Quarter 1 Standards
Read The Last Practice on Page 2 in your review packets.
Which sentence from the passage best shows that Jalen is growing as a character?
"He ran forward, stretched out his glove, and caught it cleenly."
Read Why Bees are Important on Page 12.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Bees are small, but they play a crucial role in supporting plants, ecosystems, and humans.
Read the Stormy Night on Page 21.
In the phrase "Lightning split the sky like a silver sword," what is the meaning of the simile?
Lightning looks like a sword and creates a bright sharp flash.
Read the Library Key on page 4.
Which quote best supports the idea that Maya is tempted to leave the library early?
"She imagined running outside, feeling the warm sun and laughing with her friends."
Read the Library Key on Page 4.
Which inference can be made about Maya at the end of the passage, and which quote best supports it?
Maya feels proud of her decision - "Maya felt her stomach relax as she smiled back"
Read How Recycling Helps the Planet on Page 13.
Which Text Structure is primarily used in this passage?
Cause and Effect
Read both passages on page 22 and 23.
What is the main theme in both stories?
Challenges can be solved through thoughtful action and respect.
Read How Recycling Helps the Planet on Page 13.
Which detail best shows a cause-and-effect relationship in the passage?
"By reducing waste, conserving resources, and using less energy, recycling decreases the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere."
Read the Broken Trophy on Page 6.
What is a good summary for the passage?
A teacher tells Lucas about an old trophy, and Lucas decides to practice soccer more after learning.
Read the Amazon Rainforest: A Closer Look on page 15.
How do the map, numbers, and expert explanation work together in the passage?
They help readers understand the size, biodiversity, and threats to the Amazon rainforest.
Read both passages on page 24.
Which passage is written in first person point of view?
Passage 1
Read The Amazon Rainforest: A Closer Look on page 15.
Which quantitative detail shows the Amazon's biodiversity?
"Scientists estimate that the Amazon contains about 390 billion individual trees, representing more than 16,000 species."
Read Poem, Drama, and Prose on pages 8 - 9.
Which structural element in the drama helps the reader understand the characters' thoughts and feelings?
Dialogue between Emma and Dad
Read both accounts of the Great Fire of 1871 on page 17.
Which statement best describes the difference in focus between the two accounts?
The diary focuses on personal experiences and emotions, while the history book focuses on facts and overall impact.
Read the stormy night on page 21.
What is the effect of the figurative language and allusion in this passage?
They create a scary, tense mood and show Mia's bravery.
Read both accounts of the Great Fire of 1871 on page 17.
What can be inferred about the usefulness of firsthand accounts compared to secondhand accounts?
Firsthand accounts give emotional details and perspective, while secondhand accounts provide context, causes, and broader facts.
Read Poem, Drama, and Prose on pages 8-9.
How is the prose passage different from the poem and drama in how it develops meaning?
It uses narration and detailed paragraphs to explain Emma's thoughts directly.
Read The life of sea turtles on page 18.
Which key detail helps the reader infer that sea turtles have a strong sense of direction?
"Despite these dangers, sea turtles travel thousands of miles across oceans to return to the same beaches where they were born to lay eggs."
Read both passages on page 24.
How does the first-person point of view affect the reader's understanding?
It provides personal thoughts and feelings, making the narrator's emotions more immediate.
Read the stormy night on Page 21.
What does the metaphor "like a tiny boat tossed on a stormy sea" reveal about Mia's feelings?
She feels small, scared, and unsure of where to go.