The School Play
Which of these best shows that Emma was listening actively?
A) She smiled at Ms. Johnson
B) She raised her hand and asked a question.
C) She nodded her head
D) She remembered her role in the play
B) She raised her hand and asked a question.
How did Jamal express his opinion effectively?
A) He spoke quietly and looked at the floor
B) He used a clear voice and made eye contact
C) He shouted his opinion loudly
D) He only spoke to Mr. Lee
B) He used a clear voice and made eye contact
What is the main idea of this passage?
A) Sarah's grandmother has a big backyard
B) Sarah discovers a hidden garden
C) Butterflies like purple flowers
D) Old fountains are beautiful
B) Sarah discovers a hidden garden
Where do giant pandas live?
A) In the oceans of Asia
B) In the mountains of central China
C) In the deserts of Africa
D) In the forests of South America
B) In the mountains of central China
How could Jake improve the organization of his draft?
A) Put all the facts about what elephants look like in one paragraph
B) List the facts in alphabetical order
C) Write about each continent separately
D) Keep the draft as it is
A) Put all the facts about what elephants look like in one paragraph
What is the correct order of actions the knight must take in the play?
A) Face the dragon, cross the bridge, use the magic wand
B) Use the magic wand, cross the bridge, face the dragon
C) Cross the bridge, face the dragon, use the magic wand
D) Face the dragon, use the magic wand, cross the bridge
C) Cross the bridge, face the dragon, use the magic wand
Which of these is NOT mentioned as one of Jamal's reasons against weekend homework?
A) Kids need time to rest and play
B) Weekends are for family time
C) Students already work hard during the week
D) Weekend homework is too difficult
D) Weekend homework is too difficult
Which word best describes Sarah in this story?
A) Shy
B) Angry
C) Curious
D) Tired
C) Curious
What does the word "endangered" mean in the passage?
A) Very large
B) At risk of becoming extinct
C) Easy to find
D) Friendly to humans
B) At risk of becoming extinct
2. Which sentence would be best to add at the beginning of Jake's draft?
A) Elephants are gray.
B) I love elephants.
C) Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.
D) There are many kinds of animals.
C) Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.
If you were giving instructions to a friend on how to act like a brave knight, which of these would be the best way to do it?
A) Whisper quietly and look at the floor
B) Speak loudly and clearly while making eye contact
C) Speak very quickly without pausing
D) Mumble your words and look around the room
B) Speak loudly and clearly while making eye contact
What did Lily do that shows she was listening actively?
A) She ignored Jamal's speech
B) She started talking to her friend
C) She raised her hand and asked a question
D) She left the classroom
C) She raised her hand and asked a question
What does the word "trickled" mean in the passage?
A) Flowed slowly
B) Splashed loudly
C) Moved quickly
D) Stopped suddenly
A) Flowed slowly
What is the main idea of this passage?
A) Pandas are cute and cuddly animals
B) Pandas are endangered and need protection
C) Pandas only eat bamboo
D) Pandas live in China
B) Pandas are endangered and need protection
How could Jake combine these two sentences to make a compound sentence?
"Elephants are smart. They can remember things for a long time."
A) Elephants are smart, and they can remember things for a long time.
B) Elephants are smart they can remember things for a long time.
C) Elephants are smart because they can remember things for a long time.
D) Elephants, are smart and they can remember things for a long time.
A) Elephants are smart, and they can remember things for a long time.
Imagine you are helping Emma organize her thoughts about the play. Which of the following shows the correct order of events for the knight's role?
A) Face the dragon, cross the bridge, use the magic wand
B) Use the magic wand, cross the bridge, face the dragon
C) Cross the bridge, face the dragon, use the magic wand
D) Face the dragon, use the magic wand, cross the bridge
C) Cross the bridge, face the dragon, use the magic wand
How did Jamal respond to Lily's question?
A) He ignored her
B) He got angry
C) He changed the subject
D) He gave a clear explanation
D) He gave a clear explanation
Which sentence from the story shows that Sarah was surprised?
A) "Sarah loved exploring her grandmother's backyard."
B) "She had never seen it before!"
C) "Sarah noticed a small wooden door hidden behind some bushes."
D) "She couldn't believe her eyes."
D) "She couldn't believe her eyes."
Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that pandas are unique?
A) "Giant pandas are black and white bears that live in the mountains of central China."
B) "They are famous for their unique appearance and their love of bamboo."
C) "Pandas spend most of their day eating bamboo shoots and leaves."
D) "There are only about 1,800 pandas left in the wild."
B) "They are famous for their unique appearance and their love of bamboo."
Read this sentence from Jake's draft:
"They have long noses called trunks."
Which word should Jake change to make this sentence more specific for his audience?
A) They
B) have
C) long
D) noses
D) noses
Emma wants to add more details to make her description of the play more interesting. Which sentence would be the best to add after "Then, you'll face the dragon in a fierce battle."?
A) The dragon will probably be green.
B) The wizard will watch from nearby.
C) With your sharp sword and quick moves, you'll dodge the dragon's fiery breath.
D) There will be many people watching the play.
C) With your sharp sword and quick moves, you'll dodge the dragon's fiery breath.
If you were in this debate, which of these would be the best way to present your opinion?
A) Speak very fast so you can say more
B) Look at the floor to help you concentrate
C) Speak clearly and make eye contact with your classmates
D) Whisper so you don't bother anyone
C) Speak clearly and make eye contact with your classmates
What might happen next in the story?
A) Sarah will go home and forget about the garden
B) Sarah will tell her grandmother about her discovery
C) Sarah will plant new flowers in the garden
D) Sarah will build a new fountain
B) Sarah will tell her grandmother about her discovery
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A) To entertain readers with funny panda stories
B) To persuade readers to visit China
C) To inform readers about pandas and their challenges
D) To explain how to take care of a pet panda
C) To inform readers about pandas and their challenges
Which sentence in Jake's draft has a spelling error?
A) Elephants are amazing animals.
B) They have long noses called trunks.
C) Elephants live in Africa and Asia.
D) They eat plants.
D) They eat plants.