2019 STAAR Grade 6 Reading

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6.9.D

6.7.A

6.2.A

6.6.D

6.6.F

6.7.C

6.5.F

6.2.C

6.5.F

6.5.E

6.5.F

6.6.D

6.5.F

6.2.B

6.8.D.iii

6.5.F

6.5.E

6.5.F

6.2.A

6.5.F

6.5.E

6.5.F

6.9.C

6.5.F

6.6.D

2019 STAAR Grade 6 Reading

Last updated over 4 years ago

40 Nsɛmmisa

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Read this sentence from paragraph 14.
The author’s use of a simile in this sentence conveys to the reader that Zach usually —

has trouble falling asleep

feels sick from eating sweets

has a great amount of energy

likes to sleep late in the morning

6.9.D

What is the main theme of the story?

Recognizing an unexpected opportunity can have surprising results

Enjoying an activity is more important than winning.

Younger siblings require a lot of patience and kindness.

It is more rewarding to work with others on a task than to work alone.

6.7.A

Read the dictionary entry.
Which definition most closely matches the way the word capture is used in paragraph 2?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

6.2.A

What is the best summary of the story?

Michelle has been interested in photography since she was seven years old. She decides to enter a photography contest hosted by a local photo shop and must take a picture to express the theme of the contest, which is tranquillity. She takes pictures of a sunset, a cat, a still pond, and her sleeping brother.

Michelle tries to take a photograph of a sunset for a contest. Her little brother is very interested in what she is doing, and he wants her to take a photograph of him. After she is satisfied with her sunset picture, Michelle photographs her brother while he is sleeping.

Michelle has difficulty photographing a sunset for a photography contest she wants to enter. She finally gets a good sunset picture, and she also takes a picture of her sleeping brother. At the last minute she selects the photo she thinks best illustrates the contest theme of tranquillity.

Michelle enters a photography contest that requires the use of a traditional camera. The theme of the contest is tranquillity. After getting the pictures developed at the photo shop, Michelle reviews her photos and selects the one she thinks will help her win the contest.

6.6.D

Read this sentence from paragraph 10.
In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?

It emphasizes how difficult it is to photograph the colors of a sunset.

It explains why Michelle thinks a sunset is a good subject for a photo.

It shows that nature is the best source of inspiration.

It suggests that Michelle is a talented photographer.

6.6.F

Why are the events in paragraph 14 important to the plot?

Michelle takes the photo she will decide to submit for the contest.

Michelle has more film available than she realizes.

Michelle takes a photo that will please her mother.

Michelle keeps her promise to her brother.

6.7.C

Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that taking great photographs requires some effort?

When her father examined her blurred images and aimless shots, he advised Michelle to look through the lens and think about what the resulting picture would look like. (paragraph 1)

That picture still hangs on her bedroom wall. (paragraph 1)

“We turn in the roll of film, it gets developed, and then we choose which picture we want to enter into the contest, just to make sure everything is fair.” (paragraph 5)

“I have to do my homework and think about something besides the contest.” (paragraph 9)

6.5.F

Based on information presented in the selection, what can the reader conclude about the black-backed woodpecker?

It prefers to eat small insects but also consumes a variety of fruits and seeds.

It is better protected from danger when living in a burned forest than when living in an unburned forest.

It moves from forests in Canada to forests in the United States each year.

It leaves the burned forest because other birds invade its habitat.

6.5.F

Read the origin of the word devastate.
This information helps the reader understand that devastated in paragraph 1 means —

ruined

empty

harsh

remote

6.2.C

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

describe ways that forest fires affect an area

explain how burned forests benefit from the black-backed woodpecker

convince the reader that the black-backed woodpecker is an unusual type of bird

demonstrate the ways animals survive in different types of forests

6.5.F

Which sentence from the selection best explains why the black-backed woodpecker is able to build its unique type of home?

This woodpecker relies on the environment of the burned forest.

This nest is usually built inside a tree trunk or a fallen log.

It also has a very thick skull bone and a strong neck.

The woodpecker can move into the nest cavity as soon as it is drilled.

6.5.F

What can the reader conclude from paragraphs 5 through 8?

The work of the black-backed woodpecker has a lasting impact on the survival of other forest birds and animals.

The black-backed woodpecker moves to another forest when it has difficulty finding food.

