Literary Texts
Turner almost wished he hadn't listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop.
Why would Turner feel silly?
A. Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.B. It was raining outside.
C. Turner had to return the umbrella to his teacher.
D. Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.
D. Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.
What do Pigs Eat?
Have you ever heard the saying, "You eat like a pig"? We sometimes tell people this when they eat a large amount of food. So what exactly does a pig eat? Let's find out!
Pigs are omnivores. This means that they will all sorts of food like fruits, vegetables, and even bugs. So pigs really aren't that picky, they just like to eat. Humans are also omnivores since we eat plants and animals.
In the wild, pigs will eat anything that is convenient. They mostly eat plant matter and insects. They are known for preferring acorns and palmetto. Sometimes they will eat small mammals or the eggs of birds or reptiles.
Humans enjoy eating bacon, pork chops, and ham. All these come from pigs on farms. Farmers take extra special care of a pig's diet to ensure they grow to be big and healthy. Farmers feed pigs mostly corn or soybean meal. Sometimes farmers will add dried whey to provide the pig protein and sugar. The protein helps the pig grow muscles and the sugar gives the pig energy. Many farmers also add vitamins and minerals to their pigs diets for healthy bones.
Next time you see someone eating acorns, bugs, and corn meal; be sure to tell them they are eating like a pig!
Q: What is the difference between pigs grown on farms and wild pigs?
A. Only farm pigs are carnivores.
B. Farm pigs do not like corn or soybean meal.
C. Wild pigs only eat insects and small mammals.
D. Farm pigs have a controlled diet to keep them healthy.
D. Farm pigs have a controlled diet to keep them healthy.
When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast. What does the word fractured mean?
A. rested
B. broke
C. avoided
D. looked at
B. broke
The shopping center was like a three-ring circus the day before Christmas.
Like a three-ring circus means _____
A. The shopping center was quiet.
B. The shopping center was big.
C. The shopping center was really busy.
D. The shopping center was full of animals.
C. The shopping center was really busy.
What is the type of writing that tells a story called? It has characters, settings, and a plot.
narrative
Q: We can infer that ___________
A. Kurt is not a very good player.
B. Kurt is on Bill's team.
C. Bill, Jessica, Kurt and the other players are playing basketball.
D. Kurt is mean.
A. Kurt is not a very good player.
What do Pigs Eat?
Have you ever heard the saying, "You eat like a pig"? We sometimes tell people this when they eat a large amount of food. So what exactly does a pig eat? Let's find out!
Pigs are omnivores. This means that they will all sorts of food like fruits, vegetables, and even bugs. So pigs really aren't that picky, they just like to eat. Humans are also omnivores since we eat plants and animals.
In the wild, pigs will eat anything that is convenient. They mostly eat plant matter and insects. They are known for preferring acorns and palmetto. Sometimes they will eat small mammals or the eggs of birds or reptiles.
Humans enjoy eating bacon, pork chops, and ham. All these come from pigs on farms. Farmers take extra special care of a pig's diet to ensure they grow to be big and healthy. Farmers feed pigs mostly corn or soybean meal. Sometimes farmers will add dried whey to provide the pig protein and sugar. The protein helps the pig grow muscles and the sugar gives the pig energy. Many farmers also add vitamins and minerals to their pigs diets for healthy bones.
Next time you see someone eating acorns, bugs, and corn meal; be sure to tell them they are eating like a pig!
Q: Which sentence tells the reader that humans are similar to pigs?
A. "Many farmers also add vitamins and minerals to their pigs diets for healthy bones."
B. "Humans are also omnivores since we eat plants and animals."
C. "Humans enjoy eating bacon, pork chops, and ham."
D. "They are known for preferring acorns and palmetto."
B. "Humans are also omnivores since we eat plants and animals."
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night. What does the word exhibit mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. lose
B. eat
C. trade
D. show
D. show
Wow! It's raining cats and dogs today! I wish I'd brought my umbrella to school!
