Benchmark Stumpers
Plot Elements
Context Clues
Inferencing
Text Structure
100
#3 In paragraph 3, the author uses the example of the 3000 year old house in Tanis to - A) prove that satellites are constantly taking photographs to locate ancient cities B) demonstrate that sites once thought to be fictional have been proven to exist C) emphasize that satellite photography is powerful enough to find a single building
C Extra Credit - What text evidence helped you to know this? How did you know?
100
#23 What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother? A) Mysteries in nature usually have complex explanations B) Spending time outdoors helps a person maintain good health C) People who wake up early have more time to participate in daily activities D) Ordinary events can be explained in imaginative ways
D Extra Credit - What plot element is this question asking about? Hint - Lesson
100
Molly was in a hurry to get to the playground. She pulled up the zipper on her coat so fast that her sweater got stuck in it. She struggled to unzip it but couldn't do it. Luckily, her mom was able to EXTRICATE the sweater. What does EXTRICATE mean? a) mend b) remove c) notice
B Extra Credit - What words or phrases helped you know what extricate mean?
100
When you are swimming one day, you see a jellyfish swim past you. As you watch the jellyfish swim, you notice that it expands (gets a little bigger) and contracts (gets a little smaller). When it expands, it stays still, but when it contracts, the jellyfish moves. What can we infer? a) Jellyfish expand to scare enemies. b) Contracting pushes the water, which makes the jellyfish move c) Jellyfish move by stinging things.
B Extra Credit - How do you know?
100
A praying mantis is an insect that can grow to nearly three inches long. It has an elongated green or light brown body, with long front legs that it holds together. this position makes it look as though it is praying. The praying mantis's head is shaped like a triangle. What is the text structure? A) Description B) Sequence C) Compare/Contrast D) Cause/Effect E) Problem/Solution
A
200
# 8 Which emotion is the photograph most likely intended to evoke in the reader? F) Concern for the environment G) Awe at the magnificent monument H) Excitement about visiting South Dakota J) Disappointment in the condition of the monument
G Extra Credit - How do you know? What text evidence do you have?
200
True or False? 3rd Person Limited point of view uses "he, they, she, it" and knows ALL characters thoughts and feelings.
False Extra Credit - What point of view is it?
200
Peter borrowed a CD from Wendy. When she asked for it back, he searched everywhere in his room but could not find it. He tried to PACIFY her by offering to buy her a replacement. Just then, Peter's sister Emily came in holding the CD. What does PACIFY mean? a) calm b) distract c) entertain
A Extra Credit - What words or phrases helped you know what pacify means?
200
After your food is ground up in your stomach, it is passed into the small intestine. Nutrients are absorbed here and sent into the rest of the body. An adult's small intestine is about 22 feet long! It is likely that: A) A child's small intestine is less than 22 feet long. B) A child's small intestine is about 22 feet long. C) Children don't have a small intestine.
A Extra Credit - How do you know?
200
A peninsula and an island have some things in common. They are both located in water. However, a peninsula is attached to a bigger piece of land. It sticks out into the water on all sides but one. By contrast, an island is surrounded on all sides by water. What is the text structure? A) Description B) Sequence C) Compare/Contrast D) Cause/Effect E) Problem/Solution
C Extra Credit - how do you know?
300
#11 how are the purposes of the technologies described in the selections different? A) B) C) D)
D Extra Credit - How did you know?
300
This is where the characters, setting, and problem are introduced.
Exposition
300
My family had no plans for the weekend. After breakfast Saturday morning, my dad said, "Let's be SPONTANEOUS. How about going cross country skiing?" Next think I knew, we were all in the car heading to the ski rental place. What does SPONTANEOUS mean? a) unplanned b) energetic c) careful
A Extra Credit - What words or phrases helped you figure out what SPONTANEOUS means?
300
Fish, nuts, and seeds have protein. Protein helps your body build muscle and build up to immunity to illnesses. It is important to get enough protein in your diet to keep you strong so that you can get all of your work done. It is likely that: A) You need to have protein once a month. B) You don't need to eat protein C) You ned to have protein every day
C Extra Credit - How do you know?
300
A marathon is a race that is just over 26 miles. People who want to run a marathon must figure out how to go such a long distance without becoming exhausted or injured. Their solution is to train their bodies. They stretch their muscles and practice running for a long time before the race takes place. What is the text structure? A) Description B) Sequence C) Compare/Contrast D) Cause/Effect E) Problem/Solution
E Extra Credit - How did you know it is problem/solution?
400
#14 What is the most likely reason that the poet uses capitalization in line 6? F) To highlight a problem the speaker experiences G) To stress the speaker's expectations for tomorrow H) To indicate that the speaker's condition happens unexpectedly J) To show the speaker's excitement about an upcoming event
H Extra Credit - How did you know?
400
True or False? Climax is where the problem gets bigger.
False Extra Credit - Which plot element is this? What is climax?
400
Scott watched his toddler cousin Jane scamper around the room. Once, Jane tumbled over and Scott was worried. Jane, however, picked herself up and begin to run around again without a tear. Scott's aunt said kids are RESILIENT at Jane's age. What does RESILIENT mean? a) small b) clumsy c) tough
C Extra Credit - What words or phrases helped you figure out what RESILIENT means?
400
Your heart pumps blood to every part of your body to keep you alive. The harder you work, the faster your heart has to pump to keep the blood flowing. When you relax, your heart doesn't have to work as hard to keep the blood flowing through your body. It is likely that: A) When you relax, your heart pumps slower B) When you relax, your heart pumps faster C) Your heart always pumps at the same rate
A Extra Credit - How do you know?
400
Making pizza involves several steps. First, you make the crust and shape it into a circle. Then, you put sauce on top. After that, you add a variety of toppings, such as cheese, sausage, and mushrooms. Finally, you put the pizza in the oven and bake it until it's golden brown. What is the text structure? A) Descriptive B) Sequence C) Compare/Contrast D) Cause/Effect E) Problem/Solution
B Extra Credit - What words helped you know it was sequence?
500
#21 How does the author reveal Nanna's reason for getting up early in the mornings? A) By providing Nanna's response about seeing the jewel bird awaken B) By explaining that Nanna does not need as much sleep as other people C) By comparing the way the narrator and Nanna walk through the woods one morning D) By describing the experiences the narrator has as she follows Nanna one morning
D Extra Credit - How do you know? What text evidence do you have?
500
What is falling action?
Where the problems start to unravel and things return to normal. Extra Credit - What is resolution?
500
Grace and her friends watched a romantic movie about a boy who loved a girl but had to move 1,000 miles away. At the end of the movie, they were all crying -- and hungry. They had been so ENGROSSED with the movie that they hadn't touched their popcorn. What does ENGROSSED mean? a) disturbed b) depressed c) captivated/interested
C Extra Credit - What words or phrases helped you figure out what engrossed means?
500
Babies are born with around 350 bones in their bodies. By the time they babies are adults, most of them will have 206 bones. It is likely that: a) Some of the bones disappear b) Some of the bones grow together c) Doctors take out some bones
B Extra Credit - How do you know?
500
Newspapers used to be the only way to find out the news. But now, television and the internet are other sources from which people get the news. How can newspapers get readers back? One way is to make their papers look fancier. Another way is to put fun, exciting stories in the paper. What is the text structure? A) Description B) Sequence C) Compare/Contrast D) Cause/Effect E) Problem/Solution
E Extra Credit - How do you know it's problem/solution?
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