ELA REVIEW DAY 1

Plot

100

1.     Ali could no longer keep quiet. He had given the boys a week to change their ways. They kept taunting him. At first, Ali talked to his best friend Raul. Raul, however, was also a little boy like Ali and did not know what to do.
   
   
2.     “Have to told your father about it?” Raul asked. “That is what I would do. Papa always tells me what to do when I do not know.”
   
   
3.     “I wanted to take care of it myself,” Ali said.
   
   
4.     The boys silently sat in the classroom when the bullies walked past and knocked Ali’s books off the desk. They laughed and took seats.
   
   
5.     When the class ended, Ali knew what to do. First, he would tell Mrs. Parrish about the boys. When he went home, he would talk to his parents, too.

Which of these is true about the setting of the story? 

A. It takes place in a classroom where the problem of bullies is shown.

B. It takes place at a home where the character asks for help for his problem. 

C. It takes place at the end of the school year when the characters are leaving school. 

D. It takes place at the beginning of the school year when the characters are getting to know each other. 

A. It takes place in a classroom where the problem of bullies is shown.

200

1. Gerald was a stinky pig that loved mud, loved eating bugs, and loved making disgusting noises. Being a nasty pig was fun to Gerald. To him, being clean was gross.
    
2. Gerald was walking around looking for a nice mud puddle to slop around in when it started to rain. Gerald had not been clean for weeks and did not want to start now.
    
3.  He ran as fast as his fat little legs would go, but the rain kept coming down on him. He looked around and found a dumpster to jump in. He opened the lid and it was full of clean water! He was scared now. He saw another mud hole under a tree and ran for it. As he got closer the tree started turning into bars of soap.
    
4.  Suddenly, he woke up. It was all just a bad dream. He looked down at his body and was thankful he was still dirty!

Which sentence below is an example of Gerald trying to solve his problem? 

A. It was all just a bad dream. 

B. He looked around and found a dumpster to jump in. 

C.As he got closer the tree started turning into bars of soap. 

D. Being a nasty pig was fun to Gerald. 

B. He looked around and found a dumpster to jump in.

300

 

NAHISI, an exchange student from Nigeria
FEY, Nahisi’s host and friend

1. Stage set: Fey’s room. There are two small beds.
2. NAHISI: (in disbelief) You did not just say that!
3. FEY: (confused) I was just trying to be nice.
    
4. NAHISI: (walks back and forth in the room) I thought we really had so much in common. But . . .
    
5. FEY: (hugs herself) I really am sorry. I should think before I say things. (rests her head on the pillow)
6. NAHISI: (stops walking and sits on her bed) I guess it’s okay. You are only a kid just like me.
7. FEY: (a little less worried) I will try to be a good kid and a great friend. You will see.

How does Nahisi change toward the end of the play?

A. She thinks she is different from Fey.

B. She understands Fey is not really nice.

C. She is more understanding of Fey.

D. She is sorry for saying what she said.

C. She is more understanding of Fey.

400

FREE POINTS!!!! 

HAVE A DANCE BREAK!

500

1. In a village near Kuru, there lived a young boy named Eka. Kuru was the famous city in king Dhrit's kingdom. It was known for its great warriors. Eka was just a regular boy, but he wanted to be a great archer. He was already an excellent archer, but he wanted to be the best. So, he wanted to ask Drona, the royal teacher, to take him as a student.
   
   
2.     When Eka turned seven, he walked for hours to Kuru and appeared before Drona where he was teaching the princes. As day ended, Eka saw how much better than the princes he already was at archery. Just as he was about to walk towards Drona, a royal guard said, "Drona will not be interrupted to talk to just anyone. Please return.”

What is Eka’s conflict in the story?

A. He is better than the princes.

B. He is too young to learn archery.

C. He needs a teacher for archery.

D. He needs to talk to the guard.

C. He needs a teacher for archery.

Figurative Language

100

Read the following onomatopoeia from a poem.

Boom! Splat!  

The author includes this phrase in the poem to show what the paint— 

A. feels like.

B. tastes like. 

C. smells like. 

D. sounds like.

D. sounds like.

200

Shall I compare you to an ice-cream cone?
You are sweeter as you melt away
Rough winds do not shake your golden throne
You are awesome on a summer day

At times, you’re quiet on that wooden stick
in the freezer, as I adore
And always it is you that I would pick
My dear, I like you even more

Which line in the poem contains alliteration?

A. 8 My dear, I like you even more

B. 2 You are sweeter as you melt away

C. 7 And always it is you that I would pick

D. 5 At times, you’re quiet on that wooden stick

C. 7 And always it is you that I would pick

300

Words with assonance have the same vowel sounds. Which of these lines does not have assonance?

