2019 STAAR Grade 3 Reading

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Read these sentences from paragraph 25.
The imagery in these sentences appeals most to the reader’s sense of —

taste

smell

sound

touch

3.10.D

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How is paragraph 27 important to the story’s plot?

It provides details about Frank’s problem.

It describes the setting.

It gives clues about Frank’s feelings.

It shows how the problem is solved.

3.8.C

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Read this sentence from paragraph 32.
This sentence helps the reader know that Frank feels —

afraid

confused

tired

hopeless

3.8.B

1

Which word is an antonym of fancy in paragraph 16?

Sour

Plain

Small

Quick

3.3.D

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In paragraph 24, what is the most likely reason Frank hides his waffle?

He does not want other kids to touch his waffle.

He feels embarrassed about how his waffle looks.

He does not want anyone to take his waffle.

He hopes to surprise everyone when he presents his waffle.

3.6.F

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Why is Frank surprised when he sees the blue ribbon on his waffle?

He forgets to follow the rules of the contest.

He thinks his waffle looks too bad to earn a ribbon.

He believes that Mr. Todd needs more time to pick the winners.

He has never received a ribbon from Mr. Todd before.

3.6.F

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What do paragraphs 13 through 15 show about Frank’s classmates?

They wish they knew more about Frank.

They do not think that Frank will win the contest.

They wish that Frank would stop talking about waffles.

They want to keep Frank from entering the contest.

3.8.B

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How does Frank feel at the beginning of the story?

He is excited about the contest.

He is amused by his friends.

He is confused about the rules of the contest

He is concerned about what type of waffle to make.

3.8.B

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Why does Frank become upset about the waffle contest?

He realizes that parents will make the waffles.

He hears his classmates share ideas for their waffles.

His waffle display begins to fall apart.

His waffle idea has been kept secret for too long.

3.8.C

1

What is one reason that many Little Golden Books have been sold?

They cost less money than many other books.

They are available at libraries.

They have more illustrations than most books.

They include nursery rhymes.

3.6.F

1

What is the meaning of the word collection as it is used in paragraph 9?

Items that are put out for others to see

A group of similar items that are saved

Money gathered for an important purpose

An old object that has special meaning

3.3.B

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What is the most likely reason the author ends the selection with the ideas in paragraph 10?

To show the reader what a Little Golden Book looks like

To tell why Little Golden Books are still sold today

To point out how long Little Golden Books have been in print

To tell the reader that Little Golden Books can still be found today

3.6.F

1

According to the selection, how did publishers make Little Golden Books easy for shoppers to find?

They offered many different stories.

They included small gifts with the books.

They printed each book with the same spine.

They provided a place for the owner’s name.

3.9.D.i

1

The section titled “Stories to Read and Enjoy” is mostly about —

the topics of some Little Golden Books and what some books came with

the most popular Little Golden Books and how to listen to them

the number of Little Golden Books printed and which ones are still available

a Little Golden Book that is still printed today and why it is so popular

3.9.D.i

1

What does the title of the selection “Little Books, Big Hit” suggest about Little Golden Books?

The books have illustrations.

The books are well liked.

The books are very old.

The books tell unusual stories.

3.6.F

1

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

tell the reader where children’s books can be found

entertain the reader with some old children’s stories

explain to the reader the history of one type of children’s book

show the reader what to include in children’s stories

3.6.F

1

Which of these Little Golden Books was published first?

Two Little Miners

The Poky Little Puppy

Here Comes the Parade

Doctor Dan The Bandage Man

3.9.D.i

1

The author includes paragraphs 11 and 12 most likely to show that Bessie —

was not sure where she wanted to fly

was not very serious about her flying lessons

did not think she was ready to fly without her instructor

did not let her fear keep her from flying

3.6.F

1

Which sentence best helps the reader imagine Bessie’s creative way of flying at air shows?

She made loops, as if she were dragging invisible banners through the sky. (paragraph 14)

She never wanted to come down. (paragraph 14)

There a crowd gathered to watch her pilot her airplane toward the clouds. (paragraph 17)

Then Bessie steered the plane back up. (paragraph 17)

3.10.D

1

Based on paragraph 14 and paragraph 17‚ what can the reader tell about Bessie?

