Vocabulary/Conte
In the sentence, The exhausted runner collapsed onto the bench, what does exhausted mean?
Very tired
What two things do readers use to make an inference?
text clues and background knowledge
What is the setting?
where and whena story takes place
Character traits describe a character's ________.
personality
Which pronouns signal first-person point of view?
I, me, my, we
In the sentence, The cave was gloomy and dark, what does gloomy mean?
sad or dark
Emma smiled and hugged her trophy. How does Emma probably feel?
proud or happy
What is the theme?
The lesson or message of the story
If a character returns a lost wallet, what trait can you use to describe them?
honest
Which pronouns signal third-person point of view?
he, she, them, them
Which clue helps readers understand an unfamiliar word
The words and sentences around it (context clues)
"Jack's boots were covered in mud, and his raincoat hung by the door. He smiled as he carried his umbrella into the house."
What can the reader infer?
A. Jack has been playing outside in rainy weather.
B. Jack is getting ready for bed.
C. Jack is angry about the weather.
D. Jack forgot his umbrella.
A. Jack has been playing outside in the rainy weather
Many communities are creating gardens where people can grow fruits and vegetables together. These gardens provide fresh food, teach gardening skills, and bring neighbors together. Some community gardens even donate extra produce to local food banks. As a result, community gardens help improve neighborhoods in many ways.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Community gardens grow fruits and vegetables.
B. Some community gardens donate food to local food banks.
C. Community gardens help neighborhoods by providing food and bringing people together.
D. Neighbors enjoy learning gardening skills.
C. Community gardens help neighborhoods by providing food and bringing people together.
"When Maya noticed that a new student was sitting alone at lunch, she invited him to join her friends."
Which character trait does Maya show?
A. Honesty
B. Curiosity
C. Kindness
D. Courage
C. Kindness
Which text structure describes a problem and how it is solved?
problem and solution
"Because the kitten was timid, it hid behind the couch whenever visitors came over."
What does the word timid most likely mean?
A. Angry
B. Shy
C. Excited
D. Loud
B. Shy
Read the paragraph.
"Sophia glanced at the clock for the third time. She bounced in her seat and smiled as she packed her backpack."
What can the reader infer about Sophia?
A. She is nervous about a test.
B. She is excited about something that is about to happen.
C. She is angry with her teacher.
D. She wishes school lasted longer.
B. She is excited about something that is about to happen.
"The rain tapped softly against the window and sang a lullaby to the sleeping town."
Which type of figurative language is used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Alliteration
C. Personification
"Although Mia had practiced for weeks, she missed the final shot. Instead of giving up, she stayed after practice and worked even harder."
Which character trait does Mia show?
A. Selfishness
B. Determination
C. Curiosity
D. Dishonesty
B. Determination
"First, the seeds are planted. Next, they are watered daily. Finally, the flowers begin to bloom."
Which text structure is used?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Sequence
D. Problem and Solution
C. Sequence
"The audience applauded after the singer's remarkable performance."
What does the word remarkable most likely mean?
A. Ordinary
B. Forgettable
C. Outstanding
D. Quiet
C. Outstanding
"Ben carefully reread the directions and sharpened his pencil before beginning. He wanted to make sure every answer was correct."
Which sentence from the paragraph best supports the inference that Ben is responsible?
A. "Ben carefully reread the directions..."
B. "He wanted to make sure every answer was correct."
C. "He sharpened his pencil..."
D. Both A and B
D. Both A and B
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
A. The puppy was as playful as a clown.
B. The stars twinkled in the sky.
C. The classroom was a beehive of activity.
D. The leaves danced in the wind.
C. The classroom was a beehive of activity.
"Jordan was nervous about joining the school band, but with encouragement from friends and lots of practice, he learned to play well and gained confidence."
Which theme is best supported by the story?
A. Music is everyone's favorite hobby.
B. Hard work and support from others can help people overcome challenges.
C. Friends should always agree with each other.
D. Practice is boring.
B. Hard work and support from others can help people overcome challenges.
"Unlike dolphins, sharks do not need to come to the surface to breathe. Both animals live in the ocean, but they have many differences."
Which text structure is used?
A. Sequence
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution
D. Compare and Contrast
D. Compare and Contrast