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Multiple Choice

While reading the article, what should you be doing?

• I should be annotating the article and paying attention to the important details that will answer the prompt while reading the article.

• I should be sleeping while reading the article.

• I should be writing the essay while reading the article.

• I should be creating the graphic organizer while reading the article.

Multiple Choice

What do you do after your read the article?

• After I read the article, I should end the test.

• After I read the article, I should annotate the article.

• After I read the article, I should read and analyze (break apart) the prompt.

• After I read the article, I should write the essay.

Multiple Choice

What should you do with your piece of paper to create your 4 Box Graphic Organizer?

• I should not create a graphic organizer.

• I should fold the paper into fourths.

• I should fold the paper into eighths.

• I should not fold it.

Multiple Choice

What is Box 1 of the graphic Organizer referred to as in your Extended Constructed Response Essay (ECR)?

• Box 1 is P4 (paragraph 4).

• Box 1 is P3 (paragraph 3).

• Box 1 is P2 (paragraph 2).

• Box 1 is P1 (paragraph 1).

Multiple Choice

What is Box 2 of the graphic Organizer referred to as in your Extended Constructed Response Essay (ECR)?

• Box 2 is P4 (paragraph 4)

• Box 2 is P3 (paragraph 3).

• Box 2 is P2 (paragraph 2).

• Box 2 is P1 (paragraph 1).

Multiple Choice

What is Box 3 of the graphic Organizer referred to as in your Extended Constructed Response Essay (ECR)?

• Box 3 is P4 (paragraph 4)

• Box 3 is P3 (paragraph 3).

• Box 3 is P2 (paragraph 2).

• Box 3 is P1 (paragraph 1).

Multiple Choice

What is Box 4 of the graphic Organizer referred to as in your Extended Constructed Response Essay (ECR)?

• Box 4 is P4 (paragraph 4)

• Box 4 is P3 (paragraph 3).

• Box 4 is P2 (paragraph 2).

• Box 4 is P1 (paragraph 1).

Multiple Choice

After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, what should you do?

• After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, I should write the claim in P2.

• After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, I should type the essay.

• After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, I should write the conclusion in P4.

• After folding the graphic organizer into fourths and labeling the boxes as paragraphs, I should develop the claim/thesis statement by answering the question or statement in the prompt and write it in P1.

Multiple Choice

What information is required for P1 of the graphic organizer?

• In P1 of the graphic organizer, I need to restate the prompt and write my claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons that support my answer.

• In P1 of the graphic organizer, I need to add a transition word and write my claim/thesis statement.

• In P1 of the graphic organizer, I need to write the conclusion to my essay.

• In P1 of the graphic organizer, I need to write my claim/thesis statement with reason #1 and text evidence.

Multiple Choice

What information do I need to include in P2 of the graphic organizer?

• In P2 of the graphic organizer, I need to include the claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons that support my answer to the prompt.

• In P2 of the graphic organizer, I need to include a transition word or phrase, the claim/thesis statement with Reason #1, quote the author phrase, and text evidence.

• In P2 of the graphic organizer, I need to include only my text evidence to support the claim/thesis statement.

• In P2 of the graphic organizer, I need to include, the claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons and text evidence.

Multiple Choice

What should I include in P3 of the graphic organizer?

• In P3 of the graphic organizer, I should include a closing transition phrase and the claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons.

• In P3 of the graphic organizer, I should include a quote the author phrase and text evidence.

• In P3 of the graphic organizer, I should include a transition word with the claim/thesis statement and text evidence.

• In P3 of the graphic organizer, I should include a transition word or phrase, claim/thesis statement with reason #2, quote the author phrase, and text evidence.

Multiple Choice

What information belongs in P4 of the graphic organizer?

• In P4 of the graphic organizer, I need to add a closing transition word or phrase and restate the claim/thesis statement with 2 reason. I should also add a connection or thought that can support my answer to the prompt.

• In P4 of the graphic organizer, I need to restate the claim/thesis statement with 2 reasons that answer the question or statement in the prompt.

• In P4 of the graphic organizer, I need to add my text evidence that supports my answer to the prompt.

• In P4 of the graphic organizer, I do not need to write anything,

Multiple Choice

Which group of transition words and phrases belong in P2?

