5th Grade FSA ELA Review

Theme

100

The theme of the text can also be called the ____ of the story

What is the "message" or lesson?

200

What would the theme of this short text be?: A long time ago there was a king who wanted nothing but gold. He wished that everything he touched would turn to gold; and one day a magical fairy came and made his wish come true. However, the king soon realized that everything he touched would turn to gold; including his loved ones and even food. Leaving the king alone and to starve. 

A. Don't be greedy B. Don't steal C. Don't brag, be modest D. Look before you leap

A. Don't be greedy

300

What is the theme of this story?: There once was an ugly duckling. The other ducks teased her and laughed at her for her appearance; and the duckling felt ashamed. However as time passed and the duckling developed, they saw she was not a duck at all. She was a swan, and she was beautiful. 

A. Respect your elders B. Don't be lazy C. We all are capable of improvement D. Don't be boastful

C. We all are capable of improvement

400

What is the best theme for this text?: There once was a tiny fish who was tired of being in the school of fish all the time. He started to pick fights with the other fish in his school and soon after decided to leave and told all the other fish that they could forget him, and that he didn't need them. However, as soon as the little fish swam away from the protection of his group, he was swallowed up by a shark. 

A. Don't be greedy B. United we stand, divided we fall C.Don't talk to strangers D. Slowly but surely wins the race

B. United we stand, divided we fall

500

What is the theme of the following text?: There once were a colony of hardworking ants and a lazy grasshopper. The ants gathered food all spring while the grasshopper played and made fun of them for wasting their time working. When winter came, the ants had enough food and stayed warm through the winter, but the grasshopper had nothing.

A. Don't steal B. Look before you leap C. Necessity is the mother of invention D. Hard work pays off

D. Hard work pays off

Context Clues

100

Read the passage then answer the question Many people wear black as a sign of mourning. In China, the color for death is white. People in Turkey wear purple. But everywhere people follow special customs when someone dies. In this paragraph mourning means a. seeing dawn b. feeling sick c. showing joy d. showing sadness

d. showing sadness

200

Read the passage then answer the question England has been ruled by monarchs for hundreds of years. The youngest was Henry VI, who became king at age one. Queen Victoria ruled the longest. In this paragraph a synonym for monarch would be: a. a type of butterfly b. rulers c. a queen d. children

b. rulers

300

Read the passage then answer the question Once a man checked out a book from a library. He neglected to return it. The book was finally returned by his great-grandson 145 years later. Although the fine came $2,264, the great grandson did not have to pay it. In this paragraph neglected means a. failed b. hurried c. borrowed d. remembered

a. failed

400

Read the passage then answer the question Mustard doesn't originate in a jar. It starts out as a tiny seeds. They are inside the leaves of the mustard plant. The seeds are dried and made into powder. The powder is mixed with water and spices. This makes a spread for sandwiches. In this paragraph originate means a. end b. continue c. begin d. heal

c. begin

500

Read the passage then answer the question Purple dye was rare long ago. Since it was hard to get, it costs a lot. As a result purple became the imperial color. It was only used by kings and queens. In this paragraph imperial means a. royal b. special c. inside d. best

a. royal

Main Idea

100

Read the paragraph and its main idea. The Colossus of Rhodes is a huge bronze statue. It was built to honor the Sun God after a victory in war. It took 12 years to build. It was completed in 282 BC. It stood for 56 years as a symbol of freedom and unity. Them, it was cut down at the knees by an earthquake. The Colossus of Rhodes inspired our own Statue of Liberty. Which detail that supports the main idea? A. The Colossus of Rhodes inspired our own Statue of Liberty. B. It was completed in 282 BC. C. The Colossus of Rhodes is a huge bronze statue. D. It took 12 years to build.

