ELA.3.R.1.4
Toward those short trees
We saw a hawk descending
On a day in spring
What type of poem is this?
A. Limerick
B. Haiku
C. Rhymed Verse
D. Free Verse
B. Haiku
Jesse and Walt visited the aquarium on Saturday
The word aquarium comes from Latin roots meaning “water” and “a place for living things.” Based on this information, what does aquarium mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. a place where animals run
B. a place where water animals are kept
C. a place where people swim
D. a place where plants grow
B. a place where water animals are kept
"The horses could hardly drag the load through the deep mud, and at last came to a standstill when one of the wheels sank in a rut.
What does the word rut mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. habit or pattern
B. long, deep track
C. change of behavior
D. part of a wagon wheel
B. long, deep track
The snow was a soft blanket covering the ground.
Why did the author compare the snow to a blanket?
A. to show the snow was colorful
B. to show the snow covered the ground smoothly and gently
C. to show the snow was warm to touch
D. to show the snow was melting
B. to show the snow covered the ground smoothly and gently
"Salamanders are a kind of amphibian, just like frogs, newts, and toads. Like humans, they have been around for thousands of years. Unlike humans, their way of life has not changed much.”
What is the text structure?
A. Chronology
B. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
C. Compare and Contrast
The waves come in,
and go right back out.
Over and over and over.
Rays of sunshine warm my skin.
I feel happy.
What type of poem is this?
A. Limerick
B. Haiku
C. Rhymed Verse
D. Free Verse
D. Free Verse
"It never crossed her mind that he was inspecting the pen for a way to escape."
The word inspect comes from the Latin root word meaning "to look." Based on this information, what does inspecting mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. searching for
B. trying to change
C. listening carefully
D. completely destroying
A. searching for
"We all have to pull our own weight in getting ready for winter."
What is the meaning of the phrase pull our own weight as it is used in the sentence?
A. take heavy loads
B. do your part to help
C. eat as much as they can
D. drag their crops to a warm spot
B. do your part to help
Read this sentence:
"It never crossed her mind that he was inspecting the pen for a way to escape."
Why does the author use the phrase "never crossed her mind" in this sentence?
A. To tell about the crazy dream Ms. Pig had the night before
B. to describe how Grunty Pig always did what Ms. Pig told him to do
C. to describe how Ms. Pig was moving back and fourth across the pen
D. to tell that Ms. Pig never thought Grunty Pig would look for a way to escape.
D. to tell that Ms. Pig never thought Grunty Pig would look for a way to escape.
First, Carter went to the cabinet and got out the ingredients to make pancakes. Then, he measured out the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Once he mixed them together, he then added milk and eggs to the batter. Next, he poured the batter onto the hot griddle. Finally, he flipped the pancakes and put them on a plate.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Chronology
C. Compare and Contrast
B. Chronology
Unstuck
Help, help, my brain is stuck!
It feels like it is full of muck
How can I fix this? What can I do?
I know! I'll just keep pushing through!
And that, my friends, is how I got unstuck.
What type of poem is this?
Limerick
"Investigators discovered modern man-made objects in the area, some with American flags."
Using the meaning of the suffix -or, what does the word investigators mean in this sentence?
A. causing a search
B. people who search
C. the study of a search
D. the result of a search
B. people who search
The puppy trotted happily beside its owner during their walk.
What does the word trotted mean in this sentence?
A. walked in a light, quick way
B. jumped very high
C. slept on the ground
D. barked very loudly
A. walked in a light, quick way
“The salamanders have their own subway system!” (paragraph 3)
Why does the author use the phrase “subway system” in this sentence?
A. to describe how salamanders move safely under roads
B. to describe how salamanders travel on bridges to safely go over roads
C. to describe how people moved salamanders safely to the other side of the road
D. to describe how people built tunnels to help cars move safely away from the sun
A. to describe how salamanders move safely under roads
A plant has many parts. Each part does a special job to help the plan grow, just like all parts of your body work together to help you grow. Unline plants though, you cannot make your own food!
What is the text structure?
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Chronology
A. Compare and Contrast
What type of poem is My Doggy Ate My Essay?
Rhymed Verse
"Nobody but Grunty Pig had discovered that by pressing against an end of this board one could bend it outward.
What does the prefix dis- in the word discovered show about Grunty Pig?
A. that he covered the board
B. that he found the board again
C. that he moved across the board
D. that he uncovered something about the board
D. that he uncovered something about the board
After the long hike, the hikers were famished and ready to eat dinner.
What does the word famished mean in this sentence?
A. very hungry
B. very tired
C. very happy
D. very cold
A. very hungry
Read these sentences:
"Day after day, Grunty Pig pushed against the loose board. At last came his reward.
What do these sentences show about Grunty Pig?
A. He truly wanted freedom from the pen.
B. He pushed so hard on the loose board.
C. He got something special from Ms. Pig.
D. He found a treat behind the loose board.
A. He truly wanted freedom from the pen.
Because the weather stayed very dry for many weeks, the grass in the park began to turn brown. The soil did not have enough water to help the plants grow. As a result, many flowers wilted and the grass became crunchy under people’s feet.
What is the text structure?
A. Chronology
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Cause and Effect
C. Cause and Effect
There once was a dog named Lou,
Who loved to wear bright purple shoes.
He ran through the park,
Till it started to dark,
Then howled at the shiny moon too!
What type of poem is this? Describe 2 descriptions that support your answer.
Limerick because it has an AABBA rhyme scheme and 5 lines.
Scientists call the structures "earthworks" or "geoglyphs"
The word geoglyph comes from Greek roots meaning "the earth" and "a figure made on the surface. Based on this information what does geoglyph mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. pictures taken from an airplane
B. designs created on the ground
C. marks in the shape of trees
D. carvings of famous people
B. designs created on the ground
The puppy was reluctant to jump into the water even though the other dogs were swimming.
What does the word reluctant mean in this sentence?
A. excited to try
B. unsure or not wanting to do something
C. very proud
D. moving quickly
B. unsure or not wanting to do something
“To the animals, the bridges look like welcoming paths, like nature’s invitation to keep moving forward.” (paragraph 5)
Why does the author describe the bridges this way?
A. to describe how animals build their own bridges in the wild
B. to describe how people must help animals cross the road safely
C. to describe how the bridges guide animals to a safer way to cross
D. to describe how there are already bridges for animals in the woods
C. to describe how the bridges guide animals to a safer way to cross
Many believe that an American person or group created the Marree Man, while others think an Australian artist may have created him. Some think of the Marree Man as vandalism which destroys the Australian countryside. They think he should be removed. Others think of him as an interesting piece of artwork to be maintained.
What is the text structure?
Compare and Contrast