Poetry
The Puppy
By Anonymous
I’m going to go outside today, where I will frolic in the grass.
I will run as fast as a cheetah, to see how many trees I can pass.
I will growl at other creatures and chase them all away.
I will dig my bones out of the dirt and enjoy every second of the day.
Line 3 emphasizes that the speaker feels -
A. fearful of things that are outside
B. courageous against anything he might encounter
C. excited to be outside playing
D. unhappy that he cannot play with others
B. courageous against anything he might encounter
It Takes Practice
Characters
Billy: A 9 year old boy
Coach Brown: Billy’s baseball coach
1 [The curtain opens, showing a baseball field. A bucket of balls sit at the pitcher’s mound. Billy and Coach Brown walk out of the dugout and onto the field.]
2 Coach Brown: Alright, Billy. Grab a bat and step up to the plate.
3 Billy: Fine, but I am never going to be able to hit one of those balls.
4. [Billy grabs his bat and drags it behind him, as he shuffles his feet to home plate.]
5. Coach Brown: You can do this, Billy. Just concentrate and keep your eyes on the ball.
6. Billy: [Sighs.] If you say so.
Read line 6 of the play. This line suggests that Billy is -
A. confident he will hit the ball
B. proud of his hard work
C. unsure about his ability
D. encouraged by his coach
C. unsure about his ability
Annie’s parents surprised her with a new puppy, and he was the most adorable creature that she had ever seen. He was solid white with a black patch that covered his right eye, and his ears stood straight up. The fur on his back was thick and curly. Each time she called his name, he would tilt his head to the side and start to whimper.
How did the author organize this passage?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Problem and Solution
D. Compare and Contrast
A. Description
Making an Ice Cream Sundae
Gathering Items Needed
Before you begin making your sundae, make sure that you have everything that you need. You will need a gallon of your favorite ice cream flavor, fudge sauce, whipped cream and cherries. You will also need a small bowl, an ice cream scoop, and a spoon.
Making the Sundae
First, put two scoops of ice cream into a bowl. After that, open the container of fudge sauce and drizzle it over the top of your ice cream. Next, squirt plenty of whip cream on top and top it with a cherry or two.
Eating the Sundae
Wasn’t that simple? Grab your spoon and dig in before it melts!
The author wrote this selection mainly to -
A. describe the different ways of making an ice cream sundae
B. express his feelings about ice cream
C. share a personal story
D. explain the steps to making an ice cream sundae
D. explain the steps to making an ice cream sundae
Did you know that the term peacock is reserved for males, and females are referred to as peahen? Many people find this fact very interesting. Males have extra long, colorful tail feathers called trains, which are made up of more than 200 feathers. Females have much shorter tail feathers and are not as colorful.
Which sentence from the selection presents an opinion?
A. Did you know that the term peacock is reserved for males, and females are referred to as peahen.
B. Many people find this fact very interesting.
C. Males have extra long, colorful tail feathers called trains, which are made up of more than 200 feathers.
D. Females have much shorter tail feathers and are not as colorful.
B. Many people find this fact very interesting.
The Puppy
By Anonymous
I’m going to go outside today, where I will frolic in the grass.
I will run as fast as a cheetah, to see how many trees I can pass.
I will growl at other creatures and chase them all away.
I will dig my bones out of the dirt and enjoy every second of the day.
What is the meaning of the word frolic used in Line 1?
A. work
B. happy
C. roll
D. play
D. play
It Takes Practice
Characters
Billy: A 9 year old boy
Coach Brown: Billy’s baseball coach
1 [The curtain opens, showing a baseball field. A bucket of balls sit at the pitcher’s mound. Billy and Coach Brown walk out of the dugout and onto the field.]
2 Coach Brown: Alright, Billy. Grab a bat and step up to the plate.
3 Billy: Fine, but I am never going to be able to hit one of those balls.
4. [Billy grabs his bat and drags it behind him, as he shuffles his feet to home plate.]
5. Coach Brown: You can do this, Billy. Just concentrate and keep your eyes on the ball.
6. Billy: [Sighs.] If you say so.
The stage directions in Line 1 help the reader by -
A. introducing the main problem
B. establishing the setting
C. describing the characters
D. explaining the plot
B. establishing the setting
Jack was a Dalmatian puppy that wasn’t afraid of anything and loved to meet new people. However, Lady was a Chihuahua puppy that would cower when she met anyone new and try to hide. Both loved treats and chasing after squirrels.
Which text structure did the author use in this passage?
A. Question and Answer
B. Sequence
C. Problem and Solution
D. Compare and Contrast
D. Compare and Contrast
Making an Ice Cream Sundae
Gathering Items Needed
Before you begin making your sundae, make sure that you have everything that you need. You will need a gallon of your favorite ice cream flavor, fudge sauce, whipped cream and cherries. You will also need a small bowl, an ice cream scoop, and a spoon.
