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  1. astronaut
    a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
    It was
    created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    to help kids understand what it is like to be an astronaut and work at
    the International Space Station.
  2. spruce
    a tall evergreen tree that produces cones
    The Bird with the Broken Wing


    An Adaptation

    Characters
    LITTLE BIRD
    THE OAK
    THE MAPLE
    THE WILLOW
    THE SPRUCE
    THE PINE
    THE JUNIPER
    JACK FROST
    FOREST FAIRY


    Scene 1

    1 [It is late fall in the forest.
  3. memorize
    learn by heart
    The University of Michigan
    researchers found that playing video games can help people pay
    more attention to details and clues and learn math skills such as
    memorizing and using strategies.
  4. summarize
    briefly present the main points of something
    4 Which sentence best summarizes Scene 2?
  5. chide
    scold or reprimand severely or angrily
    26 FOREST FAIRY: No. Just as I was about to chide the three trees, I
    heard the Spruce invite him to come to her branches for shelter.
  6. grade
    a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
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  7. researcher
    a scientist devoted to systematic investigation
    However, I recently read a report published
    by researchers at the University of Michigan, and they suggested that
    it is not a problem for kids to play video games for as long as two
    hours a day.
  8. assessment
    the act of judging a person or situation or event
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  9. supervise
    watch and direct
    D Young people should not be allowed to play video games unless an adult is
    available to supervise them.
  10. branch
    a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant
    3 THE MAPLE: I hope they will not light on my branches.
  11. arroyo
    a stream or brook
    Sincerely,
    Paul Arroyo
    8th grader
    Austin, Texas


    STAAR Grade 5 Reading 2011 ReleaseReleased Test Questions

    1 Based on information in his letter, Paul would most likely agree with which of
    these statements?
  12. selection
    the act of choosing
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  13. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    3 My little sister Louisa loves to play history games whenever she
    visits the computer center at our neighborhood library.
  14. coordination
    regulation of diverse elements into a harmonious operation
    Some video games can help
    improve eye–hand coordination, which would be helpful in sports
    when throwing, catching, or hitting a ball.
  15. paragraph
    one of several distinct subdivisions of a text
    Public Domain


    STAAR Grade 5 Reading 2011 ReleaseReleased Test Questions

    1 In paragraph 26, the word chide means to —
    A greet
    Bscold
    C observe
    D interrupt

    2 What is the theme of the play?
  16. wing
    a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
    The Bird with the Broken Wing


    An Adaptation

    Characters
    LITTLE BIRD
    THE OAK
    THE MAPLE
    THE WILLOW
    THE SPRUCE
    THE PINE
    THE JUNIPER
    JACK FROST
    FOREST FAIRY


    Scene 1

    1 [It is late fall in the forest.
  17. figurative
    not literal
    7 The author’s use of figurative language in paragraph 12 emphasizes that —

    ALittle Bird feels hopeless about his situation

    B Little Bird turns to the night sky for help

    C Little Bird is confused about where his friends have gone

    D Little Bird worries that his wing will not get better

    8 Read these lines from Scene 1 of the play.
  18. pine
    a coniferous tree
    The Bird with the Broken Wing


    An Adaptation

    Characters
    LITTLE BIRD
    THE OAK
    THE MAPLE
    THE WILLOW
    THE SPRUCE
    THE PINE
    THE JUNIPER
    JACK FROST
    FOREST FAIRY


    Scene 1

    1 [It is late fall in the forest.
  19. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    2 Which of these sources does Paul use to support his argument?
  20. creativity
    the ability to bring something into existence
    5 Paul uses the information in paragraphs 2, 3, and 6 to show that —
    A playing video games encourages people to be active in their daily lives
    Bvideo games can help students strengthen their skills in a variety of areas
    C students tend to play video games that relate to what they are learning in school
    D playing video games helps people develop their creativity

    6 What does Paul hope to accomplish by writing his letter?
  21. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
    Devan wants to become an astronaut one day, and this game teaches
    him about some of the skills astronauts need in their work.
  22. category
    a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations
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  23. confuse
    mistake one thing for another
    7 The author’s use of figurative language in paragraph 12 emphasizes that —

