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STAAR MASTER Student Practice Book Reading, Grade 3 for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Lori Mammen Editorial Director ISBN: 978-1-60539-234-9 Copyright infringement is a violation of Federal Law. 2011 by ECS Learning Systems, Inc., Bulverde, Texas. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any way or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission from ECS Learning Systems, Inc. Reproduction of any part of this publication for an entire school or for a school system, by for-profit institutions and tutoring centers, or for commercial sale is strictly prohibited. Printed in the United States of America. STAAR MASTER is a Trademark of ECS Learning Systems, Inc. Disclaimer Statement ECS Learning Systems, Inc. recommends that the purchaser/user of this publication preview and use his/her own judgment when selecting lessons and activities. Please assess the appropriateness of the content and activities according to grade level and maturity of your students. The responsibility to adhere to safety standards and best professional practices is the duty of the teachers, students, and/or others who use the content of this publication. ECS Learning Systems is not responsible for any damage, to property or person, that results from the performance of the activities in this publication. STAAR is a Trademark of Texas Education Agency. STAAR MASTER and ECS Learning Systems, Inc. are not affiliated with or sponsored by the Texas Education Agency or the State of Texas.
Table of Contents A Puzzling Gift (Informational Text/Procedural) 3 Part of the Family (Informational Text/Expository) 8 The Ungrateful Tiger (Literary Text/Fiction) 13 A Super Example (Literary Text/Nonfiction) 19 Woolly Bear Forecasters (Informational Text/Expository) 25 Black Jack (Literary Text/Poetry) 31 Dear Abigail (Literary Text/Fiction) 34 Say Cheese! (Informational Text/Procedural) 40 Weird, Wiggly, and Wonderful (Informational Text/Expository) 46 The Helping Basket (Literary Text/Fiction) 51 Artist of Mystery (Literary Text/Nonfiction) 56 Junkyard Art (Informational Text/Expository) 61 One Night (Literary Text/Poetry) 66 Topper s First Day of School (Literary Text/Fiction) 70 So Many Ways to Say Hello (Informational Text/Expository) 75 Babe, Big Time (Literary Text/Nonfiction) 81 Tailspin (Literary Text/Fiction) 87 The Fieldmouse (Literary Text/Poetry) 92 Credits Page 42 photograph provided by the Federal Trade Commission and www. admongo.gov. ECS Learning Systems, Inc. P. O. Box 440 Bulverde, TX 78163-0440 1.800.688.3224 (t) 1.877.688.3226 (f) customercare@
STAAR MASTER Student Practice Book Reading, Grade 3 A Puzzling Gift Do you have a friend who loves puzzles? Then try making him or her a gift puzzle! Gift puzzles are exciting because they also provide a little bit of mystery. On your friend s next birthday, try sending him or her a secret picture puzzle by following the directions below. You will need Markers in different colors Square poster board Mod Podge (a special type of glue) Magazine cut-outs, a picture you drew yourself, or copies of a favorite photograph Newspaper Directions 1. Make a list of things your friend likes. Favorites could include foods, animals, colors, hobbies, etc. 2. Decide what you would like to use for your puzzle. Will you use magazine cut-outs, a picture you drew yourself, or a favorite photograph? Be sure you will be comfortable cutting up whichever material you choose. If you are using a photograph, make copies of the photograph and save the original. 3. Glue your magazine cut-outs, picture, or photograph to one side of the poster board. Scissors Glue Envelope or box (to hold your puzzle pieces) Cookie cutters (in fun shapes) ECS Learning Systems, Inc. 3
STAAR MASTER Student Practice Book Reading, Grade 3 4. To personalize your gift, write a message on the puzzle. 5. Spread out newspaper on a table that you won t need to use for a few days. Happy Birthday! PL E 6. Lay your poster board on the newspaper. Coat one side with Mod Podge. Let the poster board dry for at least 24 hours. 7. Turn the poster board over. Coat the other side with Mod Podge. Let this side dry for at least 24 hours as well. 8. Cut your poster board into pieces. Use cuts that are neat but different. Make some curved and others pointed. To include a few fun shapes, trace cookie cutters on the puzzle side, and then cut out the pieces along those lines. The number of pieces in your puzzle is up to you. Happy Birthday! M 9. Place all the puzzle pieces in a box or envelope, and wrap your gift. 10. Present the puzzle to your friend! SA You have created a one-of-a-kind gift! Explain to your friend that s/he can complete the puzzle by fitting together the picture or photograph. 4 ECS Learning Systems, Inc.
STAAR MASTER Student Practice Book Reading, Grade 3 Standard 4 (Antonyms/Synonyms) M 1. Read the sentence from the passage. If you are using a photograph, make copies of the photograph and save the original. Which word means about the same as original? A Favorite B First C Neat D Unusual Standard 15 (Locate/Use Information) M 2. Where in the passage does the author explain how to use the cookie cutters? A In Step 4 B In Step 8 C In the last paragraph D In the You will need section Standard 12 (Author s Purpose) H 3. The purpose of this passage is to A share a story about a cute kitten B explain how to use Mod Podge C explain why a puzzle is a good gift D teach readers how to make a puzzle ECS Learning Systems, Inc. 5
STAAR MASTER Student Practice Book Reading, Grade 3 Standard 4 (Prefixes/Suffixes) L 4. Read the sentence from the passage. To personalize your gift, write a message on the puzzle. What do the letters ize in the word personalize mean? A Fear of B One who C Relating to D To make 3.RC.D (Inferences) H 5. The author says to spread out newspaper on a table so that A the table will not get messy B pictures can be cut from the newspaper C fun shapes can be cut from the newspaper D the newspaper will stick to the poster board Standard 13 (Facts/Details) L 6. What is the next step after choosing a picture? A Writing a message on it B Gluing it to a poster board C Drawing cutting lines on it D Cutting the picture into pieces 6 ECS Learning Systems, Inc.
