Text Evidence

Important Details

100

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail: A. Kayla is 13 years old. B. Kayla goes to a Catholic school. C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.

C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.

200

If I were answering the question: "Do you think Marissa will go to college?", which is an important detail? A. Marissa has always wanted to be a doctor, and she knows she needs a lot of education to become one. B. Marissa has 4 brothers and 1 sister. C. Marissa loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.

C. Marissa loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.

300

If I were answering the question: "Why does Mark want to visit Mexico?", which is an important detail? A. Mark is a sophomore in high school. B. Mark studied Mexico in school last month. C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.

C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.

400

***DOUBLE POINTS***

If I were answering the question: "Why does the author not like war?", which is an important detail? A. The author shares that he enjoys running. B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed. C. The author shares that he wanted to join the military when he was young.

B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed.

500

If I were answering the question: "How should a new student act on the first day of school at Burton?", which is an important detail? A. Burton is in Glendale, Arizona. B. Kids at Burton appreciate a person who is kind and friendly. C. You should have all of your information (phone number, address, etc.) ready when you come to register at Burton.

B. Kids at Burton appreciate a person who is kind and friendly.

Text Evidence

100

Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. Their team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?

His team lost.

200

***TRIPLE POINTS***

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down she had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

her head is hanging.

300

John was a Nascar driver and he had just one his first race. He climbed out of the window of his car and threw his fist up into the air. John was so overjoyed he began to grin from ear to ear. He would never forget the moment he won his very first race. What detail from the text tells you how John feels?

he grinned, threw his fist up, never forget the moment.

400

Kate stared at the giant parking lot. She couldn't remember where she parked her car. This happened every time she went to the mall. "Where could it be?" she said, "I thought it would be right here." She sat down on the ground and began to frown. What detail from the text tells you how she feels?

frown

500

My hands felt shaky and I took a deep breath. I knew I had to give a speech in front of the whole school. What detail from the text tells you how I feel?

shaky hands

Who am I?

100

I wear a white labcoat, I work with chemicals, who am I?

scientist

200

I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Who am I?

Chef

300

When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Who am I?

A teacher

400

I sleep with my eyes open, I swim in a glass box, I can come in many different colours but I'm often orange, I need water to live. Who Am I?

goldfish, fish

500

I travel with elephants. I'm surrounded by bright colours. I perform in a tent. I like heights. People look up when they watch me, And are nervous when they see me. My job is to walk very carefully across something. Who Am I?

tightrope walker, circus performer