Fiction
Main Idea
More Nonfiction
Writing
Fun Facts
100
What happens during a story's resolution?
The problem is resolved.
100
What is a central idea?
a main idea
100
Name three types of text or graphic features.
Titles
subtitles /Illustrations/Pictures
maps and diagrams
bold print/ underlined words
charts, glossary, bold print
100
What is the best way to combine the two sentences?
I told you not to speak. You wouldn't stop talking.
A. I told you not to speak, if you wouldn't stop talking.
B. I told you not to speak, so you wouldn't stop talking.
C. I told you not to speak, but you wouldn't stop talking.
C. I told you not to speak, but you wouldn't stop talking.
100
What is Ms. Dorris' favorite food?
anything Mexican food!
200
From what point of view is the following paragraph told?
I couldn't wait until Monday! My sister and I will be going to Six Flags.
1st person (narrator is the speaker)
3rd Person (narrator is outside observer)
First person (narrator is speaking)
200
What is the main idea?
Skittles are a world-wide selling candy. Millions of people purchase the treat and many even call it their favorite. Research shows that 4 out of 5 people prefer Skittles over other candies. The Skittles factory has to work hard to keep up with the demand.
Skittles are very popular.
200
What does the illustration help the reader understand?
a. the dolphin's feelings
b. the cause of the entrapment
c. the problem and solution
d. where it became trapped
b. the cause of the entrapment
200
What change should be made?
I would rather go see a cartoon than a musical.
a. change than to then
b. change cartoon to Cartoon
c. add a comma after cartoon
d. make no change
d. make no change
200
How many pets does Miss Clay have?
1
300
Think back to Frank and the Awful Waffle Kerfuffle.
How was Mr. Todd important to the story's resolution?
A. He was the teacher.
B. He told Frank to try harder next year.
C. He saw the waffle as unique.
D. He did not like the other waffles.
C. He saw the waffle as unique.
300
Mama elephants stay close to their babies for a long time. They even look out for babies that do not belong to them. The mother elephant teaches its baby to walk, search for food, bathe, and play. They are true caretakers.
Which sentence supports the idea that elephants are a community?
They even look out for babies that do not belong to them.
300
Which organizational pattern does the author use?
When Louise Braille was young, he loved to work in his dad's shop. One day he was injured and blinded in the shop. As he grew up, he excelled at school and invented the Braille System. In his later years, he kept helping others, even though he was ill.
A. sequence/chronological order
B. cause -effect
C. description
D. problem and solution
A. sequence/chronological order
300
What is a good concluding sentence for the paragraph?
Trampoline parks can be a great place for a celebration. The event cost is even lower than renting a skating rink! You can jump, rest, eat, play games, and celebrate. Trampoline parks even supply the balloons!
A. Skating rinks are great places for parties too.
B. What is your favorite place for a party?
C. Call and reserve your party room today!
D. People should stay healthy and exercise.
C. So call and reserve your party room today!
300
How many years has Ms. Dorris been a teacher?
12
400
In the story Water Princess, how was the setting important to the resolution of the story?
a. The desert pond was where they found the water.
b. The desert pond was where they saw friends.
c. The desert pond was where they talked about needing water.
a. The desert pond was where they found water.
400
Which key detail supports the idea that team sports are good for kids?
A. Kids love to play team sports.
B. Team sports have become very popular.
C. There are a variety of team sports.
D. Team sports teaches children cooperation.
D. Team sports teaches kids cooperation.
400
Which statement is an opinion from the author?
A. Many sea turtles are harmed each year.
B. The ocean is a huge body of water.
C. The beach is a popular spot.
D. Everyone should learn about the ocean.
D. Everyone should learn about the ocean.
400
Hannah’s hard work paid off, because she made more than $400 in 3 hours.
What word is more specific than the word MADE?
A. got
b. had
c. earned
d. created
c. earned
400
How many years have Miss Clay and Ms. Dorris known each other?
1
500
What is the most likely reason the author included this picture?
a. to show the girl's strength
b. to emphasize the struggle they faced
c. to give information about the weight of the jars
d. to show the mother's feelings
b. to emphasize the struggle they faced
500
Which key detail supports the idea about why they call Mr. Jones a "Dolphin Defender?"
A. He had a special love for dolphins.
B. He works with dolphins.
C. He filmed dolphin mistreatment and rescues.
D. He caused others to be interested in ocean life.
C. He filmed dolphin mistreatment and rescues.
500
What audience is the author addressing?
Books can easily be checked out in the school library. You must learn how to use the computer check -out system if you want to get a book. The library is even a place to do research on a particular subject.
students or kids
500
Read the sentence:
At first, I was nervous about riding a horse, and luckily Pepper seemed very gentle.
What change should be made?
A. change nervous to nervis
b. change and to but
C. change seemed to seems
D. make no change
B. change and to but
500
Name three counselors at Como
McGee
Williams
Mr. P