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STAAR — 8학년 Reading Language Arts 예시 문제집 · 세트 1

텍사스주 STAAR 실제 시험 구조(리포팅 카테고리·지문 장르·문항 유형) 기반 · 정답 및 한국어 해설 수록

⚠️ 안내: 이 문제집은 텍사스교육청(TEA)이 공개한 STAAR Grade 8 RLA Blueprint의 실제 구조(리포팅 카테고리, 지문 장르, 문항 유형·배점)를 참고하여 자체 제작한 연습 문제입니다. 실제 STAAR 시험 문항이 아니며, 지문 길이는 실제 시험보다 짧게 조정했습니다. Renaissance사의 STAR Reading과도 다른 별개의 평가입니다 (STAR Reading 예시 문제집은 여기).
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리포팅 카테고리
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실제 STAAR 8학년 RLA 구조 (Blueprint 기준)

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Reporting Category 1: Reading
읽기 · 실제 26–28문항 · 28–30점
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Reporting Category 2: Writing
쓰기(수정·교정·ECR) · 실제 17–19문항 · 26–28점

실제 시험은 총 45문항·56점(1점 객관식 42개 + 2점 서술형 2개 + ECR 10점)이며, 이 예시 세트는 같은 구조를 유지하되 분량만 줄인 버전입니다.

Reporting Category 1 · Reading 문학 — Fiction

아래 소설 지문을 읽고 1번~6번 문제에 답하세요.

The Blue Schwinn

The garage still smelled like sawdust and motor oil, exactly the way Grandpa Lou always kept it. Iris hadn't been back since the funeral, and she almost turned around twice before pushing open the side door. Dust drifted through a shaft of afternoon light, landing on an old bicycle propped against the far wall — faded blue paint, a cracked leather seat, one flat tire.

She wheeled it out anyway, coughing at the dust cloud it kicked up. When she flipped the bike upside down to check the chain, something crinkled inside the torn seat cushion. Iris peeled back the leather and found a folded photograph, soft and yellowed at the edges: a much younger Grandpa Lou, grinning beside this same bicycle, one arm slung around a girl who looked exactly like Iris's mother at seventeen.

On the back, in handwriting she recognized from birthday cards, someone had written: Summer of '74. Told her I'd teach her to ride if it killed me. It almost did.

Iris sat down right there on the concrete floor, the photograph balanced on her knee. She had never once pictured her grandfather as a teenager, nervous and hopeful, running alongside someone learning to balance. She had only known him old, quiet, patient with her own wobbling attempts to learn the very same skill fifteen years later on this very same bike.

By the time her mother called her in for dinner, Iris had already decided. She was going to fix the tire, oil the chain, and learn to ride it properly — not because she needed a bicycle, but because some part of her grandfather was still leaning against the seat, ready to run alongside her one more time.
  1. 1. (쉬움) What does Iris's discovery of the photograph most likely reveal to her?
    A. That her grandfather had once broken the bicycle beyond repair
    B. A side of her grandfather's youth that she had never considered
    C. That her mother never learned to ride a bicycle
    D. That the bicycle originally belonged to a stranger
  2. 2. (보통) What does the bicycle most likely symbolize in the passage?
    A. Iris's fear of getting hurt
    B. A connection between generations of the same family
    C. The importance of owning expensive belongings
    D. Iris's desire to sell old items for money
  3. 3. (보통) What happens immediately after Iris finds the photograph?
    A. She calls her mother to tell her about it.
    B. She decides to sell the bicycle.
    C. She sits down on the garage floor, looking at the photo.
    D. She rides the bicycle for the first time.
  4. 4. (어려움) Which sentence best states the theme of the passage?
    A. Old objects should always be replaced with new ones.
    B. Family memories can live on through ordinary objects.
    C. Riding a bicycle is a difficult skill to learn.
    D. Grandparents should not keep sentimental items.
  5. 5. (보통) What does the final sentence, "some part of her grandfather was still leaning against the seat, ready to run alongside her one more time," most likely suggest?
    A. The bicycle is broken beyond repair.
    B. Iris feels her grandfather's presence and support even though he has passed away.
    C. Iris plans to give the bicycle away.
    D. Her grandfather will literally return to teach her.
  6. 6. (쉬움) As used in the passage, the word "wobbling" most nearly means —
    A. moving in a fast, straight line
    B. unsteady, swaying from side to side
    C. completely motionless
    D. extremely fast and confident

Reporting Category 1 · Reading 비문학 — Argumentative (기술/교육)

아래 논증 지문을 읽고 7번~12번 문제에 답하세요. (12번은 두 부분(Part A/B)으로 구성된 서술형 문항입니다.)

