Vocabulary
mind \mīnd\ verb 1. to obey 2. to be bothered by 3. to notice 4. to take charge of
Which definition of the word mind is used in line 3?
Definition 2
What causes the conflict between Dwayne and Bryson in lines 22 through 27?
A Dwayne thinks Bryson is being lazy.
B Dwayne thinks Bryson is teasing him.
C Dwayne thinks Bryson is jealous.
D Dwayne thinks Bryson is too forgetful
A Dwayne thinks Bryson is being lazy.
What was Dwayne's initial reaction to Bryson staying in his room for the summer, and how did he try to make Bryson feel welcome?
Dwayne was excited about Bryson staying in his room for the summer and thought it would be like having a sleepover every night. He made room for Bryson's belongings in the closet to make him feel welcome.
Dear Principal Jones,
(1) Many students enjoy learning when the learning involves doing activities. (2) One great way to learn science is through science experiments. (3) Unfortunately, the best place for conducting experiments is in a lab, and Nolan Elementary does not have one. (4) We can changethat. (5) Students and teachers can work together to create a science lab.
What is the MOST effective way for Claudia to write sentence 1?
A Many students enjoy learning when activities are involved.
B If activities involve learning, many students enjoy doing them.
C When many students enjoy learning, activities are involved.
D Much of the learning that students enjoy involves activities.
A Many students enjoy learning when activities are involved.
(1) Our class went on a field trip last week. (2) I did not think a field trip to an outdoor museum would be interesting I was wrong. (3) The Chester Sculpture Garden is an amazing place to visit.
1 What is the correct way to write sentence 2?
A I did not think a field trip to an outdoor museum would be interesting or Iwas wrong.
B I did not think a field trip to an outdoor museum would be interesting, since Iwas wrong.
C I did not think a field trip to an outdoor museum would be interesting because I was wrong.
D I did not think a field trip to an outdoor museum would be interesting, but Iwas wrong.
D I did not think a field trip to an outdoor museum would be interesting, but Iwas wrong.
The author states that Dwaynes bedroom is orderly. What does the Author mean by the word Orderly?
His bedroom is clean and neat.
Why is line 37 important to the plot?
F It reveals the resolution to the problem in the play.
G It provides the climax in the plot of the play.
H It establishes a new setting in the play.
J It introduces a new conflict to the play.
F It reveals the resolution to the problem in the play.
What creative solution did Dwayne come up with to accommodate both his desire for tidiness and Bryson's need for "creative clutter"?
Dwayne came up with the idea of taping a line down the middle of the room to divide it into two sides. This way, Bryson could have his side for "creative clutter," while Dwayne could keep his side tidy.
Claudia wants to use a stronger and more positive word to replace good in sentence 7.
(6) The National Science Teachers Association recognizes the importance of school science labs. (7) They are good places to develop safe habits while experiencing science. (8) Students naturally want to learn through experience and discovery. (9) That is why we need a lab at our school.
Which word would BEST meet Claudia’s goal?
F ideal
G available
H actual
J open
F ideal
(3) The Chester Sculpture Garden is an amazing place to visit. (4) My classmates and me got to wander the grounds. (5) Over thirty sculptures that we could admire were displayed outdoors
What change should be made in sentence 4?
F Change classmates to classmate’s
G Change me to I
H Change got to gets
J Change wander to wunder
G Change me to I
What are the words in the brackets and why does the author use these?
They are stage directions and they are used to set the scene or show what is happening.
5 What is the main theme of the play?
A Treat others kindly to earn their friendship.
B Practice good habits every day.
C Think before taking action.
D Try to understand the viewpoints of others.
D Try to understand the viewpoints of others.
What conflict arose between Dwayne and Bryson regarding their shared space? What type of conflict was this?
The conflict arose because Dwayne wanted to keep the room tidy, while Bryson enjoyed having his things out as "creative clutter." External conflict
(14) Any large classroom in the school can become a science lab. (15) Once the space is chosen and set aside, the school community can pull together the materials in the selected location for our lab. (16) Inside the lab there should be wide tables.
