Vocabulary
This word means "very large in size; enormous." (Give a synonym.)
synonym: huge, gigantic
Identify the correct plural form of "child."
children
After reading a short paragraph about a boy planting a tree, what is the main idea? (Provide a likely main idea in one sentence.)
Example main idea: "Planting a tree helps the environment and is important work." (Accept reasonable main ideas.)
What do we call the person who tells a story?
the narrator
What is a topic sentence? Write a simple topic sentence for a paragraph about pets.
A topic sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph. Example: "Pets need daily care and love."
Choose the correct meaning of the bold word in the sentence:
"The teacher asked us to summarize the chapter."
(A) to copy,
(B) to make shorter by telling main ideas,
(C) to add details.
(B) to make shorter by telling main ideas
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
(A) My brother went to the store and bought milk bread and eggs.
(B) My brother went to the store, and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
(C) My brother went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
(C) My brother went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
Which detail from a passage is most important when figuring out the main idea: supporting details or minor examples?
Explain in one sentence.
Supporting details; they give the evidence that builds the main idea.
Define "theme" in one sentence.
Theme is the big idea or lesson the author wants readers to learn from the story.
Choose the sentence written in complete form:
(A) Because the rain stopped.
(B) We went outside after the rain stopped.
(C) After the rain.
(B) We went outside after the rain stopped.
Provide an antonym for the word "scarce."
possible antonyms: abundant, plentiful
Rewrite the sentence to fix the vague pronoun: "When Jamie gave the book to Sam, he smiled." (Clarify who "he" is.)
Example correction: "When Jamie gave the book to Sam, Sam smiled." or "When Jamie gave the book to Sam, Jamie smiled." (Either clarifies who smiled.)
Read this short passage:
"Maya found a map in the attic. She followed it and discovered a hidden box."
What inference can you make about why Maya looked in the attic? (One sentence.)
Example inference: "Maya may have been looking for something valuable or curious because maps often lead to hidden items."
Name two character traits you might use to describe a brave character and provide a short text example that would show one of those traits.
Traits: brave, determined. Example: "She climbed the tall cliff even though she was scared." (Shows bravery.)
Provide a transition word that shows sequence (first, next, then, etc.) and use it in a short sentence.
Transition: "Next." Sentence: "Next, we will water the plants."
Use the word "predict" in a sentence that shows you understand its meaning (one sentence).
Example: "I can predict that it will rain because the sky is full of dark clouds."
Find and correct the error in this sentence:
"its time to go to the library." (Explain the correction.)
"It's time to go to the library."
Explanation: "It's" is the contraction for "it is"; "its" is possessive.
Identify the author's purpose:
Why would an author write an informational article about recycling?
(Choose: to entertain, to inform, to persuade) Explain briefly.
To inform. Explanation: The article would give facts and instructions about recycling. 500 — Example evidence responses will vary by passage. (Teachers should check for direct quotations or paraphrased lines that match the main claim.)
Explain the difference between first-person and third-person point of view and give a one-sentence example of each.
Talk about walking to the store.
First-person example: "I walked to the store."
Third-person example: "He walked to the store."
Edit this short paragraph for capitals and end punctuation:
"maria and her friends walked to the park they played on the swings" (Rewrite correctly.)
"Maria and her friends walked to the park. They played on the swings."
Read the sentence:
"The explorers encountered a bewildering maze of tunnels." Which word best matches the meaning of "bewildering"?
(A) confusing
(B) exciting
(C) small.
Explain your choice in one short sentence.
(A) confusing. Explanation: "Bewildering" means causing confusion, so (A) matches.
Explain the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction and give one example of each.
Coordinating conjunction joins equal parts (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so — e.g., "and").
Subordinating conjunction joins a dependent clause to an independent clause (because, although — e.g., "because").
Read the following passage and list two pieces of evidence from the text that support the author's main claim.
(Students must cite the sentence or short phrase.)
Why Recess Matters
Recess is an important part of the school day for students. It gives children a chance to move their bodies and take a break from learning in the classroom. According to many teachers, students who have recess are able to focus better when they return to class. In addition, playing outside with classmates helps children build social skills like sharing and teamwork. Without recess, students may feel tired, restless, and less ready to learn. For these reasons, recess should not be taken away from students.
Main Claim: Recess is an important part of the school day and should not be taken away.
Evidence from the text:
Read this short fable. Identify the moral and explain how an event in the story supports that moral.
Fable: The Lion and the Mouse
One day, a lion was sleeping in the forest when a small mouse ran across his paw. The lion woke up and caught the mouse. The mouse begged, “Please let me go, and I will help you someday.” The lion laughed at the idea but decided to let the mouse go.
Later, the lion was caught in a hunter’s net. He roared loudly, unable to escape. The mouse heard him and quickly ran over. Using its sharp teeth, the mouse gnawed through the ropes and set the lion free.
The lion said, “Thank you. I see now that even a small friend can be a great help.”
Moral: Even small acts of kindness can be repaid, and even small creatures can be helpful.
Supporting Event: The mouse helps the lion by chewing through the net and setting him free, showing that even though the mouse is small, it can still make a big difference.
Write a strong closing sentence for a paragraph about "Why reading is important." (One sentence)
Example closing sentence: "Reading opens your mind to new ideas and helps you learn about the world."