A. 6 She wears my favorite shoes, too.

B. 4 how whiny my sister can be.

C. 12 I ask. Mother laughs, annoying me.

D. 7 She does it all while smiling big.

C. 12 I ask. Mother laughs, annoying me.

400

 The wind would blow but bring no relief,  Try to get shade from a tree that has not one leaf,    The pavement was scorching hot like a frying pan,  We run to the water hose as fast as we can,   5 The ants and the critters, where are they at?
  They hide from the sun like a mouse from a cat,    Please say it is time for summer to end,
  Winter is the new best friend.

Why does the author compare the way ants and critters hide to a mouse and cat?

A. A mouse is scared of cats and will hide from them like the ants and critters are hiding from the sun.

B. The sun is chasing the ants and critters around.

C. The ants and critters are trying to keep away from mouse traps. 

D. Some ants are like mice and critters are like cats. 

A. A mouse is scared of cats and will hide from them like the ants and critters are hiding from the sun.

500

Read the following sentence.

As I held the sandwich, it seemed to whisper to me, urging me to take a bite.

This sentence is an example of what type of figurative language?

A. hyperbole

B. metaphor

C. personification

D. simile

C. personification

Theme

100

The Hare was once boasting of his speed before the other animals.

“I have never yet been beaten,” said he, “when I put forth my full speed. I challenge anyone here to race with me.”

The Tortoise said quietly, “I accept your challenge.”

“That is a good joke,” said the Hare; “I could dance round you all the way.”

“Keep your boasting till you’ve beaten,” answered the Tortoise. “Shall we race?”

So, a course was fixed, and a start was made. The Hare darted almost out of sight at once, but soon stopped and, to show his contempt for the Tortoise, lay down to have a nap. The Tortoise plodded on and plodded on, and when the Hare awoke from his nap, he saw the Tortoise just near the winning-post and could not run up in time to save the race. Then said the Tortoise:

“Plodding wins the race.” 

What can the reader learn by reading this story?

A. Taking a nap is good for your health.

B. Bragging and showing off does not make you a winner.

C. Turtles are more likeable animals than hares.

D. Dancing is good exercise and can make you a faster runner.

B. Bragging and showing off does not make you a winner.

200

1.     Ali could no longer keep quiet. He had given the boys a week to change their ways. They kept taunting him. At first, Ali talked to his best friend Raul. Raul, however, was also a little boy like Ali and did not know what to do.
   
   
2.     “Have to told your father about it?” Raul asked. “That is what I would do. Papa always tells me what to do when I do not know.”
   
   
3.     “I wanted to take care of it myself,” Ali said.
   
   
4.     The boys silently sat in the classroom when the bullies walked past and knocked Ali’s books off the desk. They laughed and took seats.
   
   
5.     When the class ended, Ali knew what to do. First, he would tell Mrs. Parrish about the boys. When he went home, he would talk to his parents, too.

Which statement reflects the theme of the story?

A. Being quiet is important in classroom.

B. Even children can figure out a difficult situation.

C. Grown-ups do not know how to help children.

D. Children can never solve big problems.

B. Even children can figure out a difficult situation.

300

1. One summer afternoon, Lola found herself all alone. Her two best friends had moved away. Her big sister Sheila was starting college. Sheila had left for Boston the day before. Although, Lola always pretended she was annoyed by Sheila, she terribly missed her big sister. Sheila’s empty room made Lola sad. 
2. The only sound in the house was of Margo, Sheila’s rescue dog. Margo always gave all her love to Sheila and nobody else. Lola waited for her parents to return home from work. She stared out the kitchen window and nibbled on the sandwich she had made for lunch.
    
3. Without noticing, Lola broke off tiny bits of bread just as Sheila would. Slowly, Margo came for the nibbles. Then, Margo put her head on Lola’s bare feet on the wooden floor. Lola smiled.

Which statement reflects the theme of this story?

A. Friendship begins in unexpected ways.

B. It is important to be your own friend.

C. Always follow your heart.

D. Do not be afraid to help.

A. Friendship begins in unexpected ways.

400

FREE POINTS!!!

Send one person to play rock paper scissors against Ms. Cook. 

500

1. When I was a boy of six and broke my arm in June, I cried for hours. The beginning of summer was the worst time to break an arm. It was the worst when all I want to do was swim. I had played on that monkey bars a thousand times. That afternoon though, my slippery palms made me fall.
    
2. Peter tried to be a good brother and hung out with me a lot. But when he left for his swim lessons without me, I was miserable. Mother made all my favorite food and tried her best to cheer me up. Father played baseball with me and let me use my one good arm. My family tried, really, but I couldn’t cheer up.
    
3. One day, I began drawing on my cast and colored the strange shape. Soon, I couldn’t wait to draw something else just from my imagination. Then, I colored it in fanciful shades. My cast looked really cool. I even let Peter draw and color on the elbow part. Mother took pictures of the progress because my cast was a thing of beauty.
    