• P2 Transition Words and Phrases:

  To continue,

  Furthermore,

  Another key point, 

  To add on, 

  To build on my last reason,

  At the same time,

  Additionally,

• P2 Transition Words and Phrases:

  To begin with,

  First and foremost,

  First of all,

  To mention first,

  An important thing to begin with is,

• P2 Transition Words and Phrases:

  All in all,

  As you can see, 

  It’s easy to see, 

  In conclusion,

  As I’ve explained, 

  To conclude, 

  As shown above,

  Obviously,

• P2 Transition Words and Phrases:

  As told in the article,

  The article clearly states,

  According to the article,

  The author states,

  According to the author,

  The article continues to state,

  The author mentions,

  In the article,

  The author clearly states,

Multiple Choice

Which group of transition words and phrases belong in P3?

• P3 Transition Words and Phrases:

  As told in the article,

  The article clearly states,

  According to the article,

  The author states,

  According to the author,

  The article continues to state,

  The author mentions,

  In the article,

  The author clearly states,

• P3 Transition Words and Phrases:

  To begin with,

  First and foremost,

  First of all,

  To be clear,

  To mention first,

  An important thing to begin with is,

• P3 Transition Words and Phrases:

  To continue,

  Furthermore,

  Another key point, 

  To add on, 

  To build on my last reason,

  At the same time,

  Additionally,

• P3 Transition Words and Phrases:

  All in all,

  As you can see, 

  It’s easy to see, 

  In conclusion,

  As I’ve explained, 

  To conclude, 

  As shown above,

  Obviously,

Multiple Choice

Which group of transition words and phrases belong in P4?

• P4 Transition Words and Phrases:

  All in all,

  As you can see, 

  It’s easy to see, 

  In conclusion,

  As I’ve explained, 

  To conclude, 

  As shown above,

  Obviously,

• P4 Transition Words and Phrases:

  To begin with,

  First and foremost,

  First of all,

  To be clear,

  To mention first,

  An important thing to begin with is,

• P4 Transition Words and Phrases:

  To continue,

  Furthermore,

  Another key point, 

  To add on, 

  To build on my last reason,

  At the same time,

  Additionally,

• P4 Transition Words and Phrases:

  As told in the article,

  The article clearly states,

  According to the article,

  The author states,

  According to the author,

  The article continues to state,

  The author mentions,

  In the article,

  The author clearly states,

Multiple Choice

Which transition words and phrases should you use to quote the author for your text evidence?

• All in all,

  As you can see, 

  It’s easy to see, 

  In conclusion,

  As I’ve explained, 

  To conclude, 

  As shown above,

  Obviously,

• To begin with,

  First and foremost,

  First of all,

  To be clear,

  To mention first,

  An important thing to begin with is,

• To continue,

  Furthermore,

  Another key point, 

  To add on, 

  To build on my last reason,

  At the same time,

  Additionally,

• As told in the article,

  The article clearly states,

  According to the article,

  The author states,

  According to the author,

  The article continues to state,

  The author mentions,

  In the article,

  The author clearly states,

  In paragraph ____ of the article, 

  In the article ______, it explains,

Multiple Choice

How many paragraphs are in an ECR?

• There are 2 paragraphs in an ECR.

• There are 4 paragraphs in an ECR.

• There are 3 paragraphs in an ECR.

• There is 1 paragraphs in an ECR.

Multiple Choice

How many sentences are in an ECR?

• There should be at least 4 sentences in an ECR.

• There should be at least 10 sentences in an ECR.

• There should be at least 6 sentences in an ECR.

• There should be at least 3 sentences in an ECR.

Multiple Choice

What is the term for sentences that contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?

• Compound sentences

• Complex sentences

• Conjunctions

• Author’s purpose

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of characterization?

• It's the process by which an author develops and portrays the personalities of the characters.

• It involves revealing the traits, qualities, beliefs, and motivations of characters.

• It is portrayed through character's actions, thoughts, dialogue, appearance, and interactions with others.

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

"Her smile was as bright as the sun" is an example of which literary device?

• Irony

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Symbol

Multiple Choice

What is an inference?

• A literary device used to create mental images by appealing to the senses.

• A sentence that expresses the main idea and supporting details of a paragraph.

• A recurring pattern, theme, or character type in literature from different cultures.

• A prediction based on current evidence, experience, or knowledge.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary meaning or definition of a word called?

• Connotation

• Denotation

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

For writing, what does ECR stand for?

• Exceptional Created Response

• Extended Constructed Response

• Exceptional Constructed Response

• Extended Created Response

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a topic sentence and a thesis statement?

• A topic sentence introduces a specific paragraph within an essay, while a thesis statement expresses the overall purpose and argument of the entire essay.

