STAAR Reading Grade 6 2016 - Past Paper
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Grade 6
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1When the author’s mother saw the family of monkeys in her dining room, she most likely felt —cheatedsurprisedsympatheticamused60s6.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q2Read this sentence from paragraph 6. The author uses this sentence to show —that the climbing skills of the monkeys were better than those of the childrenthat the children were not skilled at walking on the wallhow the children’s actions resembled those of the monkeyshow afraid the children were of the grandpa monkey60s6.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q3The author includes paragraph 2 most likely to show —why his mother decided to fill a bowl with fruits that monkeys likewhat similarities his family had with the family of monkeyswhat tempted the monkeys to come into his family’s housewhy he often encountered monkeys when living in India60s6.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q4From the information provided in the selection, the reader can tell that monkeys typically —travel great distanceslive high in the treetopsdepend on people for foodlive in large family groups60s6.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q5Read this dictionary entry. Which definition of the word compound is used in paragraph 6?Definition 2Definition 1Definition 4Definition 360s6.2.E: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q6The description of the mother monkey and the young monkeys in the dining room helps the reader —understand why monkeys like to eat fruitrecognize the similarities between adult monkeys and young monkeyssee why monkeys are common in some areas of Indiarealize how unusual the monkeys’ behavior was60s6.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q7Judy’s encounter with the grandpa monkey suggests that she was —entertained by the grandpa monkey’s actionsconcerned about the grandpa monkey’s childrenhoping to get a close look at the monkeysaware that the monkeys could have been dangerous60s6.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q8What lesson did the author learn while living in India?It helps to befriend people who are familiar with the behavior of monkeys.It is wise to leave monkeys alone while they are eating.Monkeys can cause problems that require creative solutions.Food can be used to help calm aggressive monkeys.60s6.3.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
- Q9The author included paragraphs 1 and 2 most likely to —explain where the Summer and Winter Olympic Games take placeexplain the characteristics of the athletes who participate in the Olympic Gamesconvey the excitement of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Gamesprovide information about the preparations for the opening ceremony of the OlympicGames60s6.9: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Culture and History
- Q10Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that the Olympic rings symbolize each participant’s home country?The symbol’s message of unity, though, remains the same.The rings are now shown with three on top and two underneath, whereas originally they were interlocked in a single line.A flag bearing five interlocking colored rings is lifted.Each country competing in the games has at least one of the symbol’s colors in its nationalflag.60s6.10.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
- Q11Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?The Olympic Games provide an opportunity for people to set aside their differences in order to celebrate a common interest in sports.The International Olympic Committee has full authority to set and uphold rules for the modern Olympics.Pierre de Coubertin understood the importance of colorful symbols as a part of athletic competitions.Selecting Greece as the location of the first modern Olympic Games was a difficult decision for the International Olympic Committee.60s6.10.D: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
- Q12Why did Coubertin want the Olympic Games to be successful?He viewed the Games as a way to promote peace among countries.He believed sporting events would entertain people from different countries.He wanted to increase the popularity of a committee he served on.He hoped the Games would inspire young people to become athletes.60s6.10.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
- Q13What is the best summary of paragraphs 3 and 4?The International Olympic Committee selected Athens as the site of the first modern Olympic Games. The ancient games were banned in Greece more than 1,500 years ago.Pierre de Coubertin is credited with the creation of the modern Olympic Games. He formed the International Olympic Committee, which selected Athens for the first modern Games in honor of its role as the location of the ancient Olympics.The International Olympic Committee was created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894. The committee was responsible for selecting the location of the modern Olympic Games.Pierre de Coubertin would be pleased to know that his Olympic symbol is used in the opening ceremony of every Olympics. He served on a committee that supported the modern Olympic Games and approved the Olympic symbol.60s6.10.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
- Q14Which words from paragraph 1 help the reader understand the meaning of the word elite?country’s finest examplesare ready to competeenter the stadiumbeam with pride60s6.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q15Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact the Olympic symbol has had on others?The Olympic symbol was presented to the IOC in 1914.The Olympic symbol has five interlocking rings.The Olympic symbol was developed by Coubertin to convey a message of unity.The Olympic symbol is one of the most widely known logos on Earth.60s6.10.A: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
