Greek and Latin Roots/Suffixes
Author's Purpose
Theme
Author's Craft/Figurative Language
Literary Elements
Misc.
100
What does the Greek root "bio" mean in the word "biography."
(A biography is the life story that a person writes about another person.)
A. Two
B. Life
C. Big
B. Life
(The Greek root "bio" means Life.)
100
A recipe to make an award winning spicy chicken salad.
What is the author's purpose for writing this?
A) Entertain
B) Inform
C) Persuade
B) Inform
100
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What is the theme of the story about the little boy who kept crying for help?
What lesson did he learn?
He learns that if you lie over and over, people will stop trusting you. This could be bad because _____________________________________.
100
Read the following simile:
A snapping turtle’s powerful bite could snap your finger like a twig!
What is the literal meaning of this sentence?
A. The snapping turtle's mouth looks like a twig.
B. Your finger bones are very weak because a snapping turtle can snap it by biting it.
C. It is showing how strong the snapping turtle's bite can be.
C. It is showing how strong the snapping turtle's bite can be.
100
Think about what happens in the story "Running Rivals." Label the events in the order in which they happen in the story. The first event will be labeled 1, and the last event will be labeled 4.
____ Amy and Madison give each other tips about how to run faster
____ Natalie, Amy's sister encourages Amy, and goes with her to the racing park.
____ Amy runs her personal best
____ Amy tells her dad how nervous she is to go back to the next track meet after her knee injury.
3- Amy and Madison give each other tips about how to run faster
2- Natalie, Amy's sister encourages Amy, and goes with her to the racing park.
4- Amy runs her personal best
1- Amy tells her dad how nervous she is to go back to the next track meet after her knee injury.
100
Which is the correct homophone for this sentence:
There/Their
"There/Their class is having a party on Tuesday."
Correct Answer: Their
Bonus: Can you use the other homophone, "there," in a complete sentence?
200
What does the Latin root "vid" mean in the word "evidence" as used in this sentence:
"The police examined all the evidence before deciding who the criminal was."
A. To look or see
B. To hear
C. To draw or write
A. To look or see
(The Latin root "vid" means "to look" or "to see.")
200
A speech arguing that the 8th grade class should read The Hunger Games.
What is the author's purpose for giving this speech?
A) Entertain
B) Inform
C) Persuade
C) Persuade
200
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "The Math Test?"
Cody had not studied for the big math test. When he got his test, he quickly realized that he had no idea how to solve the problems. Luckily, Cody sat right behind Emily. Emily was the best math student in the class and he could see her paper. Cody copied all of Emily's answers.
The next day when Mrs. Jenkins passed back the graded tests, she told that class that only two students had gotten A's. Since these two students had done so well, she would have them explain some of the more challenging problems to the class.
Emily was first. Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Emily solved it easily and explained each step to the class. Then it was Cody's turn. Again, Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Of course, Cody did not knowhow to solve the problem. A long moment passed as Cody stood in front of the board trying to figure out what to do. Some of his classmates started to whisper and snicker.
“Can you solve this problem?" Mrs. Jenkins finally asked.
Humiliated, Cody just shook his head. Now everyone knew he had cheated and he was in big trouble.
Possible Answers:
1. Cheating will only get you so far.
2. Cheating does not pay off in the end.
200
How does the author use imagery in the following statement? Cite specific words used that help it appeal to your senses.
"The fresh and juicy orange is very cold and sweet.
Accept reasonable responses.
Be ready to do a written response to a question about imagery on the test on why the author uses imagery!
200
What is the best way to retell paragraphs 1-5 of Running Rivals?
A. Amy is a top track star and competes against a girl named Madison. She lost the race and chose to quit racing.
B. Amy is a runner who hurt her knee. She practiced really hard and ended up winning the race and celebrated with her dad.
C. Amy ran a race and didn’t win, but became friends with her competitor Madison.
D. Amy is a runner who hurt her knee. Her biggest competition is Madison. Even after training and practicing, she didn’t win the race. After the race Amy talked with her dad about her frustrations.
D. Amy is a runner who hurt her knee. Her biggest competition is Madison. Even after training and practicing, she didn’t win the race. After the race Amy talked with her dad about her frustrations.
200
Which is the correct homophone for this sentence:
Whole/Hole
"I cannot believe you ate the whole/hole pizza all by yourself!"
Correct Answer: Whole
Bonus: Can you use the other homophone, "hole," in a complete sentence?
300
A person who acts is an __________.
A. acting
B. acter
C. actor
C. actor
300
A script for a TV show about a detective who can read the minds of farm animals.
What is the author's purpose for writing the script?
