Passage 1: from A Forest Full of Stars
What point of view does the author use in the story from A Forest Full of Stars?
A. First person, narrated by Grandma
B. First person, narrated by Rachel
C. Third person, narrated by an outside observer
D. Third person, narrated by the forest animals
What is the answer choice...
C. Third person, narrated by an outside observer
In which section of the article would the reader find information about how instruments were used as art?
A. Talking Without Words
B. Bringing Groups Together
C. A Beautiful Sight
D. Get Inspired!
What is answer choice...
C. A Beautiful Sight
Which idea is expressed in BOTH texts?
A. Animals help people understand nature.
B. Artists create tools to help people communicate.
C. People can use sounds or lights to share messages.
D. People use instruments only during celebrations.
What is answer choice...
C. People can use sounds or lights to share messages.
Daisy wants to add a closing sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 11-16).
Which sentence could BEST be added after sentence 16 to help close this paragraph?
A. The tables at the restaurant can be too close together for your dog.
B. Dogs don't always like being out, especially at night.
C. Your dog might know how to do a few tricks.
D. This would make everyone feel uncomfortable at the restaurant.
What is answer choice...
D. This would make everyone feel uncomfortable at the restaurant.
Compare and Contrast, Problem and Solution, Sequential, Cause and Effect, & Descriptive
These are all examples of what...?
What are...
TEXT STRUCTURES
What is a synonym of the word floating in paragraph 9 of the story from A Forest Full of Stars.
A. Breathing
B. Watching
C. Laughing
D. Drifting
What is answer choice...
D. Drifting
Which sentence best states the central idea of the article “More Than Air”?
A. Marching bands have existed for many years.
B. Wind instruments can be used for many different purposes.
C. Conch shells were often painted bright colors.
D. People used instruments mainly to tell stories.
What is answer choice...
B. Wind instruments can be used for many different purposes.
How are the purposes of the story from A Forest Full of Stars and the article "More Than Air," SIMILAR?
A. Both show unusual ways of talking.
B. Both show different languages across the world.
C. Both show how people act when they are afraid.
D. Both show how music is used to tell stories.
What is answer choice...
A. Both show unusual ways of talking.
What change, if any, should be made to sentence 29?
A. Change their to there
B. Change content to contenter
C. Add a comma before and
D. No change needed
What is the answer choice...
A. Change their to there
The girl ran away from the disgusting monster. She felt aghast as she trembled away.
Using context clues, what does aghast mean?
What is...
scared or horrified
Which statement best describes Rachel's relationship with Grandma in the story from A Forest Full of Stars?
A- Rachel hopes to become like Grandma.
B. Rachel is bothered by Grandma.
C. Rachel is grateful toward Grandma.
D. Rachel lacks trust in Grandma.
What is answer choice...
C. Rachel is grateful toward Grandma.
What is the most likely reason the author wrote the article “More Than Air”?
A. To explain how wind instruments have been used over time
B. To describe how artists create instruments
C. To compare modern and historical musicians
D. To teach readers how to play a wind instrument
What is answer choice...
A. To explain how wind instruments have been used over time
How do the story from A Forest Full of Stars and the article "More Than Air" use the idea of imagination DIFFERENTLY?
A. In the story Rachel sees imagination as a fun game, but in the article imagination is seen as important for work.
B. In the story imagination helps Rachel feel close to family, but in the article people express what they imagine through carvings.
C. In the story Rachel is uncertain about how to use imagination, but in the article people are sure that imagination will be good for them.
D. In the story imagination is difficult for Rachel to use, but in the article artists use imagination easily.
What is answer choice...
B. In the story imagination helps Rachel feel close to family, but in the article people express what they imagine through carvings.
What change, if any, should be made to sentence 26?
A. Change sometimes to sometime
B. Change chance to chances
C. Remove the comma after alone
D. No change is needed
What is answer choice...
C. Remove the comma after alone
What does it mean to paraphrase?
What is...