Making the Sundae
First, put two scoops of ice cream into a bowl. After that, open the container of fudge sauce and drizzle it over the top of your ice cream. Next, squirt plenty of whip cream on top and top it with a cherry or two.
Eating the Sundae
Wasn’t that simple? Grab your spoon and dig in before it melts!
How would adding a picture to this selection help the reader?
A. to show the steps to making an ice cream sundae
B. to show examples of types of ice cream sundaes
C. to suggest that making ice cream can be a fun family activity
D. to show what an ice cream sundae looks like
D. to show what an ice cream sundae looks like
Mandy jumped out of the corner and scared Brian so badly that he popped out of his seat like a toaster strudel.
The sentence above is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Metaphor
B. Idiom
C. Simile
D. Personification
C. Simile
The Puppy
By Anonymous
I’m going to go outside today, where I will frolic in the grass.
I will run as fast as a cheetah, to see how many trees I can pass.
I will growl at other creatures and chase them all away.
I will dig my bones out of the dirt and enjoy every second of the day.
What type of figurative language occurs in this poem?
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. personification
D. idiom
A. simile
It Takes Practice
Characters
Billy: A 9 year old boy
Coach Brown: Billy’s baseball coach
1 [The curtain opens, showing a baseball field. A bucket of balls sit at the pitcher’s mound. Billy and Coach Brown walk out of the dugout and onto the field.]
2 Coach Brown: Alright, Billy. Grab a bat and step up to the plate.
3 Billy: Fine, but I am never going to be able to hit one of those balls.
4. [Billy grabs his bat and drags it behind him, as he shuffles his feet to home plate.]
5. Coach Brown: You can do this, Billy. Just concentrate and keep your eyes on the ball.
6. Billy: [Sighs.] If you say so.
Read the stage directions in Line 4 of the play. What do these stage directions suggest about Billy?
A. he is looking forward to hitting balls
B. he is angry at his coach
C. he is interested in what his coach is saying
D. he is dreading practice
D. he is dreading practice
Susie was trying to teach her puppy, Prince, how to roll over. First, she would tell him to “sit” and then she herself would sit on the ground to show him an example. After he followed her lead, she would give him a treat and tell him “good job”.
Which type of author’s organization was used in this passage?
A. Problem and Solution
B. Sequence
C. Cause and Effect
D. Description
B. Sequence
Making an Ice Cream Sundae
Gathering Items Needed
Before you begin making your sundae, make sure that you have everything that you need. You will need a gallon of your favorite ice cream flavor, fudge sauce, whipped cream and cherries. You will also need a small bowl, an ice cream scoop, and a spoon.
Making the Sundae
First, put two scoops of ice cream into a bowl. After that, open the container of fudge sauce and drizzle it over the top of your ice cream. Next, squirt plenty of whip cream on top and top it with a cherry or two.
Eating the Sundae
Wasn’t that simple? Grab your spoon and dig in before it melts!
The author describes events in a sequence order mainly to -
A. explain the process of making an ice cream sundae
B. get the readers interested in making an ice cream sundae
C. show that creating something takes time and patience
D. persuade you to make an ice cream sundae
A. explain the process of making an ice cream sundae
Nicholas’ wet eyes stared at the doors to the grocery store. He sighed and then walked inside and went to the counter. Without looking at the cashier, he pulled the packet of gum out of his pocket and placed it onto the counter.
What can you infer about Nicholas?
A. he was angry
B. he was embarrassed
C. he is a shy person
D. he was distracted
B. he was embarrassed
The Puppy
By Anonymous
I’m going to go outside today, where I will frolic in the grass.
I will run as fast as a cheetah, to see how many trees I can pass.
I will growl at other creatures and chase them all away.
I will dig my bones out of the dirt and enjoy every second of the day.
What is the rhyming pattern in the poem?
What is AA BB?
It Takes Practice
Characters
Billy: A 9 year old boy
Coach Brown: Billy’s baseball coach
1 [The curtain opens, showing a baseball field. A bucket of balls sit at the pitcher’s mound. Billy and Coach Brown walk out of the dugout and onto the field.]
2 Coach Brown: Alright, Billy. Grab a bat and step up to the plate.
3 Billy: Fine, but I am never going to be able to hit one of those balls.
4. [Billy grabs his bat and drags it behind him, as he shuffles his feet to home plate.]
5. Coach Brown: You can do this, Billy. Just concentrate and keep your eyes on the ball.
6. Billy: [Sighs.] If you say so.
Which line from the play supports the idea that Coach Brown is helpful?
