Main Idea
(Prickly Porcupines)
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
A. Where to find porcupines
B. How porcupines act around attackers
C. Provide many facts about porcupines
D. Explain how they look different
C. Provide many facts about porcupines
(Prickly Porcupines)
The suffix -less helps the reader know helpless means—
A. One who helps others
B. To help again
C. Not able to help oneself
D. Too much help
C. Not able to help oneself
(Prickly Porcupines)
Which section gives information about what porcupines eat?
A. On the Menu
B. Little Pricklies
C. At Home up a Tree
D. Super Quills
A. On the Menu
(A Gift from Nature)
The “heavy feeling” suggests Layla feels—
A. Angry
B. Uncomfortable because she’s making a mistake
C. Curious
D. Proud
B. Uncomfortable because she’s making a mistake
(Prickly Porcupines)
Which text feature helps locate why animals avoid porcupines?
A. Map labels
B. “On the Menu”
C. Photo caption
D. “Super Quills”
D. “Super Quills”
(A Gift from Nature)
The imagery in “heavy feeling” suggests Layla feels—
A. Angry because she wants this geode
B. Uncomfortable because she knows she is making a mistake
C. Curious if her mom is there
D. Proud that she stole it
B. Uncomfortable because she knows she is making a mistake
(Superstars of Slow)
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
A. Provide interesting facts about sloths
B. Encourage helping sloths
C. Explain dangers
D. Show what visiting a sanctuary is like
A. Provide interesting facts about sloths
(Prickly Porcupines)
Which word is a synonym for nibble?
A. Sleep
B. Hide
C. Walk
D. Chew
D. Chew
(Superstars of Slow)
Which section tells what sloths eat?
A. Sloth Style
B. Slow Movers
C. Sloth Snacks
D. Staying Safe
C. Sloth Snacks
(A Gift from Nature)
What do the repeated words from the guide show?
A. She wants pictures
B. She remembers ideas well
C. She doesn’t understand
D. She is thinking about her choice
D. She is thinking about her choice
(Prickly Porcupines)
Why does the author include the map?
A. Show where porcupines live
B. Show only U.S.
C. Show Alaska
D. Show oceans
A. Show where porcupines live
(A Gift from Nature)
The details in paragraph 1 help the reader understand that Layla—
A. Is easy to please
B. Loves and respects nature
C. Enjoys being alone
D. Has been on many trips
B. Loves and respects nature
(A Gift from Nature)
What is the main message of the story?
A. People don’t learn from mistakes
B. Outdoors is rewarding
C. Rules keep people safe
D. Making the right choice can be difficult
D. Making the right choice can be difficult
(A Gift from Nature)
Which words help the reader understand cradled?
A. At her classmates
B. Down the trail
C. With the guide
D. Gently in her hands
D. Gently in her hands
(A Gift from Nature)
Which event leads to Layla finding the geode?
A. She takes a photograph
B. She listens to Cooper
C. She remembers the guide
D. She jogs ahead
A. She takes a photograph
(A Gift from Nature)
Why does Layla decide not to keep the geode?
A. It’s not useful
B. It belongs in nature
C. Others will judge
D. Cooper might take it
B. It belongs in nature
(Superstars of Slow)
Which idea is supported by the photographs?
A. Sloths spend time in trees
B. Scientists study them
C. Different sizes
D. They are lazy
A. Sloths spend time in trees
(A Gift from Nature)
The author describes sunlight bouncing off the crystals to show—
A. The geode looks beautiful
B. Layla wants to keep it
C. There are many geodes
D. Layla is confused
A. The geode looks beautiful
(Prickly Porcupines)
Which statement best describes this passage?
A. Narrative
B. Informational text with facts
C. Persuasive
D. Poem
B. Informational text with facts
(Superstars of Slow)
The prefix un- helps the reader know unnoticed means—
A. First seen
B. Not seen
C. Seen together
D. Seen below
B. Not seen
(A Gift from Nature)
What does the description of sunlight on the crystals suggest?
A. The geode looks beautiful
B. Layla wants to keep it
C. There are many geodes
D. She wonders how it formed
A. The geode looks beautiful
(Superstars of Slow)
Why include details in paragraph 1?
A. Sloths can move fast
B. Sloths are like others
C. Some are well known
D. Sloths have traits that help them survive
D. Sloths have traits that help them survive
(Prickly Porcupines)
How does the image caption help the reader?
A. Shows location
B. Describes what is happening
C. Defines a word
D. Compares animals
B. Describes what is happening
(Superstars of Slow)
Which sentence suggests the author likes sloths?
A. The sloth is the slowest mammal
B. Scientists know little
C. Sloths are different
D. The sloth might win the award for cutest animal
D. The sloth might win the award for cutest animal
(Both Animal Passages)
Which idea is supported in BOTH animal passages?
A. Animals need human help
B. Animals have traits that help them survive
C. Animals are easy to observe
D. Animals all eat the same foods
B. Animals have traits that help them survive
(Superstars of Slow)
What does blend most likely mean?
A. Stand out
B. Mix in
C. Move quickly
D. Grow larger
B. Mix in
(Prickly Porcupines)
Which detail BEST shows porcupines defend themselves?
A. They eat bark
B. They live in trees
C. Their quills have barbs that stick
D. They sleep at night
C. Their quills have barbs that stick
(Prickly Porcupines)
What can you infer about porcupines?
A. They depend on speed
B. They rely on protection rather than escape
C. They hide most of the time
D. They live in groups
B. They rely on protection rather than escape
(Prickly Porcupines)
Why include subheadings like “On the Menu”?
A. Make text longer
B. Organize information
C. Tell a story
D. Persuade
B. Organize information
(Multiple Passages)
How do the authors of Prickly Porcupines, Superstars of Slow, and A Gift from Nature use details to develop their ideas?
A. By only describing what the animals look like
B. By using specific details to explain behaviors, feelings, or traits
C. By giving opinions without evidence
D. By focusing only on settings
B. By using specific details to explain behaviors, feelings, or traits
(Prickly Porcupines)
Explain the main idea of this passage. Use at least TWO details from the text to support your answer.
Main idea = porcupines have strong defenses and unique traits
Evidence = quills with barbs, warning behaviors, diet, climbing
(Superstars of Slow)
How does the word blend helps the reader understand how sloths survive? Use evidence from the text in your answer.
Blend = mix in with environment
Evidence = fur + algae + looks like tree branches → avoids predators
(Prickly Porcupines)
Explain how porcupines protect themselves from predators. Use text evidence to support your answer.
Raise quills, barbs stick, warning signals, tail swishing
(A Gift from Nature)
What lesson does Layla learn in the story? Use evidence from the text to explain your answer.
Lesson = respect nature / doing right is hard but important
Evidence = remembers guide’s rule, feels “heavy,” returns geode
(Superstars of Slow)
How do the photographs help the reader better understand sloths. Use details from the text and images in your answer.
Photos show sloths in trees, hanging, eating → supports idea they live in trees & move slowly
(A Gift from Nature)
Why does the author use Layla’s thoughts and feelings to show her decision. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Heavy feeling, repeated quote, sensory details → leads to returning geode