Inquiry & Findings
A student is writing about tigers. Which question helps find more information about what tigers eat?
A. Where do tigers sleep?
B. What do tigers hunt in the wild?
C. How much does a tiger weigh?
B. What do tigers hunt in the wild?
In a paragraph about why recess is great, where should the sentence "It also lets kids get fresh air" go?
A. Before the first sentence.
B. Immediately after the first benefit is mentioned.
C. At the very end of the letter.
B. Immediately after the first benefit is mentioned.
If a character is "as quiet as a mouse," how are they acting?
A. They are very small.
B. They are being very still and silent.
C. They are looking for cheese.
B. They are being very still and silent.
What is the purpose of a numbered list in an article?
A. To show that the walk is long.
B. To guide the reader through important steps.
C. To count how many people are walking.
B. To guide the reader through important steps.
Based on the suffix "-ly," what does the word "slowly" mean?
A. In a slow way.
B. Not slow.
C. To become slow.
A. In a slow way.
Under which heading should a student group these findings: Wear a helmet, Check your brakes, and Ride on the right?
A. How to Buy a Bike
B. Bicycle Safety Tips
C. The History of Bicycles
B. Bicycle Safety Tips
Which revision of "We ate lunch" adds the best detail?
A. We ate some food.
B. We ate ham sandwiches on the blue picnic table.
C. It was time for us to eat lunch.
B. We ate ham sandwiches on the blue picnic table.
At the start, Sam is scared of the dark. At the end, he sleeps without a light. How did he change?
A. He realized he was tired.
B. He became more brave.
C. He decided to stay awake.
B. He became more brave.
Why did the author write a story about how to plant a tree?
A. To explain the steps of planting to the reader.
B. To argue that trees are too expensive.
C. To list different types of birds that live in trees.
A. To explain the steps of planting to the reader.
In the sentence "She had many thoughts and reflections," what does reflections mean?
A. Facts
B. Ideas
C. Mirrors
B. Ideas
A student wants to know how to build a birdhouse. Which is the best research question?
A. What is the prettiest bird?
B. What supplies and steps are needed to make a birdhouse?
C. Where can I buy a birdhouse?
B. What supplies and steps are needed to make a birdhouse?
A student writes that ladybugs are helpful. Which sentence from a source is the most useful?
A. Ladybugs are red and black.
B. Ladybugs live in gardens.
C. Ladybugs eat pests that destroy plants.
C. Ladybugs eat pests that destroy plants.
If an author says a dog "acted like the king of the house," what do they mean?
A. The dog is wearing a crown.
B. The dog thinks he is the boss of the house.
C. The dog is very large.
B. The dog thinks he is the boss of the house.
Which text feature helps you find the meaning of a word in a book?
A. The Table of Contents
B. The Glossary or Dictionary entry.
C. The Page Number
B. The Glossary or Dictionary entry.
Which definition of "club" fits: "I joined the art club after school"?
A. A heavy stick used for hitting.
B. A group of people with the same interest.
C. To hit something.
B. A group of people with the same interest.
A student has notes about Sunscreen, Towels, and Life jackets. What is the best heading for these?
A. Things to Do in the Water
B. Best Times to Visit the Ocean
C. Items to Pack for the Beach
C. Items to Pack for the Beach
Which detail would strengthen a story about a rainy day?
A. Dark, heavy clouds filled the sky and thunder rumbled.
B. It was a Tuesday in April.
C. My umbrella is kept in the closet.
A. Dark, heavy clouds filled the sky and thunder rumbled.
Why would a character change their mind about a "scary" neighbor?
A. Because the neighbor moved away.
B. Because they realized the neighbor was actually kind.
C. Because they were told to be nice.
B. Because they realized the neighbor was actually kind.
If an author says, "You might see a sparkling spiderweb," what is their perspective?
A. They think spiders are scary.
B. They think nature is beautiful and interesting.
C. They want to clean the garden.
B. They think nature is beautiful and interesting.
What does the word "weekly" mean?
A. Once a month.
B. Happening every week.
C. Not strong.
B. Happening every week.
A student finds a source saying "Honeybees carry pollen to help flowers grow." Which research topic does this best support?
A. The Different Colors of Bees
B. How Bees are Helpful to Nature
C. Where Bees Build Their Hives
B. How Bees are Helpful to Nature
A student is writing an opinion piece about a school garden. Which sentence should be the conclusion?
A. Gardens have many different types of soil.
B. Please support our plan to start a school garden.
C. I like the smell of flowers in the morning.
B. Please support our plan to start a school garden.
A theme of a story is "trying new things leads to discovery." How is this developed?
A. By showing the actions the character takes to solve a mystery.
B. By listing the character's favorite hobbies.
C. By describing what the character wears.
A. By showing the actions the character takes to solve a mystery.
An author claims "Walking in silence is good for your health." What evidence supports this?
A. Many people have phones.
B. A doctor told a patient to take a silent walk every day.
C. You can walk in the city or the woods.
B. A doctor told a patient to take a silent walk every day.
What is the relationship between "distractions" and "focus"?
A. They are synonyms
B. They are antonyms
C. They are spelled the same.
B. They are antonyms (mean the opposite).