• A topic sentence and a thesis statement are two terms used interchangeably to refer to the main idea of an essay.

• A topic sentence presents the main idea of an entire essay, while a thesis statement focuses on a single paragraph.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the emotional attitude conveyed in a piece of writing?

• Tone

• Theme

• Symbol

• Archetype

Multiple Choice

Irony is a literary or rhetorical device in which there is a discrepancy between what appears to be true and what is actually true. Which of the following is an example of literary irony?

• "She's as slow as a turtle."

• "The early bird catches the worm."

• A fire station burns down.

• "Life is a highway."

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the act of adding notes and comments to a text to provide explanations or interpretations?

• Annotating

• Cite Evidence

• Imagery

• Characterization

Multiple Choice

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." This is an example of an:

• Alliteration

• Idiom

• Archetype

• Imagery

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or express?

• Imagery

• Aphorism

• Author’s purpose

• Archetype

Multiple Choice

How many sentences should a SCR be?

• 4-5

• 8-10

• 7-9

• 0-1

Multiple Choice

In writing, providing specific examples from a text to support your argument is known as:

• Irony

• Figurative Language

• Citing Evidence

• Tone

Multiple Choice

The author's choice of words and phrases in their writing is referred to as:

• Sarcasm

• Diction

• Characterization

• Irony

Multiple Select

Which terms refers to the use of vivid language that appeals to the senses to create mental images for the reader?

• sensory language

• imagery

• descriptive language

• tone

Multiple Choice

In literature, a person, place, object, or action that stands for something beyond itself is called a:

• Tone

• Theme

• Symbol

• Imagery

Multiple Choice

A recurring pattern, theme, symbol, or character type that appears in literature from different cultures and periods is known as:

• Archetype

• Simile

• Diction

• Tone

Multiple Choice

What is the term for sentences that contain joins together two or more independent clauses?

• Complex sentences

• Compound sentences

• Conjunctions

• Author’s purpose

Multiple Choice

The central message or insight about life that a story or literary work conveys is known as the:

• Tone

• Connotation

• Theme

• Denotation

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?

• To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
• To use evidence from the text to support your answer.
• To prove your answer is correct
• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Restate and answer the following question using a complete sentence. What is the capital of Louisiana?

• It is Baton Rouge.

• The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge.

• Baton Rouge is the answer.

• Baton Rouge is in Louisiana.

Multiple Choice

Restate and answer the following question. What is the name of the river that was used by the Poverty Point Indians for trade?

• The Poverty Point Indians and the Mississippi River are important to the culture of Louisiana.

• It is the Mississippi River.

• The Mississippi River is located between Louisiana and Mississippi.

• The Poverty Point Indians used the Mississippi River for trade.

Multiple Choice

What is another word for "explain"?

• Elaborate.

• Evidence.

• Elephant.

• Citation.

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence: According to the text, "Reading 30 minutes each night will improve your overall intelligence" (Diaz 12). What is the name of the part in the parentheses?

• Textual Evidence

• In-text Citation

• A Fact

• The author.

Multiple Choice

Another word for explanation is:

• Support

• Research

• Cite

• Claim

Multiple Choice

Another word for evidence is:

• Elaboration

• Quotation

• Summary

• Character

Multiple Choice

What strategy have you used most often to answer constructed response questions?

• The OREO strategy
• The Hamburger Strategy
• The RACE Strategy
• The RUPR strategy

Multiple Choice

The acronym R.A.C.E. stands for...

• Review, Ask, Cite, Examine
• Read, Answer, Call, Explain
• Read, Answer, Cite, Explain

Multiple Choice

What does paraphrase mean?

• to infer

• to annotate a text

• to restate and entire passage in your own words

• an organized written statement

Multiple Choice

What is the function/purpose of a topic sentence?

• To indirectly answer the prompt

• To directly answer the prompt

• To define key terms

• To provide evidence/examples

Multiple Choice

What is evidence?

• Made up words
• Quote from the text and page number
• Sentence frames
• Telling what you think it says in the text

Multiple Choice

How do you give an explanation?

• Give a quote from the text
• Write a transitional phrase
• Explain how the evidence connects to the claim
• Explain why you have a conclusion

Multiple Choice

Which one of the examples is a sentence starter for an explanation?

• The text states...

• According to the text..

• I think...

• This proves ...

Multiple Choice

The practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own.

• Plagiarism

• Murphy's Law

• Bibliography

• Citation

Multiple Choice

Support your answer also means provide evidence from the text.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which are examples of sentence starters for evidence?