STAAR MASTER Student Practice Book Reading, Grade 3 Standard 4 (Homographs/Homophones) M 7. Read the dictionary entry below. present (PREZ- nt) adj 1. here 2. now noun 3. gift present (pre z-ent) verb 1. give Which meaning fits the way present is used in the following sentence? Present the puzzle to your friend! A Gift B Give C Here D Now e Standard 1 6 (Media Literacy) H 8. What is the main purpose of the kitten pictures included with this passage? A To prove that making a puzzle is easy to do B To make the passage more interesting for readers C To show some of the steps talked about in the passage D To encourage readers to make a gift puzzle of their own Standard 13 (Text Features) H 9. The writer best helps the reader understand the way to make a puzzle by A listing the items needed to make a puzzle B using pictures of a cute kitten in the directions C numbering the steps for making a puzzle in order D stating that each puzzle will be a one-of-a-kind gift ECS Learning Systems, Inc. 7
STAAR TG COVER SHELL_Layout 1 5/19/11 2:37 PM Page 1 All New Content! All New Content! Same ECS quality and rigor based on eligible TEKS and STAAR test blueprints practice items marked with complexity level (L, M, or H) questions labeled with skill tags targeted practice in a variety of contexts Authentic Fresh Reflects key characteristics of STAAR Includes brand-new materials increased rigor emphasis on readiness standards more open-ended (griddable) items (mathematics and science) assessment of process skills within context (mathematics, science, and social studies) all new content range of topics to interest students clear and consistent page layout complete answer keys for teachers PL E Credible Reading Teacher Guide M Reading Mathematics Writing Social Studies Science English and Spanish versions 3 Since 1982 SA You have used our TAAS and TAKS MASTER books now expect the same ECS quality and rigor with We make teaching easier!sm ECS Learning Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 440 Bulverde, TX 78163-0440 1.800.688.3224
Table of Contents What s Inside the Student Practice Book? 3 Descriptions of STAAR MASTER Complexity Levels 5 How to Use This Book 6 Other Suggestions for Instruction 6 Instructional Strategies 7 Graphic Organizers 9 Master Skills List 14 Correlation Chart 15 Answer Key 17 References 19 ECS Learning Systems, Inc. P. O. Box 440 Bulverde, TX 78163-0440 1.800.688.3224 (t) 1.877.688.3226 (f) customercare@
Master Skills List Standard 4: Vocabulary Identify the meaning of common prefixes (e.g., in-, dis-) and suffixes (e.g., -ful, -less), and know how they change the meaning of roots (Prefixes/Suffixes) Readiness Standard Use context to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or distinguish among multiplemeaning words and homographs (Context Clues) Readiness Standard Identify and use antonyms, synonyms, homographs, and homophones (Antonyms/Synonyms OR Homographs/Homophones) Supporting Standard Standard 5: Literary Text/Theme and Genre Paraphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories (Paraphrase Themes/Details) Supporting Standard Standard 6: Literary Text/Poetry Describe characteristics of various forms of poetry and how they create imagery (e.g., narrative poetry, lyrical poetry, humorous poetry, free verse) (Forms/Imagery) Supporting Standard Standard 8: Literary Text/Fiction Sequence and summarize the plot s main events, and explain their influence on future events (Plot s Main Events) Readiness Standard Describe the interaction of characters, including their relationships and the changes they undergo (Character Relationships/Changes) Readiness Standard Standard 9: Literary Text/Nonfiction Understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and respond by providing evidence from the text to support understanding (Features of Literary Nonfiction) Supporting Standard Standard 10: Literary Text/Sensory Language Identify language that creates a graphic visual experience and appeals to the senses (Sensory Language) Supporting Standard Standard 12: Informational Text/Culture and History Analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the author s purpose in cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts, and provide evidence from the text to support understanding (Author s Purpose) Supporting Standard Standard 13: Informational Text/Expository Text Identify the details or facts that support the main idea (Facts/Details) Readiness Standard Draw conclusions from the facts presented in a text, and support those assertions with textual evidence (Drawing Conclusions) Readiness Standard Identify explicit cause-and-effect relationships among ideas in texts (Cause/Effect) Readiness Standard Use text features (e.g., bold print, captions, key words, italics) to locate information and make and verify predictions about a text (Text Features) Readiness Standard Standard 15: Informational Text/Procedural Text Locate and use specific information in graphic features of a text (Locate/Use Information) Supporting Standard Standard 16: Media Literacy Use comprehension skills to analyze how words, images, graphics, and sounds work together in various forms to impact meaning (Media Literacy) Supporting Standard Reading Comprehension Skills (Figure 19) Make inferences about a text (Inferences) Readiness Standard (Fiction/Informational) / Supporting Standard (Literary Nonfiction/Poetry) Summarize information in a text (Summarize Information) Readiness Standard (Fiction/Informational) / Supporting Standard (Literary Nonfiction/Poetry) 14 ECS Learning Systems, Inc. STAAR MASTER Reading, Grade 3, Teacher Guide