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 "Last Dance / The Tree” and are intended for grade 7, but can be used with grades 6 – 9.

GenreThe genre of the selections is Nonfiction/Poetry (Paired Passages).

Question TypesThe activity features 12 total questions. There are 8 multiple choice, 3 dropdown and 1 multiselect.