• This proves...

• The text states...

• According to the text...

• This shows

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of CITE?

• To see by using an inference.

• To use explanations to support.

• To quote from the text that supports your answer.

• urban housing

Multiple Choice

How long should a constructed paragraph be?

• 1 paragraph

• 2 paragraphs

• 3 paragraphs

Multiple Choice

What should you always do to the first line of the paragraph?

• Highlight

• Cite

• Indent

Multiple Choice

What point of view should you ONLY use?

• First person point of view (I, me, my, we, us, our)

• Second person point of view (You and your)

• Third person point of view (he, she, they, them, their, it)

Multiple Choice

If you use a direct quote from the text, what should you use around your quote?

• apostrophes

• quotation marks

• commas

Multiple Choice

Rewording a direct quote into your own words. This can be found in Concrete Details.

• Quote

• Paraphrase

Multiple Choice

Your Extended Constructed Response should:

• Respond directly to the question with evidence from the text.

• be completely fictional

• Respond indirectly to your life.

• Use 3 teaspoons of sugar to be considered complete.

Multiple Choice

The main idea or claim of your of your essay is:

• Body

• Thesis

• Introduction

• Theme

Multiple Choice

How many specific examples should be in your body paragraphs? (you can use more, this is the recommended amount).

• 2-3

• 3-5

• 1-2

• 0

Multiple Choice

Your essay writing should:

• have an introduction, body, and conclusion divided by indentations.

• Just be one chonky essay

• have an intro and conclusion

• have no structure aside from the scaffolding.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the ECR?

• To provide evidence to support your claim from the text.

• To tell a story in a few lines or more.

• To persuade the reader to read again.

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

You may not use the following during the test:

• highlighters
• dictionary
• thesaurus
• Google

Multiple Choice

You must pass this test in order to graduate.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Justification of an answer means

• Providing evidence to support climate change

• Providing evidence to support the correct answer

• Providing evidence to support the incorrect answer

• Providing evidence to support the structure of a building

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum number of points you can earn on the ECR?

• 4

• 5

• 10

• 100

Fill in the Blank

It is more important to have good _____ than good spelling.

Multiple Choice

What does "ECR" stand for?

• Extra Constructed Response

• Extended Created Response

• Extra Creative Response

• Extended Constructed Response

Multiple Choice

Which "question type" must be written in essay form (4 paragraphs)?

• Short Constructed Response

• Extended Constructed Response

• Multipart

• Text Entry

Multiple Choice

Which "question type" requires that you use textual evidence to support your response.

• Extended Constructed Response

• Short Constructed Response

• Both

  Extended Constructed Response and Short Constructed Response

Multiple Choice

Which question type must be written in 1 paragraph?

• Text Entry

• Extended Constructed Response

• Short Constructed Response

• Multiselect

Multiple Choice

Which question type includes a list of "requirements" and "steps" to follow as you construct your response?

• Both

  Short Constructed Response and Extended Constructed Response

• Extended Constructed Response

• Short Constructed Response

• Text Entry

Multiple Choice

For which question type would it be extremely helpful to follow the "R.A.C.E Strategy" as you construct your response?

• Both

  Short Constructed Response and Extended Constructed Response

• Extended Constructed Response

• Short Constructed Response

• Text Entry

Multiple Choice

Which "question type" requires you to read a passage and write your response based on that passage.

• Extended Constructed Response

• Short Constructed Response

• Both

  Extended Constructed Response and Short Constructed Response

Multiple Choice

Within an "Informational Essay" which paragraph must include:

- a Hook

- Thesis Statement

- Transitional Sentence

• Body Paragraph 1

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph 2

• Conclusion

Multiple Select

Which 2 things should be included in a BODY PARAGRAPH?

• Evidence

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

• Explanation of Evidence

Multiple Select

Select 2 similarities between:

- Short Constructed Response

and

- Extended Constructed Response

• Response must be written in 1 paragraph.

• Response must be based on a passage.

• Response include evidence to support their response or idea.

• Instructions include "steps" to follow.

• Response must include your opinion.

Multiple Choice

The question displayed is an example of which "question type"?

• Text Entry

• Extended Constructed Response

• Short Constructed Response

• Multiselect

Multiple Choice

The question displayed is an example of which "question type"?

• Short Constructed Response

• Extended Constructed Response

• Match Table Grid

• Text Entry

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• I'm going to leave early today unless the boss comes back early.

• I'm going to leave early today; unless the boss comes back early.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• Even when the classroom looks clean; there is usually a bunch of trash in the corner.