Plants on the forest floor produce fruits and seeds that attract black-backed woodpeckers to the burned forest.

The black-backed woodpecker is without a home when people try to clean up a burned forest.

6.5.E

The photograph and caption next to paragraphs 5 and 6 in the selection convey the idea that the nest cavity —

extends beyond the tree

is fast and easy to construct

can only be used in certain seasons

provides a safe environment

6.5.F

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

Brown adapted her technique as her vision worsened.

Brown believed that being a junior in high school was easy.

Brown succeeded at pole vaulting despite her disability.

Brown competed in the Texas state championships twice.

6.6.D

The photograph and caption below paragraph 1 help the reader understand that —

Brown requires special tools to compete

Brown needs to confirm her placement on the track

Brown is becoming more successful at pole vaulting

Brown appreciates the support of her coach

6.5.F

Which sentence from the selection best highlights that the author is impressed with Brown?

Because she could distinguish between light and dark, she and her coach developed a system that enabled Brown to vault competitively.

She had made it back to the state championships in the pole vault.

She has even considered competing in the Olympics.

With these goals in mind, Brown will surely continue to soar to new heights.

6.5.F

In paragraph 3, what does the word diminished mean?

Changed constantly

Been reduced

Caused defeat

Produced confusion

6.2.B

The organization of paragraphs 1 and 2 contributes to the author’s main idea by —

comparing Brown with the other athletes she competes against

explaining how Brown overcame her challenges over time

highlighting the competitions Brown has participated in

showing the cause of Brown’s disability and its effects on her activities

6.8.D.iii

What is one message the author conveys in the selection?

Plan ahead for difficult times.

Be honest with those you love.

Take risks in order to be successful.

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

6.5.F

The author admires her mother mostly because her mother —

offers advice on a variety of topics

exposes the author to many new experiences

has been in a wheelchair for the author’s entire life

lives in a way that demonstrates perseverance

6.5.F

What is the most likely reason the author does not tell her friends that her mother is paralyzed?

She does not want people to judge her mother because of her disability.

She prefers to let her mother explain her own situation to others.

She does not think it is an important characteristic of her mother.

She thinks that most people already know her mother uses a wheelchair.

6.5.F

The author compares her mother with other mothers in order to show that —

her mother is more supportive than other mothers

her mother does many of the positive things that other mothers do

other mothers help the author as much as her own mother does

other mothers do not understand the difficulties her mother experiences

6.5.F

Which sentence from the selection best establishes how the author’s mother approaches her situation?

Like most mothers, my mom wants the best for me.

She has been paralyzed from the waist down for most of her life, and all of mine.

She couldn’t hike the volcano in Hawaii with the rest of the family or go cliff-jumping in Mexico.

No matter how good or bad the chances are of something working out in her favor, she always tries.

6.5.F

Paragraph 4 shows that the author’s family —

comforts the mother when she is unable to participate

supports the mother in her efforts to enjoy life to the fullest

wants to prevent the mother from taking unnecessary risks

thinks the mother should try activities designed specifically for people in wheelchairs

6.5.F

The authors of the two selections most likely think their subject is someone who exhibits —

bravery

humor

sympathy

forgiveness

6.5.E

Read this sentence from “Soaring to New Heights.”
Which phrase from “See It Through” illustrates that the mother also accomplishes tasks in a creative way?

mention that my mom is in a wheelchair

a cheerleader on the sideline of my soccer games

strapping herself to some stranger’s lap in order to zip-line

mother showed me how to live outside of limits

6.5.E

One difference between “Soaring to New Heights” and “See It Through” is that only “See It Through” —

shows how problems caused by a physical challenge become less important over time

illustrates how certain activities can enhance the quality of a person’s life

tells of the athletic accomplishments of a person who has limited mobility

describes a personal experience of living with someone who is disabled

6.5.E

What does Charlotte Brown in “Soaring to New Heights” have in common with the author’s mother in “See It Through”?

They both want people to ignore the fact that they sometimes need assistance.

They both believe that their situation will improve someday.

They both are unwilling to use special accommodations.

They both refuse to let their circumstances limit their goals.

6.5.E

Which line from the poem best helps the reader imagine the flowers and fruits of the rain forest?

Is more than can be described.

Its ponds are crowded

A palace of fragrance and tastes

Is pure paradise.

