Research
Mountains are areas of land that are taller than all of the land around them. Mountains can be found on every continent. Mountains come in different heights and shapes. Some are even so tall that trees cannot grow at the top of them. Some mountains are made of rocks and dirt and sand. Other mountains are made partly of lava from a volcano.
Choose two of the sources that would most likely give the student more information about the ideas he has written.
a website that shows people how to prepare to hike in the mountains
a poster showing a team of people climbing up the side of a steep mountain
an article from a book that describes how scientists think mountains were made
an online encyclopedia article describing different mountain ranges and types of mountains
a book telling the story of a young woman's desire to climb the largest mountain in the world
a book describing different types of volcanoes that are found around the world
an article from a book that describes how scientists think mountains were made
an online encyclopedia article describing different mountain ranges and types of mountains
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. You will be happy to learn Ms. Smith, that you have won the contest.
B. You will be happy to learn, Ms. Smith that you have won the contest.
C. You, will be happy to learn Ms. Smith, that you have won the contest.
D. You will be happy to learn, Ms. Smith, that you have won the contest.
D. You will be happy to learn, Ms. Smith, that you have won the contest.
Go Fly a Fengzheng: Which statement best summarizes the presentation?
A. Kites compete with the wind
B. Kites were used to communicate in China
C. Kites come in many different shapes
D. Kites are important in Chinese history
The perspective through which a story is told
Point of view
A student wrote a sentence that contains errors in punctuation. Choose three words that should be followed by a comma.
Did Jonathan do anything exciting while he was on vacation? Yes he went bowling swimming biking, and dancing.
Yes, bowling, swimming
Did Jonathan do anything exciting while he was on vacation? Yes, he went bowling, swimming, biking, and dancing.
Research Report Plan
Topic: seahorses
Audience: fifth-grade students Purpose: to inform
Research Question: Why is the seahorse population decreasing?
The student found information for the research report. Which piece of information should the student use in her report?
A. Seahorses are small and able to hide easily.
B. Adult seahorses do not move around much.
C. Wild seahorses are captured and sold all around the world.
D. Seahorses like to live among the seagrass in warm ocean waters.
C. Wild seahorses are captured and sold all around the world.
Which sentence does not use verb tense correctly?
a. Mia asked her sister, “Have you seen my new book? I set it right here on the counter after school.”
b. “Mia, I have not seen your book, but I believe that you probably put it somewhere and forgot about it,” her sister explained.
c. Mia frowned and replied, “If I had put my book somewhere else, I would not have forget it!”
c. Mia frowned and replied, “If I had put my book somewhere else, I would not have forget it!”
Which detail from the presentation best supports the idea that kites are an old invention?
A. The first kites were made out of bamboo and silk.
B. Kite noises were used to frighten enemies.
C. Marco Polo wrote about kites in China.
D. Chinese families enjoy flying kites.
C. Marco Polo wrote about kites in China.
The real-world life lesson that a text teaches the reader
Theme
The writer wants to replace the underlined words to make her meaning more exact. Which two sets of words make her word choices better?
After hiking for two hours, I longed to get back to the awesome nature center at the trail head. The dusty hiking trail was taking its toll as my body was beginning to bother me. The moist air of this summer day was leaving me breathless, and the pecking of the woodpeckers was on my last nerve. To add to my problems, I was having trouble avoiding the dangerous vines on the edge of the trail that the ranger had warned us to avoid.
A. feel better, ugly
B. ache, poisonous
C. shake, suspicious
D. throb, toxic
E. feel strange, drooping
F. improve, tangled
B. ache, poisonous
D. throb, toxic
A student is writing a report about exercise. The student wrote the following opinion.
Regular exercise is a good way to stay healthy.
She found a source. Read the source. Which sentence that has information to support the opinion? Choose on one sentence.
Source 1: Healthy Habits
The best way to stay healthy is to have healthy habits. Everybody needs to eat, sleep, and exercise. Finding a way to make these part of your everyday life may take some hard work. But once they are habits, it won't seem like work.
A diet filled with fresh fruits and vegetables is better than one filled with cookies. Grab an orange from the refrigerator instead of reaching for those cookies. Another good habit to follow is sleeping enough. Most people should try to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night. Another healthy habit is exercise. Studies show that jogging three times a week leads to a stronger heart. Like the other healthy habits above, it may take time to plan an exercise program. But once exercise becomes a habit, it is easy to do.
Studies show that jogging three times a week leads to a stronger heart.
A student is writing an essay for school about her favorite meal. Read the paragraph from the essay and complete the task that follows.
My grandmother would cook supper for us every Saturday night. Even though it was always the same meal, my whole family agreed that it was the best food we had ever tasted. We would have good fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, juicy green peas, soft cornbread, and nice apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
Choose the two pairs of more exact words the student could use in place of the underlined words.
strong, sour
neat, plain
crispy, tasty
much, better
ordinary, fine
delicious, sweet
crispy, tasty
delicious, sweet
Select THREE topics that best describe what the Chinese learned about from their kite designs.