Should Coding Be a Required Subject?

As technology becomes part of nearly every career, some educators argue that all middle school students should be required to take a coding class, just as they are required to take math or science. Supporters point out that computer science jobs are among the fastest-growing in the country, and that learning to code teaches valuable skills like breaking large problems into smaller steps and thinking logically through cause and effect. A 2023 survey of hiring managers found that even in fields unrelated to technology, employers increasingly value candidates who understand basic coding concepts.

However, critics argue that mandating coding for every student overlooks the reality that not every student is interested in a technology career, and that schools already struggle to fit essential subjects into a limited school day. They suggest that instead of a required course, schools should offer coding as an elective, alongside other career-focused electives like culinary arts or graphic design, so that interested students can pursue it without forcing it on everyone.

A middle ground exists: several school districts have begun integrating basic coding concepts into existing math and science classes rather than creating an entirely new required course. This approach introduces every student to foundational computer science thinking without demanding an additional class period, while still allowing students with a strong interest to pursue coding electives in later grades.
  1. 7. (쉬움) What is the main argument made by supporters of requiring coding classes?
    A. Coding is easier to learn than math or science.
    B. Coding teaches valuable skills and prepares students for a growing job market.
    C. All students want to become computer programmers.
    D. Coding classes should replace physical education.
  2. 8. (보통) According to the passage, what is one criticism critics have of making coding mandatory?
    A. Coding is too easy for most students.
    B. Not every student is interested in a technology career, and school schedules are already full.
    C. Coding classes cost too much money to run.
    D. Coding is not useful in any career.
  3. 9. (보통) What kind of evidence does the passage use to support the claim that employers value coding skills?
    A. A personal story from a student
    B. A survey of hiring managers
    C. A quotation from a computer science textbook
    D. Historical data from the 1990s
  4. 10. (어려움) What compromise does the passage describe as a "middle ground"?
    A. Making coding required only for high school students
    B. Integrating basic coding concepts into existing math and science classes
    C. Eliminating computer science electives entirely
    D. Requiring all teachers to learn coding
  5. 11. (쉬움) As used in the passage, the word "mandating" most nearly means —
    A. suggesting as optional
    B. officially requiring
    C. completely forbidding
    D. gradually reducing
  6. 12. (보통 · 서술형 2점, Part A/B) Part A: What is one reason critics give for NOT requiring coding classes for all students? Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer to Part A? (직접 서술하는 문항입니다 — 아래 해설에서 예시 답안을 확인하세요.)
    이 문항은 객관식이 아니라 실제 STAAR의 단답형 서술(Short Constructed Response) 형식입니다. Part A와 Part B를 모두 정확히 답해야 2점 만점을 받습니다.

Reporting Category 2 · Writing 수정(Revising)

아래 문단을 읽고 13번~16번 문제에 답하세요. 각 문장에는 번호가 매겨져 있습니다.

