Theme
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What is the theme of the story about the little boy who kept crying for help?
What lesson did he learn?
He learns that if you lie over and over, people will stop trusting you. This could be bad because _____________________________________.
Think about what happens in the story "Running Rivals." Label the events in the order in which they happen in the story. The first event will be labeled 1, and the last event will be labeled 4.
____ Amy and Madison give each other tips about how to run faster
____ Natalie, Amy's sister encourages Amy, and goes with her to the racing park.
____ Amy runs her personal best
____ Amy tells her dad how nervous she is to go back to the next track meet after her knee injury.
3- Amy and Madison give each other tips about how to run faster
2- Natalie, Amy's sister encourages Amy, and goes with her to the racing park.
4- Amy runs her personal best
1- Amy tells her dad how nervous she is to go back to the next track meet after her knee injury.
Read the following simile:
A snapping turtle’s powerful bite could snap your finger like a twig!
What is the literal meaning of this sentence?
A. The snapping turtle's mouth looks like a twig.
B. Your finger bones are very weak because a snapping turtle can snap it by biting it.
C. It is showing how strong the snapping turtle's bite can be.
C. It is showing how strong the snapping turtle's bite can be.
A person who plays a game is a _________.
A. playor
B. player
C. playest
B. player
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "Danny's New Bike."
Benny and Danny were twins. Each week, they each got five dollars in allowance. Benny always spent all of his allowance on candy and small toys. Every so often, Danny bought some candy, but he saved most of his money in a piggy bank that he kept on his nightstand by his bed. Sometimes, Danny did extra chores around the house to earn more money. He always put his earnings into his bank.
The months passed and soon school was out for summer. One day, Danny asked his parents to take him to the bike store. He had saved enough money for a new bike! Danny picked out a red bike with blue handlebars. His parents were so impressed with how much he had saved that they bought him a helmet and a bike lock.
Danny spent the summer riding his new bike around the neighborhood with his friends. Since he did not have a bike, Benny spent most of his summer at home alone.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
B. Danny is smarter than Benny.
C. You should not spend all your money on candy.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
From Soccer Shootout
How does Berk's attitude towards Ryan change throughout the story?
In the beginning Berk wants to be the keeper and is upset that Ryan gets the position. At the end Berk helps Ryan to be a better keeper which helps the team win the championship.
How does the author use imagery in the following statement? Cite specific words used that help it appeal to your senses.
"The fresh and juicy orange is very cold and sweet.
fresh, juicy, cold, sweet
Text: Soccer Shootout (Created by group 3)
What is the theme of the story? Include text evidence and one of the 7 habits when explaining your thinking.
Example responses: Working together makes things easier to achieve. You can win by using teamwork.
A person who acts is an __________.
A. acting
B. acter
C. actor
C. actor
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "The Math Test?"
Cody had not studied for the big math test. When he got his test, he quickly realized that he had no idea how to solve the problems. Luckily, Cody sat right behind Emily. Emily was the best math student in the class and he could see her paper. Cody copied all of Emily's answers.
The next day when Mrs. Jenkins passed back the graded tests, she told that class that only two students had gotten A's. Since these two students had done so well, she would have them explain some of the more challenging problems to the class.
Emily was first. Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Emily solved it easily and explained each step to the class. Then it was Cody's turn. Again, Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Of course, Cody did not knowhow to solve the problem. A long moment passed as Cody stood in front of the board trying to figure out what to do. Some of his classmates started to whisper and snicker.
“Can you solve this problem?" Mrs. Jenkins finally asked.
Humiliated, Cody just shook his head. Now everyone knew he had cheated and he was in big trouble.
1. Cheating will only get you so far.
2. Cheating does not pay off in the end.
Why is the setting in Soccer Shootout important to the plot of the story?
It is important because the setting takes place at the soccer field and the plot is about boys competing on a soccer team and showing team work.
Analyze the passage to identify the mood that the author conveys. Use text evidence.
The Empty Playground
The swings hung still, their chains whispering in the cold wind. Gray clouds covered the sky, and the slide looked like a long silver frown. No laughter echoed across the yard—only the soft drip of rain from the swings. Mia sat on the bench, hugging her arms, wishing someone would come to play. The playground felt lonely and tired, like it had forgotten how to smile.
sad, lonely
Text: Paddy Waits Alone (created by group 1)
What is the mood in chapter 4: Paddy is Taken? Why? Use text evidence to support your response.
Example responses: The mood in this chapter is anger, sadness, darkness. For example it says "Mr. Snell's face was dark as the gray clouds moving overhead."
The first question was __________ than the second question. (base word: easy)
A. easyer
B. easier
C. easiest
B. easier
Analyze the passage to identify the mood that the author conveys. Use text evidence.
Sunny Park Smile
Lila ran to the swings and laughed. The sun warmed her face. Friends shouted, "Push me!" Birds sang above the trees. She shared her snack with Ben, and they played until the sky turned pink. Everyone smiled.
happy, cheerful
Text: Running Rivals (created by group 4)
How did Amy and Madison become friends? Include text evidence and what habit(s) the girls use in the text.
Example responses: The girls become friends by telling each other ideas and tips to become better runners. The girls work together. They use synergy.
Mrs. Van Name and Mrs. Dalonzo are the _________ teachers that I have ever known. (base word: kind)
A. kindest
B. kinder
C. kindyer
A. kindest
Paddy Waits Alone (Created by group 2)
How do the works effect the plot in chapter 5? Use text evidence to support your answer.
Example responses: The workers effect the plot by showing unity and getting Paddy back.