DescriptionThis is a practice activity for the newly redesigned STAAR test of Reading and Language Arts (RLA) that incorporates new question types.

Grade RangeThe selection is entitled "A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)” and is intended for grade 8, but can be used with grades 7 – 10.

GenreThe genre of the selection is Informational .

Question TypesIt features 9 total questions. There are 6 multiple choice, 1 multiselect and 2 dropdown.