Excerpt from Yo-Yo Ma
Paragraph 15 states that Dr. Ma said Yo-Yo played "like a shining star". What do you think this means?
a. had a good memory
b. concentrated better than most
c. could play three Back suites by heart
d. gave his first public recital at University of Paris
Which statement BEST expresses First Womans' relationship with the First People?
a. She hopes her people will not become discouraged.
b. She is focused on bringing new types of light to her people.
c. She believes her people should be happy with the light they have.
d. She is frustrated that her efforts are not appreciated by her people.
What is the meaning of the word "bask" in paragraph 1?
a. to enjoy
b. to hide
c. to ignore
d. to swim
True or False
This is not important.
False
What does the number 5 stand for in the margin of the poem
Line 5
Which statement best describes the relationship between Yo-Yo Ma and his parents?
a. They support his early desire to become a cello player
b. They all enjoy listening to different types of music
c. They hope Yo-Yo's choice will be the piano
d. They are all talented and become famous.
Which phrase BEST supports the meaning of "illuminate" as used in paragraph 1?
a. "too far away to bring heat" (p.1)
b. "They would give more light" (p.3)
c. "They flicker on and off" (p. 4)
d. "the people brought her a slab of quartz" (p. 6)
The diagram helps the reader better understand the article by showing
a. the location of different parts of a turtle's shell
b. the size of the scutes found on a turtle's shell
c. how the bridges connect to the shell to the plastron
d. how the turtle is able to avoid different predators
True or False
If you do not pass this test, you will not pass 5th Grade.
False
What is a "paragraph" in a poem called?
stanza
Which central idea is supported by details in paragraph 12 & 13?
a. Family members are necessary for success.
b. Learning something new can prove challenging.
c. Small problems rarely cause people to feel stress.
d. Breaking large tasks into smaller parts helps learners.
How does the narrator MAINLY develop the character of First Woman?
a. by describing her actions
b. by referring to her visit to Fire Mountain
c. by sharing her thoughts
d. by showing her working with First Man
According to information in the section "What Shape Is Your Shell?", how do some turtles catch their prey?
a. by making holes in the sand
b. by remaining still and using their tongues
c. by pulling their legs into their shells
d. by having brown shells and yellow on their bellies
True or False
Eating a good breakfast and getting a good night's sleep can help you be more successful on the test.
True
What do you think the word timbales means in line 10?
a musical instrument - specifically a drum
Why are paragraphs 6 & 7 important to the article?
a. They suggest that Yo Yo's musical talents come naturally to him.
b. They show how Yo-Yo's parents greatly influenced his passion for music.
c. They explain why Yo-Yo has more interest in the cello than the violin.
d. They describe how Yo-Yo quickly learns to play because of his teacher.
Which detail BEST expresses a theme of being determined?
a. "So First Woman sent Glowworm, Fox Fire, Lightening Beetle, and Firefly to the four corners." (p.3)
b. "She consulted Fire Man on his glowing mountain." (p. 4)
c. "It took a lot of hard work and a lot of help... (p. 6)
d. "... they worked with their flint knives, chisels, and stone hammers to shape the stars." (p.13)
Paragraph 10 is important to the article because it
a. describes why a biologist "loves to look at turtles"
b. questions why turtles are rarely "all the same shape"
c. suggests that some turtles have round "dome shells"
d. states that various shells are better for "different turtles"
Name 1 test taking strategy we talked about in class?
Give an example of a part where imagery was used to create a picture in the readers' head?
Several answers correct
Which detail from paragraph 6 BEST supports the meaning of the phrase "as natural as breathing" in the same paragraph?
a. "surrounded by music"
b. "trained as an opera singer"
c. "played piano and violin"
d. "records of classical music"
Which sentence best represents the turning point in the story?
a. "Eventually, First Woman had an idea for a different way to send light to the Earth."(p.6)
b. "On the rim, they placed bird feathers - cardinal,lark and eagle- to fly it through the sky and spread the rays of heat and light in the four directions." (p. 7)
c. "At that moment, two ancient, wise men stepped froward and offered to help." (p.11)
d. "Once the Sun and the Moon were following their paths through the sky, the people returned to where First Woman had carved the wheels." (p. 12)
Which detail would be the MOST important to include in a summary of the article?
a. Turtle muscles attach to shells in the same way human muscles attach to bones.
b. Different parts of the turtle shell work together to form a protective barrier.
c. Keratin can be found in both turtle shells and human hair and nails.
d. Scutes protect the turtle's bones and provide color to the shell.
When you are finished with short answers and the longer paragraph response, what is the last thing you should do?
Read over your answer to check for missing words, or any other mistakes.
What is the tone of the poem in lines 11-21
It is melancholy or sad because it talks about how girls were not supposed to play drums.