• Even when the classroom looks clean, there is usually a bunch of trash in the corner.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• The baker preferred to bake pies; he did not like to bake cakes.

• The baker preferred to bake pies, he did not like to bake cakes.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• In the first place, the students didn't understand the assignment; in the second place, they all failed the class.

• In the first place, the students didn't understand the assignment, in the second place, they all failed the class.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• Finishing your book is not impossible but it will take you time.

• Finishing your book is not impossible, but it will take you time.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

• Because I want to get all A's, I do my homework every night.

• Because I want to get all A's I do my homework every night.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• There are many reasons why you shouldn't procrastinate, there are no reasons why you should.

• There are many reasons why you shouldn't procrastinate; there are no reasons why you should.

Multiple Choice

The sequence of events in a short story, usually divided into five parts.

• plot
• theme
• exposition
• flashback

Multiple Choice

The central/main message expressed in a story

• theme
• universal theme
• irony
• motivation

Multiple Choice

Recurring theme about life that is expressed in different cultures and time periods.

• theme
• characterization
• irony
• universal theme

Multiple Choice

Problem in the story

• motivation
• conflict
• dialect
• irony

Multiple Choice

The placement of a scene within a story that interrupts the sequence of events to reveal past occurrences.

• foreshadowing
• flashback
• motivation
• theme

Multiple Choice

The use of clues early in the story to hint at events that are going to occur later.

• foreshadowing
• flashback
• theme
• universal theme

Multiple Choice

The general name given to literary techniques that involve surprising, interesting or amusing contradictions.

• irony
• flashback
• universal theme
• exposition

Multiple Choice

The way a writer reveals a character’s personality and qualities.

• characterization
• motivation
• dialect
• rising action

Multiple Choice

The writer describes the character.

• resolution
• direct characterization
• indirect characterization
• universal theme

Multiple Choice

The writer reveals the character through speech and actions.

• indirect characterization
• direct characterization
• characterization
• dialect

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences are constructed correctly?

• She hit a brick wall and the car flipped over.

• She hit a brick wall, and the car flipped over.

• After hitting a brick wall; the car flipped over

• The car flipped over after hitting a brick wall.

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences has the correct verb tense and subject agreement?

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic is my favorite thing to do.

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic are my favorite things to do.

• Charles had ate the last apple right in front of me.

• Charles had eaten the last apple before his mother, sister, and little brother arrives home.

Multiple Choice

What is the best combination of the two sentences?

• She wanted to go to prom and she never asked for permission.

• She wanted to go to prom; never asked for permission

• She wanted to go to prom but she never asked for permission.

• Although she wanted to go to prom, she never asked for permission.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• In the middle of night. The van pulled up.
• Chuck would not, give Jane the seat.
• Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job.
• Lemonade. My favorite drink.

Multiple Choice

Choose the best coordinating conjunction to join the sentence pair.

We can ask for directions. We can use a map.

• and

• but

• or

• because

Multiple Choice

The following sentence pair should be combined to make a better sentence. Which is the best revision? 
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike. 

• The bicycle tire is on the bike and the bicycle tire is flat.
• The flat bicycle tire is on the bike.
• On the bike, the bicycle tire there is flat.
• The tire on the bicycle is flat.

Multiple Choice

When writing a persuasive essay, it's important to include a counterargument/refutation because...

• a counterargument agrees with your opinion

• a counterargument helps you fill up the page

• acknowledging the other side helps prove the writer's credibility

• a counteragrument and refutation look good

Multiple Choice

Which word best enhances the clarity of the sentence below?

Sheryl thought it was a bad idea to create a new logo for the stubborn client.

• replace thought with believed

• replace bad with risky

• replace client with customer

• make no change

Multiple Choice

Both my husband and his brother look like_____ father.

• his

• their

Multiple Choice

All of the children snuck ____ candy upstairs to eat it.

• his or her

• their

Multiple Choice

Not only his mom but also her uncles really enjoy ___ time with the family.

• her

• their

Multiple Choice

It wasn't just his three cousins' turn, but also Doug's to bring ____ famous dip to the party.

• his

• their

Multiple Choice

The team lost ____ first game last night.

• its

• their

Multiple Choice

Bill and Bob like ____ coffee extra hot.

• his

• their

Multiple Choice

I think we can park our car over______ by the restaurant.

• their

• there

• they're

Multiple Choice

We have our tickets, but they don't have _____ tickets.

