ELA End of the Year Review

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The lesson, message, or big idea of a story is also known as the…

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theme

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Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times
• Reading can be difficult
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat
• Accept others for who they are

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Accept others for who they are

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What could be a theme for the following passage:

In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He became the first African American to play baseball in the Major Leagues. Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves. He also faced a hostile crowd.

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Follow your dreams

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What could be a possible theme for the following passage:
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.

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It pays to be honest.

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How the author organizes information in the text is called the…

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text structure

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How did the author organize the information in the following passage? Imagine you had to pay for something very important, but you already spent all your money. This could be a big problem. A budget can help you organize how you spend your money, so you don’t run out of money. Budgeting your money can help you plan for big expenses in the future. For example, going on vacation can be very expensive. To solve the problem of an expensive trip, you can save a little money at a time until you have enough. Options: problem and solution, compare and contrast, chronological order, descriptive

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problem and solution

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How did the author organize the information in the following passage? To properly care for your teeth, you need to follow these instructions. First, put toothpaste on your toothbrush. Begin by brushing the outer and inner surfaces of your teeth. Brush these parts by holding your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and do short brushing strokes against the gum line. Next, move on to the chewing surfaces. Hold the brush flat and brush back and forth. Then, brush the inside surfaces of your front teeth. Tilt your toothbrush vertically and brush gently up and down. Finally, brush your tongue in a back-to-front motion. Dentists recommend that you spend two minutes brushing your teeth and that you do it twice a day.

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sequential order

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How did the author organize the information in the passage about the Grand Canyon?

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cause and effect

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What the text is mostly about is the…

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main idea

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Read the main idea below. Then, choose which detail best supports the main idea.
Recycling is important.Options: Help your parents around the house., Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down., Wash your dishes with soap., Take an hour long shower.

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.