Poetry
How many lines does a limerick poem have?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. unlimited
b. 5
What is character perspective?
a. where the story takes place
b. how the character changes
c. compares two things using like or as
d. a characters opinion
d. a characters opinion
What is theme?
a. the lesson learned in the whole story
b. a lesson learned in one paragraph of the story.
c. tells you what a small piece of the story is about
d. tells you how the character changes
a. the lesson learned in the whole story
Liam forgot to bring his umbrella to school. During recess, dark clouds filled the sky, and heavy rain began to fall. Since Liam did not have an umbrella, he got wet walking back inside.
A. He went outside during recess.
B. He walked back inside.
C. He forgot to bring his umbrella.
D. Dark clouds filled the sky.
C. He forgot to bring his umbrella.
a. fake
b. true
c. right
d. the easiest choice.
b. true
The sun shines brightly above the clouds,
Birds sing loudly as they fly.
Busy bees buzz beside the bushes,
As butterflies dance through the sunny hours.
Which line has the most alliteration?
Line 3
What is character development?
How a character changes throughout the story.
What does the word revisited mean as it is used in this sentence.
“Every summer, Priya and her parents revisited their homeland of India for two months.”
a. did not visit
b. visited again
c. visited before
d. wanted to visit
b. visited again
True or False: A heading points out difficult vocabulary.
False
What is a simile?
A comparison of two things using like or as
There once was a girl named Louise
Who forgot to make mac and cheese.
Her brain was a fog.
She sat like a log,
5 Remembering after a sneeze!
Select two true statements about the poem.
a. 0 lines rhyme
b. The last 2 lines rhyme
c. The first 2 lines rhyme
d. It includes 3 short lines
e. It includes 3 long lines
b. The last 2 lines rhyme
e. It includes 3 long lines
Lily was excited when her class went outside to plant flowers. She carefully dug a small hole and placed a seed inside. However, when her friend Mason accidentally stepped on the spot, Lily frowned and crossed her arms. Mason quickly apologized and offered to help plant another seed.
How does Lily most likely feel when Mason steps on the spot where she planted her seed?
A. She feels disappointed because her work was ruined.
B. She feels excited because she gets to plant more flowers.
C. She feels confused because she does not know where to dig.
D. She feels proud because Mason wants to help her.
A. She feels disappointed because her work was ruined.
Which of the following would NOT be a good theme for The Tortoise and the Hare?
a. Never give up
b. Always try your best
c. Always be better than others
d. Slow and steady wins the race
c. Always be better than others
Bees play an important role in helping plants grow. As bees travel from flower to flower, they carry pollen between plants. This process, called pollination, helps many plants produce fruits and seeds. Without bees and other pollinators, many plants would struggle to reproduce.
Which heading would BEST fit this paragraph?
A. How Bees Help Plants Grow
B. Where Bees Build Their Hives
C. Why Flowers Have Different Colors
D. What Bees Eat During Winter
A. How Bees Help Plants Grow
Read this sentence from the passage. “As we rushed to embrace him, Dad’s grin seemed as wide as the ocean.”
What does the simile as wide as the ocean show about the dad?
A. He is happy to see his family.
B He wants to get on the boat.
C He wants to go swimming.
D He is excited to go to work.
A. He is happy to see his family.
The sun shines brightly in the sky,
As fluffy clouds go floating by.
The birds sing songs up in the trees,
While flowers dance in the gentle breeze.
The butterflies flutter from flower to flower,
As raindrops sparkle after a shower.
The world is filled with colors so bright,
And everything feels just right!
How many stanzas does this poem have?
2
At the beginning of the school year, Caleb was nervous about speaking in front of his classmates. Whenever the teacher asked him to share an answer, he kept his eyes on his desk. After practicing with a partner each week, Caleb slowly became more comfortable. During the class presentation, he confidently stood in front of everyone and shared his ideas.
How does Caleb change throughout the passage?
