4th RLA STAAR Review lesson 2 - B

STAAR ReviewLesson 2

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What identifies this story as realistic fiction?

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The events that take place could happen.

The author includes an illustration in the story.

The author asks a question at the end of the story.

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In paragraph 13, "a nightlight offering comfort from a bad dream" means that the light makes the boys feel-

upset

tired

safe

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Which fact in the selection is best supported by the last photograph?

Acorn weevils are the first insects to live in acorns.

Acorn weevils can use their snouts to drill holes in acorns.

Acorn weevil larvae eat the inside of the acorn.

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Based on the selection, the reader can conclude that acorns -

are similar to many other types of nuts that people eat

are becoming rare because many animals use them

must be properly prepared before humans can eat them

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The photograph of the acorn woodpecker and the information in paragraph 6 best support the idea that the woodpecker -

uses acorns to attract the insects it likes to eat

prefers sweet-tasting acorns to bitter ones

is creating storage for many acorns

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The imagery in the third stanza (lines 9-12) most appeals to the reader's sense of -

sound

smell

taste

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Why is the first stanza (lines 1-4) important to the poem?

It describes how Grandma's visit makes every day exciting.

It describes the activities Grandma has planned for her visit.

It shows the speaker's surprise that Grandma has come to visit.

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Which statement correctly describes a way that stanzas 2 through 7 (lines 5-28) are similar?

Each stanza introduces a new reason that Grandma comes to visit.

Each stanza highlights the reasons the speaker enjoys Grandma's visits.

Each stanza offers interesting facts about the history of the speaker's family.

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The end of the poem expresses the idea that the speaker -

would like Grandma to stay longer

is curious why Grandma has to leave

shares many secrets with Grandma

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