Text Evidence

Important Details

100

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail: A. Kayla is 13 years old. B. Kayla goes to a Catholic school. C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.

C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.

200

If I were answering the question: "Do you think Marissa will go to college?", which is an important detail? A. Marissa has always wanted to be a doctor, and she knows she needs a lot of education to become one. B. Marissa has 4 brothers and 1 sister. C. Marissa loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.

C. Marissa loves animals a lot, and she has 3 dogs.

300

If I were answering the question: "Why does Mark want to visit Mexico?", which is an important detail? A. Mark is a sophomore in high school. B. Mark studied Mexico in school last month. C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.

C. Mark hears his mother talk about Mexico and wishes he could see for himself.

400

If I were answering the question: "Why does the author not like war?", which is an important detail? A. The author shares that he enjoys running. B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed. C. The author shares that he wanted to join the military when he was young.

B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed.

500

If I were answering the question: "How should a new student act on the first day of school at Burton?", which is an important detail? A. Burton is in Glendale, Arizona. B. Kids at Burton appreciate a person who is kind and friendly. C. You should have all of your information (phone number, address, etc.) ready when you come to register at Burton.

B. Kids at Burton appreciate a person who is kind and friendly.

Inferences

100

Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house. What can Sally infer?

Her mother is not home.

200

The new girl at school didn't talk to anyone all day. When the teacher called on her she looked down at her desk. I don't think she made any friends on her first day. From this I can guess that the new girl is probably_____.

Shy, scared, embarrassed

300

Shanay had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry. Where do you think she is?

aquarium

400

"William, don't forget your towel!" Mom shouted as she applied sunblock on the baby. William threw the folding chairs in the back of the minivan and shouted through the garage door, "OK Mom!" He then ran up and grabbed his towel. Where are William and his mom going?

beach, pool

500

It was finally graduation day. Sally was super excited to finally start her life and be a grown up. She could not stop smiling that day because she was so proud of all her goals she had accomplished up to that moment. Sally feels nothing could bring her down. How does Sally feel on her graduation day?

happy

Text Evidence

100

Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. Their team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?

His team lost.

200

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down she had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

her head is hanging.

300

John was a Nascar driver and he had just one his first race. He climbed out of the window of his car and threw his fist up into the air. John was so overjoyed he began to grin from ear to ear. He would never forget the moment he won his very first race. What detail from the text tells you how John feels?

he grinned, threw his fist up, never forget the moment.

400

Kate stared at the giant parking lot. She couldn't remember where she parked her car. This happened every time she went to the mall. "Where could it be?" she said, "I thought it would be right here." She sat down on the ground and began to frown. What detail from the text tells you how she feels?

frown

500

My hands felt shaky and I took a deep breath. I knew I had to give a speech in front of the whole school. What detail from the text tells you how I feel?

shaky hands

Commonly Misused words

100

Louise remembered to pack everything for the ski trip ___________________ for her sunscreen. Do you know if the gift shop will ___________________ credit cards?

except

accept

200

Whatever you do, don’t ___________________ your ticket, because it’s your only way to get back into the park. Danny tried on his dad’s old leather jacket, but it was a bit ___________________ on him.

lose

loose

300

We gazed up in wonder as the tiny glimmer of the International Space Station ___________________ over us. Many of our modern sports look quite different from the versions played in the ___________________.

passed

past

400

Getting enough fresh air and exercise can have a positive ___________________ on your mood and your health. We can’t always predict how our decisions will ___________________ others around us

effect

affect

500

Aunt Cindy thought that the blue curtains would perfectly ___________________ the dark hardwood floors. My favorite writing teacher, Mr. Ortega, always finds something to ___________________ in his students’ work.

complement

compliment

Who am I?

100

I wear a white labcoat, I work with chemicals, who am I?

scientist

200

I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Who am I?

Chef

300

When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Who am I?

A teacher

400

I sleep with my eyes open, I swim in a glass box, I can come in many different colours but I'm often orange, I need water to live. Who Am I?

goldfish, fish

500

I travel with elephants. I'm surrounded by bright colours. I perform in a tent. I like heights. People look up when they watch me, And are nervous when they see me. My job is to walk very carefully across something. Who Am I?

tightrope walker, circus performer