A) Entertain
B) Inform
C) Persuade
A) Entertain
300
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "Danny's New Bike."
Benny and Danny were twins. Each week, they each got five dollars in allowance. Benny always spent all of his allowance on candy and small toys. Every so often, Danny bought some candy, but he saved most of his money in a piggy bank that he kept on his nightstand by his bed. Sometimes, Danny did extra chores around the house to earn more money. He always put his earnings into his bank.
The months passed and soon school was out for summer. One day, Danny asked his parents to take him to the bike store. He had saved enough money for a new bike! Danny picked out a red bike with blue handlebars. His parents were so impressed with how much he had saved that they bought him a helmet and a bike lock.
Danny spent the summer riding his new bike around the neighborhood with his friends. Since he did not have a bike, Benny spent most of his summer at home alone.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
B. Danny is smarter than Benny.
C. You should not spend all your money on candy.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
300
(Teacher note: Mood is the emotional effect that the text creates for the audience)
Do the following words create a positive :-) or negative :-( mood?
Stressed, Gloomy, Disappointed
Mood- Negative
300
Who is telling the story of Running Rivals?
A. Madison
B. a Narrator
C. Amy
D. Natalie
C. Amy
300
What change should be made to this sentence?
Yesterday we play games outside at recess.
A. Yesterday we playing games outside at recess.
B. Yesterday we played games outside at recess.
C. Yesterday we will play games outside at recess.
D. Yesterday we will have played games outside at recess.
B. Yesterday we played games outside at recess.
400
The first question was __________ than the second question. (easy)
A. easyer
B. easier
C. easiest
B. easier
400
Fire Drill Rules at NCE:
-line up in number order
-do NOT run inside or outside
-make sure you listen to your teachers
-stay in number order all the way outside to the field
What is the author's purpose for writing the fire drill rules?
A) to entertain
B) to inform
C) to persuade
B) to inform
400
What is the theme of the passage below?
Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn't have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn't play baseball all summer.
A) Tim wanted a new glove.
B) Stealing is a good idea.
C) If you want something, you should work for it.
D) Tim lost his privilege of playing baseball.
C) If you want something, you should work for it.
400
Do the following words create a positive :-) or negative :-( mood?
Determined, Chipper, Hopeful
Mood: Positive
400
What is the author’s purpose for writing the text, Running Rivals?
A. to inform the reader about the relationship between two girls
B. to entertain readers with an interesting story about runners
C. to teach an important lesson about friendship
D. to make readers start running in races
B. to entertain readers with an interesting story about runners
400
"Who put gummy worms in this hole in my yard?"
What is the meaning of hole as it is used above?
A. the full amount
B. a weakness or problem
C. an empty spot in the ground
D. something that works correctly
C. an empty spot in the ground
500
Joe pet the puppy softer than Sarah at the adoption center.
What does the -er at the end of softer tell about Joe's touch?
A. His touch is less soft than Sarah's.
B. His touch is more soft than Sarah's.
C. His touch is the most soft than anyone's.
D. His touch is the least soft than anyone's.
B. His touch is more soft than Sarah's.
500
Read the text below:
Dear mom,
I REALLY want a new kitten. I am responsible enough to have one and I promise I will feed her, brush her, and clean her litter box. I will play with her everyday. I have been so kind to my siblings, and I have been getting really good grades in school. These are the reasons why we should get a new kitten!
What is the author's purpose for writing the text above?
A) to entertain
B) to inform
C) to persuade
C) to persuade
500
Read the passage below:
There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each aisle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.
What is the lesson learned in the story?
A) Old people are always mean
B) Don't judge a book by its cover
C) You should be aware of others
D) It takes courage to stand up to bullies
B) Don't judge a book by its cover.
500
Read the sentences below:
Derek threw the ball a third time, and Gavin swung his bat. They heard a loud thwack as he hit the ball. Both boys watched the ball as it flew up into the air and over to the very edge of the field.
thwack
500
Why is the setting in Soccer Shootout important to the plot?
Choose TWO answers.
A. All the action takes place on the field or near it.
B. It inspired Peter, Berk, and Ryan to be friends.
C. It is where the characters compete.
D. It allowed for a problem to happen in the story.
A. All the action takes place on the field or near it.
C. It is where the characters compete.
500
Smack! Crack! He hits the baseball as hard as he can and it flies over the fence.
Why does the author use the words "Smack! Crack!?"
A. to show that hitting a baseball is difficult
B. to show that a baseball is hard
C. to tell what it sounds like when you hit a baseball
D. to show the reader he is having fun
C. to tell what it sounds like when you hit a baseball