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2019 STAAR Grade 5 Reading

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What does the interaction between Mom and the boys show about her?
Mom is eager to help the narrator with his request.
Mom tries to consider everyone’s feelings when making decisions.
Mom is angry that she has to give up her office for the narrator.
Mom expects her children to act perfectly at all times.
In paragraph 8, the word concessions refers to something that is —
created by accident
decided without much thought
kept in a special area
done in order to come to an agreement
What is the best summary of paragraphs 1 through 19 of the story?
The narrator helps clean the table because he wants his own room. He is upset to hear that he will have to be the one to change rooms. He suggests that his brother would like a new room with his own decorations. He reminds his mother that Kirk really enjoys trains.
The narrator asks his mother if she and his father talked about moving Kirk into a different room. The mother considers that Kirk might like to decorate a new room. She mentions trains to Kirk. Kirk becomes excited and thinks they are going somewhere with trains.
The narrator thinks of a plan that will make his brother happy and allow them both to have their own rooms. His mother says that Kirk should stay in the room he is currently in. She explains that he has always been in that room and would be more comfortable there.
The narrator tries to be helpful so he can get his own room. He becomes upset when his mother says that he will have to move into the office. He tells his mother that Kirk would enjoy the new room. She talks to Kirk, but Kirk refuses to move out of their current room.
Read this sentence from paragraph 21.


This sentence suggests that the narrator believes —
his parents do not understand why he wants his own room
he is unlikely to get the outcome he wants
his brother is too young to understand what is being asked of him
he has the same problem as many of his friend
Which event occurs as a result of the narrator’s conversation with Kirk?
Kirk decides he would enjoy having trains in his room.
The narrator realizes that sharing a room with Kirk is not all bad.
Kirk becomes excited about moving his bed into the office.
Dad is unhappy that the narrator tried to scare Kirk.
How are the narrator and Kirk similar?
Both are determined to get what they want.
Both enjoy sharing stories about hidden treasures.
Both feel their parents do not understand them.
Both know the best way to trick each other.
Read this information about the origin of the word verify.


This information helps the reader know that verified in paragraph 5 means -
proved
compared
observed
suspected
What is the best summary of the article?
Koalas are furry mammals that can be found in Australia. Over the years scientists have learned a great deal about these tree-dwelling animals. For example, scientists know that koalas eat eucalyptus leaves and hug trees.
Scientists wondered why koalas grasp the lower trunks of eucalyptus trees when the temperature rises. By using technology to study koalas, scientists discovered that doing so allowed the koalas to conserve the water in their bodies.
Scientists used technology to observe koalas that hug trees. The scientists located the animals with radio tags, took photographs of them, and measured their temperatures.
It is difficult for koalas to live in hot environments because they cannot sweat. They can lick themselves or pant, but these methods can cause them to become dehydrated.
Which idea is supported by information found throughout the article?
Koalas can dehydrate while trying to stay cool.
Studying koalas requires special equipment.
Searching for water is a dangerous activity for koalas.
Changes in temperature affect the behavior of koalas.
Based on information in paragraph 4, why does the tree trunk appear dark in the thermal image?
To make the koala easier to see
To show it absorbs heat from the koala
To represent its cooler temperature
To illustrate the water inside the tree trunk
How do the bottom-dwelling fish in Shark Bay cause a problem for the dolphins?
The fish swim so quickly the dolphins are unable to catch them.
The fish are not nutritious enough to support the health of the dolphins.
The fish travel to other locations during certain times of the year.
The fish do not have a certain body part that allows the dolphins to locate them.
The author wrote the selection most likely to —
encourage the reader to visit Australia
describe how dolphins use sponges as tools
explain to the reader where dolphins find food
identify which ocean animals live in Shark Bay
According to the selection, how do fish protect themselves from dolphins?
They bury themselves beneath the sand along the sea floor.
They take cover under sharp rocks and pieces of coral.
They swim in a darting pattern in the open water.
They make a ringing noise that tricks dolphins.
Which idea from the selection is illustrated by the photograph?
Bottom-dwelling fish in Shark Bay may be hard for dolphins to find.
Researchers think dolphins are more intelligent than many other animals.
Dolphins use their rostrums to help them locate food in the ocean.
Shark Bay dolphins fit sponges over their rostrums before searching for fish.
Both authors focus their selections on animal behaviors that —
affect an animal’s diet
affect an animal’s die
demonstrate cooperation
are important to an animal’s survival
Which conclusion is best supported by both selections?
Studying animals helps researchers learn why animals do what they do.
Animals often act in ways that cannot be explained.
The senses of animals are better developed than those of humans.
Hot weather affects an animal’s food supply and comfort.
Which behavior did scientists observe among the dolphins that was not observed among the koalas?
Behaving in a way that is out of the ordinary
Teaching a behavior to their young
Avoiding predators by staying close to home
Avoiding predators by staying close to home
Based on the way information is presented in “Keeping Cool” and “Spongers of the Sea,” both authors most likely are —
concerned for the safety of certain animals
curious about the technology used by certain scientists
impressed by the unique ways certain animals use their surroundings
surprised by extreme conditions certain animals must survive
How does the description in lines 7 through 12 affect the reader’s understanding of the setting
It shows that the speaker is going to visit a relative.
It shows that the speaker is driving through a familiar area.
It shows that the speaker is traveling out of the city.
It shows that the speaker is tired of looking out the window.
Lines 1 through 4 reveal that the speaker —
has planned for a variety of activities
prefers to participate in indoor activities
thinks that rain will ruin the trip
is unable to bring along all that is needed for the trip
The poet includes the punctuation at the end of line 13 most likely to emphasize —
an important moment during the trip
that there was an unexpected delay in the trip
where the speaker stopped to rest during the trip
that the speaker has a new travel plan for the trip
What is the main message of the poem?
Traveling with others can be difficult.
Observing activities can be more rewarding than participating in them.
Experiencing a different environment can be refreshing.
Preparing carefully for new experiences is important.
Read the dictionary entry.


