"Mayuko's Butterfly Haiku"
What is the theme of the passage?
A It is better to do one’s own work than to take the ideas of others.
B It is important to stay organized and tidy up after working on a project.
C It feels satisfying to express one’s feelings through poetry and art.
D It feels good to spend time with family members and try new activities together.
A It is better to do one’s own work than to take the ideas of others.
What is the main idea of the text?
A Lego bricks are toys that were created many years ago in Denmark, and they are now used
by artists to build sculptures around the world.
B Lego bricks are toys that were first made of wood, but the toys are now made of plastic and used by people of all ages.
C Lego bricks were created in Denmark by a toy maker, and they have grown to become a popular toy around the world.
D Lego bricks were first made of plastic, but the toy company has changed how it makes the bricks so that they are better for the planet.
C Lego bricks were created in Denmark by a toy maker, and they have grown to become a popular toy around the world.
What is the theme of the passage?
A Time seems to pass quickly when people are enjoying themselves.
B Money can cause people to make poor choices.
C People should make sure that their words match their actions.
D Using teamwork helps people finish jobs quickly.
A Time seems to pass quickly when people are enjoying themselves.
What can the reader infer about octopuses based on paragraph 15?
A Octopuses like to catch prey that moves slowly in the water.
B Octopuses move out to the open ocean when they are fully grown.
C Octopuses are hunted by coastal birds like turnstones.
D Octopuses may need to hunt for quite a while to find enough food.
D Octopuses may need to hunt for quite a while to find enough food.
How are the passage “Mayuko’s Butterfly Haiku” and the passage “The King’s Journey” similar in their approaches to the idea of the power of words?
A In both passages, the main characters are able to connect with others through the sharing of words.
B In both passages, the main characters are able to gain wealth by using words in interesting ways.
C In both passages, the main characters become leaders because they use words to get others to trust them.
D In both passages, the main characters help others make it through difficult times by using encouraging words.
A In both passages, the main characters are able to connect with others through the sharing of words.
Which phrase from paragraph 5 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word miniature?
A. “...in the backyard...”
B. “...tiny branches...”
C. “...up to the sun.”
D. “...all around them...”
B. “...tiny branches...”
What does the word version mean as it is used in paragraph 3?
A machine
B picture
C show
D type
D type
What does the author mean by the phrase “the bridges were in ruins” in paragraph 11?
A The bridges were bumpy.
B The bridges were hard to find.
C The bridges were falling to pieces.
D The bridges were rigid and reliable.
C The bridges were falling to pieces.
Based on the text, which two choices tell why low levels of water in tide pools sometimes become dangerous?
A The water may have too many animals eating in a small space.
B The water may become too salty for animals living there.
C The water may uncover some animals that are trying to hide.
D The water may get too warm for some animals to withstand.
E The water may stop some animals from reaching the ocean.
B The water may become too salty for animals living there.
D The water may get too warm for some animals to withstand.
Which statement correctly compares the points of view from which the passages “Mayuko’s Butterfly Haiku” and “The King’s Journey” are told?
A “Mayuko’s Butterfly Haiku” is told by a first-person narrator who describes her experiences writing haiku, but “The King’s Journey” is told by a third-person narrator who describes the actions and feelings of a character.
B “Mayuko’s Butterfly Haiku” is told by a third-person narrator who describes the actions of other characters, but “The King’s Journey” is told by a first-person narrator who describes his experience with the king.
C Both “Mayuko’s Butterfly Haiku” and “The King’s Journey” are told by third-person narrators who describe the characters’ actions and feelings about their experiences.
D Both “Mayuko’s Butterfly Haiku” and “The King’s Journey” are told by first-person narrators who describe their own actions and share their inner thoughts about their experiences.
C Both “Mayuko’s Butterfly Haiku” and “The King’s Journey” are told by third-person narrators who describe the characters’ actions and feelings about their experiences.
How would the passage be different if it were written as a play?
A It would have lines and stanzas.
B It would have paragraphs and sentences.
C It would have a cast list and stage directions.
D It would have a rhythm and rhyme scheme
C It would have a cast list and stage directions.
Based on the text, how can Legos be helpful to students?
A They can help students learn about important subject areas while enjoying themselves.
B They can help students learn about interesting topics while making many new friends.
C They can help students learn about new places while making models of buildings.
D They can help students learn about saving ocean creatures while building new sets.
A They can help students learn about important subject areas while enjoying themselves.
Which two choices tell how the king’s journey changed in the passage?
A The king’s journey became much easier.
B The king’s journey became very expensive.
C The king’s journey became filled with many people.
D The king’s journey became amusing and entertaining.
E The king’s journey became much slower and steadier.
A The king’s journey became much easier.
D The king’s journey became amusing and entertaining.
Which choice provides a summary of the text?
A Tide pools are found near coasts and form during low tide. Tide pools are filled with many types of living things that crawl or swim. Animals in tide pools have special ways of finding and catching their food.
B Tide pools are interesting places to study but can only be visited during low tide. There are many types of animals that live in tide pools. The animals have special ways of dealing with the changing water levels and dangers found in tide pools.
C Tide pools are found in different places around the world where the ocean meets the land. The animal that is seen most often in tide pools is the crab. Crabs have bodies that are made to move in and out of tide pools to find food and escape predators.