    ALittle Bird feels hopeless about his situation

    B Little Bird turns to the night sky for help

    C Little Bird is confused about where his friends have gone

    D Little Bird worries that his wing will not get better

    8 Read these lines from Scene 1 of the play.
  24. injure
    cause bodily harm to
    B Forest Fairy admits to Jack Frost that she is ashamed of the way some of the
    forest trees treated Little Bird, who was injured and needed shelter and food.
  25. prohibit
    command against
    Reproduction of all or portions of this work is prohibited
    without express written permission from the Texas Education Agency.
  26. shelter
    covering that provides protection from the weather
    I am saddened
    that my fellow trees would not shelter you.
  27. editor
    the person who determines the final content of a text
    Dear Editor,

    1

    In your recent article “Just a Play Day,” you argue that playing
    video games is a waste of time.
  28. emphasize
    stress or single out as important
    7 The author’s use of figurative language in paragraph 12 emphasizes that —

    ALittle Bird feels hopeless about his situation

    B Little Bird turns to the night sky for help

    C Little Bird is confused about where his friends have gone

    D Little Bird worries that his wing will not get better

    8 Read these lines from Scene 1 of the play.
  29. schedule
    a list of times at which things are planned to occur
    However, I think playing video
    games an hour a day or a few hours a week fits well with a balanced,
    busy schedule.
  30. infer
    conclude by reasoning
    APersonal experiences and information from a research report
    B Facts collected by a library and a university
    C Interviews he conducted with family members
    D Information from a newspaper article titled “Just a Play Day”

    3 Paul organizes the information in his letter mostly by —

    Astating the editor’s opinions about playing video games and then providing
    evidence to dispute them
    B comparing one person’s experience with playing video games to another
    person’s experience
    C describing p...
  31. represent
    be a delegate or spokesperson for
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  32. describe
    give a statement representing something
    You also describe video-game players
    as lazy young people who loaf for hours in front of a screen.
  33. adaptation
    the process of adjusting or conforming to new conditions
    The Bird with the Broken Wing


    An Adaptation

    Characters
    LITTLE BIRD
    THE OAK
    THE MAPLE
    THE WILLOW
    THE SPRUCE
    THE PINE
    THE JUNIPER
    JACK FROST
    FOREST FAIRY


    Scene 1

    1 [It is late fall in the forest.
  34. occupy
    live in (a certain place)
    7 THE OAK: I am sorry, but my branches are all occupied by the
    squirrels gathering acorns before winter comes.
  35. regulate
    bring into conformity with rules, principles, or usage
    In fact, our
    library regulates computer use by limiting people to 30 minutes at a
    time in order to allow other library visitors the opportunity to use the
    computers.
  36. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    5 Paul uses the information in paragraphs 2, 3, and 6 to show that —
    A playing video games encourages people to be active in their daily lives
    Bvideo games can help students strengthen their skills in a variety of areas
    C students tend to play video games that relate to what they are learning in school
    D playing video games helps people develop their creativity

    6 What does Paul hope to accomplish by writing his letter?
  37. academic
    associated with an educational institution
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  38. clue
    evidence that helps to solve a problem
    The University of Michigan
    researchers found that playing video games can help people pay
    more attention to details and clues and learn math skills such as
    memorizing and using strategies.
  39. pioneer
    one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
    Louisa is especially interested in learning about the
    pioneering days of the 1800s.
  40. limit
    as far as something can go
    In fact, our
    library regulates computer use by limiting people to 30 minutes at a
    time in order to allow other library visitors the opportunity to use the
    computers.
  41. gather
    assemble or get together
    7 THE OAK: I am sorry, but my branches are all occupied by the
    squirrels gathering acorns before winter comes.
  42. injured
    harmed
    B Forest Fairy admits to Jack Frost that she is ashamed of the way some of the
    forest trees treated Little Bird, who was injured and needed shelter and food.
  43. publish
    prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
    However, I recently read a report published
    by researchers at the University of Michigan, and they suggested that
    it is not a problem for kids to play video games for as long as two
    hours a day.
  44. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
    A To describe the many types of video games available to young people
    B To explain to readers that playing video games prepares young people for

    future careers
    C To request that libraries limit the use of computers used to play video games
    DTo convince readers that playing video games has many benefits


    7 Paul’s main argument is that —
    Avideo games have educational value
    B young people like video games
    C video games help develop skills useful in sports
    D most young people play vi...
  45. suggest
    make a proposal; declare a plan for something
    You also suggest that young people tend to play video
    games for hours at a time.
  46. prepare
    make ready or suitable or equip in advance
    A The reasons why the trees dislike Little Bird
    B The ways the trees prepare for the coming winter
    CThe excuses the trees give for not helping Little Bird
    D The different purposes that the trees serve in the forest