• their

• there

• they're

Multiple Choice

_____ is a restaurant next to the park on Main Street.

• Their

• There

• They're

Multiple Choice

Do you think we can borrow _____ car to drive to the park?

• their

• there

• they're

Multiple Choice

_____ very tired because they just arrived from London.

• Their

• There

• They're

Multiple Choice

Hints given to a reader by the author which communicate a hidden or embedded message.

• Context clues

• graphic elements

• inferences

• convey

Multiple Choice

The process of taking context clues & coming to a logical conclusion based on the evidence presented.

• stage directions

• context clues

• inference

• convey

Multiple Choice

Any tool, other than the text itself, to help the reader understand the themes of a selection better. Ex. Pictures, quotes, text boxes, modified text: italics, bold, all caps...

• context clues

• graphic elements

• stage directions

  convey

• inference

Multiple Choice

How an author chooses to organize information or plot structure in a selection.

• context clues

• inference

• stage directions

• organizational pattern

Multiple Choice

The word STAAR uses to refer to any passage, poem, play, or article.

• selection

• convey

• stanza

• dialogue

Multiple Choice

To present information to the reader

• context clues

• inference

• line

• convey

Multiple Choice

To make VERY obvious to the reader

• convey

• emphasize

• stanza

• stage directions

Multiple Choice

In poetry, a sentence is called this...

• dialogue

• stanza

• poem

• line

Multiple Choice

In poetry, a group of lines much like a paragraph..

• line

• stanza

• tone

• selection

Multiple Choice

Actively spoken words in a selection; denoted by the use of "quotation marks"

• line

• text clues

• dialogue

• tone

Multiple Choice

A word used in to mean adding to or making more efficient

• tone

• line

• selection

• contributes

Multiple Choice

An emotional or a psychological problem taking place within a character...

• internal conflict

• selection

• tone

• mood

Multiple Choice

The subject or message being presented within a selection; themes are universal, not just bound to one story

• tone

• theme

• inference

• stanza

Multiple Choice

Informational texts have ____ about the real world.

• facts

• imaginary stories

Multiple Choice

What is an example of an informational text?

• fantasy

• biography

• science fiction

• joke book

Multiple Choice

Informational text is...

• non-fiction

• dramatic

• comedic

• fiction

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose in an informational text?

• to show who the characters are

• to explain, persuade, or inform

• to demonstrate conflict and resolution

• to find similarities and differences in a text

Multiple Choice

Informational text is written in a way that

• makes information easy to find in novels.

• is difficult for beginning readers to understand.

• makes key information quick and easy to find in nonfiction text.

• makes key information quick and easy to find in fiction text.

Multiple Choice

Writers do not always fill in every detail -- they expect the readers to apply their own ideas to help them understand a text. You often need to make _________ when you read.

• inferences

• supporting details

• main ideas

• summaries

Multiple Choice

What is an inference?

• the main message of the story

• drawing conclusions from the story using textual evidence

• supporting details found in the text

• shows us symbols from the text to support the theme.

Multiple Choice

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

• What you know about the topic

• The characters in the text

• none of the above

• Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

Multiple Choice

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 

What can you infer about Macey?

• Macey has trouble making decisions.

• Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

• Macey does not want glasses.

• Macey is mad at her mother.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: You should only include the main events or ideas from the passage when writing a summary.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer. A symbol is:

• the central idea of the story

• a person, place, action, object, or idea that stands for something

• the literal meaning

• rewriting a specific passage in a text in your own words, while keeping the original meaning.

Multiple Choice

What is the best definition of THEME?

• A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express. 

• The location and time of the story

• The events that occur in the story

• The author's reason for writing a story

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Life is short; make the most of it.

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.

• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

Multiple Choice

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story

• Just read the beginning of the story

• Read the ending of the story

• Think about what the character has learned

Multiple Choice

A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Themes are about the big picture.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• Jenny and i went to see aunt Debbie.

• Jenny and I went to see Aunt Debbie.

• Jenny and I went to see aunt Debbie.

• jenny and I went to see Aunt Debbie.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• I really loved the book, Walk two Moons.

• i really loved the book, Walk two Moons.

• I really loved the book, Walk Two Moons.

• I really loved the Book, Walk two Moons.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• On Sunday we will celebrate my Birthday.

• On Sunday we will celebrate my birthday.

• On sunday we will celebrate My birthday.

• On Sunday we will celebrate My Birthday.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• Bill and i will watch superman next week.

• Bill and I will watch superman next week.

• Bill and I will watch Superman next week.

