STAAR Blitz Day 4

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Part A
Based on the information in paragraph 7, what can the reader infer about how Ivan feels toward humans?

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Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to Part A?

Highlight your answer below.

In my size humans see a test of themselves. They hear fighting words, when all I’m thinking is how the lateday sun reminds me of a ripe nectarine. I’m mightier than any human, four hundred pounds of pure power. My body looks made for battle.

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Which detail best helps the reader understand that The One and Only Ivan is told from the first-person point of view?

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Extended Constructed Response:

Read the excerpt from “Which Animals Understand Humans Best?” and the "excerpt from The One and Only Ivan."
Based on the information in both excerpts, write a response to the following:

Explain how Koko and Ivan are different in the way they interact with humans.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from both texts to support your answer.

Remember to —
• clearly state your central idea
• organize your writing
• develop your ideas in detail
• use evidence from the selection in your response
• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can —
• review the selection
• plan your response
• write your response
• revise and edit your response

Record your response in the space provided.

Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to Part A?

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How is Koko from 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' SIMILAR to Ivan from The One and Only Ivan?

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the texts 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' and The One and Only Ivan?

How does Koko from 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' DIFFER from Ivan in The One and Only Ivan?

In what way was Koko’s experience learning human language DIFFERENT from Ivan’s? Select TWO answers.

Part A
Based on the information in paragraph 7, what can the reader infer about how Ivan feels toward humans?

Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to Part A?

Highlight your answer below.

Which detail best helps the reader understand that The One and Only Ivan is told from the first-person point of view?

How is Koko from 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' SIMILAR to Ivan from The One and Only Ivan?

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the texts 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' and The One and Only Ivan?

How does Koko from 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' DIFFER from Ivan in The One and Only Ivan?

In what way was Koko’s experience learning human language DIFFERENT from Ivan’s? Select TWO answers.

Part A
Based on the information in paragraph 7, what can the reader infer about how Ivan feels toward humans?

Which detail best helps the reader understand that The One and Only Ivan is told from the first-person point of view?

STAAR Blitz Day 4

Part BWhich sentence from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to Part A? Highlight your answer below.

How is Koko from 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' SIMILAR to Ivan from The One and Only Ivan?

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the texts 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' and The One and Only Ivan?

How does Koko from 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' DIFFER from Ivan in The One and Only Ivan?

In what way was Koko’s experience learning human language DIFFERENT from Ivan’s? Select TWO answers.

Part ABased on the information in paragraph 7, what can the reader infer about how Ivan feels toward humans?

Part BWhich sentence from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to Part A? Highlight your answer below.

Which detail best helps the reader understand that The One and Only Ivan is told from the first-person point of view?

How is Koko from 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' SIMILAR to Ivan from The One and Only Ivan?

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the texts 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' and The One and Only Ivan?

How does Koko from 'Which Animals Understand Humans Best?' DIFFER from Ivan in The One and Only Ivan?

In what way was Koko’s experience learning human language DIFFERENT from Ivan’s? Select TWO answers.

Part ABased on the information in paragraph 7, what can the reader infer about how Ivan feels toward humans?

Which detail best helps the reader understand that The One and Only Ivan is told from the first-person point of view?

Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to Part A?

Highlight your answer below.

Part A
Based on the information in paragraph 7, what can the reader infer about how Ivan feels toward humans?

Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to Part A?

Highlight your answer below.

Part A
Based on the information in paragraph 7, what can the reader infer about how Ivan feels toward humans?