Vocabulary
Part A
What does discouragement?
I slumped in my chair in discouragement. I couldn't go to P.E. because I did not finish my work.
A) anger
B) disappointment
C) discovery
D) excitement
I, me, my, myself
What are examples of first person point of view?
Helping people in a community to solve problems is called...
a) vacuuming
b) violence
c) volume
d) volunteerism
The way a story is organize and written to give it meaning.
a) What is onomatopoeia?
b) what is figurative language?
c) what is text structure\
d) what is a simile?
5/6 + 1/6 =
a. 7/6
b. 5/6
c. 6/6 or 1
Part B
Which word from the sentence in Part A supports your answer?
a) slumped
b) fair
c) trash
d) collecting
He, she, her, him, they, we , us
What are examples of third person points of view?
. How can young people help their community?
a). By beating up old people
b) By throwing trash on the ground
c) By spending quality time with neighbors who live alone can make a world of difference
There are people and groups in every community that need help. A problem can be something simple, such as not being able to mow a lawn, or something more complex, such as feeding a large number of people. One way young people help a community solve problems is by volunteerism.
Which phrase highlights the text structure in the passage?
A “One way young people help a community solve problems is by volunteerism.”
B “Not all volunteerism requires physical labor, though.”
C “Volunteers help others by collecting items from friends and neighbors to donate to different charity groups.”
D “Young people can run a car wash with family and friends to raise money for a local animal shelter.”
5/10-3/10 =
a. 2/10
b. 8/10
c. 2/5
“A few weeks ago, Aunt Beth had pneumonia, an illness that affected the lungs, but she was feeling better now and breathing easily.”
What does it mean for Aunt Beth to have pneumonia?
A. She is going to a nursing home.
B. She was having trouble breathing.
C. All of this happened a few weeks ago.
D. She buys the narrator a card for the game of bingo.
I slumped on the couch in discouragement. It wasn’t fair because I’d already spent many hours picking up trash in parks and collecting food for hungry families. Now I wanted to do something grand, something spectacular enough to be on the news.
What is an example of? ...
a) third person point of view
b) no person point of view
c) first person point of view
How can young people volunteer to make the neighborhood around them a nicer place to live?
a). Organizing a day to clean up the park is a great way to keep the park clean.
b) Not cleaning the parks and hurting wild animals that live there. Who cares if animals that eat trash might get sick.
c) Spraying graffiti on bathroom walls.
a. cause and effect
b. problem and solution
c. peanut butter and jelly
d. description
Which one is not an example of text structure?
7/6 + 3/6=
a. 1/2
b. 4/6
c. 10/6
What are two ways that an author uses flashback?
A to provide conflict
B to compare settings
C to reveal information
D to introduce dialogue
E to develop characters
Part A
As Mom and I left, Dave couldn’t stop smiling. Maybe I wouldn’t get on the evening news, but making such a huge difference to one person might have been better.
Based on the passage, which statement best describes the narrator’s perspective?
A. The main reason to volunteer is so you play games.
B. Picking up trash is the best way to get on television.
C. Helping in small ways can have a big impact on others.
D. Parents should encourage their children to visit relatives.
What can students do who love math or science?
a) they can tutor
b) they can throw trash on the ground
c) they can beat up little children.
If it is cloudy outside, then I must carry an umbrella.
What is an example of...?
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. description
2/6= 1/3
a. true
b. false
“A problem can be something simple, such as not being able to mow a lawn, or something more complex, such as feeding a large number of people.”
Which phrase gives a clue to the meaning of complex as it is used in the sentence?
A “problem can be”
B “something simple”
C “not being able to mow a lawn”
D “feeding a large number of people”
Part B
Which piece of evidence shows the point of view that supports the answer in Part A?
A “‘Jacob,’ Mom called, ‘it’s time to go!’”
B “A few weeks ago, Aunt Beth had pneumonia, an illness that affected the lungs, but she was feeling better now and breathing easily.”
C “Dave turned to the man sitting next to him and yelled, ‘You know, I kind of like this boy!’”
D “Maybe I wouldn’t get on the evening news, but making such a huge difference to one person might have been better.”
Our communities need all the help they can get. Volunteerism is one of the ways young people can make a contribution. When people get involved in volunteerism, they help make the world a better place to live.
Which two ways does the author use problem and solution text structure in the passage?
A makes an argument about libraries
B lists opportunities in a certain order
C explains how young people can help
D compares older and younger volunteers
E identifies the many needs in a community
The large, orange root vegetable is buried under the ground. It has a green stem. It is hard and crunchy. Many animals like to eat them, such as horses and especially bunnies and rabbits.
This is an example of...
a. details
b. description
c. cause and effect
10/5 = 1
a. true
b. false