She sometimes had trouble controlling her plane.

She liked to have music playing when she was flying.

She wanted to make her air shows exciting for viewers.

She worried that people would think she was confused.

3.6.F

1

What did Bessie have to do before she could learn to fly a plane?

Move to France

Buy an airplane

Return to Texas

Receive a license

3.6.B

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What did Bessie want to do after she became a successful pilot?

Open her own school for pilots

Meet other female pilots

Learn another language

Attend more events for veterans

3.6.B

1

Which statement describes a main theme of the selection?

Trying something new can be fun.

Hard work and determination can lead to great success.

It usually takes a long time to develop a new skill.

Sharing ideas and information with others can be helpful.

3.6.F

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What is the most likely reason the man in France agreed to give Bessie flying lessons?

He was impressed that she had come such a long way to learn to be a pilot.

He hoped that she could help him with his work at the hangar.

He knew that she had read many books about becoming a pilot.

He thought that she might be able to help him learn English in return.

3.6.F

1

What does the word boarded mean in paragraph 1?

Went onto

Thought about

Watched closely

Tried to stop

3.3.B

1

Which word in paragraph 9 best helps the reader understand the meaning of carved?

light

shape

face

layers

3.3.B

1

With which statement about the first Big Tex would the author most likely agree?

He was too short.

He talked too much.

He was not very popular.

He did not seem real.

3.6.F

1

What is the best summary of the selection?

Big Tex came to the Texas State Fair in 1952. The fair president thought he would be a good symbol for the fair. In 1953 he could smile and speak, and by 2000 he could even wave at fair visitors.

Big Tex is a very large cowboy that is not real but looks like he is. He can talk, wave, smile, and point the way for people at the fair. A man named Snell decided to build a new Big Tex for the fair.

Anyone who goes to the Texas State Fair can describe Big Tex. Big Tex first became a symbol of the fair in 1952. He could smile, and his mouth could move so he could talk.

A giant cowboy named Big Tex stands at the front of the Texas State Fair. He smiles, waves, and greets visitors. After the first Big Tex burned in a fire, a more lifelike Big Tex was built to take his place.

3.6.F

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Which idea from the selection is supported by the photograph?

Big Tex has a special area where he stands at the fair.

Big Tex can wink at visitors as he welcomes them.

Big Tex can move more now than in the past

Big Tex has been around for more than 50 years.

3.6.F

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What is the most likely reason the author included paragraphs 7 through 9?

To explain why Snell thought another Big Tex was needed

To describe the plan Snell and his workers followed to build a new Big Tex

To prove that Snell’s new Big Tex is better than the first one

To compare Snell’s drawings of Big Tex to the real Big Tex

3.6.F

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Which text feature in the selection best helps the reader understand where to find details about the first Big Tex?

The title of the selection

The caption for the photograph

The section title “Big Tex in the Beginning”

The section title “Big Tex Gets Bigger”

3.9.D.ii

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In paragraph 4, what does prerecorded mean?

Recorded in part

Recorded next

Recorded without

Recorded before

3.3.C

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Which sentence best shows that the makers of the new Big Tex hoped to keep a problem from happening again?

Overall, the new Big Tex would be more lifelike. (paragraph 7)

In fact, they used a secret code for Big Tex in emails and on the phone. (paragraph 8)

The workers were careful to use materials that would not burn easily. (paragraph 9)

His steel-frame body was taken to a clothing factory. (paragraph 10)

3.6.F

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Read the diagram.
Which sentence completes the diagram?

Snell’s workers got hungry from working so much.

Snell’s workers wanted to keep their work secret from others.

Snell’s workers wanted to surprise Snell.

Snell’s workers helped to plan new foods for the fair.

3.6.F

2019 STAAR Grade 3 Reading

Read these sentences from paragraph 25.The imagery in these sentences appeals most to the reader’s sense of —

How is paragraph 27 important to the story’s plot?

Read this sentence from paragraph 32.This sentence helps the reader know that Frank feels —

Which word is an antonym of fancy in paragraph 16?

In paragraph 24, what is the most likely reason Frank hides his waffle?

Why is Frank surprised when he sees the blue ribbon on his waffle?

