Clever Color Changers
What organizational text structure does the author use in paragraph 3?
A. Problem and solution
B. Cause and effect
C. Sequential order
D. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
Which sentence could BEST be added after sentence 3?
A. Jamie was always late for everything.
B. We had been friends since second grade and knew each other’s favorite snacks by heart.
C. My mom thought Jamie was too loud.
D. Our teacher often paired us for projects.
B. We had been friends since second grade and knew each other’s favorite snacks by heart. ✅
What change needs to be made in sentence 5?
A. Change american to American
B. Change bell to Bell
C. Change history to History
D. Change was to were
A. Change american to American
What protects clownfish from getting stung by anemones?
A. Sharp fins
B. A layer of slime
C. Bright colors
D. Tiny spikes
B. A layer of slime ✅
Context Clues (from “Clever Color Changers”)
Read the sentence from paragraph 4:
“A male might flash bold patterns to warn other males to stay away.”
What does the word bold most likely mean in this sentence?
A. Shiny and wet
B. Bright and noticeable
C. Plain and dull
D. Dark and shadowy
B. Bright and noticeable ✅
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Cuttlefish are able to change color and texture for several purposes.
B. Cuttlefish can hide from predators by flattening their bodies.
C. Most animals cannot change color during their lives.
D. Cuttlefish live in the ocean and are similar to chameleons.
A. Cuttlefish are able to change color and texture for several purposes.
Which word should replace searching in sentence 11?
A. looking
B. examining
C. digging
D. hunting
D. hunting ✅
What is the best way to write sentence 4?
A. When the bell first arrived, it had a large crack, so the bell makers melted it down and made a new one.
B. The bell had a large crack it had to be fixed.
C. The bell first arrived, it had a large crack, so they made a new one.
D. The bell, had a large crack when it arrived, so it was fixed by bell makers.
A. When the bell first arrived, it had a large crack, so the bell makers melted it down and made a new one. ✅
What kind of relationship do the clownfish and anemone have?
A. Predator-prey
B. Competition
C. Cooperation
D. Camouflage
C. Cooperation ✅
Revising (from “A Missing Lunchbox”)
Mia wants to make her conclusion (sentences 24–25) stronger by adding a sentence that shows how she feels.
Which sentence would best fit after sentence 25?
A. I couldn’t believe how many people use paper bags at lunch.
B. I was glad I’d lost my lunchbox—it helped me make a new friend.
C. I decided to buy a new lunchbox next week.
D. I told my teacher about my lost lunchbox that afternoon.
B. I was glad I’d lost my lunchbox—it helped me make a new friend. ✅
What does the phrase “vanish into their surroundings almost like magic” mean?
A. It can disappear completely.
B. It can blend in so well that it seems to disappear.
C. It uses magic to defend itself.
D. It uses tricks to entertain animals.
B. It can blend in so well that it seems to disappear. ✅
What is the BEST way to revise sentence 13?
A. I couldn’t find it anywhere!
B. I couldn’t find it anywhere, no matter how hard I looked.
C. I can’t find it anywhere, and I looked under the table.
D. I couldn’t find it anywhere, because I wasn’t looking carefully.
B. I couldn’t find it anywhere, no matter how hard I looked. ✅
What is the correct way to write sentence 6?
A. Today, it is no longer rung, but visitors can still see it at the Liberty Bell Center.
B. Today it is no longer rung, but visitors, can still see it.
C. Today it is, no longer rung but, visitors can see it.
D. Today it is no longer rung but visitors can still see it.
A. Today, it is no longer rung, but visitors can still see it at the Liberty Bell Center. ✅
How do the clownfish’s bright colors help it survive?
A. They make it look dangerous.
B. They help it blend in with the coral.
C. They scare away predators.
D. They attract food.
B. They help it blend in with the coral. ✅
Which is the best way to combine the two sentences below?
The cuttlefish can change its color. It can also change its texture.
