Text Questions
Select two sentences from the below paragraphs that best support the theme: we should help others in need because one day we might need it too.
ⒶZebra peered into a bush of thorns. ⒷShe spied Wasp tangled in a silver web. Zebra tried reaching through the branches to free her, but the thorns jabbed Zebra’s lips. (paragraph 2)
Ⓒ“Ouch!” wailed Zebra. ⒹShe jerked her head back. “If I save you, I’ll hurt myself.” (paragraph 3)
Ⓔ“Please help me,” said Wasp.
Ⓕ“One day I will return your kindness and help you.” (paragraph 4)
Ⓔ“Please help me,” said Wasp.
Ⓕ“One day I will return your kindness and help you.” (paragraph 4)
Which strategy involves getting rid of wrong answers before choosing correct ones?
Slash for trash
Identify the type of poem
Whispers of the breeze,
Cherry blossoms gently fall,
Spring's soft kiss lingers.
A haiku
Define a Haiku
3 line poem with a 5,7,5 syllable pattern
1. Read this sentence from the passage.
‘“I know, but this new discount store just opened up down the street, and it sells books for much less money than our shop,” Hasan said, his face uneasy.’ (paragraph 7)
What does the prefix un- in uneasy show about Hasan’s feelings?
A. He is not thinking about the store at all.
B. He is unsure where the new store is located.
C. He is not feeling comfortable about what might happen.
D. He is feeling extremely excited about the future of his family’s store.
C. He is not feeling comfortable about what might happen.
What is true about a Part A Part B question?
They must BOTH be correct AND they MUST MATCH
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile compares using "like" or "as" while a metaphor compares by calling one thing the other.
Define a Limerick
5 Lines
AABBA rhyme scheme
1. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the central idea of the passage “A Clingy Relationship”?
A. Sharks are the most dangerous predators in the ocean.
B. Remoras need sharks to survive, but sharks don’t benefit from them.
C. Sharks and remoras have a helpful partnership in which both animals benefit.
D. Remoras use their suction power to attack sharks.
Part B:
Which three phrases from the passage best support the central idea in Part A?
A. “Remoras attach to a shark’s belly and ‘hitchhike’ to get free rides…” (paragraph 1)
B. “Sharks provide remoras with easy food, too.” (paragraph 2)
C. “A shark attacks prey and rips it into chunks with its sharp teeth before eating it.” (paragraph 2)
D. “In return for food and protection, remoras help clean sharks. (paragraph 3)”
E. “Tiny animals called parasites live in their skin and scales…” (paragraph 3)
Part A: A
Part B: A B D
Give me tips for a vocab question!
Identify suffix and prefix
Put answer choices in the sentence
Define EITHER personification OR hyperbole.
BONUS 100 POINTS IF YOU CAN CORRECTLY DEFINE BOTH
BONUS 200 POINTS FOR AN EXAMPLE (each)
Personification: giving a non-human human-like characteristics
Hyperbole: An extreme exaggeration
What is the difference between a rhymed verse poem and a free verse poem
A rhymed verse poem has a discernable pattern of rhyme. The free verse pattern does not. Varied responses accepted!
1. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the author’s purpose in the passage “Deep Discovery”?
A. To tell a story about a robot that gets lost in the ocean
B. To teach readers how to build a robot that explores the ocean
C. To convince readers not to go near the ocean because it is too dangerous
D. To describe the dangers of the deep ocean and explain how robots help scientists explore it
Part B:
Which two sentences from the passage best support the author’s purpose?
A. “A robot named Orpheus shines its light into the deepest, darkest place on Earth.” (paragraph 1)
B. “It’s a shame that only a small part of the ocean floor has been mapped.” (paragraph 2)
C. “The deep ocean is very cold and dark.” (paragraph 2)
D. “Humans can be crushed by the water pressure, the weight of the water above them pushing down.” (paragraph 2)
E. “Thanks to previous research, scientists know that many unusual and interesting animals live in the deep sea.” (paragraph 3)
Part A: D
Part B: A D
If you finish early, what are you going to do?
GO BACK AND TAKE THE TEST AGAIN.
Which line of this poem is figurative language? Name the type of figurative language.
Whispers of the breeze,
Cherry blossoms gently fall,
Spring's soft kiss lingers.
Spring's soft kiss lingers
Personification
Identify the following poem type and how you know.
In a park where the dog liked to roam,
He chased every tail, far from home.
With each little bark,
He’d embark on a lark,
Believing all tails were his own.
A Limerick
2. How does the author develop the purpose of describing the dangers of the deep ocean and explaining how robots help scientists explore it?
A. By listing the parts of the Orpheus robot and describing how each part is made
B. By explaining the steps humans must take to safely dive to the bottom of the ocean
C. By telling a story about a robot that gets lost in the deep ocean and is later found by scientists
D. By giving facts about the deep ocean’s conditions and explaining how robots are built to survive them
D
In a summary question, what questions should you ask yourself?
Bonus points for each additional answer after the first one!
Think B M E
Think "What would make or break the story"
Think "How did the character change from beginning to end"
Think "What happened first and last"
What type of poem is this?
BONUS POINTS: Identify and name the TWO examples of figurative language.
I wandered lonely as a cloud;
That floats on high o'er vales and hills
Then all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Rhyme Verse
Simile "I wandered lonely as a cloud."
Personification "Fluttering and dancing in the breeze."
Read the following Poem
In a park where the dog liked to roam,
He chased every tail, far from home.
With each little bark,
He’d embark on a lark,
Believing all tails were his own.
What is happening in this poem?
The dog is chasing the tails of other animals.