6.5.F

In stanza 3, the phrase “Everywhere there is music” indicates that the speaker —

is distracted by the different sounds of nature

finds the sounds of the rain forest enchanting

wishes he could imitate the sounds he hears

can recognize certain birds by the sounds they make

6.5.F

Read this dictionary entry.
Which definition best matches the way the word brilliant is used in line 4?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

6.2.A

Throughout the poem, the rain forest is presented as a place that is —

attractive to many visitors

highly adaptable to change

without any imperfections

best experienced early in the morning

6.5.F

The poem’s structure helps the reader —

picture what a trip to the rain forest is like for the speaker

understand how much time the speaker spends in the rain forest

examine how the speaker’s emotions about the rain forest change

6.5.F

Read this line from the poem.
This line helps the reader understand that the speaker —

feels unpleasantly overwhelmed by his surroundings

would prefer to visit the rain forest with a group of people

has a deep appreciation for his surroundings

wants to view the rain forest from a higher locatio

6.5.F

Which idea is supported throughout the selection?

Lindbergh was younger than most pilots hoping to fly from New York to Paris.

Airplanes with multiple engines were safest for crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

It took Lindbergh years to get the money he needed to build his plane.

Lindbergh believed a new strategy was needed to fly from New York to Paris.

6.5.E

Which detail about Lindbergh’s flight supports the idea that he flew the plane low in the sky?

Lindbergh used the stars to guide him.

Lindbergh called out to fishermen for directions.

The plane traveled through poor weather conditions.

The plane was equipped with hundreds of gallons of fuel.

6.5.F

The map of Lindbergh’s flight path helps the reader understand —

that the hotel owner wanted Lindbergh to be the first pilot to reach Paris

why people were able to see the plane when Lindbergh flew over the ocean

that Lindbergh had to fly over a large body of water in order to get to Paris

why Lindbergh made so many test flights over land before his flight across the ocean

6.9.C

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

To give the history of pilots who have been honored for their contributions to air travel

To explain how businesses have impacted the production of planes throughout history

To provide information about how the design of planes has changed throughout history

To relate the details of an important event in the history of air travel

6.5.F

What is the best summary of the section titled “The Flight”?

Charles Lindbergh asked people for directions as he flew over fishing boats on his long flight to Paris, France.

Charles Lindbergh received awards from royalty and the president of the United States after he flew from New York to Paris

Charles Lindbergh was the first pilot to complete the difficult nonstop flight from New York to Paris and became an international hero.

Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean with only a compass and the stars to help him navigate through fog and darkness.

6.6.D

The main idea of paragraphs 4 and 5 is that the Spirit of St. Louis was —

rejected by most manufacturers Lindbergh approached

2019 STAAR Grade 6 Reading

2019 STAAR Grade 6 Reading

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.The author’s use of a simile in this sentence conveys to the reader that Zach usually —

What is the main theme of the story?

Read the dictionary entry.Which definition most closely matches the way the word capture is used in paragraph 2?

What is the best summary of the story?

Read this sentence from paragraph 10.In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?

Why are the events in paragraph 14 important to the plot?

Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that taking great photographs requires some effort?

Based on information presented in the selection, what can the reader conclude about the black-backed woodpecker?

Read the origin of the word devastate.This information helps the reader understand that devastated in paragraph 1 means —

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

Which sentence from the selection best explains why the black-backed woodpecker is able to build its unique type of home?

What can the reader conclude from paragraphs 5 through 8?

The photograph and caption next to paragraphs 5 and 6 in the selection convey the idea that the nest cavity —

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

The photograph and caption below paragraph 1 help the reader understand that —

Which sentence from the selection best highlights that the author is impressed with Brown?

In paragraph 3, what does the word diminished mean?

The organization of paragraphs 1 and 2 contributes to the author’s main idea by —

What is one message the author conveys in the selection?

The author admires her mother mostly because her mother —

What is the most likely reason the author does not tell her friends that her mother is paralyzed?

The author compares her mother with other mothers in order to show that —

Which sentence from the selection best establishes how the author’s mother approaches her situation?

Paragraph 4 shows that the author’s family —

The authors of the two selections most likely think their subject is someone who exhibits —

Read this sentence from “Soaring to New Heights.”Which phrase from “See It Through” illustrates that the mother also accomplishes tasks in a creative way?