What do paragraphs 13 through 15 show about Frank’s classmates?

How does Frank feel at the beginning of the story?

Why does Frank become upset about the waffle contest?

What is one reason that many Little Golden Books have been sold?

What is the meaning of the word collection as it is used in paragraph 9?

What is the most likely reason the author ends the selection with the ideas in paragraph 10?

According to the selection, how did publishers make Little Golden Books easy for shoppers to find?

The section titled “Stories to Read and Enjoy” is mostly about —

What does the title of the selection “Little Books, Big Hit” suggest about Little Golden Books?

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

Which of these Little Golden Books was published first?

The author includes paragraphs 11 and 12 most likely to show that Bessie —

Which sentence best helps the reader imagine Bessie’s creative way of flying at air shows?

Based on paragraph 14 and paragraph 17‚ what can the reader tell about Bessie?

What did Bessie have to do before she could learn to fly a plane?

What did Bessie want to do after she became a successful pilot?

Which statement describes a main theme of the selection?

What is the most likely reason the man in France agreed to give Bessie flying lessons?

What does the word boarded mean in paragraph 1?

Which word in paragraph 9 best helps the reader understand the meaning of carved?

With which statement about the first Big Tex would the author most likely agree?

What is the best summary of the selection?

Which idea from the selection is supported by the photograph?

What is the most likely reason the author included paragraphs 7 through 9?

Which text feature in the selection best helps the reader understand where to find details about the first Big Tex?

In paragraph 4, what does prerecorded mean?

Which sentence best shows that the makers of the new Big Tex hoped to keep a problem from happening again?

Read the diagram.Which sentence completes the diagram?

Read these sentences from paragraph 25.The imagery in these sentences appeals most to the reader’s sense of —

How is paragraph 27 important to the story’s plot?

Read this sentence from paragraph 32.This sentence helps the reader know that Frank feels —

Which word is an antonym of fancy in paragraph 16?

In paragraph 24, what is the most likely reason Frank hides his waffle?

Why is Frank surprised when he sees the blue ribbon on his waffle?

What do paragraphs 13 through 15 show about Frank’s classmates?

How does Frank feel at the beginning of the story?

Why does Frank become upset about the waffle contest?

What is one reason that many Little Golden Books have been sold?

What is the meaning of the word collection as it is used in paragraph 9?

What is the most likely reason the author ends the selection with the ideas in paragraph 10?

According to the selection, how did publishers make Little Golden Books easy for shoppers to find?

The section titled “Stories to Read and Enjoy” is mostly about —

What does the title of the selection “Little Books, Big Hit” suggest about Little Golden Books?

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

Which of these Little Golden Books was published first?

The author includes paragraphs 11 and 12 most likely to show that Bessie —

Which sentence best helps the reader imagine Bessie’s creative way of flying at air shows?

Based on paragraph 14 and paragraph 17‚ what can the reader tell about Bessie?

What did Bessie have to do before she could learn to fly a plane?

What did Bessie want to do after she became a successful pilot?

Which statement describes a main theme of the selection?

What is the most likely reason the man in France agreed to give Bessie flying lessons?

What does the word boarded mean in paragraph 1?

Which word in paragraph 9 best helps the reader understand the meaning of carved?

With which statement about the first Big Tex would the author most likely agree?

What is the best summary of the selection?

Which idea from the selection is supported by the photograph?

What is the most likely reason the author included paragraphs 7 through 9?

Which text feature in the selection best helps the reader understand where to find details about the first Big Tex?

In paragraph 4, what does prerecorded mean?

Which sentence best shows that the makers of the new Big Tex hoped to keep a problem from happening again?

Read the diagram.Which sentence completes the diagram?

Read these sentences from paragraph 25.
The imagery in these sentences appeals most to the reader’s sense of —

Read this sentence from paragraph 32.
This sentence helps the reader know that Frank feels —

Read the diagram.
Which sentence completes the diagram?

Read these sentences from paragraph 25.
The imagery in these sentences appeals most to the reader’s sense of —

Read this sentence from paragraph 32.
This sentence helps the reader know that Frank feels —

Read the diagram.
Which sentence completes the diagram?