2021 STAAR Grade 5 Reading
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38 Questions
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In paragraph 4, why does the author use the figurative phrase “the eyes that peered out into the universe” to describe the telescopes?
In paragraph 4, why does the author use the figurative phrase “the eyes that peered out into the universe” to describe the telescopes?
5.10.D
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2.
Which sentence from the story best describes Catalina’s main conflict?
Which sentence from the story best describes Catalina’s main conflict?
5.8.C
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3.
The author includes the imagery in paragraph 1 most likely to highlight Catalina’s —
The author includes the imagery in paragraph 1 most likely to highlight Catalina’s —
5.10.D
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4.
The story’s third-person point of view helps the reader —
The story’s third-person point of view helps the reader —
5.10.E
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5.
How does Catalina’s observation of the telescope in paragraph 8 advance the plot of the story?
How does Catalina’s observation of the telescope in paragraph 8 advance the plot of the story?
5.8.C
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6.
Read these sentences from paragraph 6.
[The sky did not merely consist of white dots of stars against a black background. The sky she saw every night was knotted with patterns,from fuzzy balls of fluff to filaments.]
What is the most likely reason the author includes figurative language in these sentences?
Read these sentences from paragraph 6.
[The sky did not merely consist of white dots of stars against a black background. The sky she saw every night was knotted with patterns,from fuzzy balls of fluff to filaments.]
What is the most likely reason the author includes figurative language in these sentences?
5.10.D
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7.
Why is Catalina’s experience with the injured scientist important to the plot?
Why is Catalina’s experience with the injured scientist important to the plot?
5.6.F
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8.
Which sentence best supports the idea that hammocks have been used to help solve a problem?
Which sentence best supports the idea that hammocks have been used to help solve a problem?
5.7.C
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9.
Which sentence from the selection shows that Joshua John Ward was successful in choosing the design he used to create hammocks?
Which sentence from the selection shows that Joshua John Ward was successful in choosing the design he used to create hammocks?
5.7.C
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10.
Read the dictionary entry for the word spot.
spot \'spät\ verb 1. to locate something correctly 2. to mark with a stain that discolors clothing 3. to place something in a certain position 4. to notice or identify with the eye
Which definition best matches the way the word spotted is used in paragraph 3?
Read the dictionary entry for the word spot.
spot \'spät\ verb
1. to locate something correctly
2. to mark with a stain that discolors clothing
3. to place something in a certain position
4. to notice or identify with the eye
Which definition best matches the way the word spotted is used in paragraph 3?
5.3.A
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11.
What is the most likely reason the author includes the information in paragraph 7?
What is the most likely reason the author includes the information in paragraph 7?
5.10.A
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12.
Based on information from paragraph 7, the reader can conclude that Andy Lewis —
Based on information from paragraph 7, the reader can conclude that Andy Lewis —
5.6.F
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13.
Which sentence suggests that hammocks were helpful to explorers who traveled by sea?
Which sentence suggests that hammocks were helpful to explorers who traveled by sea?
5.7.C
Use “Peace and Quiet” to answer questions 14–19.
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14.
In the story “Peace and Quiet,” when does the resolution of Desha’s conflict begin?
In the story “Peace and Quiet,” when does the resolution of Desha’s conflict begin?
5.8.C
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15.
Read paragraph 8 from the story “Peace and Quiet.”
“Don’t you have a basketball game to watch?” I complained. So much for my perfect hideaway.
Based on the paragraph, what can the reader infer about Desha?
Read paragraph 8 from the story “Peace and Quiet.”
“Don’t you have a basketball game to watch?” I complained. So much for my perfect hideaway.
Based on the paragraph, what can the reader infer about Desha?
5.6.F
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Which words from paragraph 12 of the story “Peace and Quiet” help the reader understand what prying means?
Which words from paragraph 12 of the story “Peace and Quiet” help the reader understand what prying means?
5.3.B
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What does the author’s use of simile in paragraph 17 of the story “Peace and Quiet” suggest about how Desha feels about her big family?
What does the author’s use of simile in paragraph 17 of the story “Peace and Quiet” suggest about how Desha feels about her big family?
5.10.D
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18.
In the story “Peace and Quiet,” why is it important to the plot that James knows about the clearing in the forest?
In the story “Peace and Quiet,” why is it important to the plot that James knows about the clearing in the forest?
