STAAR GENERAL REVIEW & UNIT 5 ASSESSMENT

Inference

100

Jennifer stepped up to the line, drenched in sweat. Her pulse was racing as her teammates lined up in front of her, giving her encouraging nods and smiles. She hadn’t practiced free throws as much as her coach insisted that the team should. Her hands were shaking as she lifted the orange ball above her head, and her arms tensed as she got into shooting position. She gulped as she looked around at the crowd, then at the scoreboard, its glowing numerals showing “43-42,” almost taunting her. Then, she closed her eyes hard, opening them just as the ball left her hands. The reader can infer that – A. Jennifer does not like playing basketball. B. Jennifer’s team is winning. C. Jennifer’s shot will probably not go in. D. Jennifer has made many free throws before.

C. Jennifer’s shot will probably not go in.

200

A large pile of used tissues lay in a crumpled heap on the floor next to Sarah’s bed. As she sat up in bed, she sneezed not once, not twice, but three times, causing a coughing fit. She moaned as she miserably threw off her blanket and placed her feet on the cold floor of her bedroom. She begrudgingly tottered toward the door, knowing that her math test was not going to be fun to take in her current state. Sarah walked down the hallway where her grandmother was waiting. “Oh, Sarah, you look terrible!” Sarah’s grandmother exclaimed. “Let’s get you back in bed.” Sarah slowly nodded as she turned around and stumbled back toward her bed, her grandmother close behind her with a spoonful of cold medicine. The reader can infer that Sarah – A. had studied very hard for her math test. B. was not excited at the idea of going to school today. C. did not want her grandmother to know she was sick. D. has bad hygiene.

B. was not excited at the idea of going to school today.

300

With his arms folded on the cafeteria table, Ethan sat alone, the volume on his headphones at maximum. His couldn’t believe his best friend had betrayed him. Though he had avoided even looking at Daryl until now, Ethan glanced over to where Daryl sat a few tales over with Todd and Jaydon. The three boys were laughing so hard, tears were starting to come out. The tears forming in Ethan’s eyes, however, were not happy tears. He glared then looked away, shaking his head to dissipate the tears. Ethan wanted nothing to do with that lying pile of vomit ever again. Based on the paragraph, the reader can conclude that Ethan is sitting alone because – A. Jaydon had told Ethan that he couldn’t sit with them. B. his school requires students to sit one person per table. C. he is in detention. D. he is mad at his former best friend Daryl

D. he is mad at his former best friend Daryl

400

Landon knew his dad was going to freak out when he got home. Landon had been asking for a new pair of jeans for weeks, and, last weekend, his dad had finally given in, splurging on an expensive pair that he knew Landon had been eyeing, which he had worked overtime at the factory to afford. Landon decided to wear his new jeans to school, his father warning him to not get too wild at recess. He had tried to resist the urge to play kickball, playing catch with Devon instead, but his usual team needed him. Unfortunately, as he tried to slide into home, his new jeans caught on a rock, tearing a giant hole at the knee. The paragraph suggests that Landon – A. is going to get in trouble with his dad. B. will just buy another new pair of jeans. C. is very good at kickball. D. does not care about his jeans.

A. is going to get in trouble with his dad.

500

Maggie stepped out onto the stage, a bright spotlight shining down on her. As she looked out into the audience, she was stunned by the number of people watching her. She turned to gaze at Anson who was standing on the opposite side of the stage, waiting for her to say her line. As she opened her mouth to speak, she furrowed her brow. No sound came out. Wide-eyed, Anson gave her a questioning glare, unsure what was happening. he repeated his last line, hoping that maybe Maggie hadn’t heard him. Maggie tried to picture her script, but her mind was blank. The reader can conclude that – A. Anson said the wrong line. B. Maggie came out on the stage at the wrong time. C. Maggie froze and forgot her line. D. Maggie and Anson are the stars of the play.

C. Maggie froze and forgot her line.

Main Idea

100

The whooping cranes had nesting regions in the wet prairie marshes of the United States and Canada. There they would find food such as shellfish, frogs, and water plants. In spring, they would migrate to their Canadian nesting grounds. This paragraph is mostly about... A.the two habitats for whooping cranes. B.the food that whooping cranes eat in Canada. C.how whooping cranes fly.

A. the two habitats for whooping cranse

200

ed to help by making a safe place for the cranes. The government set up the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Here the cranes could spend the winter in a protected place to make a home and find food. What is the main idea of this paragraph? A.Whooping cranes were extinct. B.How the government helped whooping cranes survive. C.The different ways that the government helps nature.

B.How the government helped whooping cranes survive.

