Poetry
I wake up early in the morning light,
The sun is shining warm and bright.
I eat my breakfast, tie my shoe,
And think about what I’ll do at school too.
What type of poem is this?
Rhyme Poem
1. The classroom was a zoo during indoor recess.
What does this metaphor mean?
A. The class went to the zoo
B. The classroom was loud and wild
C. The classroom had animals in it
D. The class was very quiet
B. The classroom was loud and wild
Winter is the coldest season. People wear warm coats and drink hot chocolate. Sometimes it snows, and children make snowmen.
Question:
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Children play in the snow.
B. Winter is a cold season with fun activities.
C. People drink cold drinks in winter.
D. Summer is the warmest season.
B. Winter is a cold season with fun activities
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This story tells about a silly dog who wears sunglasses and tries to surf at the beach.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To inform
B. To persuade
C. To entertain
C. To entertain
The little dog scurried across the yard when it saw the cat.
What does scurried most likely mean?
A) Ran quickly
B) Slept quietly
C) Barked loudly
D) Hid slowly
A. Ran Quickly
Flowers start to bloom
Butterflies dance in sunshine
Warm breeze says hello
What type of poem is this?
Haiku
2. My backpack is a black hole.
What does this metaphor suggest?
A. The backpack is broken
B. Things get lost inside the backpack
C. The backpack is very heavy
D. The backpack is dark
B. Things get lost inside the backpack
Every morning, Carlos feeds his dog, Max, before going to school. After feeding Max, he waters the plants in the garden. Then, he packs his backpack and eats breakfast. Carlos likes to start his day by taking care of his responsibilities.
Question 1: What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Carlos goes to school every morning.
B) Carlos starts his day by taking care of his responsibilities.
C) Max is a hungry dog.
D) Carlos waters the plants in the garden.
B. Carlos starts his day by taking care of his responsibilities
Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They use their flippers to swim and catch fish.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To persuade
B. To inform
Ella forgot to set her alarm, so she woke up late and missed the bus.
What is the effect?
A) She missed the bus
B) She forgot to set her alarm
C) She went to bed early
D) She ate breakfast
A. She missed the bus
There once was a cat with a hat,
Who liked to nap on a mat.
He slept all day long,
While humming a song,
That silly old cat with a hat!
What type of poem is this?
Limerick
1. When the bell rang, the hallway became a river. Students rushed past, bumping into one another.
What does the metaphor “the hallway became a river” mean?
A. Water filled the hallway
B. Students were moving quickly together
C. The hallway was very quiet
D. Students were walking slowly
B. Students were moving quickly together
Lightning storms can be dangerous. Lightning is a giant spark of electricity that comes from clouds. It can start fires and hurt people if they are outside. People stay inside their homes during storms to stay safe.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Lightning can be dangerous.
B) People stay inside during storms.
C) Storms happen in summer.
D) Lightning starts fires
A. Lightning can be dangerous
You should always recycle plastic bottles. Recycling helps keep the Earth clean.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To persuade
C. To persuade
The explorers were bewildered when they saw the strange lights in the sky.
What does bewildered most likely mean?
A) Confused
B) Excited
C) Angry
D) Brave
A. Confused
Sun shines bright.
Bees buzz by.
Flowers sway.
I smile.
What type of poem is this?
Free Verse
1. The classroom was a beehive.
What does this metaphor tell you about the classroom?
The classroom was busy
Dogs make great pets. They can play fetch, go on walks, and keep their owners company. Dogs need food, water, and love to stay happy.
Which detail supports the main idea, that dogs make great pets?
A) Dogs can play fetch.
B) Dogs need food, water, and love.
C) Dogs go on walks.
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
The author believes that drinking water is better than drinking soda.
What is the author’s claim?
A. Soda has bubbles
B. Water comes from taps
C. Drinking water is better than soda
D. People get thirsty
C. Drinking Water is better than soda
Liam practiced the piano every day, so he performed beautifully at the recital.
What is the effect?
A) Liam performed beautifully
B) Liam practiced every day
C) He went to school
D) He sang a different song
A. Liam performed beautifully
There once was a dog from Peru,
Who loved to wear one red shoe.
He danced all around,
Then fell to the ground,
And laughed until he was blue!
What type of poem is this?
Limerick
Fear is a shadow that followed Ben all day. He kept thinking about the big game, even in class.
What does the metaphor help you understand about fear?
A. Fear is dark
B. Fear is imaginary
C. Fear stays with you
D. Fear is quiet
C. Fear stays with you
Cameras have changed a lot over time. Early cameras used film and could only take a few photos at a time. Modern cameras can take thousands of pictures and even record video. Many cameras are now built into phones, making photography easy for everyone.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Cameras are built into phones.
B) Cameras have changed over time.
C) Early cameras used film.
D) Modern cameras can record video.
B. Cameras have changed over time
Long homework assignments can make students tired and frustrated. When homework is short, students have more time to relax and get a good night’s sleep. Homework should be shorter for students.
What is the author’s claim?
A. Students feel tired
B. Homework can be frustrating
C. Students need sleep
D. Homework should be shorter
D. Homework should be shorter
What is Ms. O's favorite candy?
Skittles, Trollis