Phonics
1. Which word has the same vowel sound as mountain?
A. fountain B. bottom C. button D. cotton
A. fountain
What does reluctant most nearly mean in this sentence?
Abel was very reluctant to answer the question because it was a new topic we were learning.
A. excited B. unsure C. careful D. angry
B. Unsure
(Read around the word to determine it's meaning)
Read the passage:
Marcus hesitated before stepping onto the stage. His hands shook, but he remembered all the hours he had practiced. He took a deep breath and began.
What challenge does Marcus face?
A. forgetting his lines B. feeling nervous C. being unprepared D. disappointing his family
B. Feeling nervous
(identify what the character is feeling, thinking, doing)
Read the passage: Rainforests cover only a small part of Earth, but they are home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. rainforests are large B. rainforests get a lot of rain C. rainforests support many species D. rainforests are dangerous
C. rainforests support many species
(identify the key details to determine the main idea)
Passage
How Animals Stay Safe
Some animals use camouflage to hide. Others run fast or live in groups.
What is the purpose of the heading?
A. To tell the ending of the text
B. To explain what the section will be about
C. To give an opinion
D. To describe a character
B. To explain what the section will be about
Which word contains a prefix meaning not? And what is the prefix?
A. unfair B. preview C. playful D. helpful
A. unfair
Prefix: un= not
Which word best replaces said in the sentence?
"I don’t think that’s a good idea," she said quietly.
A. shouted B. whispered C. screamed D. yelled
B. whispered
(she said it quietly so it must have been a whispered voice).
Marcus hesitated before stepping onto the stage. His hands shook, but he remembered all the hours he had practiced. He took a deep breath and began.
Which detail shows Marcus is determined?
A. his hands shook B. he hesitated C. he practiced for hours D. he stepped back
C. He practiced for hours.
Read the passage: Rainforests cover only a small part of Earth, but they are home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species.
Which detail best supports the main idea?
A. they are warm B. they cover a small area C. many species live there D. they are found near the equator
C. Many species live there.
Chart: Favorite Recess Games
Game Students
Soccer 10
Four Square 8
Tag 6
What does this chart help the reader do?
A. Read a story
B. Compare how many students like each game
C. Learn game rules
D. Find the setting
B. Compare how many students like each game
(LOOK AT THE TITLE OF THE CHARTS)
Choose the word that is divided correctly into syllables.
A. wi/ndow B. win/dow C. wind/ow D. w/in/dow
B. win/dow
Clap it out.
Which phrase best explains the meaning of accomplish?
A. give up B. finish successfully C. think about D. plan later
B. Finish successfully
Marcus hesitated before stepping onto the stage. His hands shook, but he remembered all the hours he had practiced. He took a deep breath and began.
What can the reader infer about Marcus?
A. he dislikes practice B. he gives up easily C. he overcomes fear D. he avoids challenges
C. He overcomes fear
Infer or Inference= take an educated guess
Read the passage: Rainforests cover only a small part of Earth, but they are home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species.
What does the word species mean in this passage?
A. weather types B. kinds of plants and animals C. forest layers D. landforms
B. Kinds of plants and animals
Why would an author include a chart?
A. To make the text longer
B. To show facts in an organized way
C. To explain feelings
D. To entertain the reader
B. To show facts in an organized way
Which word has a consonant-le pattern?
A. train B. take C. tall D. table
D. table
Consonants are all the letters that are NOT vowels.
Vowels are a,e,i,o,u (and sometimes y).
Which word is an antonym for increase?
A. add B. grow C. reduce D. build
C. reduce
Antonym (opposite)= words with opposite meanings (e.g., happy, sad)
Synonym (same)= words with similar meanings (e.g., happy, joyful)
Marcus hesitated before stepping onto the stage. His hands shook, but he remembered all the hours he had practiced. He took a deep breath and began.
Which word best describes the mood of the passage?
A. playful B. tense C. silly D. angry
B. tense
Read the passage: Rainforests cover only a small part of Earth, but they are home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species.
Why are rainforests important?
A. they look beautiful B. they provide homes for many living things C. they receive heavy rainfall D. they are hard to reach
B. They provide homes for many living things.
What is the purpose of a caption?
A. To tell a joke
B. To explain what a picture shows
C. To name the text
D. To describe the setting
B. To explain what a picture shows
Which word has a silent letter?
A. run B. cat C. knock D. pen
C. knock
Which word best completes the sentence?
The directions were so ____ that everyone understood what to do.
A. confusing B. unclear C. simple D. tricky
C. Simple
Marcus hesitated before stepping onto the stage. His hands shook, but he remembered all the hours he had practiced. He took a deep breath and began.
What lesson does the story teach? (the theme of the passage)
A. talent matters more than practice B. fear should be avoided C. practice builds confidence D. performing is easy
C. Practice builds confidence
(Identify what the character felt, did, or said during challenges/events)
Read the passage: Rainforests cover only a small part of Earth, but they are home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species.
What can the reader conclude from the passage?
A. rainforests should be protected B. rainforests are empty C. rainforests cover most of Earth D. rainforests are not important
A. Rainforests should be protected
(conclusion must be something we can infer or figure out, not always directly stated)
Passage
How Bees Help Plants
Bees move pollen from flower to flower. This helps plants grow seeds.
Sidebar
Did You Know?
Bees visit thousands of flowers each day while collecting nectar.
Why did the author include the sidebar?
A. To tell a personal story
B. To give extra interesting information
C. To explain the main idea
D. To give directions
B. To give extra interesting information
Sidebars= add details that support the topic, extra information not within the main text.