q 1/48Score 0Read this sentence from the story. Why does the author include this description of Bompie?29To show that Sophie knows only what she has been told about her grandfatherTo explain that Sophie does not trust what her grandfather saysTo convey why Sophie is eager to see her grandfatherTo explain why Sophie’s grandfather decided to move away
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- Q1Read this sentence from the story. Why does the author include this description of Bompie?To show that Sophie knows only what she has been told about her grandfatherTo explain that Sophie does not trust what her grandfather saysTo convey why Sophie is eager to see her grandfatherTo explain why Sophie’s grandfather decided to move away60s6.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q2In paragraph 9, the second reason that Sophie is allowed to go on the trip shows that her mother —wants Sophie to spend time with her unclesenvies Sophie’s opportunityis not really worriedhas been on similar trips before60s6.6.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q3The description of the three sides of Sophie’s personality helps the reader understand her —difficulty in making a decision about the tripdetermination to go on the tripmother’s reasons for allowing her to go on the tripfrustration with her parents’ reaction to the trip60s6.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q4In paragraph 9, the word extensive, which is based on a Latin root, means —hindering the ability to judgecontaining many elementsproviding a feeling of comfortcausing an unplanned response60s6.2.A: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q5The qualities Brian is described as having in paragraph 6 are most closely related to those associated with the —hardheaded side of Sophielogical side of Sophie’s mothergood side of Uncle Dockdreamy side of Sophie’s father60s6.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q6How does Uncle Dock respond to his sister when she expresses concern about Sophie’s safety?He reminds her that they are going to see Bompie.He encourages her to join them on the trip.He provides her with a list of the equipment on the boat.He tells her that they need Sophie to help on the boat.60s6.6.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q7Why is Sophie’s father most likely in favor of her going on the trip?He also longs for adventure.He wants her to become more like her cousins.He hopes she will become more independent.He wants her to persuade Bompie to visit.60s6.6.C: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q8Read this sentence from the story. The author uses figurative language in this sentence in order to —show how much Sophie will be missed by her motherexaggerate how protective Sophie’s mother is of herestablish how important safety is to Sophie’s motheremphasize how unfair Sophie’s mother tends to be60s6.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q9Why do Sophie’s uncles agree to let her go on the trip?Sophie promises to help them on the sailboat.Sophie shows that she is not bothered by inconveniences.Sophie impresses them with her knowledge of sailing.Sophie promises that her cousins will not influence her.60s6.6.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q10In paragraphs 2 and 3, how does the author show that Sophie’s parents also have complicated personalities?By showing their similar reactions to the tripBy presenting contrasting descriptions of the two charactersBy revealing the things that Sophie likes most about themBy describing their relationship with Sophie’s uncles60s6.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q11In paragraph 5, the word advanced means —proved the harmful effects ofcaused to become less importantremoved from the proper placemade happen faster60s6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q12What happened to the Great Pyramid as Cairo increased in size and population?People used its outer rock to build other structures.The natural elements started wearing down its outer layers.Water started collecting inside its walls.It started sinking into the desert sand.60s6.10.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
- Q13The author included paragraph 8 most likely to explain —what can be done to preserve the pyramidswhy the pyramids are popular with touristswho is responsible for restoring the pyramidswhen tourists can visit the pyramids60s6.9: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Culture and History
- Q14Which sentence best highlights that the author is impressed with the creation of the Great Pyramid?Historians have learned that the pyramid’s builders were farmers.Many people have wondered how the ancient Egyptians could have built such a massive structure.In fact, the structure has lost about 30 feet of its original height.Fortunately one man, the archaeologist Zahi Hawass, made it his life’s goal to restore the Great Pyramid and the smaller pyramids that surround it.60s6.10.D: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
- Q15The author organizes paragraphs 5 through 8 for the purpose of describing the —Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and comparing it with the problems of other Egyptian pyramidsevents that led to the Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinkingGreat Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the efforts being made to solve itcauses of the Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the effects this problem is having on the Egyptian people60s6.10.C: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
