5th Grade ELA Knowledge Bowl

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What can you infer about sheepdogs based on their description?

Back

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

Back

A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and provides closure to the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What are examples of text structure?

Back

Text structures include Cause/Effect, Sequence, Problem/Solution, and Compare/Contrast.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What is the correct verb phrase in the sentence: 'Mariana ___ the appointment when she gets off work tomorrow.'?

Back

The correct verb phrase is 'will schedule'.

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is an argument in writing?

Back

An argument is a statement or series of statements that support a particular viewpoint or claim.