Elements of Fiction
Refer to the text "The Forest of the Forgotten Ropes."
Which sentence shows how Maya feels at the beginning of the story?
A. “I can do this,” she said, louder this time.
B. “Not really. I’ve never climbed anything this tall before.”
C. Maya looked over the forest canopy.
D. “Come on! We practiced all week.”
B. “Not really. I’ve never climbed anything this tall before.”
What strategy to we use on informational texts?
THIEVES strategy
Write 3 synonyms of the word "brave."
courageous, fearless, bold, dauntless
“The School Garden Project”
(1) Every Friday, our class works in the school garden. (2) We pull weeds, water the soil, and check on the plants. (3) Last week, we learned that some plants were not growing well. (4) My friend Henry brought his soccer ball to school. (5) Our teacher asked us to observe the plants carefully and make a plan. (6) We discovered that the tomatoes needed more sunlight than they were getting.
Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 6
C. Sentence 4
“A Rainy Day Surprise”
(1) Yesterday it rain all morning. (2) My sister and I watched the dark clouds from the porch. (3) Suddenly, a bright rainbow appeared in the sky. (4) We runned inside to get our cameras. (5) “This is the most beautifulest rainbow ever!” my sister shouted. (6) We sended the pictures to our grandparents.
What change should be made in sentence 1?
A. Change rain to rained
B. Change rain to rains
C. Change rain to rainy
D. No change
A. Change rain to rained
Refer to the text "The Mystery of the Missing Model."
What is the best summary of the story?
A. Zuri complains that her bridge was painted green.
B. Mateo and Zuri spend the day painting scenery.
C. Ethan ruins the bridge on purpose.
D. Zuri and Mateo find out who took their bridge pieces and rebuild the project with help.
D. Zuri and Mateo find out who took their bridge pieces and rebuild the project with help.
Refer to the text "Guardians of the Coral City."
What text structure is used in paragraphs 5–6?
A. Chronological order
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Description
B. Problem and solution
What is the following prompt asking you to do?
Read the selection Mystery at Dad’s Office. Based on the information in the selection, write a response to the following:
Explain how the interaction between the brothers and their dad in paragraph 17 impacts the plot of the story.
Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the selection to support your answer.
identify interactions between the dad and the brothers that affected or changed the story; explain you thinking using text evidence
“The School Garden Project”
(1) Every Friday, our class works in the school garden. (2) We pull weeds, water the soil, and check on the plants. (3) Last week, we learned that some plants were not growing well. (4) My friend Henry brought his soccer ball to school. (5) Our teacher asked us to observe the plants carefully and make a plan. (6) We discovered that the tomatoes needed more sunlight than they were getting.
Where should the following sentence be added?
“We recorded our observations in a shared science notebook.”
A. After sentence 2
B. Before sentence 1
C. After sentence 3
D. After sentence 6
A. After sentence 2
“A Rainy Day Surprise”
(1) Yesterday it rain all morning. (2) My sister and I watched the dark clouds from the porch. (3) Suddenly, a bright rainbow appeared in the sky. (4) We runned inside to get our cameras. (5) “This is the most beautifulest rainbow ever!” my sister shouted. (6) We sended the pictures to our grandparents.
What change should be made in sentence 6?
A. Change sended to sent
B. Change pictures to picture’s
C. Change to to too
D. No change
A. Change sended to sent
Refer to the text "The Forest of the Forgotten Ropes."
Which detail best supports the theme of courage?
A. The forest canopy is bright and colorful.
B. The wind makes the rope sway.
C. Jordan shouts encouragement to other campers.
D. Maya climbs even though she is afraid.
D. Maya climbs even though she is afraid.
Refer to "Guardians of Coral City."
What is the central idea of the article?
A. Coral reefs are dangerous and should be avoided.
B. Coral reefs are important ecosystems that need protection.
C. Coral reefs are made only of algae.
D. Coral reefs are becoming less popular.
B. Coral reefs are important ecosystems that need protection.
Think about your ECR checklist. Write at least 3 things that your ECR must have to be well-written.
My response restates and addresses the prompt in my introduction; My response includes relevant text evidence that supports my answer; My response follows a sequence of ideas that makes sense; My response is interesting to read and has voice (sounds like me); My response includes transitions to connect ideas; My response has complete sentences; My response includes sentences that are different; My response has a conclusion; My response has capitalization and punctuation in most of the right places; My response has most of the words spelled correctly.
“The School Garden Project”
(1) Every Friday, our class works in the school garden. (2) We pull weeds, water the soil, and check on the plants. (3) Last week, we learned that some plants were not growing well. (4) My friend Henry brought his soccer ball to school. (5) Our teacher asked us to observe the plants carefully and make a plan. (6) We discovered that the tomatoes needed more sunlight than they were getting.
Which revision best combines sentences 2 and 3?
A. We pull weeds and water the soil, and learned that some plants were not growing well.
B. We pull weeds, water the soil, and sometimes discover when plants are not growing well.
C. We water the soil and some plants don’t grow well.
D. Some plants are not growing well because we water the soil.
B. We pull weeds, water the soil, and sometimes discover when plants are not growing well.
“A Rainy Day Surprise”
(1) Yesterday it rain all morning. (2) My sister and I watched the dark clouds from the porch. (3) Suddenly, a bright rainbow appeared in the sky. (4) We runned inside to get our cameras. (5) “This is the most beautifulest rainbow ever!” my sister shouted. (6) We sended the pictures to our grandparents.
