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English I STAAR Reading

Released Test Question Stems

Drama

• In paragraph __, the description of ___ in the stage directions is intended to evoke feelings of-

• In paragraph __, the ___ uses figurative language to indicate that ___ -

• The line(s)______ indicate that ___ has a tendency to be ___.

• Which quotation most strongly suggests that ___ is eager to ___?

• ___’s lines and stage directions indicate that he/she ____.

• In what way do the lines in paragraph __ and __ help develop the character of the protagonist?

• The references to ___ and the saying ___ indicate that the selection is set in ___.

• In what way is the dialogue between ___ and ___ an example of dramatic irony?

• This selection explores its themes primarily through-

• In this excerpt of ___, do you think the stage directions enhance your understanding of the scene? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.

Informational/Expository

• In paragraph __, the scientific term ___ describes something related to-

• The author organizes the article by-

• What does the author mean when he writes in paragraph __ that ___?

• Which line best argues against the idea that –

• The author mentions that ___ in order to ___-

• Read this line from paragraph __. The author’s tone in this line can best be described as-

• Which of these best summarizes this article?

• Readers of the article might draw which conclusion if-

• The information in the graph supports the article by showing-

• In ___, how does the writer’s approach to the topic make it more accessible to the reader? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.

English II STAAR Reading

Released Test Question Stems

Poetry

• Why is the multiple meaning of the word ___ in line __ important to the poem?

• The photograph enforces the poem’s tone of ___.

• In line __, the sentence _____________ suggests poem explores the theme of ___.

• The poem’s setting is significant because it helps contrast -

• The tone of this poem can best be described as –

• The author begins a new stanza in line __, most likely to indicate a shift from-

Short Story

• Beginning with paragraph __, the author’s tone shifts from –

• By saying that ___ “ ___” in paragraph __, the author implies that-

• In which line does the author use passive voice to ___

• In the last sentence of paragraph __, the reader can infer that “___” the author refers to are

• In which line does the author use an analogy to convey _

• The author’s purpose for writing the selection was most likely to-

Crossover

• What is a primary difference between the poem and the essay?

• Read these quotations…Which of these best describes the difference in tone between the two quotations?

• What emotion is expressed in lines ___of ___ and paragraph __of ___?

• How are the themes in both ___ and ___ similar? Support your answer with evidence from both selections.

English I STAAR Writing

Released Test Question Stems

• How can ___ revise sentence __ to more clearly establish the thesis of the paper?

• Sentences __ and __ are choppy and ineffective. What is the best way to revise these sentences?

• Sentence __ is unclear because it contains and indefinite reference. ___ can clarify the meaning of this sentence by changing __ to-

• ___ wants to add the following detail to the __ paragraph (sentences __-__). Where is the most logical place to insert this sentence?

• ___ wants to provide a better closing for the paper. Which of the following could best be added after sentence __ to support the previous ideas and bring a ___ conclusion to the paper?

• What change if any should be made in sentence __?

• What is the correct way to rewrite sentences __ and __?

• What is the correct way to write sentence __?

• What change is needed in sentence __?

• Look at the photograph. Write a story about the power of ___. Be sure that your story is focused and complete and that it has an interesting plot and engaging characters.

• Read the information in the box below. (Insert a related quote here.) Write an essay explaining whether people should be more concerned about ___ than about ___. Be sure to-clearly state your thesis, organize and develop your ideas effectively, choose your words carefully, and edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

English II STAAR Writing

Released Test Question Stems

• Which of the following should replace sentence __ to create a more effective and sophisticated thesis statement?

• The word ___ does not effectively portray the meaning in sentence __. Which of the following would be the best replacement for the word ___?

• ___ wants to tell more about the statement she made in sentence __. Which of these ideas would best follow and support sentence __?

• What is the most effective revision for sentence __?

• ___ would like to further develop paragraph __(sentences __-__). Reread the paragraph carefully. Which detail could best be added after sentence __ to add to the main idea of this paragraph?

• ___ would like to add a sentence at the end of the paper to help bring it to an effective closing. Which of the following would be the best sentence to add?

• What is the correct way to write sentence __?

• What change, if any, should be made in sentence __?

• What change needs to be made in sentence __?

• Read the information in the box below. (Insert a related quote here.) Think carefully about this question/statement. Write an essay explaining whether a person must always ___in order to ___. Be sure to-clearly state your thesis, organize and develop your ideas effectively, choose your words carefully, and edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

• Read the following quotation. Think carefully about the following statement…Write an essay stating your position on which is more important: ___ or ___. Be sure to state your position clearly, use appropriate organization, provide specific support for your argument, choose your words carefully, and edit your writing for grammar, mechanics and spelling.

English III STAAR Reading

Released Test Question Stems

Literary Nonfiction

• Why does the author begin the selection with a question?

• Which of these lines best expresses the author’s main point?

• Read the following line from paragraph __. Which of the following best expresses the ___ the author is describing?

• Which of the following lines would the author most likely have difficulty supporting with solid evidence?

• Read this line from paragraph __. This line suggests that the author ___-

• The primary support for the author’s argument comes from-

• Why does the author use parenthetical asides in this document?

• What is the primary purpose for the boxed information titled ___?

Fiction

• Paragraph __suggests that this story explores the theme of-

• From paragraph __ and __, the reader can infer that –

• How can the narrator’s ___ be best characterized?

• Which sentence hints at the narrator’s ___?

• The dialogue in paragraphs __ and __ suggests that the narrator’s ___ considers ___.

• Read this sentence from the selection. The tone of this sentence can best be described as-

• By telling the story from the point of view of ___ , the author can-

• The simile in paragraph __ suggests that the narrator -

• In __, what does the ___ symbolize? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.

English III STAAR Writing

Released Test Question Stems

• ___ would like to use a more effective transition in sentence __. Which of these words could best replace ___ in this sentence?

• ___ wants sentence __ to more accurately convey the controlling idea of her paper. Which of the following could replace sentence __ and best accomplish this goal?

• What is the most effective way to combine sentences __ and __?

• To clarify the meaning of sentence __, ___ should change –

• ___ wants to add a quotation to support the idea expressed in the __ paragraph (sentences __ -__). Which of the following could best follow sentence __ and strengthen this paragraph?

• ___ would like to strengthen the closing of this paper by including additional details in sentence __. Which revision of sentence __ would help bring this paper to the most effective closing?

• What change, if any, should be made in sentence __?

• How should sentence __ be changed?

• What is the best way to correct sentences __ and __?

• What change needs to be made in sentence __?

• What is the correct way to write sentence __?

• Read the information in the box below. Think carefully about the following quotation…Write an essay stating your position on whether you believe ___ or ___. Be sure to state your position clearly, use appropriate organization, provide specific support for your argument, choose your words carefully, and edit your writing for mechanics, grammar, and spelling.

• Read the following excerpt from ___. Think carefully how the author ___. Write an essay analyzing how the author uses ___ to ___. Be sure to clearly state your thesis, organize and develop your ideas effectively, provide relevant and specific evidence from the text, choose your words carefully, and edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

• Read the following excerpt from the essay ___ by ___. Think carefully about the ___ the author uses to support his argument that ___. Write an essay analyzing whether the author’s use of ___ effectively supports the ___. Be sure to clearly state your thesis, organize and develop your ideas effectively, provide relevant and specific evidence from the text, choose your words carefully, and edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

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