A. The Colossus of Rhodes inspired our own Statue of Liberty.

200

Tammy and Sammy were both students in Mr. Morton’s reading class. Mr. Morton wasn’t too strict about deadlines, and Sammy took advantage of that. He did all of his homework in his other classes but never bothered to complete Mr. Morton’s reading assignments, figuring that he could complete them later. Tammy, on the other hand, completed each assignment Mr. Morton assigned the night that he assigned it. She had to stay up a little later, but she didn’t want to get a penalty for turning in her reading work late. Tammy knew reading was a core subject and that she had to keep “C” average for the entire year or she would have to go to summer school. When the end of the quarter came, Tammy and Sammy had both planned on going to the Enchanted Castle amusement park, but Mr. Morton called Sammy’s mother, and she grounded Sammy until he turned in all of his work. That weekend was horrible for Sammy. He stayed up until 2:00 AM each night and still couldn’t complete all of the assignments. The whole while, Tammy had a great time eating pizza at Enchanted Castle, watching movies late at night, and enjoying her weekend free of stress and pressure. At the end of the quarter, Sammy was lucky to squeak by with a “C” minus in reading while Tammy earned an “A.” Sammy still hasn’t learned his lesson and probably won’t complete this activity either. What is the theme of this story A. Play first work last B. Trying your best is a waste of time C.It is better to do things right the first time. D. Teachers are unfair

C. It is better to do things right the first time.

300

The US Mint makes money. It doesn't make all kinds, just coins. At first, the US Mint made one cent and one-half cent pieces. Through the years, it has made many coins, including a $20 gold piece. Today, the mint makes all of the coins we use to shop. It makes coins for special occasions too. The mint also stamps the designs for special medals. The main idea in this passage is: A. The US Mint makes all kinds of money. B. The US Mint make $20 gold pieces. C. The US Mint makes all the coins we use to shop. D. The US Mint makes coins for special occasions.

C. The US Mint makes all the coins we use to shop.

400

I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say "Dance boots", he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know if many dogs can do such amazing tricks. The main idea of this paragraph is: a. Boots is my dog b. Boots can sit c. Boots is very smart. d. Most dogs can't dance

c. Boots is very smart.

500

Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules. The main idea of this paragraph is: a. Peter cannot go in the living room. b. Peter's parents don't like the carpet. c. Peter likes to make a mess. d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.

d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.

Figurative Language

100

Comparing two things using like or as

What is a simile?

200

Comparing two things without using like or as

What is a metaphor?

300

Words in a phrase that do not mean exactly what the phrase says. Ex: "It's raining cats and dogs"

What is an idiom?

400

Phrases that exaggerate. Ex: "I was so hungry I could have eaten a horse"

What is hyperbole?

500

A word that is spelled the same way but has two different meanings

What is a homograph?

Mixed Bag

100

Read the passage In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history. What is the theme of this story? A. If things get too hard just quit. B. You need to be short to be successful C. Michael Jordan is an inspiration to all D. Never give up. Persistence pays off.

D. Never give up. Persistence pays off.

200

Read the passage and choose which sentence is an fact. Tiny algae live inside some fish. A glow-in-the-dark mushroom is an amazing light sight. Having a built-in flashlight is a cool idea. Fireflies are wonderful to see.

Tiny algae live inside some fish.

300

Read the passage and choose which sentence is an opinion. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France for our 100th birthday. It was shipped to America in 350 pieces. America celebrates its independence on July 4th. Lady Liberty looks grand with her crown and torch.

Lady Liberty looks grand with her crown and torch.

400

We were all pretty apathetic in the movie about animals, but we became interested when it started showing all the tricks dogs could do. Using the contrast clue, the word apathetic in this sentence means a. gracious b. angry c.uninterested d. sleepy

c. uninterested

500

It was the time of the pioneers. Many families were traveling by covered wagons through the Midwest. They were looking for land of their own on which to settle and build homes. Laura Ingalls Wilder lived during this time and wrote many books on her family and adventures. When did Laura Ingalls Wilder live? A. in the 1800s B. in the time of the dinosaurs C. in the year 1000 D. in the year 2005

A. in the 1800s