Figurative Language
Read the sentence from the story.
“Zora settled into her seat and soaked in the views of the sound.” (paragraph 2)
What does the phrase “soaked in the views” suggest about Zora?
a. She is curious about how the city is built.
b. She enjoys looking at the world around her.
c. She tries to imagine how deep the water is.
d.She thinks it is fun to get splashed while on the ferry.
b. She enjoys looking at the world around her.
Read this sentence from the passage.
“A jingle dress sings the story of the people who treasure it.”
What is the meaning of treasure in the sentence?
a. to love
b. a prize
c. to sew
d. an honor
a. to love
Which sentence supports the idea that Lily works hard to be ready for the talent show?
a. “When Lily met up with her best friend Melanie at school, Melanie looked excited about something.”
b. “After school, Melanie showed Lily the dance.” (paragraph 7)
c. “They met after school several more times to practice.” (paragraph 15)
d. “Lily took a deep breath and stepped out on stage.” (paragraph 18)
c. “They met after school several more times to practice.” (paragraph 15)
What is the central message of a story?
The lesson that is learned.
Read the sentence from the story.
“Her eyes sparkled.” (paragraph 22)
What does this language show about Zora at the end of the story?
a. She is shocked by events.
b. She feels a sense of happiness.
c. She thinks the sunlight is bright.
d. She becomes worried about time.
b. She feels a sense of happiness.
Read the sentence from the story.
"In fact, the once abundant fruit trees that stood alongside houses and shops were dying." (paragraph 3)
What does the word abundant mean as it is used in this sentence?
a. Quiet
b. Disliked
c. having few colors
d. more than enough
d. more than enough
Read this sentence from the passage.
“In fact, they suggest the creatures are hardworking creators.” (paragraph 4)
Select two sentences from the passage that show spiders are hardworking.
A. “But one creature has been working and weaving all night long.”
B. “In the morning sunlight, a spider web shimmers.”
C. “Spiders can change how strong or how silky their silk is.”
D. “And some spiders will even rebuild a new web every night.”
E. “Plus, spiders do have an eye for beauty.”
A. “But one creature has been working and weaving all night long.”
What does RACE stand for?
Restate the question.
Answer the question.
Cite text evidence.
Explain.
Read the sentence from the story.
“When she arrived, some villagers were milling around the streets, their eyes sad, fixed on the ground.” (paragraph 7)
What does the phrase “fixed on the ground” mean as it is used in the sentence?
a. The villagers have their heads down.
b. The villagers are starting to feel better.
c. The villagers look at drawings on the sidewalk.
d. The villagers are looking for something they lost.
a. The villagers have their heads down.
Read the sentences from the story.
"‘Maybe Hawk would loan her the necklace? She could wear it home and finally be something to envy.’ (paragraph 5)"
What does the word envy mean as used in these sentences?
a. Borrow
b. Forget
c. Forgive
d. Notice
d. Notice
Which sentence tells why it might be hard to see the cherry trees in bloom?
a. The trees are a reminder of the lasting friendship between the United States and Japan.
b. Thousands of people from all over the world come to see the beauty of these extraordinary trees.
c. But people who want to visit must hurry!
d. The trees are in full bloom for only about two weeks every year. Until the next year, that is.
d. The trees are in full bloom for only about two weeks every year. Until the next year, that is.
What is the summary frame for a narrative?
Somebody--> wanted --> but--> so--> then.
Read the sentence from Passage 1:
“They whipped up their right hands like little flags waving.” (paragraph 7)
What does the phrase “whipped up” mean in this sentence?
A. looked at
B. stirred with
C. put together
D. raised quickly
D. raised quickly
Read the sentence from the passage.
“It was fashioned out of blue, green, purple, and pearly white pebbles.” (paragraph 3)
What does the phrase fashioned out of mean as used in the sentence?
a. ready for
b. ruined by
c. found with
d. created from
d. created from
Which sentence describes why the narrator is upset in the story?
A. “They are leaving me at home with my older brother, John.” (paragraph 1)
B. “I hear a knock on my open door and am surprised to see John.” (paragraph 6)
C. “He asks me if I am enjoying third grade and how my teacher is.” (paragraph 7)
D. “‘Ever since you stopped wanting to hang out with me,’ I mumble.” (paragraph 8)
D. “‘Ever since you stopped wanting to hang out with me,’ I mumble.” (paragraph 8)
What is the difference between narrative and expository?
NARRATIVE WRITING
Tells a story
Has characters, a setting, a problem, and a solution
Can be real or made up
EXPOSITORY WRITING
Gives information or teaches you something
Explains facts, steps, or ideas
Does not have characters or a plot
Uses things like headings, facts, and examples
Read the sentences from Passage 1.
“As Frank scanned the room for Andre, his jaw dropped. He noticed the paintings. Every one was of a train. Freight trains, passenger trains, high-speed trains.” (paragraph 10)
What does the phrase “jaw dropped” suggest about Frank?
A. He is upset with himself for arriving late.
B. He is delighted that he still recognizes Andre.
C. He is worried that Andre will be too busy to talk.
D. He is surprised that Andre is still interested in trains.
D. He is surprised that Andre is still interested in trains.
"The pygmy octopus is only one inch long and weighs just a fraction of a pound."
What does the word fraction mean as it is used in the sentence?
a. total size
b. small part
c. strong part
d. short length
b. small part
Select two sentences from the paragraph that tell how people brought their crops to the market in the past.
a. It is the year 1000. You must bring your crops to the main market in town so you can sell them. One problem: The town is many miles away. It’s too far to walk.
b. And there are no trucks or cars to help you. So, how do you bring your crops to town?
c. The solution: the river that flows near your home.
d. You load up your boat, hop onto it, and ride the rivers current down to the market.
c.“The solution: the river that flows near your home.”
d.“You load up your boat, hop onto it, and ride the river’s current down to the market.”
How do you make an inference?
Text evidence + background knowledge