Literary
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Ms. Hubley's Trip
100

What point of view is this written in: 

We sat and watched the city lights twinkle on after the sun gently set. I was so happy to be there, even if on the hike up my legs were screaming. 

first person



100

Name a text feature seen in this article: 

title, photo, subheading, sidebar, map

100

How many paragraphs should your essay have? 

4

100

_______ was a lot of snow in the places Ms. Hubley visited. 

(Their/There/They're)

There

100

What was Ms. Hubley's favorite meal on her trip? Hint: it was in Italy

Pizza!! 

200

What is the conflict in this story: 

A family boarded a train in northern Italy, excited for their adventure. When they arrived at their next station, they found out the train had switched platforms! Panicked, they rushed through the crowded station, barely catching the new train. Afterward, they all laughed, relieved they hadn’t missed their journey.

the train switched platforms and they had to run to catch it

200

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word scrumptious:  

Italian food is delicious and famous all over the world! You can try pizza with crispy crust, pasta with yummy sauces, and gelato for dessert. Many Italians use fresh ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and cheese to make their meals absolutely scrumptious. It’s a place where food is always an adventure!

delicious 

200

What does RACE stand for?

Restate - Answer - Cite - Explain

200

Find the capitalization errors and rewrite this sentence correctly: 

In europe, they have more train options than we have in the united states.

In Europe, they have more train options than we have in the United States.

200

Which place was Ms. Hubley's favorite on her trip? 

A. Ortesei, Italy

B. Innsbruck, Austria

C. Zermatt, Switzerland

Ortesei! 

300

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word funicular

I stepped onto the funicular, feeling the thrill as it began to climb the steep mountain. As we ascended, the view of the valley below grew more beautiful. At the top, the landscape was breathtaking, and I couldn’t wait to explore!

a type of railway, often used on steep inclines, where two cars are connected by a cable and counterbalance each other, with the weight of the descending car pulling the ascending car up


300

What is the text structure of this paragraph: 

The Bernina Express and Glacier Express are both scenic train rides in Switzerland, but they’re different in some ways. The Bernina Express travels through snowy mountains and glaciers, offering breathtaking views of alpine landscapes. The Glacier Express, on the other hand, takes you through valleys and deep forests, with impressive bridges. Both are beautiful, but they offer unique experiences!

compare and contrast


300

Restate and Answer this prompt: 

Explain how Ms. Hubley travelled between different countries on her journey. 

Ms. Hubley travelled between different countries on her journey by train. 

300

Find the error and write this sentence correctly: 

The views from Lake Como is absolutely breathtaking. 

The views from Lake Como are absolutely breathtaking.

300

What warm beverage did Ms. Hubley enjoy while sledding?

Hot Chocolate! 

400

Find a piece of figurative language in the following story: 

The air was crisp as I began my hike around the Matterhorn, a towering peak that seemed to touch the sky. The wind howled through the valleys, whipping around me. With each step, the wind grew stronger, pushing against me as if trying to send me back. I pulled my jacket tighter, the fabric flapping against my body like sails caught in a storm.


"The wind howled through the valleys"

"pushing against me as if trying to send me back"

"the fabric flapping against my body like sails caught in a storm"

400

Find the main idea in this paragraph: 

Innsbruck, Austria, is a beautiful city surrounded by the Alps, making it a great place for outdoor adventures. It’s famous for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. You can also explore historic sites, including ancient castles and churches. With stunning mountain views, Innsbruck is a perfect mix of fun and history!

"Innsbruck, Austria, is a beautiful city surrounded by the Alps, making it a great place for outdoor adventures." 

or 

"With stunning mountain views, Innsbruck is a perfect mix of fun and history!"

400

How much text evidence should you cite? 

A sentence or LESS

400

Find two errors and write the sentence correctly: 

Tiranos history is rich, and it’s known for its beatiful train station.

Tirano's history is rich, and it’s known for its beautiful train station.

400

What did Ms. Hubley do with snow on top of a mountain in Switzerland?

Built a (mini) snowman! 

500

Write a RACE paragraph answering the following prompt: 

What can you infer Ms. Hubley and Eric did on this mountain? Use evidence to explain your thinking. 

A paragraph that uses RACE strategy and discusses taking a train and sledding. 




500

Find the three errors and write this sentence correctly: 

The cheese crepe was delicious but it is to hot to eat.

The cheese crepe was delicious, but it was too hot to eat.

500

Name the four countries Ms. Hubley went to on her trip

Germany -- Austria -- Italy -- Switzerland

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