What does "It's raining cats and dogs today!" mean?
a. I forgot my umbrella today.
b. It's raining heavily.
c. Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
d. All of the cats and dogs in the neighborhood are wet from the rain.
b. It's raining heavily.
This type of writing convinces the reader to do something or to agree with something.
opinion
"Larry, as your boss, I must say it has been very interesting working with you," Ms. Valdez said. "However, it seems that our company's needs and your performance style are not well matched.
Q: What is Ms. Valdez telling Larry?
A. She would feel bad if Larry quit.
B. Larry is being fired.
C. Larry is getting a raise.
D. Larry had good performance reviews.
B. Larry is being fired.
Newborn Panda Cub 'Vibrant' and 'Healthy,' Says National Zoo
August 23, 2013, Washington DC - A new baby cub at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington is bright pink, very tiny and healthy, the zoo announced on Sunday as they released the first photos of the little bundle of joy.
The mama panda, Mei Xiang, gave birth at 5:32 p.m. on Friday, and according to zoo officials, after spending the past two weeks practicing for the moment by “spending extended amounts of time body licking and cradling her toys.”
Mei Xiang picked up her new cub immediately after giving birth and started nurturing it and cuddling with it, said zoo officials.
On Sunday, the zoo reported that their panda team was able to give Mei Xiang’s newborn its first neonatal examination. The team concluded that “the cub is robust, fully formed, and is a bright, healthy shade of pink,” adding that the newborn is “active” and “vibrant.”
The baby panda weighed in at less than a third of a pound on Sunday but its “belly was nice and full … and it was obvious that the cub is both nursing and digesting,” the officials said.
Q: We can infer that the baby panda is probably ______________.
A. has extremely sharp teeth
B. smaller than a gallon of milk
C. likes living at the zoo
D. enjoys eating berries
B. smaller than a gallon of milk
Her mother said: “I forbid you to go to the store – it is raining outside." What does the word forbid mean as used in the sentence?
a. dread
b. hope
c. not allow
d. bad weather
c. not allow
On the cold winter day, under the covers, I kept as snug as a bug in a rug.
As snug as a bug in a rug means ______
A. There were bugs in my bed.
B. I was cozy in my bed.
C. I was too cold to stay in bed.
D. The covers on my bed were dirty.
B. I was cozy in my bed.
What is the type of writing that provides facts and explains something
informational or explanatory
Manuel was on the baseball team that was playing the first place team. It was the first game that his grandparents and uncle Thomas attended. Manuel swung his bat while looking for his family in the large crowd. Just as he spotted his grandmother, his greatest fear came true. He lost his grip on the bat, and it started to fall. Even though he caught it quickly, Manuel's face became red. He felt as if he had made a horrible mistake and everyone were staring at him.
Q: The passage suggests that Manuel almost dropped his bat partly because he -
A. was thinking about the baseball game
B. wasn't strong enough
C. was looking for his family
D. was frightened by a loud noise
C. was looking for his family
Newborn Panda Cub 'Vibrant' and 'Healthy,' Says National Zoo
August 23, 2013, Washington DC - A new baby cub at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington is bright pink, very tiny and healthy, the zoo announced on Sunday as they released the first photos of the little bundle of joy.
The mama panda, Mei Xiang, gave birth at 5:32 p.m. on Friday, and according to zoo officials, after spending the past two weeks practicing for the moment by “spending extended amounts of time body licking and cradling her toys.”
Mei Xiang picked up her new cub immediately after giving birth and started nurturing it and cuddling with it, said zoo officials.
On Sunday, the zoo reported that their panda team was able to give Mei Xiang’s newborn its first neonatal examination. The team concluded that “the cub is robust, fully formed, and is a bright, healthy shade of pink,” adding that the newborn is “active” and “vibrant.”
