5th Grade Reading

Theme

100

Refer to the excerpt from: The Ants and the Grasshopper -an Aesop Fable What BEST describes the statement 'It is wise to prepare for the future'? A) It describes the conflict of this fable. B) It states the theme or message of this fable. C) It expresses the rhythm or flow of this fable. D) It represents the figurative language of this fable.

B) It states the theme or message of this fable.

200

Refer to the excerpt from: The Lion and the Mouse Which is likely to be the moral or theme of this passage?

Little friends may prove great friends.

300

Refer to the excerpt from: The Hare and the Tortoise What lesson does this fable teach?

Slow and steady wins the race.

400

Refer to the excerpt from: The Hare and the Tortoise What does the Tortoise want to teach the Hare?

Work steadily to reach your goal.

500

Refer to the excerpt from: The Reunion What is the theme of the story? A) Family B) Travel C) Summer fun D) Taking a vacation

Family

Compare and Contrast

100

Refer to the excerpt from: The Hare and the Tortoise Which is the BEST comparison or contrast of the Hare and the Tortoise? A) The Hare brags about winning and the Tortoise does not. B) The Tortoise brags about winning and the Hare does not. C) Both the Tortoise and the Hare brag about their speed. D) Neither character brags, but both cheat to win the race.

The Hare brags about winning and the Tortoise does not.

200

Refer to the excerpt from: Mrs. Nelson's 50th Anniversary This story mentions two visits to the International Peace Garden. Which BEST describes their similarities and differences? A) The first visit was Mr. and Mrs. Nelson's first meeting, and the second visit will be for them to celebrate their 50th Anniversary together. B) The first visit included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson. For the second visit, their daughter LeeAnne and her family will come along. C) The first visit included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, but the second visit will be Mrs. Nelson alone. D) The first visit Mr. and Mrs. Nelson focused on the wildflowers and waterfalls. During the second visit they will focus on the chimes to remember their wedding.

The first visit included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, but the second visit will be Mrs. Nelson alone.

300

How is this story similar to other Greek myths and legends? A) This story is extremely funny. B) It involves a competition or race. C) It involves actions of the gods and superhumans. D) This story has monsters and mythical beasts in it.

C) It involves actions of the gods and superhumans.

400

Refer to: A Costume Good Enough to Eat Choose the answer that correctly identifies the setting of MOST conversations in this story. A) costume party B) Callie's bedroom C) Callie's kitchen D) lunchroom

D) lunchroom

500

What does it mean to compare and contrast two things?

When you compare 2 things you ask yourself, "How are these things alike?" When you contrast 2 things you ask yourself, "How are these things different?"

Main Idea

100

Refer to: Charles Goodyear: The India-Rubber Man Describe the plot of the passage. A) Charles Goodyear liked to wear rubber. B) Charles Goodyear liked being called the “India-rubber man.” C) Charles Goodyear was a wealthy man who made rubber resilient in cold and hot weather. D) Charles Goodyear did many experiments to make rubber resilient in cold and hot weather.

Charles Goodyear did many experiments to make rubber resilient in cold and hot weather.

200

Refer to: Charles Goodyear: The India-Rubber Man Was Charles Goodyear a scientist? A) No, because he was poor. B) Yes, because he wore rubber clothes all year. C) No, because the rubber did not work initially. D) Yes, because he mixed elements to stabilize rubber.

D) Yes, because he mixed elements to stabilize rubber.

300

Refer to: Charles Goodyear: The India-Rubber Man Which word BEST describes Charles Goodyear? A) Dreadful B) Humorous C) Persistent D) Unpopular

C) Persistent

400

Refer to: Charles Goodyear: The India-Rubber Man Why did Charles Goodyear become famous? A) He was famous because he wore rubber all year. B) He was famous because he was known as the “India-rubber man.” C) He was famous because he borrowed money regularly from his friends. D) He was famous because he made rubber products that were accessible to the public.

He was famous because he made rubber products that were accessible to the public.

500

What is the main idea of a story?

The main idea is the main reason that the story was written.

Point of View

100

Refer to: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Turner read this and decided the whole poem was probably written in the first person point of view. Which words MOST LIKELY helped him decide this? A) around / bound B) prancing / pawing C) I / my D) And / St. Nicholas

C) I / my

200

Refer to: The Boy and the Wolf What point of view does the author use in this selection? A) first person B) third person limited C) third person objective D) third person omniscient

D) third person omniscient

300

Refer to excerpt from: Afternoon on a Hill What clues in the text help you determine the poem is told in the first person point of view? A) The narrator uses pronouns like I and mine. B) The author uses you and your and speaks directly to the reader. C) The thoughts of every character are open to the reader. D) The reader can see and hear what is going on in the poem.

A) The narrator uses pronouns like I and mine.

400

Refer to excerpt from: Maisy's Letter to Grandma In what point of view is this passage is written? A) first person B) second person C) third person limited D) third person omniscient

A) first person

500

Refer to excerpt from: Just Like My Dad In what of point of view this passage is written? A) first person B) second person C) third person limited D) third person omniscient

C) third person limited (The point of view is limited to Jack.)

Reference Sources

100

Dictionary Entries obedience: noun, compliance with authority, submission obedient: adjective, willing to do what one is told to do obey: verb, to follow or carry out an order or law These three dictionary entries provide various definitions, spellings, and parts of speech for the word obey. Which sentence uses the correct word in the correct context? A) I promised to be obey when I went on the school field trip. B) Are you going to obedient your grandparents when you visit them? C) Our pet is a very obedience dog; he always does what he is told to do. D) I expect obedience from students on a field trip.

D) I expect obedience from students on a field trip.

200

Thesaurus entries: endurance: stamina, staying power, persistence happiness: well being or joy melancholy: sadness, gloom panic: fright, alarm, fear Jackson needs a thesaurus to help him pick a word that describes hounds. Hounds need to be able to run for many hours to stick with a scent and follow it for long distances over rough ground. Use the thesaurus entries to help Jackson pick one word to replace "be able to run for many hours". A) endurance B) happiness C) melancholy D) panic

A) endurance

300

Dictionary Entry gallant: adjective; brave, bold, daring According to the definition provided, which sentence contains an INCORRECT use of the word gallant? A) Soldiers must be gallant even in the midst of danger. B) The gallant dog ran fearfully away from the big, black bear. C) It can be very hard to be gallant in the middle of a tornado. D) The girl survived the wreck thanks to the gallant efforts of the rescuers.

B) The gallant dog ran fearfully away from the big, black bear.

400

Guidewords are the words in bold at the top of the dictionary pages that tell you the first and last words that appear on that page. Using these words, a student should be able to find the correct page for the word they are seeking; he or she just needs to find which guidewords it falls between alphabetically. Between which set of the dictionary guidewords would you find the word seize? A) sewn: shading B) see: segregate C) scuttle: seagull D) segue: selectivity

D) segue: selectivity

500

Dictionary Entry buffoon: noun; one who clowns around According to the definition provided above, which sentence contains an INCORRECT use of the word buffoon? A) My brother is such a buffoon; he is always quiet and never gets in trouble. B) Our teacher was angry because we acted like buffoons for the substitute teacher. C) Every family has at least one buffoon; however, he always makes family gatherings more fun. D) I love to go to movies that are comedies so that I can watch the actors behave like buffoons.

A) My brother is such a buffoon; he is always quiet and never gets in trouble.