Texas STAAR Reading Practice Test for Grade 5

Texas STAAR Reading Practice Test for Grade 5

Prepare your students for success with this 5th Grade STAAR Reading Practice Test! This TEKS-aligned resource gives students realistic test prep with reading passages, writing tasks, and constructed responses that mirror the actual STAAR exam.

What’s Included

• Full-length STAAR-style RLA practice test (41 questions)
• Literary, informational, and paired passages
• Revising and editing writing sections
• Short constructed response questions (2-point)
• Extended Constructed Response (ECR) essay prompt
• Detailed answer key with TEKS alignment and scoring notes
• Τeacher guide with implementation tips, pacing, and differentiation strategies
• Student-friendly format for easy printing and use

How It Works in the Classroom

This 5th Grade STAAR Reading Practice Test is designed for flexible, low-prep use:

• Use as a full-length mock STAAR assessment
• Break into sections for targeted skill practice
• Assign for test prep weeks or review cycles
• Great for independent work, small groups, or sub plans
• Use results to guide reteaching and track progress

Standards & Learning Goals

Aligned to Texas TEKS for Grade 5 RLA, including:

• Theme, literary devices, and inference
• Author’s purpose and argumentative claims
• Text structure and cross-text synthesis
• Revising, editing, and grammar skills
• Evidence-based writing (SCR + ECR)

This assessment mirrors the real STAAR format with 41 questions and 52 total points

Why Teachers Love It

• Saves hours of planning and test prep
• Closely matches STAAR rigor and expectations
• Includes test, answer key, AND teacher guide
• Builds student confidence before testing
• Easy print-and-go format
• Helps identify skill gaps quickly for reteaching

Make STAAR prep simple and effective! Add this 5th Grade STAAR Reading Practice Test to your classroom today and give your students the practice they need to succeed.