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STAAR — 8학년 Reading Language Arts 예시 문제집 · 세트 5

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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대상 학년
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리포팅 카테고리
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문항 (+ ECR 1개)
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배점
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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 Reading Corner

Devon groaned when Ms. Alvarez posted the reading-buddy assignments on the board. Every Tuesday afternoon, eighth graders would spend forty-five minutes reading with a second grader from the elementary wing. Devon's partner was a boy named Milo, who could not sit still for longer than a sentence.

During their first session, Milo flipped through the picture book faster than Devon could read the words aloud, then wandered off to inspect the pencil sharpener. "This is a waste of time," Devon muttered, glancing at the clock every few minutes, watching the hands crawl like a snail dragging itself across the face.

Weeks passed the same way — restless questions, half-finished pages, Devon's patience wearing thin as old fabric. Then one Tuesday, Milo stopped mid-page and pointed at a word. "Is that like my name? M-I-L-O?" he asked, sounding out each letter slowly. Devon leaned closer and nodded, surprised by the small flicker of pride in Milo's face.

After that, something shifted. Milo began saving his favorite books for their sessions, and Devon started arriving early, curious what strange new picture book Milo would drag off the shelf. By spring, Milo could read whole sentences on his own, sounding out tricky words instead of guessing wildly.

On the last day of the program, Milo hugged Devon's arm and said, "You're the best reading partner ever." Devon walked to the bus that afternoon smiling, realizing that teaching Milo to read had somehow taught Devon something too — patience wasn't a burden to carry, but a bridge that had quietly connected them both.
  1. 1. (보통) What does Devon's reaction to the reading-buddy assignment at the beginning of the passage best reveal about Devon's feelings?
    A. Devon is excited to meet a younger student.
    B. Devon feels frustrated and doubts the assignment will be worthwhile.
    C. Devon is nervous about reading aloud in front of others.
    D. Devon is angry at Ms. Alvarez for an unrelated reason.
  2. 2. (보통) What does the "bridge" in the final sentence most likely symbolize?
    A. A literal bridge that Devon and Milo built together
    B. The connection and understanding that grew between Devon and Milo
    C. The distance between the elementary and middle school wings
    D. Milo's fear of crossing busy streets alone
  3. 3. (보통) What happens immediately after Milo points at the word and asks if it is like his name?
    A. Milo wanders off to inspect the pencil sharpener.
    B. Devon leans closer and nods, noticing a flicker of pride in Milo's face.
    C. Devon reminds Milo to sit still for the rest of the session.
    D. Milo begins reading entire sentences on his own without help.
  4. 4. (어려움) Which sentence best states the theme of the passage?
    A. Younger children need constant supervision from older students.
    B. Reading is more important than any other school subject.
    C. Patience and connection can grow from an experience that first seems frustrating.
    D. Teachers should not require students to work with much younger students.
  5. 5. (보통) What does the phrase "Devon's patience wearing thin as old fabric" most likely suggest?
    A. Devon's patience was becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
    B. Devon's clothes were old and needed to be replaced.
    C. Devon was skilled at sewing and mending fabric.
    D. Devon no longer wanted to read any books.
  6. 6. (쉬움) As used in the passage, the word "flicker" most nearly means —
    A. a loud, sudden noise
    B. a brief, small appearance or glimpse
    C. a permanent, unchanging state
    D. a type of candle

Reporting Category 1 · Reading 비문학 — Informational (과학/건강)

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

Trained to Help: How Service Dogs Learn Their Jobs

Service dogs undergo years of specialized training before they are matched with a person who has a disability. Unlike pets, these dogs must learn to perform specific tasks reliably, even in crowded or noisy environments.

Training usually begins when a puppy is only a few weeks old. Puppy raisers, often volunteers, teach the dog basic obedience and expose it to elevators, buses, shopping malls, and other public places so the dog grows comfortable working anywhere. Around one year of age, the dog moves on to advanced training with a professional trainer, who teaches specialized skills based on the future handler's needs.

For a person who is blind, a guide dog learns to stop at curbs, navigate around obstacles, and even disobey a command if following it would put the handler in danger — a skill trainers call "intelligent disobedience." For a person with a mobility impairment, a service dog might learn to open doors, retrieve dropped items, or pull a wheelchair. Dogs assisting people with diabetes or epilepsy can be trained to detect subtle changes in scent that signal a medical emergency and alert their handler before symptoms become severe.