4. When I finally had to get the cast off, I was sad. I didn’t want to say goodbye to my beautiful art. So, Mother convinced the doctor to cut the cast in such a way that the art was not damaged. And the doctor did just that. 

Which TWO themes can be found in the passage?

A. You can get attached to something unexpected.

B. Having a goal can help you succeed.

C. Sometimes families cannot support you.

D. Nobody can cheer a brokenhearted person.

E. Make the best of a bad situation.

A. You can get attached to something unexpected.

E. Make the best of a bad situation.

Point of View

100

1. I used to be upset that my parents were always easier on my little brother than me. Sure, Pedro was funnier and cuter, like all little kids are. However, Ma always carried him when he was tired, sick, hurt, or cuddly. Pa was never as strict with him about cleaning up as he was with me. Ma made sure to tuck me in and kiss me goodnight, but she snuggled with Pedro a few more seconds. Sometimes, I even counted how many more seconds of bedtime snuggles he got.
    
2. When Pedro turned five, Ma told the story of the day he was born. She told us about how the nurse brought the wrong baby to her from the nursery. Ma and Pa were scared, but the nurse quickly brought the right baby to them. I imagined a different sibling other than Pedro. I could not have possibly loved someone else more.
    
3. I hurried to Pedro’s bed and snuggled with him for five minutes. I knew because I had checked the clock. That night, Ma said she was always proud of me for being such an understanding big sister. She had a little present for me although it was not my birthday. The T-shirt said “Best Big Sis.” I never knew Ma thought I was such a good big sister. That night, I was so glad to have the best family in the world.

Which of these is true about the story’s point of view?

A. The third-person narrator tells the story

B. The point of view keeps changing

C. There is no clear point of view

D. The first-person narrator tells the story

D. The first-person narrator tells the story

200

1. We knew Papa would tickle us and rub his prickly cheeks on our faces right at the airport. Papa did not notice that we were big kids now. I was as tall as Mother and ten years old. Papa always seemed to remember us as two or three years old.
    
2. My twin, Summer, enjoyed Papa’s weird ways. She was shorter and looked younger. Maybe that confused Papa. So, to pick up Papa, I wore a serious-looking coat. I stood like a businessman when Papa came to the arrival gate.
    
3. I was shocked at what I saw. Papa looked much older and thinner. He walked slowly and smiled. He did not run to us like he always did. I was just so happy when he spread his arms to give us a hug that I ran to him and almost knocked him down. I had forgotten all about appearing “grown up” in front of my only Papa.

The story is written from the first-person point of view because —

A. the narrator knows what each character is feeling.

B. it shows Papa's, Summer's, and the twin's thoughts.

C. Summer's twin is a character and the narrator.

D. it uses the pronouns "he," "him," and "his.".

C. Summer's twin is a character and the narrator.

300

Name the pronouns for each Point of View.

1st

2nd

3rd

1st- me I we our

2nd- you

3rd- he she they them names

400

FREE POINTS!!!

Go find Wally he just became a member of your team!

500

1. When I was a boy of six and broke my arm in June, I cried for hours. The beginning of summer was the worst time to break an arm. It was the worst when all I want to do was swim. I had played on that monkey bars a thousand times. That afternoon though, my slippery palms made me fall.
    
2. Peter tried to be a good brother and hung out with me a lot. But when he left for his swim lessons without me, I was miserable. Mother made all my favorite food and tried her best to cheer me up. Father played baseball with me and let me use my one good arm. My family tried, really, but I couldn’t cheer up.
    
3. One day, I began drawing on my cast and colored the strange shape. Soon, I couldn’t wait to draw something else just from my imagination. Then, I colored it in fanciful shades. My cast looked really cool. I even let Peter draw and color on the elbow part. Mother took pictures of the progress because my cast was a thing of beauty.
    
4. When I finally had to get the cast off, I was sad. I didn’t want to say goodbye to my beautiful art. So, Mother convinced the doctor to cut the cast in such a way that the art was not damaged. And the doctor did just that. 

How would this story be different if a third person narrator was telling the story? 

A. It would express the boy’s feelings about breaking his arm.

B. It would focus on Peter’s thoughts about being a good brother.

C. It would show each character’s thoughts about the cast.

D. It would focus on the doctor’s thoughts about saving the cast.

C. It would show each character’s thoughts about the cast.

Character Perspectives

100

NAHISI, an exchange student from Nigeria
FEY, Nahisi’s host and friend

1. Stage set: Fey’s room. There are two small beds.
2. NAHISI: (in disbelief) You did not just say that!
3. FEY: (confused) I was just trying to be nice.
    