A. Air Currents
B. Birds
C. Gliding
D. Heaven
E. Wind Changes
A. Air currents
C. Gliding
E. Windchanges
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by directly stating that one is the other.
Metaphor
Ocean researchers explore oceans and make many discoveries that are sometimes not planned. These researchers are using specialized cameras and equipment to gather information. Once information is collected, the researchers record their findings. Their findings benefit living things in many ways. For example, sometimes research provides details about new sources of energy or food. At other times, research reveals how particular regions are being affected by specific climate changes. The findings of the researchers and the resources they use can crease interest in the science fields.
For example, sometimes research provides details about new sources of energy or food.
At other times, research reveals how particular regions are being affected by specific climate changes.
The findings of the researchers and the resources they use can crease interest in the science fields.
Dolphins are mammals that have adapted to live in the ocean. All mammals, including dolphins, share certain features. Since dolphins are mammals, they give birth to live babies. Like all mammals, dolphins produce milk for their young, are warm blooded, and have hair. Cold-blooded animals cannon control their body temperature. Unlike fish, which have gills, dolphins breathe air using lungs. Young amphibians have gills. Dolphins must make trips to the ocean's surface to breathe. The blowhole on a dolphin's head acts as a "nose," making it easy for the dolphin to get air. Dolphins are among the few mammals that live entirely in the water.
Revise the draft to eliminate ideas that do not support the main idea. What TWO sentences do not support the underlined main idea?
Cold blooded animals cannot control their body temperature.
Young amphibians have gills.
Leyla is writing an opinion essay for her principal about organized recess. She wants to revise the draft to create a stronger conclusion. Read the draft paragraph of Leyla's essay, and complete the task that follows.
When we were in earlier grade levels here at Grover Elementary School, we were given free time to play on the playground each day. We enjoyed chatting with our friends, playing on the equipment, and even participating in games of basketball and dodge ball every once in a while. But, when we got to fifth grade, our playground freedom was taken away. Instead of free time, we are now forced to play organized games and sports. Every fifth-grader must play whichever sport or game the teachers choose. This ruins the whole point of recess. We are supposed to have time to relax and recharge. We need time to just enjoy the outdoors with our friends. Now that we no longer have free playground time, more students are getting into trouble for talking during class. That is leading to falling grades.
Choose the sentence that is the best conclusion to Leyla's opinion essay.
A. It would be easier for teachers to give us free time than to organize and help us play games.
B. The positive side of having organized games and sports is that students do get more exercise.
C. Until teachers give back our playground freedom, they will continue to see poor student behavior and bad grades.
D. There have even been a couple of students who have fallen asleep in class following organized games and sports.
C. Until teachers give back our playground freedom, they will continue to see poor student behavior and bad grades.
A type of text composed of lines and stanzas.
Poetry
A student is writing a research report about musical instruments. He wrote an opinion.
There are many kinds of musical instruments, and it can be hard to choose which one to learn how to play. When deciding what instruments to learn and how to play, people often consider the size of the instrument. Many young children play the violin because violins come in tiny sizes. The sound of an instrument is also important to consider when choosing an instrument. For example, some people like the trumpet for its very loud sound. However, the best instrument to learn how to play is the piano. A piano has keys that, when pressed down, play different notes.
The student took notes about musical instruments. Choose two notes that support the student's opinion.
A. It is difficult to bring a piano to a party to play.
B. It is very easy to play a song on the piano after just a few short lessons.
C. Some people say the human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all.
D. Many people enjoy listening to music, not matter what instruments are used.
E. Some piano students quit because they do not like to practice or do not have time for it.
F. Learning how to play the piano can help people learn how to play other instruments as well.
B. It is very easy to play a song on the piano after just a few short lessons.
F. Learning how to play the piano can help people learn how to play other instruments as well.
A student is writing a report about quilting for social studies. Read the two paragraphs from the draft of the report and complete the task that follows.
Which two sentences in the paragraphs do not support the main idea?
When it gets cold at night, you might reach for a quilt to keep you warm. Many quilts today are produced in factories, but some people enjoy sewing their own quilts. Some people like blankets better than quilts. Making a quilt can mean more than just making something to keep people warm; it can be a way of preserving memories. Today's quilt might be made from pieces of a worn-out football jersey or a baby's first blanket. Similarly, quilts made in the past were made from scraps of cloth or pieces of old clothing.
Long ago, people would organize parties called “quilting bees.” At a quilting bee, individuals would share stories while they sewed their pieces of fabric together. By working together, these quilters could create a quilt more quickly than if each quilter were working alone. Sometimes, they had to quit early because they ran out of candles. Swapping stories helped pass the time and provided some entertainment. Today, people still enjoy quilting with friends.
Some people like blankets better than quilts.
Sometimes, they had to quit early because they ran out of candles.
A student wrote a sentence that contains errors in punctuation. What two words should be followed by a comma?
Mrs. Lacey stated "Although we had searched the entire room three times we never could find the missing stapler."
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