Only about half of the dogs that begin training complete the full program successfully, since the work demands unusual focus and calmness. Dogs that graduate typically work with their handler for eight to ten years, providing independence that changes their handler's daily life.
  1. 7. (쉬움) What is this passage mainly about?
    A. The history of dog breeds used for service work
    B. The process by which service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks
    C. Why more people should adopt service dogs as pets
    D. The cost of owning and caring for a service dog
  2. 8. (보통) According to the passage, what do puppy raisers do?
    A. Teach dogs tasks related to medical procedures
    B. Teach basic obedience and expose puppies to public places
    C. Train dogs exclusively for police work
    D. Select which puppies will remain household pets
  3. 9. (어려움) Why does the author most likely include the detail about "intelligent disobedience"?
    A. To show that guide dogs sometimes misbehave during training
    B. To illustrate how guide dogs are trained to prioritize their handler's safety over simply following commands
    C. To explain why guide dogs are afraid of crossing streets
    D. To argue that guide dogs should never obey commands
  4. 10. (어려움) What can be concluded about the overall importance of the training process described in the passage?
    A. Service dogs require minimal training compared to ordinary pets.
    B. The rigorous, multi-year training process is necessary for dogs to safely and reliably support their handlers.
    C. Most dogs that begin training successfully complete the full program.
    D. Service dogs are trained the same way regardless of their future handler's needs.
  5. 11. (쉬움) As used in the passage, the word "reliably" most nearly means —
    A. rarely or occasionally
    B. consistently and dependably
    C. slowly and carelessly
    D. loudly and clearly
  6. 12. (보통 · 서술형 2점, Part A/B) Part A: What is one specific skill or task that service dogs are trained to perform, according to the passage? 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) Eating a balanced diet helps students stay energized and focused throughout the school day. (2) A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and healthy fats in the right amounts. (3) Breakfast it gives your body fuel to start the morning after hours without food. (4) Drinking enough water is also an important part of staying healthy. (5) Small changes, like choosing water instead of soda, can make a big difference over time.
  1. 13. (보통) Which is the best way to revise sentence 3?
    원문: "Breakfast it gives your body fuel to start the morning after hours without food."
    A. Breakfast it gives your body fuel, to start the morning after hours without food.
    B. Breakfast gives your body fuel to start the morning after hours without food.
    C. Breakfast, it gives your body fuel to start the morning, after hours without food.
    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. As a result,
    D. For instance,
  3. 15. (어려움) What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
    A. Eating a balanced diet helps students stay energized and focused throughout the school day, but it includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and healthy fats in the right amounts.
    B. Eating a balanced diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and healthy fats in the right amounts, helps students stay energized and focused throughout the school day.
    C. Eating a balanced diet helps students stay energized, it includes fruits and vegetables.
    D. Eating a balanced diet: energized, focused, fruits, vegetables, grains.
  4. 16. (보통) Which sentence, if added after sentence 5, would best support the paragraph's main idea?
    A. Some students dislike eating vegetables.
    B. Skipping breakfast is more common on weekends.
    C. For these reasons, schools are encouraged to teach students about nutrition and healthy eating habits.
    D. Cooking classes are offered at some schools.

Reporting Category 2 · Writing 교정(Editing)

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

(1) Last july, my family went camping at Lake Travis for three days. (2) My little sister were so excited that she packed her bag a week early. (3) Dad and me set up the tent while Mom started a fire for dinner. (4) At night, my sisters flashlight lit up the whole tent as we told stories around the fire.
  1. 17. (쉬움) What change, if any, should be made to sentence 1?
    A. Change "july" to "July"
    B. Change "family" to "Family"
    C. Change "camping" to "Camping"
    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 "packed" to "pack"
    C. Change "sister" to "sisters"
    D. No change is needed
  3. 19. (어려움) What change, if any, should be made to sentence 3?
    A. Change "me" to "I"
    B. Change "set" to "sets"
    C. Change "tent" to "tents"
    D. No change is needed
  4. 20. (쉬움) What change, if any, should be made to sentence 4?
    A. Change "sisters" to "sister's"
    B. Change "lit" to "lights"
    C. Change "stories" to "story"
    D. No change is needed

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

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

21. Persuasive Essay
Write an essay persuading your readers about which single school subject you believe is the most valuable for students to study, and why. Use specific reasons and examples to convince your audience.