A. The cuttlefish can change its color, and it can also change its texture.
B. The cuttlefish can change its color it can also change its texture.
C. The cuttlefish can change its color, but can also change texture.
D. The cuttlefish can change its color, also it can change its texture.
A. The cuttlefish can change its color, and it can also change its texture. ✅
Which sentence best supports this phrase: "It can blend in so well that it seems to disappear."
A. “When a shark swims nearby, a cuttlefish might suddenly turn sandy brown.”
B. “Scientists believe cuttlefish have a whole language of moving color patterns.”
C. “Working together, these cells make the cuttlefish’s skin like a living screen.”
D. “Small bumps on their skin can make them look rough like coral.”
A. “When a shark swims nearby, a cuttlefish might suddenly turn sandy brown.” ✅
What is the BEST way to revise sentence 24 to make it more descriptive?
A. Maybe losing my lunchbox wasn’t so bad after all; it turned out to be a lucky day.
B. Maybe losing my lunchbox wasn’t so bad, but I still didn’t like it.
C. Maybe losing my lunchbox wasn’t so bad after all because I liked paper bags.
D. Maybe losing my lunchbox wasn’t so bad after all.
A. Maybe losing my lunchbox wasn’t so bad after all; it turned out to be a lucky day. ✅
What change needs to be made in sentence 7?
A. No change is needed.
B. Change freedom to Freedom
C. Change bell’s to bells
D. Change reminds to reminded
A. No change is needed. ✅
Which detail supports the idea that the clownfish and anemone help each other?
A. The clownfish eats bits of food near the anemone.
B. The clownfish swims quickly to escape predators.
C. The anemone protects its eggs.
D. The clownfish uses its fins to clean coral.
A. The clownfish eats bits of food near the anemone. ✅
Author’s Purpose
Why did the author most likely write “The Amazing Clownfish”?
A. To tell a funny story about ocean animals
B. To describe how the clownfish’s traits help it survive
C. To compare the clownfish to other types of fish
D. To explain how coral reefs are formed
B. To describe how the clownfish’s traits help it survive ✅
What would a diagram of the cuttlefish’s skin most likely show?
Diagram: Layers of a Cuttlefish’s Skin
[Light from above] ↓
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■
Reflector cells ■ → Reflect light to make blues and greens
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
■ Pigment sacs (red, ■ → Open or close to show more or less color ■ yellow, brown) ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
Muscle layer ■ → Controls the size of pigment sacs ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
Caption: Different layers of skin cells and muscles work together to help a cuttlefish change color and blend into its surroundings
A. The layers of cells and how they work to make colors
B. The muscles used for swimming
C. The patterns used to hunt
D. The ways a cuttlefish changes texture
A. The layers of cells and how they work to make colors ✅
What is the theme or lesson that Mia learns in “A Missing Lunchbox”?
A. Losing things can lead to unexpected good things.
B. Friends can’t always stay close forever.
C. You should never forget your lunchbox.
D. Paper bags are better than lunchboxes.
A. Losing things can lead to unexpected good things.
What is the main idea of “The Liberty Bell”?
A. The Liberty Bell is an important symbol of freedom in the United States.
B. The Liberty Bell is located in a museum in Pennsylvania.
C. The Liberty Bell is cracked and cannot ring anymore.
D. The Liberty Bell reminds us of Philadelphia’s history.
A. The Liberty Bell is an important symbol of freedom in the United States. ✅
What is the main idea of “The Amazing Clownfish”?
A. The clownfish uses bright colors to scare away other fish.
B. The clownfish is small but has special traits that help it survive in the ocean.
C. The clownfish hides inside shells to stay safe from predators.
D. The clownfish depends only on its speed to escape danger.
B. The clownfish is small but has special traits that help it survive in the ocean. ✅
Final Challenge:
ECR PROMPT
Explain how the clown fish’s special traits help them live in their environment.
Respond as a team on ONE whiteboard using only the RA (restate question & answer question) from our RACE response.
Remember - that includes a complete sentence that restates the question being asked!
The clownfish’s special traits help them live in their environment by keeping it safe from predators and helping it find food.