What change should be made in sentence 4?
A. Change runned to ran
B. Change runned to running
C. Change inside to Inside
D. No change
A. Change runned to ran
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Refer to the text "The Mystery of the Missing Model."
Why is Zuri discovering the green paint smudges on the floor important to the plot?
A. It shows the art room needs cleaning.
B. It helps Zuri find the missing project pieces and moves the story forward.
C. It proves Ethan ruined the bridge on purpose.
D. It explains why the art club needed cardboard.
B. It helps Zuri find the missing project pieces and moves the story forward.
Refer to the text "Guardians of the Coral City."
Which sentence best supports the central idea?
A. “Coral itself may look like a plant…”
B. “Some fish hide within coral branches…”
C. “Scientists and volunteers around the world are working hard to save coral reefs.”
D. “Coral reefs are often called the ‘cities of the sea.’”
C. “Scientists and volunteers around the world are working hard to save coral reefs.”
Read the text below and identify what prompt they are answering:
The main message of the story is that with hard work and dedication, you can do anything. The author shares this message by telling how Mrs. Chen’s story helps Amy take on her new life.
Amy was scared when she moved to a new city and had to start a new school. One day she finds Mrs. Chen’s garden. Mrs. Chen’s story shows that through hard work, she was able to create a beautiful garden in a new country. Even when things didn't go her way, Mrs. Chen never gave up.
Mrs. Chen’s story gave Amy courage to face her challenges. Through hard work, Amy was able to make lots of new friends and do well in her classes. Amy was so proud of herself at the end of the year.
The main message of this story is that anything is possible if we work hard and never give up. It is important to remember that it might not be easy or workout the first time. However, with hard work we can achieve our goals. This is a lesson that everyone, especially kids, should learn.
What was the main message of the story?
“The School Garden Project”
(1) Every Friday, our class works in the school garden. (2) We pull weeds, water the soil, and check on the plants. (3) Last week, we learned that some plants were not growing well. (4) My friend Henry brought his soccer ball to school. (5) Our teacher asked us to observe the plants carefully and make a plan. (6) We discovered that the tomatoes needed more sunlight than they were getting.
Which sentence repeats information and should be removed or revised?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 5
D. None of the sentences repeat information.
D. None of the sentences repeat information.
“A Rainy Day Surprise”
(1) Yesterday it rain all morning. (2) My sister and I watched the dark clouds from the porch. (3) Suddenly, a bright rainbow appeared in the sky. (4) We runned inside to get our cameras. (5) “This is the most beautifulest rainbow ever!” my sister shouted. (6) We sended the pictures to our grandparents.
What change should be made in sentence 5?
A. Delete “ever”
B. Change “most beautifulest” to “most beautiful”
C. Change “my” to “My”
D. Change “sister” to “Sister”
B. Change “most beautifulest” to “most beautiful”
Refer to the text "The Forest of the Forgotten Ropes."
Why is the moment when the wind causes the rope to sway important to the plot?
A. It shows the ropes are unsafe.
B. It creates a challenge that forces Maya to decide whether to give up or continue.
C. It convinces Jordan to climb first.
D. It makes the climb easier for Maya.
B. It creates a challenge that forces Maya to decide whether to give up or continue.
Refer to the text "Guardians of the Coral City."
Which word is a synonym for protects in paragraph 4?
A. guards
B. separates
C. forms
D. watches
A. guards
DOUBLE JEOPARDY- Read the text below and identify what prompt they are answering:
Dolphins and sponges may seem like an unlikely pair, but they are very beneficial to one another. They provide protection and help each other find food.
The article says that dolphins use sponges to cover their noses while they search for food. The sponges act like a pillow to protect the dolphin’s sensitive nose from sharp rocks and other objects while they dig for food.
Sponges also benefit from the dolphins. As the dolphins dig for food, they stir up the ocean floor. This helps the sponges filter food more easily. Dolphins also provide sponges with protection from their predators. Dolphins eat the fish, crabs, and sea stars that try to eat the sponges, so the sponges stay safe.
As you can see, dolphins and sponges are beneficial to each other. Dolphins get protection for their noses while digging for food, and the sponges get food and protection from predators. It’s amazing how two different creatures can help each other out in such a big way!
Explain how dolphins and sponges are beneficial to one another.
TRIPLE JEOPARDY
“The School Garden Project”
(1) Every Friday, our class works in the school garden. (2) We pull weeds, water the soil, and check on the plants. (3) Last week, we learned that some plants were not growing well. (4) My friend Henry brought his soccer ball to school. (5) Our teacher asked us to observe the plants carefully and make a plan. (6) We discovered that the tomatoes needed more sunlight than they were getting.
Which transition should begin sentence 6?
A. Meanwhile
B. However
C. For example
D. Finally
B. However
TRIPLE JEOPARDY
Sentence 5 contains an error. Select the response that corrects the error.
During the experiment, the water (freeze, froze, had froze, will freeze) when the temperature dropped below 0°C.
During the experiment, the water FROZE when the temperature dropped below 0°C.
For the TRIPLE JEOPARDY: Write a sentence that would properly use the predicate had froze.