Which definition of the word dissolve is used in line 8?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Based on the selection, what can the reader infer about the job of the keeper?
Selecting someone for the position was often a complicated process.
The duties were so demanding that the keeper had no other position.
All of the men in the tribe were considered for the job of keeper.
The person who had the job had to be dedicated to the task.
Read this information about the origin of spectacular.


The origin helps the reader understand that the word spectacular in paragraph 8 refers to an event that is —
amazing to watch
viewed for many hours
seen at night
rarely noticed
What are paragraphs 1 and 2 mostly about?
The Lakota lived on the grassy plains in the western part of the country.
The Lakota used pictures in place of a writing system.
The Lakota had a special way to keep track of important events.
The Lakota measured years from snowfall to snowfall.
The author’s use of comparison and contrast in paragraph 9 helps the reader understand that winter counts —
were cared for by many different keepers
provided information about a tribe’s members
had unique designs but served the same purpose
were used as calendars and to tell people’s ages
In which section would the reader find information about why winter counts remained important even after the Lakota learned to write?
The introductory paragraph
The Keeper’s Role
Ordering the Years
A New Purpose
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
tell the reader about how one American Indian tribe recorded its history
encourage the reader to visit a museum that displays American Indian artifacts
share important events that happened to a particular American Indian tribe
show how modern calendars are similar to those kept by American Indians
Which idea about the keeper is emphasized throughout the selection?
He kept his winter count with his own belongings.
He served an important role within the community.
He made simple drawings without many details.
He chose where the drawings were placed on the winter count.
Which feature of the selection best helps the reader understand how a winter count was designed?
The first photograph
The subheadings
The caption for the last photograph
The title
Which of these ideas is explored in the play?
People are inspired by others to achieve their goals.
People approach tasks in different ways.
Patience helps people avoid mistakes.
Wisdom is gained through experience.
The purpose of the dialogue in lines 3 through 7 is to —
introduce the main characters
provide background on the main characters
present the main conflict
foreshadow the resolution of the main conflict
Which of these best explains why there is only one scene?
There is very little action.
There are only three characters.
Only a few props are needed.
The setting does not change.
Read the lines below.


What do these lines reveal about Sunny?
She believes it is important to spell difficult words.
She depends on her family to help her practice.
She spells certain words as a way of annoying her brother.
She knows that she is a better speller than her brother.
The pom-poms are an important prop in the play because they —
add to the tension between Sunny and Greg
show that Sunny is proud of her accomplishments
keep Sunny from staying on task
are taken away by Sunny’s father
What is the best summary of the play?
Sunny has practiced for a spelling bee at school and outside her house, and now she decides to practice at home. She thinks that cheering her words will help her win the spelling bee, but she ends up getting into an argument with Greg.
Sunny is cheering her spelling words and disturbing Greg, who is listening to music. She refuses to stop because she needs to practice for the spelling bee, so Mr. Sandstone suggests several solutions to end the argument.
Two siblings, Sunny and Greg, are arguing about Sunny’s loud cheering. Sunny wants Greg to give her back her pom-poms. Mr. Sandstone tries to discuss the situation, but Sunny begins spelling out the title of a song Greg likes. Greg storms off.
After listening to Sunny and Greg argue, Mr. Sandstone proposes that he and Greg go to dinner and a movie while Sunny practices spelling. Mr. Sandstone asks Sunny what she wants for dinner before he leaves and tells her not to work too hard.
Mr. Sandstone’s main role in the play is to —
act as peacemaker between Sunny and Greg
investigate how Sunny and Greg feel about their situation
encourage Sunny and Greg to focus on their schoolwork
increase the tension between Sunny and Greg