Video Games
From whose point of view is this writing?
a. a parent
b. a child
c. a teacher
d. a teenager
b. a child
What are the types of spiders the author includes in their writing? Choose all that apply.
a. black widow
b. tarantula
c. brown recluse
d. daddy long leg
a. black widow
c. brown recluse
What point of view is this text written in?
a. First Person
b. Second Person
c. Third Person
b. Second Person
Using the passage, Freedom, answer the following question:
Who is the narrator in this passage?
a. First Person - Person who saves birds.
b. First Person - A bird in a cage.
c. Second Person - You
d. Third Person - Invisible voice.
b. First Person - A bird in a cage.
What is the meaning of the bolded word?
"My little brother is so gaunt-- just so thin and bony!"
very thin
What is the author's point of view (perspective) about playing video games?
a. They are fun, but it is better to play outside.
b. They help to use energy.
c. They should be played all day long
c. It is better to play video games than ride bikes.
a. They are fun, but it is better to play outside.
What conclusion can you make about the narrator's point of view on spiders?
a. The narrator loves spiders!
b. The narrator despises spiders.
c. The narrator doesn't seem to mind spiders.
*Bonus points for supporting your answer with text evidence!
b. The narrator despises spiders.
What is the author's perspective on spiders?
a. Spiders are not good to have around your home.
b. Spiders are helpful creatures to have around.
c. Spiders make messy webs that are hard to clean.
d. Spiders are dangerous and can be poisonous.
**Bonus points for support your answer with text evidence!
b. Spiders are helpful creatures to have around.
What clues helped you identify the narrator as a bird stuck in a cage? Select TWO answers.
a. "I see that it is almost time for food."
b. "I would be able to soar through the sky..."
c. "Nothing was fast enough to get away from the sharp beak..."
d. "We are not free."
a. "I see that it is almost time for food."
b. "I would be able to soar through the sky..."
What is the meaning of the bolded word?
"Though some students are aloof, others pay attention to everything."
out of distance: not involved or paying attention
What is the author's perspective about playing soccer?
a. It is more fun to race on bikes.
b. It does not use much energy.
c. It is good for him.
d. It is better to play inside.
c. It is good for him.
What point of view is this passage written in?
a. First Person
b. Second Person
c. Third Person
**Bonus points if you can give evidence why!
a. First Person
*There are words like 'I'.
Give two reasons why spiders are helpful creatures based on the passage Spiders are Super.
a. Spiders are dangerous and can be poisonous.
b. Spiders keep insects from taking over.
c. Most spiders aren't poisonous or dangerous.
d. Spiders make messy webs that are hard to clean.
b. Spiders keep insects from taking over.
c. Most spiders aren't poisonous or dangerous.
In the passage, Freedom, what is the speaker's point of view about eating food in the new world compared to the old way of life?
a. The speaker likes eating food better in the new world.
b. The speaker misses eating food the old way.
c. The speaker doesn't prefer either one.
d. The speaker did not like watching the ground for food.
*Bonus points for supporting your answer with textual evidence!
b. The speaker misses eating food the old way.
Text evidence: "I appreciated their aid, and when I was strong enough to fly, I wanted to go out and catch them a delicious rabbit to thank them. Unfortunately, they did not free me."
What is the meaning of the bolded word?
"My friend was so forlorn when her dog died that she cried for a week."
feeling sad and lonely
What point of view is this passage written in?
a. First Person
b. Second Person
c. Third Person
**Bonus points if you can give evidence why!
a. First Person
*It has words such as 'my' and 'I'. The narrator is a character from the story.
What is the author's point of view (perspective) on spiders?
a. Spiders are helpful creatures to have around.
b. Spiders are not good to have around your home.
c. Spiders are not poisonous or dangerous.
d. Spiders keep insects from taking over.
b. Spiders are not good to have around your home.
How does the author describe spiders?
"Spiders are incredible creatures that are great to have living around you."
"Spiders are amazing, talented creatures."
"Spiders are great helpers to have in your life."
"They're interesting to watch and great for pest control for your home."
In the passage, Freedom, what is the speaker's perspective about humans?
a. The speaker does not like humans.
b. The speaker loves humans.
c. The speaker thinks humans are lucky.
d. The speaker is jealous of humans.
*Bonus points for supporting your answer with text evidence!
a. The speaker does not like humans.
Text evidence:
Paragraphs 4 and 5.
What is the meaning of the bolded word?
"Maggie was elated or happy, when she won the leadership award."
filled with joy or pride
What is the narrator's opinion on video games?
Video games are fun to play, but you should also spend time playing outside.
What are two details that prove the author thinks that spiders are NOT good to have around your home.
a. Spiders keep insects from taking over.
b. Most spiders aren't poisonous or dangerous.
c. Spiders are dangerous and can be poisonous.
d. Spiders make messy webs that are hard to clean.
c. Spiders are dangerous and can be poisonous.
d. Spiders make messy webs that are hard to clean.
According to the passage, how many different types of spiders are there?
30,000
In the passage, Freedom, what is the narrator's perspective about zoos?
a. The speaker thinks zoos are fun.
b. The speaker thinks zoos are miserable.
c. The speaker thinks zoos are interesting.
d. The speaker thinks zoos are helpful.
*Bonus points for supporting your answer with text evidence!
b. The speaker thinks zoos are miserable.
Text Evidence: "Instead, they sent me to something they call a zoo. It is basically a prison."
What is the meaning of the bolded word?
"The protagonist in the story The Wizard of Oz is Dorothy since she is always trying to help others."
The "good" main character in a story or drama.