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    Read the selection.
  47. hue
    the quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength
    I know you must touch all the
    leaves, changing them to gold and crimson and brown hues.
  48. release
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
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  49. adult
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
    D Young people should not be allowed to play video games unless an adult is
    available to supervise them.
  50. domain
    a particular environment or walk of life
    Public Domain


    STAAR Grade 5 Reading 2011 ReleaseReleased Test Questions

    1 In paragraph 26, the word chide means to —
    A greet
    Bscold
    C observe
    D interrupt

    2 What is the theme of the play?
  51. prohibited
    forbidden by law
    Reproduction of all or portions of this work is prohibited
    without express written permission from the Texas Education Agency.
  52. available
    obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
    D Young people should not be allowed to play video games unless an adult is
    available to supervise them.
  53. convince
    make realize the truth or validity of something
    A To describe the many types of video games available to young people
    B To explain to readers that playing video games prepares young people for

    future careers
    C To request that libraries limit the use of computers used to play video games
    DTo convince readers that playing video games has many benefits


    7 Paul’s main argument is that —
    Avideo games have educational value
    B young people like video games
    C video games help develop skills useful in sports
    D most young people ...
  54. experience
    the content of observation or participation in an event
    In addition to being fun to play, video games
    provide educational experiences.
  55. conclude
    bring to a close
    6 What can the reader conclude from the last paragraph of Scene 2?
  56. resolve
    find a solution or answer
    5 Which of these events resolves Little Bird’s conflict in the play?
  57. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    I would like to offer some
    examples that show that playing video games has many benefits.
  58. definitely
    without question and beyond doubt
    Louisa definitely doesn’t play that much.
  59. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    In addition to being fun to play, video games
    provide educational experiences.
  60. accomplish
    achieve with effort
    5 Paul uses the information in paragraphs 2, 3, and 6 to show that —
    A playing video games encourages people to be active in their daily lives
    Bvideo games can help students strengthen their skills in a variety of areas
    C students tend to play video games that relate to what they are learning in school
    D playing video games helps people develop their creativity

    6 What does Paul hope to accomplish by writing his letter?
  61. request
    express the need or desire for; ask for
    C Jack Frost knows what Forest Fairy’s wish is because she has requested it

    before.
  62. collect
    gather
    APersonal experiences and information from a research report
    B Facts collected by a library and a university
    C Interviews he conducted with family members
    D Information from a newspaper article titled “Just a Play Day”

    3 Paul organizes the information in his letter mostly by —

    Astating the editor’s opinions about playing video games and then providing
    evidence to dispute them
    B comparing one person’s experience with playing video games to another
    person’s experience
    C descr...
  63. insist
    be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
    4 Even though you insist in your article that playing video games has
    no value, Devan and Louisa’s use of video games is anything but a
    waste of time.
  64. negative
    characterized by denial or opposition or resistance
    DThe selfishness of the Oak, the Maple, and the Willow has a negative
    consequence.
  65. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
    The University of Michigan
    researchers found that playing video games can help people pay
    more attention to details and clues and learn math skills such as
    memorizing and using strategies.
  66. select
    pick out or choose from a number of alternatives
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  67. theme
    the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
    Public Domain


    STAAR Grade 5 Reading 2011 ReleaseReleased Test Questions

    1 In paragraph 26, the word chide means to —
    A greet
    Bscold
    C observe
    D interrupt

    2 What is the theme of the play?
  68. lean
    incline or bend from a vertical position
    14 [Spruce leans over slowly, and Little Bird hops onto one of the
    branches.]
  69. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    24 FOREST FAIRY: I must tell you of an unhappy event.
  70. thick
    not thin
    I will ask this tall Oak; his
    leaves are so thick.
  71. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
    It is dark onstage except for a spotlight
    shining on Jack Frost and Forest Fairy, standing center stage.]
  72. balance
    harmonious arrangement or relation of parts within a whole
    However, I think playing video
    games an hour a day or a few hours a week fits well with a balanced,
    busy schedule.
  73. proud
    feeling self-respect, self-esteem, or self-importance
    He asked for shelter
    from the great Oak, the proud Maple, and the graceful Willow, and all
    refused.
  74. dispute
    the act of coming into conflict
    APersonal experiences and information from a research report
    B Facts collected by a library and a university
    C Interviews he conducted with family members
    D Information from a newspaper article titled “Just a Play Day”