D Tide pools are important places to protect because many creatures from the ocean live there. Tide pools provide homes for many small animals that would be in danger in the open ocean. Sea stars and different shellfish can be found in tide pools.
B Tide pools are interesting places to study but can only be visited during low tide. There are many types of animals that live in tide pools. The animals have special ways of dealing with the changing water levels and dangers found in tide pools.
How is the information in “Between the Tides” different from the information in “What Is a Tide Pool?”
A “Between the Tides” provides detailed information about the benefits and challenges animals face while living in tide pools, but “What Is a Tide Pool?” provides a brief overview of what life is like living in tide pools.
B “Between the Tides” provides specific information about where tide pools form and how water levels change, but “What Is a Tide Pool?” provides details about the types of animals seen most often in tide pools.
C “Between the Tides” provides information about why students are encouraged to study tide pools, but “What Is a Tide Pool?” provides information about a group of scientists who spend a great deal of time studying tide pools.
D “Between the Tides” provides general information about animals that use tide pools to raise their young, but “What Is a Tide Pool?” provides details about the safety that animals experience when living in tide pools.
A “Between the Tides” provides detailed information about the benefits and challenges animals face while living in tide pools, but “What Is a Tide Pool?” provides a brief overview of what life is like living in tide pools.
Which choice describes Mayuko’s family?
A It was a calm family in which the children read quietly and did their homework all alone.
B It was an artistic family in which the family members enjoyed making and creating things.
C It was a peaceful family in which the grandparents taught the children to help one another.
D It was an adventurous family in which the family members tried new experiences together.
B It was an artistic family in which the family members enjoyed making and creating things.
What text structure does the author use in the text?
A The author uses cause and effect to explain the reasons that a toy company chose to open
theme parks in large cities around the world.
B The author uses chronological order to explain how a well-known toy was first created and is still played with by people today.
C The author uses compare and contrast to explain the similarities and differences between the way toys were made in the past and the way toys are made today.
D The author uses problem and solution to explain how a toy company began making a new kind of toy after a terrible fire.
B The author uses chronological order to explain how a well-known toy was first created and is still played with by people today.
What kind of stories did Jack tell the king?
A sweet stories of hopes and dreams
B personal stories of family and friends
C exciting stories of amazing and magical things
D important stories of big ideas and new information
C exciting stories of amazing and magical things
What text structure is used in paragraphs 8-10?
A The author uses cause and effect to show that some animals must find new ways to find food
in tide pools.
B The author uses chronological order to show how water in tide pools gets higher and lower over a period of time.
C The author uses compare and contrast to show the similarities and differences between living in tide pools and living in the open ocean.
D The author uses problem and solution to show that animals living in tide pools have clever ways of surviving in dry conditions.
D The author uses problem and solution to show that animals living in tide pools have clever ways of surviving in dry conditions.
How does the information in “Between the Tides” compare to the information in “What Is a Tide Pool?”
A “Between the Tides” is a firsthand account that is a journal entry from a scientist who spent time visiting tide pools during low tide. “What Is a Tide Pool?” is a secondhand account that provides information from someone who watched videos about tide pools and then wrote about the topic.
B “Between the Tides” is a secondhand account because it provides information that someone researched about animals living in tide pools. “What Is a Tide Pool?” is a firsthand account that provides personal details from someone who studied some of the smallest animals living in tide pools.
C Both “Between the Tides” and “What Is a Tide Pool?” are firsthand accounts because they provide detailed information from students who visited tide pools to study the ocean life found in them.
D Both “Between the Tides” and “What Is a Tide Pool?” are secondhand accounts because they provide information gathered by people who have researched tide pools and then written about the topic.
D Both “Between the Tides” and “What Is a Tide Pool?” are secondhand accounts because they provide information gathered by people who have researched tide pools and then written about the topic.
How would the passage be different if it were told from a first-person point of view?
A The reader would know more about the words and actions of all the characters after Mayuko
admitted to her mistake.
B The reader would know only the thoughts and feelings of Mayuko as she worked on her science project.
C The reader would know how Mayuko’s grandmother acted when she found out that her scrapbook was missing.
D The reader would know the inner feelings of all the students in Mayuko’s class as they learned about haiku.
B The reader would know only the thoughts and feelings of Mayuko as she worked on her science project.
What point does the author make about the Lego company?
A The Lego company wants more people to buy its sets, so it includes minifigures in all sets.
B The Lego company keeps getting new builders interested in Legos by encouraging schools to start building clubs.
C The Lego company keeps improving its sets by offering more options for those who use them.
D The Lego company wants people to help the environment, so it encourages people to save all their Lego sets.
C The Lego company keeps improving its sets by offering more options for those who use them.
Which phrase from paragraph 14 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word shabby?
A “...at this time and in this place...”
B “...clothes full of patches...”
C “...his eyes shone...”
D “...a smile that crept into every corner...”
B “...clothes full of patches...”
Based on the text, what happens when a brittle star loses an arm?
A The brittle star is washed out to sea.
B The brittle star is unable to crawl for a while.
C The brittle star’s arm grows back.
D The brittle star’s other arms become stronger.
C The brittle star’s arm grows back.
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