(1) Community gardens have become popular in cities all over the country. (2) A community garden is a shared piece of land where neighbors can grow vegetables, flowers, or herbs together. (3) These spaces they give people who don't have a yard a chance to garden. (4) Community gardens also help neighbors get to know each other better. (5) Studies show that neighborhoods with community gardens often report lower crime rates and stronger community bonds.
  1. 13. (보통) Which is the best way to revise sentence 3?
    원문: "These spaces they give people who don't have a yard a chance to garden."
    A. These spaces they give people, who don't have a yard, a chance to garden.
    B. These spaces give people who don't have a yard a chance to garden.
    C. These spaces give, people who don't have a yard, a chance to garden.
    D. No change is needed.
  2. 14. (쉬움) Which transition word would best begin sentence 4 to show the relationship between sentences 3 and 4?
    A. However,
    B. In addition,
    C. For example,
    D. In contrast,
  3. 15. (어려움) What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
    A. Community gardens have become popular in cities all over the country, but a community garden is a shared piece of land where neighbors can grow vegetables, flowers, or herbs together.
    B. Community gardens, which have become popular in cities all over the country, are shared pieces of land where neighbors can grow vegetables, flowers, or herbs together.
    C. Community gardens have become popular in cities, they are shared pieces of land.
    D. Community gardens have become popular; shared land, vegetables, flowers, herbs.
  4. 16. (보통) Which sentence, if added after sentence 5, would best support the paragraph's main idea?
    A. Some gardens also grow fruit trees.
    B. For these reasons, many city governments now offer grants to help new community gardens get started.
    C. Gardening requires patience and regular watering.
    D. Not everyone enjoys spending time outdoors.

Reporting Category 2 · Writing 교정(Editing)

아래 문단을 읽고 17번~20번 문제에 답하세요. 문법·어법 오류를 찾아 고치는 문항입니다.

(1) Last saturday, our class visited the science museum downtown. (2) Each student were assigned a partner for the scavenger hunt. (3) My partner and me found every item on the list before any other team. (4) We was so excited that we almost forgot to write down our answers.
  1. 17. (쉬움) What change, if any, should be made to sentence 1?
    A. Change "saturday" to "Saturday"
    B. Change "museum" to "Museum"
    C. Change "downtown" to "Downtown"
    D. No change is needed
  2. 18. (보통) What change, if any, should be made to sentence 2?
    A. Change "were" to "was"
    B. Change "assigned" to "assign"
    C. Change "student" to "students"
    D. No change is needed
  3. 19. (보통) What change, if any, should be made to sentence 3?
    A. Change "me" to "I"
    B. Change "found" to "find"
    C. Change "list" to "lists"
    D. No change is needed
  4. 20. (쉬움) What change, if any, should be made to sentence 4?
    A. Change "was" to "were"
    B. Change "excited" to "exciting"
    C. Change "almost" to "almost."
    D. No change is needed

Reporting Category 2 · Writing 확장형 서술(ECR) · 10점

21번은 에세이로 답하는 확장형 서술형 문항(Extended Constructed Response)입니다. 실제 STAAR에서는 2명의 채점자가 각 5점(총 10점) 만점으로 채점합니다.

21. Argumentative Essay
Some people believe that technology has made communication between people easier than ever before. Others believe that, despite all the new ways to connect, technology has actually made genuine connection harder. Write an essay stating your position on this issue. Support your position with specific reasons and examples.

이런 형식의 에세이를 실제로 작성해보고 싶다면, 이 사이트의 Grade 8 에세이 쓰기 기능에서 비슷한 프롬프트로 연습하고 GitHub 이슈로 제출해 AI 피드백을 받아볼 수 있습니다.