300

In the past, many whooping cranes flew over the North American landscape. Their nesting regions were wet prairie marshes in the United States and Canada. In these areas the cranes found food, shelter, and water. The paragraph is mostly about – A.the North American landscape. B.reasons why the cranes flew over North America. C.the types of food cranes found in their nesting regions.

B.reasons why the cranes flew over North America.

400

Even with help, the whooping cranes still had many dangers. On the ground, wolves and hunters killed them. Even in the air, frightening accidents happened. Which sentence from the paragraph states the main idea? A.Even with help, the whooping cranes still had many dangers. B.On the ground, wolves and hunters killed them. C.Even in the air, frightening accidents happened.

A.Even with help, the whooping cranes still had many dangers.

500

With help of scientists, there were two flocks of cranes. One flock of cranes migrated in eastern North America. The other flock stayed in the nesting region. With two flocks, these highly endangered birds might have a better chance of continuing to live. This paragraph is mostly about – A.the time of year that birds migrate. B.how cranes use their nesting region to find food. C.a better chance of survival for the cranes.

C.a better chance of survival for the cranes.

Vocab

100

Daisy, Mara's black-ad-white border collie, knew that she was in for a treat when she saw her owner leaning over the fluffy dog's favorite bowl, smiling at her. Her olfactory sense on high alert, Daisy inhaled, smelling the wonderful aroma of sweet, delicious milk. Which words from the paragraph helps the reader understand the meaning of olfactory? A. smelling the wonderful aroma B. in for a treat C. sweet, delicious milk D. on high alert

A. smelling the wonderful aroma

200

They left the cottage and walked through the trees until they found a little spring of clear water, where Dorothy drank and bathed and ate her breakfast. She saw there was not much bread left in the basket, and the girl was thankful the Scarecrow did not have to eat anything, for there was SCARCELY enough for herself and Toto for the day. What is the meaning of the word scarcely in the paragraph? A. lacking courage B only just C. only a short time before D. plentiful

B. only just

300

Leo, the cat, who was on a strict diet, stared ENVIOUSLY at the dog, who was lapping up the freshly poured milk from his bowl. "Sorry, buddy," Mara said apologetically, stroking Leo's soft grey fur. What is the meaning of the word enviously in the paragraph? A. showing concentration B. distracted C. in a way that shows jealousy D. as a messenger

C. in a way that show jealousy

400

When Detective Jones, an attentive SLEUTH, arrived at the Shorey house, he knew this was not a normal crime scene. He immediately began looking for clues. Stephanie Shorey came running toward him yelling, "It was Mayor Mead! He killed Molly!" Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of sleuth? A. scene, immediately B. detective clues C. house, normal D. arrived, running

B. detective clues

500

Seeing the anticipation on Daisy the dog's face, Mara gave Daisy the signal, and Daisy stuck her face in the bowl INSTANTANEOUSLY. Daisy was never one for patience when it came to food. What is the meaning of the word instantaneously in the paragraph? A. at once B. completely C. shyly D. slowly

A. at once

X

100

MAY ONE DAY BECOME A FILM DIRECTOR OR PERHAPS STUDY DRAMA IN COLLEGE

What is JENNY ARCHER IN 15 YEARS.

200

USING YOUR STRATEGIES ON THE STAAR TEST AND EVERYTHING YOUR TEACHER HAS TAUGHT YOU ON A VERY IMPORTANT DAY COMING UP IN MAY

What is DOING YOUR BEST AND PASSING STAAR

300

TURNING ONE MERRY GO ROUND INTO AN AREA THAT HAS MANY PUMPS AND IS A LARGE AREA FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY.

What is A COMPLETE PLAYGROUND IN AFRICA THAT CAN PUMP WATER TO EVERY FAMILY LIVING THERE.

400

MAKING GOOD GRADES, STUDYING HARD, WANTING TO DO MORE, CHOOSING TO BE A PERSON WHO CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

What is YOUR DREAM.....GOING TO COLLEGE..... ETC.

X

100

WHAT CAN YOU INFER ABOUT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: AN ALARM GOES OFF AT THE SCHOOL. STUDENTS WALK QUICKLY OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM THE BUILDING

What is A FIRE DRILL

200

WHAT CAN YOU INFER ABOUT CHILDREN RUNNING AND PLAYING DIFFERENT GAMES, RIBBONS FOR THE WINNERS, STOPWATCHES, AND SNOWCONES?

What is FIELD DAY

300

RIDES, COTTON CANDY, THIS WEEKEND, FUN WITH FRIENDS, LOCATED IN TERRELL.

What is JUBILEE

400

LOVES TEACHING, HOPES ALL STUDENTS WANT TO LEARN, KNOWS THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND TELLS STUDENTS DAILY SHE LOVES THEM.

What is MRS. GG