NWEA Reading Practice

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What is a Footnote?

Back

A note with added information that is placed below the text on a printed page.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the purpose of using context clues?

Back

To understand the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What is a Figure of speech?

Back

A phrase or expression that uses words in an interesting way rather than in a plain or literal way.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What lesson can be learned from Dolores Huerta's life?

Back

Speak up and act when you see injustice around you.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What is a Climax?

Back

The turning point of the story. Often the most exciting and important part of a story, play, or movie that occurs usually near the end.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is a Theme in literature?

Back

The main idea or underlying meaning of a story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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What is a Character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is a Setting in literature?

Back

The time and place in which a story occurs.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a Plot?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is a Protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5