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

Grade RangeThere are two selections in this activity. They are entitled "Persevering Plants / The Cure for Concrete” and are intended for grade 8, but can be used with grades 7 – 10.

GenreThe genre of the selections is Informational (Paired Passages).

Question TypesThe activity features 15 total questions. There are 10 multiple choice, 2 multiselect and 3 dropdown.