Word Choice
Henson learned to speak Inuit and the Eskimos taught him how to survive the harsh climate. Peary told Henson about his dream to be the first person to reach the North Pole.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? Inuit and the Eskimos
A. Inuit, and the Eskimos
B. Inuit, the Eskimos
C. Inuit and, the Eskimos
D. No change
A. Inuit, and the Eskimos
What does the R stand for in R.A.C.E.S.?
Do the R. for the following question:
Should cell phones be allowed in school?
(Use correct punctuation and capitalization)
R = Restate
Cell phones should be allowed in school.
Cell phones should not be allowed in school.
When Robert E. Peary a naval officer, met Henson, he recognized his intelligence and sense of adventure. Peary offered him a job
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? Peary a naval
A. Peary—a naval
B. Peary, a naval
C. Peary) a naval
D. No change
B. Peary, a naval
What is the main purpose of a story's theme?
A. To entertain the reader with action scenes
B. To teach a lesson or convey a universal message
C. To describe the physical setting
D. To introduce interesting characters
B. To teach a lesson or convey a universal message
What is the main idea of a text?
A. The most important details that support the topic
B. The central thought or message that the author wants to convey
C. The first sentence of each paragraph
D. The concluding statement at the end
B. The central thought or message that the author wants to convey
The creator of Mickey Mouse was born December 5, 1901, in Chicago. His name was Walter Disney. He began drawing pictures when he were a young boy. His first drawings were of his neighbor’s horse, Rupert.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text were?
A. is
B. was
C. are
D. no change
B. was
What does the A stand for in R.A.C.E.S.?
Do the R and A for the following question:
Should cell phones be allowed in school?
(Use correct punctuation and capitalization)
A = Answer
Cell phones should be allowed in school because _______.
Cell phones should not be allowed in school because_______.
Peary told Henson about his dream to be the first person to reach the North Pole. Henson eagerly accepted his invitation to join himself.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? himself
A. he
B. him
C. herself
D. No change
B. him
How can readers identify the theme of a story?
A. By looking at the cover illustration only
B. By counting the number of characters
C. By analyzing characters' actions and decisions
D. By checking the number of pages
C. By analyzing characters' actions and decisions
Which of the following best helps identify the main idea?
A. Looking at the pictures in the text
B. Reading only the first paragraph
C. Identifying key details that repeat throughout the text
D. Counting the number of paragraphs
C. Identifying
The first place that I can well remember was a pleasant meadow with a pond of clear water in it. Over the hedge on one side we looked into a plowed field, and on the other we looked over a gate at our master’s house, which stood by the roadside.
What does the word pleasant mean?
A. nice
B. large
C. open
D. empty
A. nice
What does the C stand for in R.A.C.E.S.?
Write 1 sentence stem for C
C = Cite
• According to the author, “___.”
• According to the text, “___.”
• The text states, “___.”
• The author states, “___.”
• One example from the text is “___.”
In 1908, Peary’s expedition including Henson left on the USS Roosevelt from New York for Canada
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? expedition including Henson
A. expedition, including Henson,
B. expedition, including Henson
C. expedition including Henson,
D. No change
A. expedition, including Henson,
Which of the following is NOT a common theme in literature?
A. Love and friendship
B. Good versus evil
C. The exact time and date of events
D. Coming of age
C. The exact time and date of events
In a paragraph about how dolphins communicate, which would be the best main idea?
A. Dolphins live in the ocean
B. Dolphins make clicking sounds
C. Dolphins use various methods to communicate with each other
D. Dolphins swim in groups called pods
C. Dolphins use various methods to communicate with each other
Black Americans faced discrimination in almost every aspect of their lives.
What does the word aspect mean?
A. view
B. part
C. direction
D. appearance
B. part
What does the E stand for in R.A.C.E.S.?
Write 1 sentence stem for E
E = Explain
• This shows that ____.
• This information suggests __.
• This evidence suggests ____.
• What this means is ____.
• This shows an example of ____.
• This proves ____.
• Based on what the text says, ____.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? recieved
A. receved
B. reseeved
C. received
D. No change
C. received
What's the difference between a topic and a theme?
A. A theme is a message about the topic
B. They are exactly the same thing
C. A topic is longer than a theme
D. A theme only appears in fiction
A. A theme is a message about the topic
What is NOT a good strategy for finding the main idea?
A. Looking for repeated words or phrases
B. Identifying supporting details
C. Reading only the last sentence
D. Asking what the text is mostly about
C. Reading only the last sentence
They taught him math, geography, and navigation. Later on Henson put those skills to good use.
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? They
A. Them
B. He
C. The captain
D. No change
D. No change
What does the S stand for in R.A.C.E.S.?
Write 1 sentence stem for S
S = Summary
• In conclusion ____.
• That is why ____.
• That is how ____.
• In summary ____.
It a wonderful day!
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? It
A. Its
B. It's
C. No Change
B. It's
Which statement best describes how themes are presented in stories?
A. Themes are always directly stated by the author
B. Themes only appear at the end of stories
C. Themes are usually implied through events and characters
D. Themes can only be about happiness
C. Themes are usually implied through events and characters
If a paragraph discusses different types of clouds, their formation, and their role in weather patterns, what is the main idea?
A. Clouds are made of water vapor
B. Clouds help predict the weather
C. Clouds are an important part of our weather system
D. There are many types of clouds
A. Clouds are made of water vapor