Common Assessment #2 Review

​Inferencing

Multiple Select

What do you need to make an inference?

Select the two that apply.

• purpose

• evidence

• prior knowledge

• genre

• setting

Multiple Choice

All of the kids were excited. They would not have to do any more homework for months. They would not have to wake up early, and they would be able to stay up late playing Fortnite and Among Us online with their friends. They could even go swimming!

What can we infer from the reading?

• It is someone's birthday.

• It is Christmas Day.

• It is the first day of school.

• It is the first day of summer break.

Multiple Choice

A student makes the following claim about the author of “Tales of Chupacabras.”

The author believes that chupacabras are imaginary even though

she would like to think they exist.

Which sentence from the text best supports this claim?

• “Chupacabra means ‘goat sucker’ in Spanish.”

• “Some describe chupacabras as two-legged, lizard-like creatures with claws, spikes, and piercing red eyes.”

• “Why do we want these mythical beasts to be real?”

• “Scientists constantly identify new life-forms.”

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the text explains why the author thinks people want to believe in chupacabras?

• “For many in the southwestern United States and Mexico, these tales are more than just stories: they have been accepted as fact.”

• “Legend tells of the chupacabra, a monster that sucks the blood of livestock.”

• “Others insist they are hairless four-legged creatures that are part kangaroo, part dog, and part rat.”

• “Perhaps it is because of our natural desire to shed light on the unknown.”

​Plot

Reorder

Reorder the following

• The 3 little pigs leave home to begin their lives

• Each pig builds their house out of different materials: straw, sticks and bricks.

• The wolf blows down the straw and stick houses but couldn't blow down the brick house.

• The wolf tries to climb down the chimney but lands in a pot. The pigs eat him.

• The pigs lived happily ever after.

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2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

• exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution

• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

Multiple Choice

What part of the plot is the underlined section?

The wolf was frustrated that he couldn't blow down the house of the third little pig, so he tried instead to get the pig by climbing through the chimney. Surprise! He fell right into a pot of water that the little pig had on for supper. "Yum!" said the little pig. The pig invited his two brothers over. They ate a delicious wolf stew for dinner and all lived happily ever after.

• climax

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Multiple Choice

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the exposition?

• Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

• Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

• The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

• With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

• The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

Multiple Choice

What is the struggle between two opposing forces or the problem in a story called? 

• external 
• internal 
• conflict 
• theme 

Multiple Choice

What is direct characterization?

• What the author or narrator tells you about a character

• What the author or narrator shows you about a character

Multiple Choice

What is indirect characterization

• What the author or narrator tells you about a character

• What the author or narrator shows you about a character

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Peter wasn't interested in the TV show that was playing, but the remote control was all the way across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be home soon, and she could fetch it for him then.

• Direct

• Indirect

Multiple Choice

Which type of indirect characterization am I using to describe a character as smart?

Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect On Others
• Actions

Multiple Choice

Which type of indirect characterization am I using to describe a character as an athletic?

When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. Her shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn into the perfect fit. Before she ran, she made sure to tie back her hair, set her Fitbit to track her running and get on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner. 

• Speech
• Looks
• Effect On Others
• Actions