Q: The baby panda weighed in at less than a third of a pound on Sunday but its “belly was nice and full … and it was obvious that the cub is both nursing and digesting,” the officials said. The news story above states that, "The team concluded that 'the cub is robust, fully formed, and is a bright, healthy shade of pink,' adding that the newborn is 'active' and 'vibrant.'” From this statement, we can infer that
A. the newborn likes to get checked out by the zookeepers.
B. the newborn panda is healthy and doing well.
C. the newborn panda will grow up to be a pink panda bear.
D. the newborn will live at the Smithsonian Zoo forever.
B. the newborn panda is healthy and doing well.
My brother is absolutely tenacious. For example, when he sets a goal for himself, he doesn't let anything stop him from achieving it. What does tenacious mean?
A)silly and unreasonable
B)stubborn; refusing to give up
C)well-liked by others
D)always seeking help from others
B)stubborn; refusing to give up
"Two wrongs don’t make a right." What does this mean?
A. You will have problems if you change halfway through.
B. People often think that others are better off than they are.
C. All pain and problems disappear over time
D. If a bad thing is done to you, don’t do something bad as a response.
D. If a bad thing is done to you, don’t do something bad as a response.
What should you use to support your writing? You must have this in your writing to prove what you are saying.
You should use text evidence.
Jill hands were trembling and sweat ran down her back. Her face was red and she could feel her ears turning pink, too. Jill grabbed her paper and walked on stage. She smiled at the audience.
Q: What can you infer about Jill? Select two answer choices.
A. Jill has to give a speech.
B. Jill is nervous.
C. Jill was excited to speak to the audience.
D. Jill felt sick.
E. Jill was dreaming.
A. Jill has to give a speech.
B. Jill is nervous.
Newborn Panda Cub 'Vibrant' and 'Healthy,' Says National Zoo
August 23, 2013, Washington DC - A new baby cub at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington is bright pink, very tiny and healthy, the zoo announced on Sunday as they released the first photos of the little bundle of joy.
The mama panda, Mei Xiang, gave birth at 5:32 p.m. on Friday, and according to zoo officials, after spending the past two weeks practicing for the moment by “spending extended amounts of time body licking and cradling her toys.”
Mei Xiang picked up her new cub immediately after giving birth and started nurturing it and cuddling with it, said zoo officials.
On Sunday, the zoo reported that their panda team was able to give Mei Xiang’s newborn its first neonatal examination. The team concluded that “the cub is robust, fully formed, and is a bright, healthy shade of pink,” adding that the newborn is “active” and “vibrant.”
Q: Which statement above tells the reader how Mei Xiang feels about her new baby?
A. "Mei Xiang picked up her new cub immediately after giving birth and started nurturing it and cuddling with it, said zoo officials."
B. “'spending extended amounts of time body licking and cradling her toys.'”
C. "The baby panda weighed in at less than a third of a pound on Sunday but its 'belly was nice and full … and it was obvious that the cub is both nursing and digesting,' the officials said."
D. "A new baby cub at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington is bright pink, very tiny and healthy"
A. "Mei Xiang picked up her new cub immediately after giving birth and started nurturing it and cuddling with it, said zoo officials."
The captain of the cheer squad is vivacious when she performs, but the rest of the time she is calm and low-key. What is the meaning of vivacious?
A)lively, high-spirited
B)relaxed and easygoing
C)sad, unhappy
D)bored
A)lively, high-spirited
Jean: How did you know it was my birthday today.
Susan: Oh, a little birdie told me!
What does "Oh, a little birdie told me!" mean?
a. Jean told Susan it was her birthday.
b. An unnamed person told Susan about Jean's birthday.
c. Susan told Jean it was her birthday.
d. A bird was singing to Susan.
b. An unnamed person told Susan about Jean's birthday.
What part of your writing summarizes what you wrote?
a. introduction
b. body paragraphs
c. conclusion
The conclusion summarizes what you wrote.