    3 Paul organizes the information in his letter mostly by —

    Astating the editor’s opinions about playing video games and then providing
    evidence to dispute them
    B comparing one person’s experience with playing video games to another
    person’s experience
    C descr...
  75. arrive
    reach a destination
    A Jack Frost arrives in the forest to fulfill King Winter’s orders for the trees to
    lose their leaves as fall turns to winter.
  76. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
    Considering this, could you—

    27 JACK FROST: Yes, yes, I know exactly what you wish to ask, Forest
    Fairy.
  77. contain
    hold or have within
    A Scene 2 contains more action.
  78. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    5 Which of these events resolves Little Bird’s conflict in the play?
  79. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
    APersonal experiences and information from a research report
    B Facts collected by a library and a university
    C Interviews he conducted with family members
    D Information from a newspaper article titled “Just a Play Day”

    3 Paul organizes the information in his letter mostly by —

    Astating the editor’s opinions about playing video games and then providing
    evidence to dispute them
    B comparing one person’s experience with playing video games to another
    person’s experience
    C describing p...
  80. reserve
    hold back or set aside, especially for future use
    All rights reserved.
  81. complete
    having all necessary qualities
    A Jack Frost is concerned about not completing King Winter’s orders.
  82. create
    bring into existence
    It was
    created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    to help kids understand what it is like to be an astronaut and work at
    the International Space Station.
  83. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    C Scene 2 includes more stage directions.
  84. concern
    something that interests you because it is important
    A Jack Frost is concerned about not completing King Winter’s orders.
  85. observe
    watch attentively
    Public Domain


    STAAR Grade 5 Reading 2011 ReleaseReleased Test Questions

    1 In paragraph 26, the word chide means to —
    A greet
    Bscold
    C observe
    D interrupt

    2 What is the theme of the play?
  86. attend
    be present
    But while I
    play video games almost daily, I also attend sports practices,
    complete my schoolwork on time, and organize activities for the


    computer club.
  87. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    APersonal experiences and information from a research report
    B Facts collected by a library and a university
    C Interviews he conducted with family members
    D Information from a newspaper article titled “Just a Play Day”

    3 Paul organizes the information in his letter mostly by —

    Astating the editor’s opinions about playing video games and then providing
    evidence to dispute them
    B comparing one person’s experience with playing video games to another
    person’s experience
    C descr...
  88. crew
    an organized group of workers
    By playing the game, Devan was
    learning how to build a spaceship and manage a crew of astronauts.
  89. wind
    air moving from high pressure to low pressure
    And while I am not as strong as the
    Oak, Little Bird, I can block out the cold north wind.
  90. active
    characterized by energetic movement
    5 Paul uses the information in paragraphs 2, 3, and 6 to show that —
    A playing video games encourages people to be active in their daily lives
    Bvideo games can help students strengthen their skills in a variety of areas
    C students tend to play video games that relate to what they are learning in school
    D playing video games helps people develop their creativity

    6 What does Paul hope to accomplish by writing his letter?
  91. source
    the place where something begins
    2 Which of these sources does Paul use to support his argument?
  92. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    DThe selfishness of the Oak, the Maple, and the Willow has a negative
    consequence.
  93. tender
    easy to cut or chew
    4 THE WILLOW: So many birds will break my tender twigs.
  94. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    5 Paul uses the information in paragraphs 2, 3, and 6 to show that —
    A playing video games encourages people to be active in their daily lives
    Bvideo games can help students strengthen their skills in a variety of areas
    C students tend to play video games that relate to what they are learning in school
    D playing video games helps people develop their creativity

    6 What does Paul hope to accomplish by writing his letter?
  95. aware
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
    6

    You also might not be aware that playing video games can actually
    help improve study and athletic skills.
  96. struggle
    strenuous effort
    Little Bird,
    struggling, lands awkwardly on the ground.]
  97. task
    any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
    In fact, being able to play video games often
    encourages me to get my tasks done throughout the day so that I can
    reward myself with some game play in the evening.
  98. career
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
    A To describe the many types of video games available to young people
    B To explain to readers that playing video games prepares young people for

    future careers
    C To request that libraries limit the use of computers used to play video games
    DTo convince readers that playing video games has many benefits


