Mrs. G. '14 6th Grade STAAR

Three Sides from The Wanderer

100

Read this sentence from the story.

^{Why does the author include this description of Bompie?}

^{A To show that Sophie knows only what she has been told about her grandfather}

^{B To explain why Sophie’s grandfather decided to move away}

^{C To convey why Sophie is eager to see her grandfather}

^{D To explain that Sophie does not trust what her grandfather says}

^{C To convey why Sophie is eager to see her grandfather}

200

^{In paragraph 9, the second reason that Sophie is allowed to go on the trip shows that her mother —}

^{A envies Sophie’s opportunity}

^{B is not really worried}

^{C has been on similar trips before}

^{D wants Sophie to spend time with her uncles}

^{A envies Sophie’s opportunity}

300

^{The description of the three sides of Sophie’s personality helps the reader understand her —}

^{A determination to go on the trip}

^{B mother’s reasons for allowing her to go on the trip}

^{C frustration with her parents’ reaction to the trip}

^{D difficulty in making a decision about th}e trip

^{A determination to go on the trip}

400

^{In paragraph 9, the word extensive, which is based on a Latin root, means —}

^{A providing a feeling of comfort}

^{B hindering the ability to judge}

^{C causing an unplanned response}

^{D containing many elements}

^{D containing many elements}

500

^{The qualities Brian is described as having in paragraph 6 are most closely related to those associated with the —}

^{A logical side of Sophie’s mother}

^{B dreamy side of Sophie’s father}

^{C hardheaded side of Sophie}

^{D good side of Uncle Dock}

^{A logical side of Sophie’s mother}

Three Sides from The Wanderer Part 2

100

^{How does Uncle Dock respond to his sister when she expresses concern about Sophie’s safety?}

^{A He reminds her that they are going to see Bompie.}

^{B He tells her that they need Sophie to help on the boat.}

^{C He encourages her to join them on the trip.}

^{D He provides her with a list of the equipment on the boat.}

^{D He provides her with a list of the equipment on the boat.}

200

^{Why is Sophie’s father most likely in favor of her going on the trip?}

^{A He hopes she will become more independent.}

^{B He also longs for adventure.}

^{C He wants her to become more like her cousins.}

^{D He wants her to persuade Bompie to visit.}

^{B He also longs for adventure.}

300

^{The author uses figurative language in this sentence in order to —}

^{A emphasize how unfair Sophie’s mother tends to be}

^{B show how much Sophie will be missed by her mother}

^{C establish how important safety is to Sophie’s mother}

^{D exaggerate how protective Sophie’s mother is of her}

^{D exaggerate how protective Sophie’s mother is of her}

400

^{Why do Sophie’s uncles agree to let her go on the trip?}

^{A Sophie promises that her cousins will not influence her.}

^{B Sophie promises to help them on the sailboat.}

^{C Sophie shows that she is not bothered by inconveniences.}

^{D Sophie impresses them with her knowledge of sailing.}

^{D Sophie impresses them with her knowledge of sailing.}

500

^{In paragraphs 2 and 3, how does the author show that Sophie’s parents also have complicated personalities?}

^{A By describing their relationship with Sophie’s uncles}

^{B By presenting contrasting descriptions of the two characters}

^{C By revealing the things that Sophie likes most about them}

^{D By showing their similar reactions to the trip}

^{B By presenting contrasting descriptions of the two characters}

The Incredible Shrinking Pyramid

100

^{In paragraph 5, the word advanced means —}

^{A removed from the proper place}

^{B caused to become less important}

^{C proved the harmful effects of}

^{D made happen faster}

^{D made happen faster}

200

 ^{What happened to the Great Pyramid as Cairo increased in size and population?}

^{A It started sinking into the desert sand.}

^{B People used its outer rock to build other structures.}

^{C Water started collecting inside its walls.}

^{D The natural elements started wearing down its outer layers.}

^{B People used its outer rock to build other structures.}

300

^{The author included paragraph 8 most likely to explain —}

^{A why the pyramids are popular with tourists}

^{B when tourists can visit the pyramids}

^{C what can be done to preserve the pyramids}

^{D who is responsible for restoring the pyramids}

^{C what can be done to preserve the pyramids}

400

^{Which sentence best highlights that the author is impressed with the creation of the Great Pyramid?}

^{A Many people have wondered how the ancient Egyptians could have built such a massive structure.}

^{B Fortunately one man, the archaeologist Zahi Hawass, made it his life’s goal to restore the Great Pyramid and the smaller pyramids that surround it.}

^{C In fact, the structure has lost about 30 feet of its original height.}

^{D Historians have learned that the pyramid’s builders were farmers.}

^{A Many people have wondered how the ancient Egyptians could have built such a massive structure.}

500

^{The author organizes paragraphs 5 through 8 for the purpose of describing the —}

^{A events that led to the Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking}

^{B causes of the Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the effects this problem is having on the Egyptian people}

^{C Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and comparing it with the problems of other Egyptian pyramids}

^{D Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the efforts being made to solve it}

^{D Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the efforts being made to solve it}

The Incredible Shrinking Pyramid 2

100

^{The photograph below paragraph 2 is included with the selection to help the reader understand how —}

^{A the Great Pyramid has changed over time}

^{B large the Great Pyramid is compared with other pyramids}

^{C many visitors the Great Pyramid attracts}

^{D the Great Pyramid was constructed}

^{B large the Great Pyramid is compared with other pyramids}

200

^{Based on information in the selection, with which statement would Hawass most likely agree?}

^{A Historical monuments around the world should be fully open to tourists.}

^{B People should take care to protect historical monuments around the world.}

^{C Countries need to stop constructing modern cities near historical sites.}

^{D Modern buildings are often more impressive than ancient ones.}

^{B People should take care to protect historical monuments around the world.}

300

^{Look at the diagram.}

^{Which of the following is the best title for the diagram?}

^{A Effects of Nature on the Appearance of Pyramids}

^{B Changes That Need to Be Made to the Great Pyramid}

^{C Reasons Tourists Should Stop Visiting Pyramids}

^{D Why the Great Pyramid Is Shrinking}

^{D Why the Great Pyramid Is Shrinking}

400

What are the characteristics of realistic fiction?

They are contemporary.

They are believable and could happen.

They are not true.

500

What are the characteristics of science fiction?

They are based on space or technology. Usually including aliens or robots.

Editing

100

Rewrite:

7th period was fun. They were really loud.

7th period was fun, but they were really loud.

7th period was fun and loud.

200

I have to many things to do for my three dog's.

I have too many things to do for my three dog's.

300

When I get home I have to cook supper.

When I get home, I have to cook supper.

400

We're not scared and we're prepared.

We're not scared because we're prepared.

500

Deer class

thankes four all you're hard work? Your go do grate.

Thanks for all of your hard work? You're going to do great.