A. Coach Brown: Alright, Billy. Grab a bat and step up to the plate.
B. Billy: Fine, but I am never going to be able to hit one of those balls.
C. Coach Brown: You can do this, Billy. Just concentrate and keep your eyes on the ball.
D. [Billy grabs his bat and drags it behind him, as he shuffles his feet to home plate.]
C. Coach Brown: You can do this, Billy. Just concentrate and keep your eyes on the ball.
Gracie raced into the kitchen, when she heard the bag of dog food being opened. The floors were slick from just being mopped, so she couldn't stop herself quick enough and went sliding into the cabinets. Gracie hit them so hard that freshly baked cookies fell off of the countertop and onto the floor.
How did the author organize this passage?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Sequence
C. Description
D. Compare and Contrast
A. Cause and Effect
Making an Ice Cream Sundae
Gathering Items Needed
Before you begin making your sundae, make sure that you have everything that you need. You will need a gallon of your favorite ice cream flavor, fudge sauce, whipped cream and cherries. You will also need a small bowl, an ice cream scoop, and a spoon.
Making the Sundae
First, put two scoops of ice cream into a bowl. After that, open the container of fudge sauce and drizzle it over the top of your ice cream. Next, squirt plenty of whip cream on top and top it with a cherry or two.
Eating the Sundae
Wasn’t that simple? Grab your spoon and dig in before it melts!
What is the purpose of the headings in the article?
A. the headings explain why you should make an ice cream sundae
B. the headings summarize the steps in making an ice cream sundae
C. the headings compare types of ice cream sundaes
D. the headings tell you how to make an ice cream sundae
B. the headings summarize the steps in making an ice cream sundae
An Excerpt from “Fifty Famous Fables”
by Lida Brown McMurry
”What a good time I shall have eating this meat when I get home!” said the dog, as it started to cross a stream of water.
He stopped suddenly and looked down into the water. There was his shadow. ”That dog has a larger piece of meat than I,” he said. “I want that piece of meat and I will have it!”
He growled, but the dog in the water did not move nor did he drop his piece of meat.
He snapped at the dog in the water. He was soon sorry for that, for the meat slipped from his mouth and sank to the bottom of the stream, and the dog in the water lost his meat at the same time.
What lesson did the dog learn in this fable?
A. appreciate what you have
B. sharing with others is important
C. it can be dangerous to play around water
D. be kind to those around you
A. appreciate what you have
Name one of the types of poetry you wrote or learned about this year.
What is a limerick, Haiku, acrostic, Narrative, Diamante/diamond, Pyramid, 5 senses?
It Takes Practice
Characters
Billy: A 9 year old boy
Coach Brown: Billy’s baseball coach
1 [The curtain opens, showing a baseball field. A bucket of balls sit at the pitcher’s mound. Billy and Coach Brown walk out of the dugout and onto the field.]
2 Coach Brown: Alright, Billy. Grab a bat and step up to the plate.
3 Billy: Fine, but I am never going to be able to hit one of those balls.
4. [Billy grabs his bat and drags it behind him, as he shuffles his feet to home plate.]
5. Coach Brown: You can do this, Billy. Just concentrate and keep your eyes on the ball.
6. Billy: [Sighs.] If you say so.
What does the word shuffles mean in line 4?
A. move along lazily
B. run forward
C. jump towards something
D. move slowly backward
A. move along lazily
A story where the author is stating an issue and by the end of the story the authoring is giving solutions. Would be an example of which text structure?
What is problem and solution?
Making an Ice Cream Sundae
Gathering Items Needed
Before you begin making your sundae, make sure that you have everything that you need. You will need a gallon of your favorite ice cream flavor, fudge sauce, whipped cream and cherries. You will also need a small bowl, an ice cream scoop, and a spoon.
Making the Sundae
First, put two scoops of ice cream into a bowl. After that, open the container of fudge sauce and drizzle it over the top of your ice cream. Next, squirt plenty of whip cream on top and top it with a cherry or two.
Eating the Sundae
Wasn’t that simple? Grab your spoon and dig in before it melts!
Which statement would the author of the selection most likely agree with?
A. making an ice cream sundae is a difficult task
B. ice cream sundaes are the absolute best dessert
C. constructing an ice cream sundae is easy
D. you should use vanilla ice cream in your sundae
C. constructing an ice cream sundae is easy
Mom,
I am writing to you from Camp Thurman, where I am having a wonderful time. I have made some awesome new friends here at camp, and we are already making plans to come back next summer!
Yesterday, we took a hike through the woods and discovered a huge snake. I am not sure what kind it was, but it sure looked scary. We also went to the pool and had a cannonball contest, to see who could make the biggest splash.
I can’t wait until tomorrow, when we are going to camp outside and roast marshmallows over the fire.
With love,
Dwayne
What is Dwayne’s letter mainly about?
A. describing the new friends he has made
B. explaining what camp looks like
C. telling about his experience at camp
D. giving facts about Camp Thurman
C. telling about his experience at camp