One difference between “Soaring to New Heights” and “See It Through” is that only “See It Through” —

What does Charlotte Brown in “Soaring to New Heights” have in common with the author’s mother in “See It Through”?

Which line from the poem best helps the reader imagine the flowers and fruits of the rain forest?

In stanza 3, the phrase “Everywhere there is music” indicates that the speaker —

Read this dictionary entry.Which definition best matches the way the word brilliant is used in line 4?

Throughout the poem, the rain forest is presented as a place that is —

The poem’s structure helps the reader —

Read this line from the poem.This line helps the reader understand that the speaker —

Which idea is supported throughout the selection?

Which detail about Lindbergh’s flight supports the idea that he flew the plane low in the sky?

The map of Lindbergh’s flight path helps the reader understand —

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

What is the best summary of the section titled “The Flight”?

The main idea of paragraphs 4 and 5 is that the Spirit of St. Louis was —

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.The author’s use of a simile in this sentence conveys to the reader that Zach usually —

What is the main theme of the story?

Read the dictionary entry.Which definition most closely matches the way the word capture is used in paragraph 2?

What is the best summary of the story?

Read this sentence from paragraph 10.In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?

Why are the events in paragraph 14 important to the plot?

Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that taking great photographs requires some effort?

Based on information presented in the selection, what can the reader conclude about the black-backed woodpecker?

Read the origin of the word devastate.This information helps the reader understand that devastated in paragraph 1 means —

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

Which sentence from the selection best explains why the black-backed woodpecker is able to build its unique type of home?

What can the reader conclude from paragraphs 5 through 8?

The photograph and caption next to paragraphs 5 and 6 in the selection convey the idea that the nest cavity —

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

The photograph and caption below paragraph 1 help the reader understand that —

Which sentence from the selection best highlights that the author is impressed with Brown?

In paragraph 3, what does the word diminished mean?

The organization of paragraphs 1 and 2 contributes to the author’s main idea by —

What is one message the author conveys in the selection?

The author admires her mother mostly because her mother —

What is the most likely reason the author does not tell her friends that her mother is paralyzed?

The author compares her mother with other mothers in order to show that —

Which sentence from the selection best establishes how the author’s mother approaches her situation?

Paragraph 4 shows that the author’s family —

The authors of the two selections most likely think their subject is someone who exhibits —

Read this sentence from “Soaring to New Heights.”Which phrase from “See It Through” illustrates that the mother also accomplishes tasks in a creative way?

One difference between “Soaring to New Heights” and “See It Through” is that only “See It Through” —

What does Charlotte Brown in “Soaring to New Heights” have in common with the author’s mother in “See It Through”?

Which line from the poem best helps the reader imagine the flowers and fruits of the rain forest?

In stanza 3, the phrase “Everywhere there is music” indicates that the speaker —

Read this dictionary entry.Which definition best matches the way the word brilliant is used in line 4?

Throughout the poem, the rain forest is presented as a place that is —

The poem’s structure helps the reader —

Read this line from the poem.This line helps the reader understand that the speaker —

Which idea is supported throughout the selection?

Which detail about Lindbergh’s flight supports the idea that he flew the plane low in the sky?

The map of Lindbergh’s flight path helps the reader understand —

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.
The author’s use of a simile in this sentence conveys to the reader that Zach usually —

Read the dictionary entry.
Which definition most closely matches the way the word capture is used in paragraph 2?

Read this sentence from paragraph 10.
In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?

Read the origin of the word devastate.
This information helps the reader understand that devastated in paragraph 1 means —

Read this sentence from “Soaring to New Heights.”
Which phrase from “See It Through” illustrates that the mother also accomplishes tasks in a creative way?

Read this dictionary entry.
Which definition best matches the way the word brilliant is used in line 4?

Read this line from the poem.
This line helps the reader understand that the speaker —

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.
The author’s use of a simile in this sentence conveys to the reader that Zach usually —

Read the dictionary entry.
Which definition most closely matches the way the word capture is used in paragraph 2?

Read this sentence from paragraph 10.
In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?

Read the origin of the word devastate.
This information helps the reader understand that devastated in paragraph 1 means —

Read this sentence from “Soaring to New Heights.”
Which phrase from “See It Through” illustrates that the mother also accomplishes tasks in a creative way?

Read this dictionary entry.
Which definition best matches the way the word brilliant is used in line 4?

Read this line from the poem.
This line helps the reader understand that the speaker —