Sentence 15 includes repeated information. Which revision MOST improves sentence 15?
A Once the space is chosen, the school community can gather lab items and materials there.
B Once the space is chosen and set aside, the school community can gather lab materials for our lab.
C Once and after the space is chosen, the community can work to gather lab materials.
D Once the space is chosen, the school community can gather what is needed for the lab.
D Once the space is chosen, the school community can gather what is needed for the lab.
(7) Mr. Parsons asked us to sketch a picture of our favorit sculpture once we arrived back at school. (8) Drawing was enjoyable, but walking around the garden to study art was more fun.
What change should be made in sentence 7?
A Change asked to asks
B Change picture to pictures
C Change favorit to favorite
D Change arrived to arrive
C Change favorit to favorite
What Genre is this and what elements do you see?
Its a drama. It has speaker tags, stage directions, scenes and a list of characters or a cast
What can the reader infer about Dwayne based on line 18?
A Dwayne wants to surprise Bryson by putting his things away.
B Dwayne thinks Bryson brought too many clothes with him.
C Dwayne feels happiest when he is organizing clothes.
D Dwayne feels uncomfortable when he sees the condition of his room.
D Dwayne feels uncomfortable when he sees the condition of his room.
What does the reader learn from the stage directions in scene 2?
F Bryson would be more comfortable sleeping on the bottom bunk bed.
G Bryson does not worry about being neat.
H Bryson has been searching for something in Dwayne’s room.
J Bryson does not like staying in Dwayne’s room.
G Bryson does not worry about being neat.
(23) Students at our school would be eager to learn in a space that is made especially for science. (24) Their classes could soon start meeting in this new area.
Sincerely, Claudia Garcia
Claudia wants to improve the conclusion of her letter. Which sentence should replace sentence 24 to bring her letter to a more effective close?
A Students will be able to enjoy science if they have their own science lab.
B In just a short time, students could begin using our new lab, but we have to create it first.
C Students can be proud that they accomplished something important.
D Our school might become a leader in improving science education for students at other schools.
B In just a short time, students could begin using our new lab, but we have to create it first.
Look at this sentence.
Janice visited mcdonalds with her sister yesterday afternoon.
What change should be made to this sentence?
Capitalize Mcdonalds
Why is understanding vocabulary in a text Important?
Because it helps the reader understand the meaning of what is being said or happening in a story.
2 Read this sentence from line 17.
Dwayne walks into his bedroom and sees Bryson’s things scattered like dropped popcorn in a movie theater.
What is the most likely reason the playwright uses a simile in this line?
F To identify an activity that Bryson and Dwayne have done together
G To suggest that Bryson has been eating snacks in Dwayne’s bedroom
H To explain that Bryson’s belongings have made a mess in Dwayne’s bedroom
J To show that Dwayne plans to throw away Bryson’s belongings
H To explain that Bryson’s belongings have made a mess in Dwayne’s bedroom
What is the best summary for Scene 2?
A) Dwayne looks around his tidy room and decides to let Bryson keep his belongings scattered everywhere, allowing for creative clutter.
B) Dwayne enters his messy room the next day, sees Bryson's things everywhere, and feels frustrated. He begins to clean up by putting away Bryson's shoes, socks, and clothes, trying to restore order.
C) Bryson enjoys the mess he created in the room and continues to throw his things around while Dwayne joins him in making a mess.
D) Dwayne and Bryson argue about who gets to keep the room messy, leading to a fight that disrupts their summer plans.
B) Dwayne enters his messy room the next day, sees Bryson's things everywhere, and feels frustrated. He begins to clean up by putting away Bryson's shoes, socks, and clothes, trying to restore order.
What does is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising means to make a piece of writing better and more effective to get the point across.
Editing means correcting spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Julia jumped outside on the trampoline. Julia played in the pool and had bbq outside.
Julia jumped on the trampoline, played in the pool, and had bbq outside.