SCR
What is the strategy for writing an SCR?
Restate
Answer
Cite
The new school science lab had the latest equipment, but some students were nervous about using it. Marcus, however, was curious and eager to try the microscopes. He carefully prepared his slides, followed all safety rules, and recorded his observations. By the end of the week, the teacher praised him for his precision and careful work.
Question 1: What is the central idea of this passage?
A) The new lab is complicated and dangerous.
B) Marcus shows responsibility and careful work while using the new lab equipment.
C) All students are afraid of science labs.
B) Marcus shows responsibility and careful work while using the new lab equipment.
Fix the Sentence
incorrect:
My sister she likes to bake cookies and brownies.
Correct: My sister likes to bake cookies and brownies.
Which point of view uses words like I, me, we?
Answer: First-person point of view.
What is a sentence starter for giving text evidence?
According to the text...
The text says...
On page ___, it says...
The text states...
Question: How do the events in the passage help develop the theme of friendship?
Restate this question.
Correct Restated Answer: The events in the passage help develop the theme of friendship by…
During the school’s art contest, many students painted landscapes, while only a few painted abstract designs. Jasmine spent hours mixing colors to create a painting that looked like a swirling storm of emotions. Some students didn’t understand her work and thought it was confusing, but her teacher praised her creativity and originality. Jasmine felt proud that she had expressed herself in a unique way.
Question: What inference can you make about Jasmine?
Answer: She is creative, confident, and willing to express herself differently from others.
Combine using a conjunction:
“I wanted to finish my book. I had to leave for practice.”
I wanted to finish my book, but I had to leave for practice.
Which genre includes imaginary events AND realistic feelings?
Realistic fiction.
The library announced a summer reading contest. Students who read ten books could earn a prize. Emily stayed after school each day to read quietly, and she quickly reached her goal.
Question: Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that Emily worked hard to win the contest?
Answer: “Emily stayed after school each day to read quietly, and she quickly reached her goal.”
Question: What inference can the reader make about the character based on their actions?
Restate the question.
Correct Restated Answer: The inference the reader can make about the character based on their actions is that…
Every Friday, Naomi visited the community garden behind her school. Most kids rushed home to start their weekend, but Naomi enjoyed checking on the plants she helped grow. Last week, she noticed the tomato leaves turning yellow, and she spent extra time searching for the cause. After reading a small guidebook kept in the tool shed, Naomi gently watered the soil and removed a few damaged leaves. Today, she returned to find the tomato plants healthier, with tiny green tomatoes beginning to appear. She smiled proudly, knowing her careful attention had made a difference.
What does this passage show about Naomi’s character?
She is responsible and dedicated; she takes time to research and care for the plants even when others leave.
Choose the BEST Conjunction
I will bring my jacket ___ it might get cold later.
because
In the sentence, “The leaves danced in the wind,” what figurative language is the author using to describe the leaves?
Answer: Personification
Passage:
Jamal balanced the tray of cups carefully as he walked through the busy cafeteria. He knew his friends were counting on him to bring the drinks without spilling. Halfway to the table, someone bumped his shoulder, and the cups wobbled dangerously. Jamal paused, took a deep breath, and tightened his grip before continuing. When he finally reached the table, his friends cheered. Jamal couldn’t help but grin, proud of staying calm under pressure.
Question: Which detail best supports the idea that Jamal stayed calm?
Answer: “Jamal paused, took a deep breath, and tightened his grip.”
The after-school art club planned a mural for the cafeteria wall. However, when the paint order arrived, several colors were missing. Some students complained, saying the mural would look incomplete. Instead of giving up, Tori suggested mixing the available paints to create new shades. The group followed her plan, and the results were even brighter than their original design.
SCR Question:
What can the reader infer about Tori, and which details support this inference?
The reader can infer that Tori is creative and does not give up easily. The text says, "Instead of giving up, Tori suggested mixing the available paints to create new shades."
Liam loved exploring the woods behind his house. One Saturday, he found a narrow trail he had never noticed before. Curiosity led him down the path, where he discovered a small, hidden pond surrounded by colorful wildflowers. He watched as dragonflies danced over the water and frogs leaped from lily pad to lily pad. Liam decided to visit the pond every weekend and even began keeping a notebook to record all the animals he saw.
Question: What is the central idea of this passage?
Answer: Liam enjoys exploring and discovers a hidden pond where he observes and records nature.
Sentences:
• The cheetah sprinted across the grassland.
• It was chasing a fast-moving antelope.
Task: Combine the sentences with a conjunction.
The cheetah sprinted across the grassland because it was chasing a fast-moving antelope.
What does the word “adapt” most likely mean in this sentence?
"Polar bears adapt to the freezing Arctic weather by growing thick fur."
Answer: Adjust or change to survive in a new environment
Passage:
Every spring, volunteers arrived at the park to help clean the walking trails. This year, Ava joined for the first time. At first, she felt unsure of what to do, watching others confidently rake leaves and collect trash. But when she noticed a family struggling to lift a fallen branch, she hurried over to help. Together, they moved the branch safely off the path. By the end of the day, Ava was chatting with other volunteers and proudly filling her second bag of trash. She realized she had become part of something meaningful.
Question: Which sentence best supports the idea that Ava gained confidence?
Answer: “By the end of the day, Ava was chatting with other volunteers and proudly filling her second bag of trash.”
Every Saturday morning, Lila helped her dad deliver fresh produce from their garden to neighbors. One morning, she noticed a new family had moved in down the street. Even though she felt shy, Lila approached the porch and introduced herself. The family smiled warmly and invited her to stay for breakfast.
SCR Question:
What does the passage show about Lila’s character? Use evidence.
The passage shows that Lila is kind and brave. The text states, " Even though she felt shy, Lila approached the porch and introduced herself."
The explorers trudged through the dense jungle, carefully avoiding vines and brambles that threatened to snag their clothes. The humidity made their journey exhausting, but they pressed on, determined to reach the hidden waterfall they had heard about from the villagers.
Question: In the passage, the word “trudged” most likely means…
Walked slowly and with effort
Sentence:
She studied for the test, or she wanted to get a good grade.
What change should be made to the sentence?
Change “or” to “because”
What is the purpose of a subheading in a informational passage?
To show what the section is about and help organize information
Passage:
The museum’s new exhibit featured inventions from around the world. Aria had visited museums before, but this one felt different. Instead of glass cases and “Do Not Touch” signs, each invention had a small station where visitors could test how it worked. Aria spent several minutes turning a crank that powered tiny lights on a model house. Then she moved to a station where a pulley lifted a heavy block with surprising ease. As she experimented, a volunteer explained that many inventions were created because someone wanted to solve a problem in their community. Aria left the museum inspired, already sketching ideas in her notebook.
Question: Which TWO details support the idea that Aria became inspired by the exhibit?
Answer:
She experiments with the inventions (“turning a crank,” “lifting a block”).
She leaves “sketching ideas in her notebook.”