Developing the Saving Habit
Read this sentence from Paragraph 2
"Banks note that people who begin the habit of saving early in life are more likely to create a lifelong pattern of saving and managing their money"
Which 2 sentences use the word note the same way as the sentence in paragraph two
A. Cassie played the first three notes of the song.
B. The teacher noted that Billy was done with his project.
C. She silently passed a secret note to the other spy.
D. Did you note how slowly the car was moving?
E. Hassan's mother left a note for him on the fridge.
B. The teacher noted that Billy was done with his project.
D. Did you note how slowly the car was moving?
Part A Read this sentence from paragraph 5.
“When saving money becomes a lifelong habit, you can sustain the practice.” What is the best clue to determine the meaning of the word sustain?
A. "when"
B. "saving"
C. "money"
D. "lifelong"
D. "lifelong"
What is the main conflict between Andrew and Stephanie?
A. Stephanie does not want a new pet, but Andrew does.
B. Andrew is upset about the move, while Stephanie is glad.
C. Andrew wants a quiet pet, and Stephanie wants an active pet.
D. Stephanie has found new friends, and Andrew feels left out
C. Andrew wants a quiet pet, and Stephanie wants an active pet.
Part A What is the theme of the passage?
A. True friends help each other.
B. It is important to find a middle ground.
C. Pets are a lot of responsibility.
D. Change can sometimes be frightening.
B. It is important to find a middle ground.
Which of the following describes the rhyme pattern in lines 1-4?
A. AABB
B. ABCC
C. ABBA
D. ABCB
D. ABCB
Fill in the bubble before one word from paragraph 2 that is academic vocabulary.
If you walk your neighbor dog, you save one week’s worth of the (A). money you earn each month. You might save for something (B) special that you want to buy, or you might just ©save it to see the money (and (D)interest earned) build up.
(D)interest earned) build up.
What type of context clue is the answer to Part A?
A. antonym
B. description
C. metaphor
D. cause and effect
B. description
Match each character's personality in the passage. Stephanie, Andrew, Mom
A. energetic
B. commanding
C. laid-back
Stephanie-energetic
Andrew- laid-back
Mom- commanding
Part B Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "For as bouncy as Stephanie was, her brother barely moved" (paragraph 6)
B. "Life was moving along, uneventful as usual, and then one day, a hurricane struck." (paragraph 10)
C. "It's like the blend of both of you—rabbits are excited sometimes like Stephanie, but at other times they're mellow like Andrew!" (paragraph 20)
D. "When Andrew and Stephanie let Floppy play in the backyard, their neighbors wanted to pet the rabbit" (paragraph 23)
C. "It's like the blend of both of you—rabbits are excited sometimes like Stephanie, but at other times they're mellow like Andrew!" (paragraph 20)
Match three examples of figurative language from "Robin Redbreast" Metaphor, Personification, Simile
A. "The garden smiling faintly," (line 3)
B. "The trees are Indian Princes,"(line 15)
C. "The frosty ways like iron," (line 29)
Metaphor- B. "The trees are Indian Princes,"(line 15)
Personification-A. "The garden smiling faintly," (line 3)
Simile-C. "The frosty ways like iron," (line 29)
Which two word choices could take the place of accrues in paragraph 3 to keep the most similar meaning?
A. studies
B. builds up
C. spreads out
D. increases
E. resumes
B. builds up
D. increases
Read paragraph 5, What is the affix in the word borrowing?
A. bor-
B. -ro-
C. -ow-
D. -ing
D. -ing
What does the author mean by saying Stephanie and Andrew's mother has been a drill sergeant ever since their family had moved to another city?
A. She had joined the military.
B. She had become very strict.
C. She was helping her children get fit
D. She was intimidating around her family.
B. She had become very strict.
Which are two details you should include in a summary of the passage?
A. The family had just moved to a new town.
B. Andrew had dark hair and sleepy-looking eyes.
C. Stephanie and Andrew wanted different kinds of pets.
D. The rabbit looked like a grey and white cotton ball.
E. Rabbits can learn to walk on leashes and use litter boxes.
A. The family had just moved to a new town.
C. Stephanie and Andrew wanted different kinds of pets.
Read lines 15-16.
The trees are Indian Princes,
But soon they'll turn to Ghosts;"
What does the phrase "turn to Ghosts" mean?
A. The trees will be cut down,
B. The trees will lose their leaves.
C. The trees will become frightening.
D. The trees will mysteriously disappear
B. The trees will lose their leaves.
What is the meaning of the academic word incentives in paragraph 3?
A. motivations
B. decisions
C. recommendations
D. responsibilities
A. motivations
Which line in the passage should you read in an excited tone of voice?
A. "Sadly for many people, the day to start saving money never comes" (paragraph 1)
B. "If you get an allowance, you save a little of it every month." (paragraph 2)
C. "lt helps if you have a passbook and get reports on the interest that accrues" (paragraph 3)
D. "Set a goal, start saving even a little, and watch your money grow!" (paragraph 5)
D. "Set a goal, start saving even a little, and watch your money grow!" (paragraph 5)
Which two details from the passage best show Mom's perspective on getting a pet?
A. "Your constant fighting needs to stop" (paragraph 9)
B. "Mom took Stephanie's hand and gave it a tight squeeze." (paragraph 9)
C. "Mom was as proud as a gold medal winner at the Olympics" (paragraph 12)
D. "l know, but we must be realistic about having a dog" (paragraph 14)
E. "This is perfect for us because they are cuddly but independent" (paragraph 20)
D. "l know, but we must be realistic about having a dog" (paragraph 14)
E. "This is perfect for us because they are cuddly but independent" (paragraph 20)
Which answer best summarizes where the story takes place?
A. in the family's new house
B. in the middle of a hurricane
C. in a pet store for exotic animals
D. at Stephanie and Andrew's school
A. in the family's new house
What is the theme of the story?
A. Robins enjoy sitting on branches in the warm weather
B. Seasonal change affect nature
C. Animals travel with their family
D. Robin wished to play all day in the garden
B. Seasonal change affect nature
The Latin root expenri means “to try” or “to test” What does the word experience mean in paragraph 4?
A. to recognize
B. to teach to others
C. to attempt again
D. to try something new
D. to try something new
Which overall tone should you use when reading the passage?
A. sad
B. jealous
C. encouraging
D. secretive
C. encouraging
Which word describes how Andrew and Stephanie feel right after moving to a new place?
A. angry
B. lonely
C. excited
D. content
B. lonely
What is meant by the phrase in stanza 2
"For pinching times are near."?
A. The Robin's peak feels like a pinch.
B. The way a Robin walks feels like a pinch
C. The Robin may have hard times coming soon.
D. The Robin is near something that could hurt him.
C. The Robin may have hard times coming soon.