Informational terms
Paragraphs
Organizational structures/patterns
Yearly Review I
Yearly Review II
100
a mini dictionary at the end of a book with words and definitions
glossary
100
1. Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he’s alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they aren’t too violent. What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. Juan dislikes violence. b. Juan likes to think. c. Juan enjoys Monopoly. d. Juan enjoys playing games.
d. Juan enjoys playing games
100
first, second, next, finally are examples of: a. cause/effect b. classification schemes c. transition words/phrases
c. transition words/phrases
100
another word for a "problem" in the story
conflict
100
Which is a simile? a. That cloud is like a butterfly. b. The cloud is a butterfly. c. Leave no stone unturned.
a. That could is like a butterfly.
200
a list of important words and phrases at the end of a book, with page numbers of locations in the book
index
200
2. Maria is watching too much television. A toddler shouldn’t be spending hours staring blankly at a screen. Worse yet, some of her wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons she watches. We need to spend more time reading books with her and pull the plug on the TV! What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. Watching a lot of television isn’t good for Maria. b. Books are good. c. All cartoons are bad. d. Some cartoons are bad for Maria.
a. watching a lot of television isn't good for Maria
200
The sun comes out and warms the earth. This statement is an example of: a. classification schemes b. logical order c. cause/effect d. transition words/phrases
c. cause/effect
200
a type of internal conflict would be: a. character vs. nature b. character vs. society c. character vs. self
c. character vs. self
200
Which is a metaphor? a. That cloud is like a butterfly. b. That cloud is a butterfly. c. Leave no stone unturned.
b. That cloud is a butterfly.
300
an explanation near an illustration or diagram (telling about it)
caption
300
3. Samantha, I can’t eat or sleep when you are gone. I need to hear your scratchy voice and see your lovely toothless smile. I miss that special way that you eat soup with your fingers. Please come home soon! What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. Samantha, you have bad manners. b. Samantha, you should see a dentist. c. Samantha, I miss you. d. Samantha, I have lost my appetite.
c. Samantha, I miss you.
300
A recipe is an example of what type of organizational pattern? a. cause/effect b. classification c. simile d. logical order
d. logical order
300
The antagonist in a story is a. the good guy b. the character c. one of the problems d. the climax of the story
c. one of the problems
300
Which is alliteration? a. I am going home. b. Pittsburgh is my pretty pony's home. c. The beach is so nice this time of year.
b. Pittsburg is my pretty pony's home.
400
a picture or drawing with labeled parts
diagram
400
In the following paragraph, what is a supporting detail of the main idea? Reading is the most important part of an education. If one learns to read well, he will do better in any subject. Even in Math, reading comprehension will help in problem-solving. Developing a love for reading will take you anywhere! a. If one learns to read well, he will do better in any subject. b. Reading is the most important part of an education.
a. If one learns to read well, he will do better in any subject.
400
Telling a story about your trip to a museum and having each paragraph about a different part of the trip, is an example of which type of organizational pattern? a. logical order b. classification c. transition words/phrases d. cause/effect
b. classification
400
The protagonist in a story is a. the main character b. one of the problems c. the resolution d. the best description of the setting
a. the main character
400
Which is onomatopoeia? a. fly away! b. bugs are buggy c. buzz! d. don't do it!
c. buzz!
500
the last sentence of a paragraph is called this
concluding sentence
500
What is a supporting detail in the paragraph? Attendance is an important factor in school performance. How can one do well, if he misses the lessons? It is a proven fact that students with higher attendance do better on end of the year tests. In other words, come to school as often as you can! a. Attendance is an important factor in school performance. b. It is a proven fact that students with higher attendance do better on end of the year tests.
b. it is a proven fact that students with higher attendance do better on end of the year tests.
500
Another term for logical order may be used on the CRCT...what might it be? a. cause/effect b. chronological order c. classification d. order it right
b. chronological order
500
An example of 3rd person point of view is: a. He went to the arena to watch the rodeo. b. I am not sure how long it will last. c. I can't be sure of the answer. d. This is how I feel.
a. He went to the arena to watch the rodeo.
500
Which is an example of personification? a. Look at that butterfly! b. The tree's arms are reaching out to me. c. Buzz away, fly! d. She is a jewel.
b. The tree's arms are reaching out to me.