• Bill and I will watch Superman next Week.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• Is April your favorite month of the Season?

• Is April your favorite Month of the season?

• is April your favorite month of the Season.

• Is April your favorite month of the season?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• Pearson middle school opened in August, 2015.

• Pearson Middle school opened in August, 2015.

• Pearson Middle School opened in august, 2015.

• Pearson Middle School opened in August, 2015.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly.

• My Uncle wrote the book Change of Heart.

• My uncle wrote the book Change Of Heart.

• My uncle wrote the book Change of Heart.

• My Uncle wrote the book Change Of Heart.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• Jana and I like to shop at Lululemon for sportswear.

• Jana and i like to shop at Lululemon for sportswear.

• Jana and I like to shop at Lululemon for Sportswear.

• Jana and I like to Shop at Lululemon for sportswear.

Multiple Choice

Which is capitalized correctly?

• I think summer is the best season.

• I think Summer is the best season.

• I think Summer is the best Season.

• I think summer is the best Season.

Multiple Choice

Fundraisers, such as bake sales, could help our school purchase many different things.
What word best replaces "things" to be more concise?

• stuff
• items
• things
• materials

Multiple Choice

(23) Twenty-five minutes passed by. (24) Where was Susanna? (25) Feeling dread in the pit of her stomach, she was not coming.
How is sentence 25 best revised for clarity?

• Amy knew Susanna, who was feeling dread in the pit of her stomach, was not coming.
• As she was feeling dread in the pit of her stomach, Amy knew Susanna was not coming.
• Feeling dread in the pit of her stomach, Amy knew Susanna was going to miss the interview.
• Amy knew Susanna was going to miss the interview, and because of that, she had a feeling of dread in the pit of her stomach.

Multiple Choice

(3) Once a month, with an interesting adult from the community, the newspaper publishes an interview.
How is sentence 3 best revised for clarity?

• Once a month, the newspaper publishes an interview with an interesting adult from the community.
• From the community once a month, the newspaper publishes an interview with an interesting adult from the community.
• The newspaper publishes an interview, with an interesting adult from the community, once a month.
• An interesting adult from the community, once a month, is interviewed and published by the newspaper.

Multiple Choice

He lived in Indiana and he also lived in Connecticut before returning back to Maine with his mother when he was eleven.
How is this sentence best revised to remove needlessly repeated information.  

• He went back to Maine with his mother when he was eleven, but before that he lived in Connecticut and he lived in Indiana.
• He returned to Maine when he was eleven; however, he lived in Connecticut and Indiana before he went back to Maine with his mother.
• When he was eleven, he went back to Maine with his mother, but before he returned to Maine, he lived in Connecticut and Indiana
• He lived in Indiana and Connecticut before returning to Maine with his mother when he was eleven.

Multiple Choice

Rachel was very excited about her new bubble gum machine, but when she put it on the counter, it broke, and her mother had to buy another.

• NO CHANGE

• the bubble gum

• the counter

• the machine

Multiple Choice

The police officer received a plaque for his bravery, but he was too modest to display it on his wall.

• NO CHANGE

• them

• this

• the reward

Multiple Choice

YouTube quickly became popular because it was easy to use, and it was popular by entertaining young people.

What is the BEST way to revise this sentence?

• YouTube quickly became popular because it was easy to use and entertaining to young people.

• YouTube quickly became popular because it was easy to use, it was also entertaining to young people.

• Quickly popular because it was easy to use, YouTube was also entertaining to young people.

• Because YouTube quickly became popular, it was also entertaining to young people.

Multiple Choice

(1) In the times of the Middle Ages, many children dreamt of becoming a knight. (2) Usually one first became a page when one was eight years old. (3) As a page, a boy would serve his lord because he became a teenager. (4) Then he would become an esquire.

Which sentence could be added after sentence 1 to strengthen the introduction of this paper?

• A knight is very cool.

• Only boys could become knights.

• Only boys could become knights, and it took lots of training.

• Training to be a Knight.

Multiple Choice

(1) In the times of the Middle Ages, many children dreamt of becoming a knight. (2) Usually one first became a page when one was eight years old. (3) As a page, a boy would serve his lord because he became a teenager. (4) Then he would become an esquire.

Which word should replace the word "BECAUSE" in sentence 3 to best combine the two?

• until

• if

• while

• although

Multiple Choice

(1) in 1877, The Spalding Company made one of the first baseball mitts. (2) Before it's creation, baseball players played with their bare hands.