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 — 첫 문단에서 Devon이 "groaned"하며 "This is a waste of time,"라고 말하는 모습에서, 이 활동에 대한 좌절감과 회의적인 태도를 알 수 있습니다.
  2. B — 글의 마지막 부분 "patience wasn't a burden to carry, but a bridge that had quietly connected them both"라는 표현은 Devon과 Milo 사이에 형성된 유대감과 연결을 상징적으로 나타냅니다.
  3. B — "Devon leaned closer and nodded, surprised by the small flicker of pride in Milo's face"라는 문장에서, Milo가 자신의 이름과 비슷한 단어를 발견한 직후 Devon이 가까이 다가가 고개를 끄덕이는 장면이 이어짐을 알 수 있습니다.
  4. C — 처음에는 지루하고 힘들게 느껴졌던 경험이 시간이 지나며 서로를 이해하는 관계로 발전하는 이야기 전체의 흐름은, 인내심과 유대감이 처음에는 힘들게 느껴지는 경험에서도 자라날 수 있다는 주제를 전달합니다.
  5. A — "patience wearing thin as old fabric"라는 직유는 낡은 천이 점점 닳아 약해지듯, Devon의 인내심이 점점 유지하기 힘들어지고 있음을 비유적으로 표현한 것입니다.
  6. B — "the small flicker of pride in Milo's face"라는 문맥에서, flicker는 짧고 순간적으로 나타났다 사라지는 모습을 의미하므로 '잠깐 스치는 기색'이라는 뜻입니다.
  7. B — 지문 전체는 강아지가 태어난 직후부터 전문적인 훈련을 거쳐 장애가 있는 사람을 돕는 도우미견이 되기까지의 과정을 설명하고 있습니다.
  8. B — "Puppy raisers... teach the dog basic obedience and expose it to elevators, buses, shopping malls, and other public places"라는 문장에서 퍼피 레이저의 역할을 확인할 수 있습니다.
  9. B — "even disobey a command if following it would put the handler in danger"라는 부분은 안내견이 단순히 명령을 따르는 것이 아니라 주인의 안전을 우선시하도록 훈련받는다는 점을 보여주기 위한 예시입니다.
  10. B — 강아지가 몇 주밖에 안 된 시기부터 시작해 1년 이상 이어지는 훈련 과정과 "Only about half of the dogs that begin training complete the full program successfully"라는 내용은 도우미견이 안전하고 신뢰할 수 있게 주인을 돕기 위해서는 이러한 엄격한 훈련이 반드시 필요함을 보여줍니다.
  11. B — "these dogs must learn to perform specific tasks reliably, even in crowded or noisy environments"라는 문맥에서 reliably는 '일관되고 믿을 수 있게'라는 뜻으로 쓰였습니다.
  12. Part A/B (서술형, 2점) — 예시 답안 Part A: "이동에 어려움이 있는 사람을 돕는 도우미견은 문을 열거나 떨어진 물건을 가져오거나 휠체어를 끄는 법을 배운다." Part B 근거 문장: "For a person with a mobility impairment, a service dog might learn to open doors, retrieve dropped items, or pull a wheelchair." 채점 기준: Part A와 Part B가 논리적으로 서로 연결되어야 2점 만점이며, 한쪽만 정확하면 부분 점수(1점)를 받는 문항도 있습니다.
  13. B — 원래 문장에는 "Breakfast"와 "it"이 중복되는 불필요한 대명사 오류가 있습니다. B는 이 중복을 제거해 문장을 자연스럽게 고쳤습니다.
  14. B — 문장 3(아침 식사가 에너지를 제공한다는 내용)과 문장 4(수분 섭취도 건강에 중요하다는 내용)는 건강한 습관을 추가로 나열하는 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. C — 이 문단은 균형 잡힌 식습관의 다양한 장점을 설명하고 있으므로, 그 내용을 바탕으로 학교가 영양 교육을 장려해야 한다는 결론을 제시하는 C가 문단의 흐름과 주제를 가장 잘 뒷받침합니다.
  17. A — 달의 이름(July)은 고유명사이므로 항상 대문자로 시작해야 합니다. family와 camping은 일반명사이므로 대문자로 바꿀 필요가 없습니다.
  18. A — 주어 "My little sister"는 단수이므로 동사도 단수형인 "was"와 일치해야 합니다 (주어-동사 수 일치 오류).
  19. A — "Dad and I"가 주어이므로 목적격 대명사 "me"가 아닌 주격 대명사 "I"를 써야 합니다.
  20. A — "my sisters flashlight"는 여동생 한 명의 소유를 나타내므로 소유격 형태인 "sister's"로 고쳐야 합니다 (아포스트로피 누락 오류).
  21. ECR (서술형 에세이, 최대 10점) — 정해진 정답은 없습니다. 높은 점수를 받으려면: (1) 하나의 과목을 명확하게 선택하고 글 전체에서 일관된 입장을 유지, (2) 구체적인 이유와 예시로 주장을 설득력 있게 뒷받침, (3) 반대 의견을 언급하고 반박하는 등 설득적인 기법 활용, (4) 서론-본론-결론의 명확한 구조, (5) 문법·철자 오류 최소화가 필요합니다.
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