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 "The Cholla Cactus & Cactus Wren” and are intended for grade 5, but can be used with grades 4 – 7.

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

Question TypesThe activity features 14 total questions. There are 9 multiple choice, 3 multiselect and 2 inline choice (drop down).