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What is the message the author is trying to get across?
D. Recess is an important part of the school day.
Main Idea: The poem says recess is "sweeter than syrup". In the video, one student says recess lets your "imagination" go free. How are these two ideas the same?
A. Both show that kids think recess is a special and fun time.
B. Both show that kids like to eat snacks during recess.
C. Both show that kids only like to play with sticks.
D. Both show that recess is a boring part of the day.
A. Both show that kids think recess is a special and fun time.
A student is writing an essay about whether recess should be allowed. Which of these thesis statements clearly states an opinion?
A. Recess is a time when kids go outside and play on the swings or play kickball.
B. Some teachers say we shouldn't have recess if we don't work hard, but I disagree.
C. Recess is the most important part of the day because it helps kids stay calm and focused in class.
D. My essay is going to be about the poem "Recess! Oh, Recess!" and a video I watched.
C. Recess is the most important part of the day because it helps kids stay calm and focused in class.
A student wants a Score 3 for using "well-chosen information" from the sources. Which sentence best supports the idea that recess is good for learning?
A. The poem says that the slides at recess are "the best".
B. Kids like to play with sticks and pretend they are swords.
C. Recess helps kids because it lets their minds "go off to a different topic" so they can focus later.
D. Recess is awesome and cool and we love it.
C. Recess helps kids because it lets their minds "go off to a different topic" so they can focus later.
Proper Nouns: A student is writing about the author of the poem. How should they fix this sentence? Sentence: "i think darren sardelli wrote a great poem."
A. They should capitalize the word "poem."
B. They should capitalize the word "wrote."
C. They should capitalize the "I" and the name "Darren Sardelli."
D. No changes are needed.
C. They should capitalize the "I" and the name "Darren Sardelli."
Who is the speaker addressing in the poem?
A. recess
The poem mentions playing "kickball" and using "swings". What is a different way the kids in the video use their energy?
A. They sit quietly and read books.
B. They pretend a stick is a "wand or a sword".
C. They take a hard math test.
D. They listen to their teacher give directions.
B. They pretend a stick is a "wand or a sword".
If a student wrote, "Recess is okay," why would that not be a good thesis statement?
A. Because they used the word "recess."
B. Because it is an oversimplified text with a weak opinion.
C. Because they didn't mention the teacher.
D. Because they didn't use linking words.
B. Because it is an oversimplified text with a weak opinion.
A student is looking for evidence to prove that recess helps with school stress. Which quote is the most "relevant"?
A. "You give us a break from a really hard test"
B. "You don't assign homework"
C. "I pick up a stick and me and my friends invented as a wand"
D. "We'd be in despair if you didn't exist"
A. "You give us a break from a really hard test"
Commas in a Series: The poem mentions several fun things about recess. Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a list?
A. Recess has swings slides and kickball.
B. Recess has swings, slides, and kickball.
C. Recess has swings, slides and, kickball.
D. Recess, has swings slides, and kickball.
B. Recess has swings, slides, and kickball.
What does the poet mean when he describes recess as "special like snow" in line 12?
C. Recess brings enjoyment like a snowfall does.
The poem says students would be in "despair" (very sad) if recess didn't exist. How does the student at the end of the video feel about not getting recess?
A. He thinks it is fair because he didn't work hard.
B. He thinks it makes kids want to work harder in class.
C. He wonders why kids should work hard if they don't get a break.
D. He thinks PE is better than having recess anyway.
C. He wonders why kids should work hard if they don't get a break.
To get a Score 3, a student must logically group related sentences. Which group of sentences stays on the same topic?
A. Recess is special like snow. The video says teachers control PE. We like to play kickball.
B. Recess helps our brains. The video says it lets our minds go to a different topic. This gives us a break from hard tests.
C. The swings are refreshing. I have a lot of homework tonight. The sun is very bright today.
D. Teachers give homework. Kickball is fun. My imagination is like a sword.
B. Recess helps our brains. The video says it lets our minds go to a different topic. This gives us a break from hard tests.
A student wrote: "Recess is good because you can play kickball." How can they revise this sentence to have more impact on the reader?
A. By saying they also like to play on the swings.
B. By using bigger words like "extraordinary."
C. By adding that playing kickball lets kids "run in the sun" to waste energy so they can be calm in class.
D. By drawing a picture of a kickball.
C. By adding that playing kickball lets kids "run in the sun" to waste energy so they can be calm in class.
Action Verbs: The standard says to use action verbs to show what is happening. Which word from the video is an action verb?
A. Imagination.
B. Calm.
C. Invented.
D. Wand.
C. Invented.
Which line from the text is an example of how the poet uses figurative language to describe recess?
C. "you're sweeter than syrup," (Line 11)
The video says recess helps kids stay "calm" in class because they waste their energy having fun. Which line from the poem shows that recess also helps kids deal with school stress?
A. "You're first on our list"
B. "You give us a break from a really hard test"
C. "You don't assign homework"
D. "We love you! You rule!"
B. "You give us a break from a really hard test"
A student wants to use better linking words to connect a reason to their opinion. Which sentence does this best?
A. Recess is fun. We play kickball.
B. Recess is fun, and we play kickball.
C. Recess is fun. For example, the poem says we can play kickball and run in the sun.
D. Recess is fun or we play kickball.
C. Recess is fun. For example, the poem says we can play kickball and run in the sun.
In the video, a student says recess lets you use your imagination. Which elaboration best explains why "imagination" is a good reason for recess?
A. Imagination is when you think of things that are not real.
B. The student used a stick as a wand or a sword.
C. Having time for imagination is great because it gives a student's brain a break from "hard tests" and schoolwork.
D. Teachers do not like it when you use your imagination in class.
C. Having time for imagination is great because it gives a student's brain a break from "hard tests" and schoolwork.
A student wrote a sentence about how much they love recess: "Recess is awesome and cool". Which mark should they add at the end to show they are excited?
A. A question mark (?)
B. A comma (,)
C. A period (.)
D. An exclamation mark (!).
D. An exclamation mark (!).
What does the speaker's point of view reveal about recess?
Share their point of view and the line # that has evidence to support that point of view.
Opinion: They really like recess
Evidence: (will vary)
In the video, a student says that in PE, you are still "controlled by a teacher". How does the poem also show that recess is a time to be away from teachers?
A. It says recess "keeps us away from the teachers in school"
B. It says the teachers like to play kickball too.
C. It says the teachers give the students syrup and snow.
D. It says students have to take a test during recess.
A. It says recess "keeps us away from the teachers in school"
Which concluding statement would effectively finalize the response?
A. To sum it up, that is all I have to say about the video and the poem.
B. Recess is awesome and cool and I like it a lot.
C. In conclusion, schools must keep recess because it gives students the freedom and energy they need to succeed in class.
D. The end.
C. In conclusion, schools must keep recess because it gives students the freedom and energy they need to succeed in class.
A student wants to elaborate on the idea that recess keeps you away from teachers. Which sentence "effectively supports" this opinion?
A. There are many teachers in the school building.
B. The video says teachers control you during PE.
C. Teachers give out a lot of homework every day.
D. Being away from teachers is helpful because it gives kids "freedom" to play and make their own choices for a little while.
D. Being away from teachers is helpful because it gives kids "freedom" to play and make their own choices for a little while.
The poem says, "We love you! You rule!" What kind of words are "We" and "You"?
A. Personal pronouns.
B. Action verbs.
C. Proper nouns.
D. Adjectives.
A. Personal pronouns.