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  1. B — 사진과 손글씨 메모를 발견한 후 "She had never once pictured her grandfather as a teenager, nervous and hopeful"라는 문장에서, 이 발견이 할아버지의 젊은 시절 모습을 새롭게 깨닫게 해주었음을 알 수 있습니다.
  2. B — 할아버지가 젊은 시절 딸(Iris의 엄마)에게 자전거 타는 법을 가르쳤고, Iris 역시 같은 자전거로 배웠다는 사실은 자전거가 세대를 잇는 연결고리 역할을 함을 보여줍니다.
  3. C — "Iris sat down right there on the concrete floor, the photograph balanced on her knee"라고 명시되어 있으므로, 사진을 발견한 직후 그녀는 차고 바닥에 앉아 사진을 바라봅니다.
  4. B — 낡은 자전거 속에서 발견한 사진 한 장이 할아버지와의 정서적 연결을 되살리고, 마지막 문장 "some part of her grandfather was still leaning against the seat"에서 평범한 물건 속에 남아있는 가족의 기억이라는 주제를 전달합니다.
  5. B — 이 문장은 은유적 표현으로, 할아버지가 실제로 돌아온다는 뜻이 아니라(D는 오답) 할아버지의 존재와 응원을 여전히 느끼고 있다는 정서적 의미를 담고 있습니다.
  6. B — "her own wobbling attempts to learn the very same skill"이라는 문맥에서, 자전거를 처음 배울 때의 불안정하고 흔들리는 상태를 의미함을 추론할 수 있습니다.
  7. B — 지문 초반 "learning to code teaches valuable skills... computer science jobs are among the fastest-growing"라는 부분에서 지지자들의 핵심 주장을 확인할 수 있습니다.
  8. B — "not every student is interested in a technology career, and that schools already struggle to fit essential subjects into a limited school day"라는 문장에서 비판의 핵심을 알 수 있습니다.
  9. B — "A 2023 survey of hiring managers found that..."라는 문장에서, 설문조사 결과라는 근거를 사용하고 있음을 알 수 있습니다.
  10. B — 지문 마지막 부분 "several school districts have begun integrating basic coding concepts into existing math and science classes"에서 절충안을 확인할 수 있습니다.
  11. B — "mandating coding for every student"라는 표현이 "모든 학생에게 코딩을 필수로 요구하는 것"이라는 의미로 쓰였으므로, mandating은 '의무화하다, 요구하다'라는 뜻입니다.
  12. Part A/B (서술형, 2점) — 예시 답안 Part A: "모든 학생이 기술 분야 진로에 관심이 있는 것은 아니고, 학교 시간표에 이미 필수 과목이 가득 차 있기 때문이다." Part B 근거 문장: "not every student is interested in a technology career, and that schools already struggle to fit essential subjects into a limited school day." 채점 기준: Part A와 Part B가 논리적으로 서로 연결되어야 2점 만점이며, 한쪽만 정확하면 부분 점수(1점)를 받는 문항도 있습니다.
  13. B — 원래 문장에는 "spaces"와 "they"가 중복되는 불필요한 대명사 오류가 있습니다. B는 이 중복을 제거해 문장을 자연스럽게 고쳤습니다.
  14. B — 문장 3(마당이 없는 사람들에게 텃밭 기회 제공)과 문장 4(이웃 간 친밀감 증가)는 커뮤니티 가든의 또 다른 장점을 추가로 설명하는 관계이므로, 추가를 나타내는 "In addition,"이 가장 적절합니다.
  15. B — B는 관계대명사절(which)을 사용해 두 문장을 자연스럽고 문법적으로 올바르게 결합합니다. A는 논리적으로 맞지 않는 역접 접속사(but), C는 콤마 스플라이스 오류, D는 미완성 문장입니다.
  16. B — 이 문단은 커뮤니티 가든의 다양한 장점을 설명하고 있으므로, 그 장점들에 대한 결론이나 실질적인 결과(정부의 지원)를 언급하는 B가 문단의 흐름과 주제를 가장 잘 뒷받침합니다.
  17. A — 요일 이름(Saturday)은 고유명사이므로 항상 대문자로 시작해야 합니다. museum과 downtown은 일반명사이므로 대문자로 바꿀 필요가 없습니다.
  18. A — 주어 "Each student"는 단수이므로 동사도 단수형인 "was"와 일치해야 합니다 (주어-동사 수 일치 오류).
  19. A — "My partner and I"가 주어이므로 목적격 대명사 "me"가 아닌 주격 대명사 "I"를 써야 합니다.
  20. A — 주어 "We"는 복수이므로 동사도 복수형인 "were"와 일치해야 합니다 (주어-동사 수 일치 오류).
  21. ECR (서술형 에세이, 최대 10점) — 정해진 정답은 없습니다. 높은 점수를 받으려면: (1) 명확한 입장을 글 전체에서 일관되게 유지, (2) 구체적인 예시로 주장 뒷받침, (3) 서론-본론-결론의 명확한 구조, (4) 적절한 전환어 사용, (5) 문법·철자 오류 최소화가 필요합니다.
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