To put something in your own words
What can you infer might happen in the next chapter from this book?
A. Rachel will take some of the fireflies home with her.
B. Claire will come back to the forest next time with Rachel and Grandma to see the fireflies.
C. Grandma will visit the forest on her own.
D. The fireflies will make their way to the state of New York.
What is answer choice...
B. Claire will come back to the forest next time with Rachel and Grandma to see the fireflies.
Select TWO statements that explain how the heading “Talking Without Words” helps the reader understand the section.
A. It signals that the section will explain how people used sound to share messages.
B. It shows that the section will describe ways people communicated without speaking.
C. It tells the reader that the section will compare different kinds of wind instruments.
D. It suggests that the section will explain how shells were decorated and displayed.
What are answer choices...
A & B
A. It signals that the section will explain how people used sound to share messages.
B. It shows that the section will describe ways people communicated without speaking.
Which sentence from A Forest Full of Stars best connects to the idea in “More Than Air” that people can send messages in different ways?
A. “Rachel squeezes Grandma’s hand.”
B. “Rachel feels wide awake.”
C. "They are telling each other secrets.”
D. “She imagines this clearing is the state of New York.”
What is the answer choice...
C. "They are telling each other secrets.”
How should sentence 18 be revised so that it does not repeat information?
A. People should be able to relax and enjoy a meal.
B. People should be able to relax but enjoy a meal and people.
C. People should relax and enjoy to be able for a meal.
D. People should be able to relax, so people should enjoy a meal.
What is answer choice...
A. People should be able to relax and enjoy a meal.
What are the most important events that make up a story? Consider the plot elements you learned this year. (Hint: list 4 which are most important, think about your plot map)
What is...
Characters, Setting, Problem/Conflict, and Solution/Resolution
Which sentence(s) from the passage does the author include that would help the reader visualize the setting?
A. "I really don't know," Grandma says. It's a secret language. Spend enough time with them, and maybe you'll figure it out. (paragraph 12)
B. "Where are we going?" Rachel asks, a little nervous. (paragraph 2)
C. They reach the edge of the woods behind the house. Grandma smiles at Rachel, then steps into the forest. (paragraph 4)
D. They follow the lights deeper into the woods. Then, suddenly, they reach a clearing, and Grandma turns off her flashlight. Fireflies are everywhere. They flash on and off, floating and climbing, darting and dancing. The forest shimmers as if it's full of stars. (paragraph 9)
What is answer choice...
D. They follow the lights deeper into the woods. Then, suddenly, they reach a clearing, and Grandma turns off her flashlight. Fireflies are everywhere. They flash on and off, floating and climbing, darting and dancing. The forest shimmers as if it's full of stars. (paragraph 9)
How does the author’s use of text structure contribute to the purpose of the article “More Than Air”?
A. The author contrasts old and new music styles.
B. The author compares instruments from different cultures.
C. The author describes steps for making instruments.
D. The author groups ideas to describe different uses of wind instruments.
What is answer choice...
D. The author groups ideas to describe different uses of wind instruments.
How do the villagers in paragraphs 2–3 of “More Than Air” treat nature differently than Rachel and Grandma in A Forest Full of Stars?
A. Rachel and Grandma create art from nature, while villagers study nature.
B. The villagers spend time watching animals, while Rachel and Grandma collect objects.
C. Rachel and Grandma make tools from nature, while villagers ignore nature.
D. The villagers use nature to create tools, while Rachel and Grandma observe nature.
What is the answer choice...
D. The villagers use nature to create tools, while Rachel and Grandma observe nature.
Sentence 5 needs to be revised. Get with your team and use your whiteboards or a sheet of paper to rewrite sentence 5 in a clear and effective way.
(5) They never to restaurants go with us.
What is...
They never go to restaurants with us.
They never go with us to restaurants.
What does it mean to infer?
What is...
Take what you already know (prior knowledge) and clues that the author tells/shows you in the text and apply it to the story in order to make an educated guess (prediction).