ECR
Central Idea
Revising and Editing
Text Evidence
Context Clues
100

Read the following passage. What evidence does the writer use to support their opinion? 


A community can be beneficial because it can keep its members safe. Everyone in a community plays an important role that helps others in some way. 

In paragraph two, the writer explains that "Parents and teachers make sure children have what they need to learn and be safe". This explains the job that teachers and parents have. Both work together to keep others safe and successful. Paragraph three describes the job that students and children have as a part of their community. The writer explains that "You can follow rules and laws". This tells the reader about the important job they have and how they can help keep their community safe. 

Communities are beneficial because everyone in a community has an important job. Everyone in the community is working together to help keep each other safe.

"Parents and teacher make sure children have what they need to learn and be safe"

"You can follow rules and laws"

100

What is the central idea of the following passage? 


I can't wait until this weekend! We're going to my grandparents' house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted...but we still don't want to leave!

The writer enjoys spending time with family. 

100

What change should be made to the following sentence? 


"Hui's big day had finaly arrived."

Change finaly to finally

100

Which sentence from the following passage helps the reader know the writer enjoys spending time with their family? 

I can't wait until this weekend! We're going to my grandparents' house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted...but we still don't want to leave!

"We always have such a good time together!"

100

Using your context clues, what is the meaning of the word exhausted?

The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted...but we still don't want to leave!

Very tired. 

200

Read the following passage. What is the opinion of the writer? 


A community can be beneficial because it can keep its members safe. Everyone in a community plays an important role that helps others in some way. 

In paragraph two, the writer explains that "Parents and teachers make sure children have what they need to learn and be safe". This explains the job that teachers and parents have. Both work together to keep others safe and successful. Paragraph three describes the job that students and children have as a part of their community. The writer explains that "You can follow rules and laws". This tells the reader about the important job they have and how they can help keep their community safe. 

Communities are beneficial because everyone in a community has an important job. Everyone in the community is working together to help keep each other safe.

A community can be beneficial because it can keep its members safe. Everyone in a community plays an important role. 

200

What is the central idea of the passage? 

Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world and learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.

The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people. 

200

What change should be made to the following sentence? 


"Shortly after breckfast, Hui felt a tickle in his throat."

Change breckfast to breakfast. 

200

Which sentence from the following passage supports the central idea that the Wright brothers were inventors who have inspired many people?


Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world and learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.

"In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world and learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success."

200

Using your context clues, what is the meaning of the word blazed?


A huge fire blazed until the whole room was warm and cozy. 

To burn very fiercely. 

300

Read the following passage. Using your context clues, define the word beneficial as it is used in the text. 

A community can be beneficial because it can keep its members safe. Everyone in a community plays an important role that helps others in some way. 

In paragraph two, the writer explains that "Parents and teachers make sure children have what they need to learn and be safe". This explains the job that teachers and parents have. Both work together to keep others safe and successful. Paragraph three describes the job that students and children have as a part of their community. The writer explains that "You can follow rules and laws". This tells the reader about the important job they have and how they can help keep their community safe. 

Communities are beneficial because everyone in a community has an important job. Everyone in the community is working together to help keep each other safe.

good, or helpful

300

What is the central idea for the following passage? 


I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very lovable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.

The writer's dog is an important part of his life. 

300

What change should be made in the following sentence? 


"Madison's mother was calling to say Madison was running a fevver."

Change fevver to fever

300

Which sentence from the text supports the central idea that the writer's dog is important to him?


I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very lovable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.

"I am so glad to have him around. I love him."

300

Using your context clues, what is the meaning of the word rebuild?


We knocked over the block tower. Now we want to rebuild it. 

To build again.

400

The following ECR is not complete. What is missing? 


A community can be beneficial because it can keep its members safe. Everyone in a community plays an important role that helps others in some way. 

Communities are beneficial because everyone in a community has an important job. Everyone in the community is working together to help keep each other safe.

Supporting evidence and an explanation. 

400

What is the central idea of the following passage? 


Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He has to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric's reflexes took over and he heard the "CRACK" of the bat hitting the ball. His heart races with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!

Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base. 

400

What change should be made to the following sentence?


"Hui knew that was the write thing to do."

Change write to right. 

400

Which sentence from the text supports the central idea that Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base? 


Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He has to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric's reflexes took over and he heard the "CRACK" of the bat hitting the ball. His heart races with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!

"His heart races with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!"

400

Using your context clues, what is the meaning of the word unlock?


Mimi unlocked the door with a key and opened it. 

To make something not be locked. 

500

The following ECR is not complete. What is the next step that the author needs to do to make sure their work is complete? 


a community can be beneficial because it can keep its members safe everyone in a community plays an important role that helps others in some way

in paragraph two the writer explains that parents and teachers make sure children have what they need to learn and be safe this explains the job that teachers and parents have both work together to keep others safe and successful paragraph three describes the job that students and children have as a part of their community the writer explains that you can follow rules and laws this tells the reader about the important job they have and how they can help keep their community safe

communities are beneficial because everyone in a community has an important job everyone in the community is working together to help keep each other safe

Revise and edit their work. 

500

What is the central idea of the following passage? 


Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it's ready to eat!

How to make a homemade pizza. 

500

What change should be made to the following sentence? 


"The common cold was more common than Hui had realized."

No change is needed for this sentence. 

500

Which sentence from the text helps the reader know how to make a homemade pizza?


Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it's ready to eat!

"First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast."

"After that, begin making the tomato sauce."

"Next, add any vegetables you like."

"Then, bake it in the oven."

500

Using your context clues, what is the meaning of the word drowsy?


I was so drowsy, I could barely stay awake. 

Tired. 
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