Reading Questions
Use the table of contents below to answer the question.
Snickers 120-125
M&Ms 126-130
Reese’s 131-136
Starbursts 137-140
Airheads 141-143
Hershey’s 144-147
What topic of information will you find on page 142?
Airheads
Which two words have the SAME vowel sound?
A. through, cough
B. red, said
C. blade, sad
HINT: Which words rhyme?
B. red, said
What is a paragraph?
A group of 3-5 sentences about the same topic.
True or False: I should submit my test as soon as I answer the last question and log out.
False: Make sure to check your answers! That doesn't just mean make sure they all have an answer. That means reread them and make sure you chose the best answer, especially with questions you thought were hard!
Read the text to answer the next few questions: "All About Misty Copeland"
Misty Copeland is a dancer. She is a ballerina. She worked hard to become the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater in New York City.
She was born in Missouri, on September 10th, 1982. She grew up in California. She has two sisters and three brothers. Her family did not always have enough money. They had to move to many different homes. Sometimes Misty did not know if there would be food for dinner.
As a child, Misty loved to dance. She was also a good students in school. When she was 13 years old, she tried out for the school drill team. She was made the team captain! Her drill teacher asked if she wanted to try ballet class because she was such a good dancer. Most dancers began to dance as young children. Misty's teachers knew that she could be a great dancer and encouraged her to train. She studied at the San Francisco Ballet School and the American Ballet Theater.
IN 2001, Misty joined the American Ballet Theater. In 2007, she became the second African American female soloist in the company. She kept dancing. In 2015, Misty was the first African American woman to become a principal dancer.
Read the sentence from paragraph 1.
She became a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater in New York City.
What does the word principal mean in the sentence?
A. The head of a school
B. The leader of a group
C. Money that is lent
B. The leader of a group.
Misty was the lead dancer in her ballet.
The kids ate pizza for two days.
Which word is a verb?
Ate
Read the following draft of a paragraph written by a student.
(A) It is important to drink milk for many reasons. (B) First, milk has calcium, which is needed for strong bones. (C) Second, milk has Vitamin D, a useful vitamin that your body needs to have. (D) Doctors recommend that children drink water each day, as well. (E) To sum up, milk is an important beverage that everybody needs to drink.
Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?
D. Doctors recommend that children drink water each day, as well.
This sentence does not go with the main idea of the paragraph.
True or False: I should use the tools in illuminate.
True! You should use the highlighter to look for your answer in the story. You should use the cross out tool to get rid of answers that you know are not right.
Read the text to answer the next few questions: "All About Misty Copeland"
Misty Copeland is a dancer. She is a ballerina. She worked hard to become the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater in New York City.
She was born in Missouri, on September 10th, 1982. She grew up in California. She has two sisters and three brothers. Her family did not always have enough money. They had to move to many different homes. Sometimes Misty did not know if there would be food for dinner.
As a child, Misty loved to dance. She was also a good students in school. When she was 13 years old, she tried out for the school drill team. She was made the team captain! Her drill teacher asked if she wanted to try ballet class because she was such a good dancer. Most dancers began to dance as young children. Misty's teachers knew that she could be a great dancer and encouraged her to train. She studied at the San Francisco Ballet School and the American Ballet Theater.
IN 2001, Misty joined the American Ballet Theater. In 2007, she became the second African American female soloist in the company. She kept dancing. In 2015, Misty was the first African American woman to become a principal dancer.
Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
Misty's teachers knew that she could be a great dancer and encouraged her to train.
Which words as the same meaning as encouraged in this sentence?
A. danced
B. supported
C. forced
D. promised
B. supported
My uncle and I heard a stray dog barking very loudly, but he was harmless.
In this sentence, the word harmless is use to show that the dog:
A. will harm them
B. has a harness
C. will not harm them
D. is harmful
C. will not harm them
Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?
(A) Sam and Abby are twins. They are alike in many ways. (B) They both have brown hair and green eyes. (C) Sam likes to read. (D) They both like to play soccer during recess. (E) Sam and Abby have many similarities.
(C) Sam likes to read.
This does not go with the main idea of the paragraph.
True of False: Finishing last means I am not going to get a good grade.
False! Everyone should take as much time as they need. It does not matter when your classmates finish.
Read Paragraph 2:
She was born in Missouri, on September 10th, 1982. She grew up in California. She has two sisters and three brothers. Her family did not always have enough money. They had to move to many different homes. Sometimes Misty did not know if there would be food for dinner.
What is paragraph 2 MAINLY about?
A. Where Misty was born
B. Misty's childhood
C. Misty's house
D. How much Misty liked dancing.
B. Misty's childhood
Below is an entry from a dictionary.
Play noun
1. Activity that is meant to be fun
2. A story written to be acted on stage; drama
3. A specific action in a game
Which definition of play is used in the sentence below?
We saw a silly play in New York over winter break.
2. A story written to be acted on stage; drama
Below are the steps for making slime.
1. Pour cornstarch into a bowl.
2. Add a small amount of water to the bowl and stir.
3. Keep adding small amounts of water until the slime becomes gooey.
4. Add drops of food coloring into the slime and stir.
5. Allow the slime to set for 10 - 15 minutes.
6. Enjoy your slime!
What should you do right after the slime becomes gooey?
Add drops of food coloring into the slime and stir
True or False: I can just skim through the story and then answer the questions.
BIG FALSE! You will not be able to answer the questions correctly if you do not read the texts. Use them to look for evidence to help you answer the questions!
Misty Copeland is a dancer. She is a ballerina. She worked hard to become the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater in New York City.
She was born in Missouri, on September 10th, 1982. She grew up in California. She has two sisters and three brothers. Her family did not always have enough money. They had to move to many different homes. Sometimes Misty did not know if there would be food for dinner.
As a child, Misty loved to dance. She was also a good student in school. When she was 13 years old, she tried out for the school drill team. She was made the team captain! Her drill teacher asked if she wanted to try ballet class because she was such a good dancer. Most dancers began to dance as young children. Misty's teachers knew that she could be a great dancer and encouraged her to train. She studied at the San Francisco Ballet School and the American Ballet Theater.
In 2001, Misty joined the American Ballet Theater. In 2007, she became the second African American female soloist in the company. She kept dancing. In 2015, Misty was the first African American woman to become a principal dancer.
What was the effect of Misty joining the drill team at her school?
Misty's teacher gave her the idea to try out ballet class.
Which is the BEST possible way to write the sentence?
A. The elephant was big and happy but it ate a lot.
B. The elephant ate a lot and it was big and happy.
C. The big and happy elephant ate a lot.
D. The big and happy elephant it ate a lot.
HINT: Read the sentences OUT LOUD to yourself. Which one is the most clear?
C. The big and happy elephant ate a lot.
Read the paragraph.
There are so many different flavors to choose from. In the spring, I like vanilla ice cream. I like strawberry ice cream in the summer. In the fall, I love chocolate. People think I am silly for eating mint chip ice cream in the winter.
Select the opening sentence that MOST CLEARLY states the opinion of the paragraph.
A. Ice cream is good.
B. Most people eat ice cream in the summer.
C. Ice cream is the best treat all year round.
D. I do not have just one favorite ice cream.
C. Ice cream is the best treat all year round.
Answer A. Ice cream is good does go with the paragraph but it is not the BEST answer. They are talking specifically about eating ice cream during each season.
What should you do if you are taking the test and you feel frustrated or like you can't do it?
A. Give up and choose any answer quickly to get it over with
B. Take a deep breath, take a drink of water, and tell yourself, YOU CAN DO IT!
B. YOU CAN DO IT! You have learned so much this year, and you should show it off!