A. He changes from being nervous to becoming confident.
B. He changes from being helpful to becoming selfish.
C. He changes from being excited to becoming disappointed.
D. He changes from being curious to becoming confused.
A. He changes from being nervous to becoming confident.
Question: Read the sentence below.
After noticing several mistakes in her first draft, Maya decided to reorganize her paragraphs before turning in her final essay.
What does the prefix re- help the reader understand about the word reorganize?
A. Maya is organizing her paragraphs in a different order again.
B. Maya is organizing her paragraphs for the first time.
C. Maya is organizing her paragraphs in a careless way.
D. Maya is organizing her paragraphs before writing them.
A. Maya is organizing her paragraphs in a different order again.
Is the following sentences a Cause or an Effect?
“Weeks later, the chick is big enough to leave home.” (paragraph 3)
Effect
Many schools should create a school garden for students. Gardens give children a chance to learn about plants, practice responsibility, and understand where food comes from. Students can also work together to care for the garden and watch their plants grow. A school garden is a fun and useful way to make learning more meaningful.
Question: What is the author's claim in this paragraph?
A. Students enjoy working outside with their classmates.
B. Schools should create gardens to help students learn.
C. Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
D. Students should spend more time studying science.
B. Schools should create gardens to help students learn.
Read the following poem:
There once was a bird from Peru,
That tipped like a plane as it flew,
In circles it went
Til all day was spent
5 Making one giant loopty-loo!
Select two true statements about the limerick above.
a. It is silly.
b. It gives information.
c. It has three short lines.
d. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme.
e. The last two lines rhyme.
a. It is silly.
d. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme.
When Emma's class began working on a group science project, she wanted to complete the entire project herself. She believed her ideas were better than everyone else's and often ignored her classmates' suggestions. As the project continued, Emma noticed that her group was struggling because no one was sharing ideas. After listening to her classmates, she realized they had helpful information she had not considered. By the end of the project, Emma appreciated everyone's contributions and understood the importance of teamwork.
How does Emma's perspective about working with others change throughout the passage?
A. She changes from believing teamwork is unnecessary to understanding that everyone's ideas are valuable.
B. She changes from believing teamwork is important to thinking she works better alone.
C. She changes from enjoying group projects to believing they are too difficult to complete.
D. She changes from trusting her classmates' ideas to believing they cannot solve problems.
B. She changes from believing teamwork is important to thinking she works better alone.
A tiny caterpillar watched colorful butterflies flying above the garden. She wished she could fly like them, but she felt discouraged because she moved so slowly. As the days passed, the caterpillar built a chrysalis around herself. Inside, her body began to change. When she finally emerged, she spread her wings and flew toward the flowers. As she looked down at the garden, she realized that becoming something new took time and patience.
Which statement best explains how the events in the passage help develop the theme?
A. The caterpillar learns that being different from others is not always a bad thing.
B. The caterpillar discovers that patience and time can lead to wonderful changes.
C. The caterpillar realizes that flying is more important than crawling.
D. The caterpillar learns that it is better to be alone than to make friends.
B. The caterpillar discovers that patience and time can lead to wonderful changes.
Which of the following sentences contains both a cause and effect.
a. On Saturday morning, Emma and her brother planted flowers in their backyard.
b. They carefully dug holes, placed the seeds inside, and covered them with soil.
c. Because they watered the flowers every day, the plants began to grow taller and stronger.
d. By the end of the summer, their backyard was filled with beautiful, colorful flowers.
c. Because they watered the flowers every day, the plants began to grow taller and stronger.
People call the puffin the “clown of the sea.” This bird has big orange feet and a striped beak. Black and white feathers cover its short, tubby body. When it walks, it waddles like a duck. This funny-looking bird can live on land and at sea.
Why does the author include this paragraph in a story about puffins?
A to explain why the puffin is so scared of other animals
B to tell why the puffin is such a special and uncommon bird
C to compare the puffin to other birds living in the same area
D to show why the puffin has a hard time surviving in certain climates
B to tell why the puffin is such a special and uncommon bird