4. NAHISI: (walks back and forth in the room) I thought we really had so much in common. But . . .
    
5. FEY: (hugs herself) I really am sorry. I should think before I say things. (rests her head on the pillow)
6. NAHISI: (stops walking and sits on her bed) I guess it’s okay. You are only a kid just like me.
7. FEY: (a little less worried) I will try to be a good kid and a great friend. You will see.

Which line from the play helps the reader conclude that Fey regrets what she said earlier?

A. I was just trying to be nice.

B. You are only a kid just like me.

C. You did not just say that!

D. I should think before I say things.

D. I should think before I say things.

200

1. Skeeter Dark did not see the ant coming. He was sitting on the playground wishing someone would play with him. He really wanted to play with Mya. Mya used to be his best friend, but now she was hanging out with Ralph every day.
    
2. “Ouch,” Skeeter yelled.
    
3. Mya took a quick look at Skeeter when she heard him and ran towards him. “Are you okay, Skeet?” She asked.
    
4. “Yeah,” Skeeter said, smiling although he was in pain.
    
5. “You need to get help. Look at your hand. It is . . . It is . . .”
    
6. Skeeter’s right hand was red like a tomato. He ran towards the house. Mya followed him, worried. As Skeeter was running, his legs became longer. He grew and grew. Mya stopped running when she saw that Skeeter was a big ant.

How do Skeeter and Mya’s perspectives influence the events in the story?

A. Skeeter misses his friend, and Mya shows she still cares.

B. Skeeter is afraid of Mya, and Mya tries to scare him away.

C. Skeeter wants to be alone, and Mya ignores him completely.

D. Skeeter is angry at Mya, and she runs away from him on purpose.

A. Skeeter misses his friend, and Mya shows she still cares.

300

Aliens! Aliens! Everywhere!
They are on my back,
They are in my hair.

Aliens! Aliens! Everywhere!
Stay away from me.
And catch me if you dare.

Aliens! Aliens! Everywhere!
They are only scary monsters
With a stone-cold stare.

Aliens! Aliens! Everywhere!
I want you all gone
But I’m sure you’re aware.

Aliens! Aliens! Nowhere!
I took out my paint gun
And left no alien to spare.  

Based on the word choice in the poem, how does the speaker feel about aliens? 

A. The speaker does not like them and wants to destroy them.  

B. The speaker enjoys playing paint guns with the aliens. 

C. The speaker does not mind the company and finds them interesting. 

D. The speaker wishes the aliens would come back another day. 

A. The speaker does not like them and wants to destroy them.  

400

1. Last summer, my family and I took a trip to Jamaica. My favorite part of the trip was when we went to a place called the Luminous Lagoon. We ate dinner and waited for the sun to go down. Then we boarded a boat and went out into the lagoon. That’s when the magic started.
    
2. At first we could not see very much in the darkness except for the stars in the sky. After a few minutes, however, I noticed some fish swimming in the water. They didn’t look like ordinary fish. These fish were glowing! Our guide explained that the glow came from tiny creatures in the water called dinoflagellates. These little animals are not visible to us, but their bodies produce light using something called bioluminescence, just like fireflies. There are so many of these creatures in Luminous Lagoon that the water around them seems to glow.
    
3. After our guide explained these facts to us, he told us to put our hands in the water. I was not sure if it would work, but I tried it. When I did, my hand looked like it belonged to a superhero! It was glowing bright blue. I hope someday I get to return to the Luminous Lagoon. The lights in the water were much more entertaining than the ones in the sky.

Which TWO statements BEST describe how the narrator’s and the guide’s perspectives help shape the story?

A. The guide explains why the water lights up.

B. The narrator thinks the boat ride is too quiet.

C. The narrator says the stars were the best part.

D. The guide seems worried about the glowing water.

E. The narrator is amazed by what they see in the water.

A. The guide explains why the water lights up.

E. The narrator is amazed by what they see in the water.

500

1. Ring! Ring! The first bell of the first day of school rang out loudly as students strolled into the school building. Summer was officially over. Megan was excited about starting 3rd grade and really hoped that her friends from last year were in her class again. She walked into her first period class and glanced around the room. There was not one person that she recognized.
    
2. Megan wanted to crawl in a hole and disappear. She looked down at the floor as tears began to well up in her eyes. Behind her she could hear some voices and slowly turned to look. Her three best friends were giggling as they neared the classroom door. They all gave Megan the biggest hug ever!  “We were looking everywhere for you!” one of them shouted. Megan was relieved and decided that this was going to be the best year ever.

 

Which TWO statements BEST show how Megan’s perspective changes and helps move the story forward?

A. Megan plans to switch to another classroom.

B. Megan is upset that summer was officially over.

C. Megan’s mood changes when her friends find her.

D. Megan is angry that her friends didn’t save her a seat.

E. Megan feels alone when she doesn’t see any friends at first.

C. Megan’s mood changes when her friends find her.

E. Megan feels alone when she doesn’t see any friends at first.