5.8.C
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19.
What is the best summary of the story “Peace and Quiet”?
What is the best summary of the story “Peace and Quiet”?
5.7.D
Use “Maple Street” to answer questions 20–23
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What is the most likely reason the poet refers to the tree as a “tower” in lines 18 and 29 of the poem “Maple Street”?
What is the most likely reason the poet refers to the tree as a “tower” in lines 18 and 29 of the poem “Maple Street”?
5.6.F
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21.
Based on stanza 1 (lines 1–13) of the poem “Maple Street,” the speaker most likely feels —
Based on stanza 1 (lines 1–13) of the poem “Maple Street,” the speaker most likely feels —
5.6.F
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22.
Which lines from the poem “Maple Street” support the idea that the speaker does not wish to be seen looking at others?
Which lines from the poem “Maple Street” support the idea that the speaker does not wish to be seen looking at others?
5.7.C
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23.
Read lines 1 through 3 from the poem “Maple Street.”[There’s no doubt where our street found its name:]
These lines suggest that the speaker thinks —
Read lines 1 through 3 from the poem “Maple Street.”
[There’s no doubt where our street found its name:]
These lines suggest that the speaker thinks —
5.6.F
Use “Peace and Quiet” and “Maple Street” to answer questions 24–27.
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How are Desha in the story “Peace and Quiet” and the speaker in the poem “Maple Street” alike?
How are Desha in the story “Peace and Quiet” and the speaker in the poem “Maple Street” alike?
5.6.E
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25.
Which topic is addressed by the author of the story “Peace and Quiet” that is not addressed by the speaker of the poem “Maple Street”?
Which topic is addressed by the author of the story “Peace and Quiet” that is not addressed by the speaker of the poem “Maple Street”?
5.6.E
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In the story “Peace and Quiet,” what does Desha value in a similar way as the speaker values the tree in the poem “Maple Street”?
In the story “Peace and Quiet,” what does Desha value in a similar way as the speaker values the tree in the poem “Maple Street”?
5.6.E
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27.
Which statement describes a difference between the story “Peace and Quiet” andthe poem “Maple Street”?
Which statement describes a difference between the story “Peace and Quiet” and
the poem “Maple Street”?
5.6.E
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The author uses a compare-and-contrast organizational pattern in the selection to help the reader understand the —
The author uses a compare-and-contrast organizational pattern in the selection to help the reader understand the —
5.9.D.iii
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29.
In which section would the reader find information about the size of a baby platypus?
In which section would the reader find information about the size of a baby platypus?
5.9.D.ii
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What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
5.10.A
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31.
In paragraph 5, what does the word prefers mean?
In paragraph 5, what does the word prefers mean?
5.3.B
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32.
What is the main reason the author introduces the selection with the information in paragraph 1?
What is the main reason the author introduces the selection with the information in paragraph 1?
5.10.A
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33.
From the information presented in paragraph 3, what can the reader conclude about the Nordkamp girls?
From the information presented in paragraph 3, what can the reader conclude about the Nordkamp girls?
5.6.F
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34.
Read the dictionary entry for the word arrange.
arrange \ə-'rānj\ verb1. to put in correct order2. to make plans for something 3. to come to an agreement 4. to change a musical composition for a performance
Which definition best matches the way arranged is used in paragraph 3?
Read the dictionary entry for the word arrange.
arrange \ə-'rānj\ verb
1. to put in correct order
2. to make plans for something
3. to come to an agreement
4. to change a musical composition for a performance
Which definition best matches the way arranged is used in paragraph 3?
5.3.A
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What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
5.10.A
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36.
Which sentence does the author include to suggest that the girls on the new soccer team most likely appreciated the support they received?
Which sentence does the author include to suggest that the girls on the new soccer team most likely appreciated the support they received?
5.7.C
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37.
The author presents events in chronological order in paragraphs 9 through 15 to help the reader understand —
The author presents events in chronological order in paragraphs 9 through 15 to help the reader understand —
5.9.D.iii
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Details in paragraphs 2 and 3 support the idea that Mary Beth Gallagher organized a girls’ soccer team in Katutura because she —
Details in paragraphs 2 and 3 support the idea that Mary Beth Gallagher organized a girls’ soccer team in Katutura because she —
5.9.D.i