    7 Paul’s main argument is that —
    Avideo games have educational value
    B young people like video games
    C video games help develop skills useful in sports
    D most young people ...
  99. portion
    something determined in relation to a thing that includes it
    Reproduction of all or portions of this work is prohibited
    without express written permission from the Texas Education Agency.
  100. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
    The Bird with the Broken Wing


    An Adaptation

    Characters
    LITTLE BIRD
    THE OAK
    THE MAPLE
    THE WILLOW
    THE SPRUCE
    THE PINE
    THE JUNIPER
    JACK FROST
    FOREST FAIRY


    Scene 1

    1 [It is late fall in the forest.
  101. club
    a formal association of people with similar interests
    But while I
    play video games almost daily, I also attend sports practices,
    complete my schoolwork on time, and organize activities for the


    computer club.
  102. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
    APersonal experiences and information from a research report
    B Facts collected by a library and a university
    C Interviews he conducted with family members
    D Information from a newspaper article titled “Just a Play Day”

    3 Paul organizes the information in his letter mostly by —

    Astating the editor’s opinions about playing video games and then providing
    evidence to dispute them
    B comparing one person’s experience with playing video games to another
    person’s experience
    C descr...
  103. evening
    the latter part of the day
    Such a dear
    little bird came to the forest earlier this evening.
  104. administration
    the act of governing or exercising authority
    It was
    created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    to help kids understand what it is like to be an astronaut and work at
    the International Space Station.
  105. recent
    of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
    Dear Editor,

    1

    In your recent article “Just a Play Day,” you argue that playing
    video games is a waste of time.
  106. advantage
    the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
    7 I hope you and your readers will consider the many advantages of
    playing video games that I have presented.
  107. practice
    a customary way of operation or behavior
    But while I
    play video games almost daily, I also attend sports practices,
    complete my schoolwork on time, and organize activities for the


    computer club.
  108. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
    APersonal experiences and information from a research report
    B Facts collected by a library and a university
    C Interviews he conducted with family members
    D Information from a newspaper article titled “Just a Play Day”

    3 Paul organizes the information in his letter mostly by —

    Astating the editor’s opinions about playing video games and then providing
    evidence to dispute them
    B comparing one person’s experience with playing video games to another
    person’s experience
    C descr...
  109. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
    A To describe the many types of video games available to young people
    B To explain to readers that playing video games prepares young people for

    future careers
    C To request that libraries limit the use of computers used to play video games
    DTo convince readers that playing video games has many benefits


    7 Paul’s main argument is that —
    Avideo games have educational value
    B young people like video games
    C video games help develop skills useful in sports
    D most young people play vi...
  110. touch
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
    I know you must touch all the
    leaves, changing them to gold and crimson and brown hues.
  111. published
    prepared and printed for distribution and sale
    However, I recently read a report published
    by researchers at the University of Michigan, and they suggested that
    it is not a problem for kids to play video games for as long as two
    hours a day.
  112. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
    APersonal experiences and information from a research report
    B Facts collected by a library and a university
    C Interviews he conducted with family members
    D Information from a newspaper article titled “Just a Play Day”

    3 Paul organizes the information in his letter mostly by —

    Astating the editor’s opinions about playing video games and then providing
    evidence to dispute them
    B comparing one person’s experience with playing video games to another
    person’s experience
    C descr...
  113. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
    In fact, our
    library regulates computer use by limiting people to 30 minutes at a
    time in order to allow other library visitors the opportunity to use the
    computers.
  114. minute
    a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
    In fact, our
    library regulates computer use by limiting people to 30 minutes at a
    time in order to allow other library visitors the opportunity to use the
    computers.
  115. respect
    regard highly; think much of
    D All creatures should respect nature.
  116. author
    a person who writes professionally
    7 The author’s use of figurative language in paragraph 12 emphasizes that —

    ALittle Bird feels hopeless about his situation

    B Little Bird turns to the night sky for help

    C Little Bird is confused about where his friends have gone

    D Little Bird worries that his wing will not get better

    8 Read these lines from Scene 1 of the play.
  117. direction
    a line leading to a place or point
    C Scene 2 includes more stage directions.
  118. present
    happening or existing now
    DScene 2 presents different characters.
Created on Fri Oct 21 11:10:13 EDT 2011

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