Newsela
Building Character
Nutrition
Life Skills
Speech/Social Skills
100
In the Newsela article related to the Middle School Teacher that wrote the book, "TIGHT," the author wants you to know:
a. Kids have power and can make choices.
b. People are always nice.
c. Writing is not fun.
a. Kids have power and can make choices.
100
If you bully and tease people, they will like you and call you a friend.
a. True
b. False
b. False, People do not like to be teased and bullied and will not want to hang around with you or be your friend.
100
You are learning about what foods are nutritious. Name 2 vegetables and 2 fruits that you would like to eat?
any fruits, any veggies
100
In the ULS lesson about Gingerbread, name two traditions people have when making gingerbread.
a. make houses
b. make gingerbread men
c. make gingerbread animals
100
What volume should you use in a restaurant or a library.
a. soft
b. medium
c. loud
a. soft
200
In the Newsela article about the Middle School Teacher, Tony Maldonado asks kids about superpowers.
What superhero is your favorite and what powers do they have?
Batman
Superman
Spiderman
Ironman
200
What does it mean to be empathetic?
a. showing the ability to understand and share the feelings of others
b. to be able to calm
c. to be friendly
a. showing the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
200
Name a 2 foods that you had to eat today. What category would you put them in according to "My Plate?"
protein, fruit, vegetable, bread/grains, etc.
200
Give an example of a fast food restaurant and a more fancy restaurant that has menus.
answers will differ
200
Why is it good to give a compliment to people?
It makes others feel good.
It is a good way to start a conversation.
It is kind.
300
In the Newsela article, Healthy Food and Exercise Can Help a Young Brain, what did the researchers find out?
a. Junk food really helps your brain.
b. A junk food diet is bad for both your brain and your body.
c. Eating junk food makes it easier for kids to learn.
b. A junk food diet is bad for both your brain and your body.
300
Scenario: You are waiting your turn to order your food, but there is a line at the cash register. You continue to keep your body and hands still and wait patiently. What is this an example of being?
a. impatient
b. trustworthy
c. calm
c. calm
300
What section of the grocery store would you find milk, butter, and sour cream?
a. produce
b. frozen foods
c. dairy
c. dairy
300
After reading the ULS lesson on Gingerbread Traditions, what did you learn ginger was?
a. a cookie
b. a spice
c. a protein
b. a spice
300
Scenario: You spent all your money on a meal and you don't have enough money left to buy dessert or a cookie. What size problem is this?
a. small, you can solve it yourself
b. medium-you may need help from an adult
c. big-someone could get hurt or harmed
a. small
400
Exercise can help fight damage caused from eating too much junk food.
a. true
b. false
a. true
400
Name two things that you would say are a strength for you in developing and keeping friendships?
kind, loyal, humorous, understanding, tolerant, sharing, patient, a good listener, etc.
Answers vary
400
Name 3 foods that belong in the protein foods group.
seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy products
400
In the ULS lesson, A New Tradition, name at least two holidays that were talked about.
a. Kwanzza
b. New Year's Eve
c. Christmas
d. Hanukkah
400
Scenario: You just spilled your soda at McDonald's.What size problem is this?
a. small-you can solve it yourself
b. medium-you'll need help
c. big-there is danger or someone can get hurt
b. medium
500
In the Newsela Article, Couch Potatoes Should Take Breaks, the study finds that it is important :
a. to exercise all day
b. not to spend too much time sitting down
c. exercise causes heart disease
b. not to spend too much time sitting down
500
Scenario: A student can't get on his Chromebook and is starting to look frustrated. You offer to help them log in with their password. This is an example of:
a. being unfriendly
b. being impatient
c. being supportive
c. being supportive
500
What food group do snacks and soda belong in?
a. fats, oil and sweets
b. meat / poultry
c. vegetables
500
In the ULS lesson, A New Tradition, what does the word tradition mean and name a tradition that you have during the holidays.
a. a custom or belief passed down in your family
b. a new video game
c. a new restaurant in town
a. a custom or belief passed down in your family
500
When should you interrupt someone who is talking to another person?
a. you shouldn't
b. only if you need the bathroom or it's an emergency
a. emergency
b. bathroom