Which sentence would be go after sentence 2 as a detail to support the paragraph?

• It was in 1877 when this happened.

• The new mitt was worn by the catcher and had no fingers.

• The first baseball mitts were made by saddle makers.

• Outfields soon began to wear baseball mitts, too.

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt:

(1) As your student council president, I am writing to ask for your support. (2) Beginning February 16, 2014 our school will join the Count-Your-Steps walking program. (3) Mr. Stewart Thomas, a parent of two students at Star Middle School and a local radio announcer, initially proposed the idea. (4) Mr. Thomas is a fan of walking and wants to encourage others to appreciate the activity. (5) He shared his Count-Your-Steps plan with our principal, Ms. Howser, who immediately agreed that we should try it. (6) Besides, the story does not end there.

In sentence 6, which word would best replace "besides"?

• Typically,

• Therefore,

• Finally,

• Thus,

• However,

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt:

(20) As the new style grew in popularity, the content of Broadway shows began to change. (21) Comedies and dramas often centered on then-current events, such as prohibition women's right to vote, the Harlem Renaissance, the Labor Movement, and war.

Which transition should be inserted at the beginning of sentence 21?

• Additionally,

• Specifically,

• For this reason,

• Similarly,

• Otherwise,

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt:

(30) After visiting more incredible creatures from our favorite movies, Bill showed us how they were created. (31) First he demonstrated the moves of an alien creature that he was designing with a computer program. (32) Then we watched his regular special-effects team spray layers of plastic onto the aluminum skeleton of a robotic bear. (33) Following that, we toured the model shop where detailed miniature models of spaceships, submarines, and a medieval castle were standing in various stages of completion. (34) Zack and I followed Bill around, speechless with awe.

Which word replaces "detailed" in sentence 33 to make the meaning most precise?

• specific

• intricate

• particular

• thorough

• exact

Multiple Choice

Which image best fits this description: A run down orange car. The car has no front left tire and is also very rusty. The car looks to be a two person car. The front left side of the car is almost completely destroyed. The car looks like it was in a fire.

Multiple Choice

What are sensory details?

• Descriptions that appeal to our 5 senses

• Personal reflections or feelings

• Memories that we have had

• Real life experiences in writing

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is the best example of sensory details?

• I like chocolate.

• Chocolate is made from roasted, ground cacao seeds.

• Chocolate is delicious and I love to eat it.

• The chocolate melted on my tongue as I placed the heart shaped candy into my mouth.

Multiple Choice

What sense does this appeal to: "The tangy sauce, the melted cheese, the soft crust, and the crispy pepperoni greeted my tongue like my dog greets me at the door at the end of a long work day."

• Sight

• Taste

• Smell

• Sound

• Touch

Multiple Choice

What does this graph show?

• We mostly rely on our sense of taste.

• We use our senses equally.

• Most people rely heavily on their sense of sight.

• We use our sense of taste and touch about the same.

Multiple Select

Choose the two sentences that contain similes.

• He bit into the juicy apple.

• His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.

• His eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• He was singing like an injured cat.

Multiple Choice

Which is true about sensory details?

• The purpose is to make writing more detailed and interesting

• They describe at least one of the 5 senses

• Both are true

Multiple Select

Which three sentences are examples of HYPERBOLE?

• I've told you to clean your room a million times!

• Yo mama so dumb, she thought a quarterback was a refund.

• My son was crying so long that his tears nearly flooded the room.

• He drove quickly across town to make his dentist appointment.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get

• I was as angry as a raging bull

• Rhett and Link are the best YouTubers

• Her eyes were diamonds in the sky.

Answering Constructed Response Questions

A step-by-step guide to those pesky "Short Answer" and discussion questions.

Poll

What part of the constructed response (short answer) questions are most difficult for you? Choose all that apply!

• Understanding what the question is asking.

• Finding evidence to explain my answer.

• Answering all parts of the question.

• Providing enough detail in my answer.

R.A.C.E

We are going to use this simple acronym as a guide to answering short answer questions.

The R.A.C.E Method

Follow along with the video. Take notes as needed.

Multiple Choice

Which part of a constructed response is this an example of: "The main idea of the article is"

• restating the question

• citing evidence

• answering the question

• elaborating/explaining evidence

Multiple Choice

Which part of a constructed response is this an example of For example,

• answering the question

• adding transition words

• restating the question

• explain/elaborate on evidence

Multiple Select

Which of these are parts of a complete constructed response? Check all that apply

• citing evidence

• restating the question

• Answering the question

• Explaining evidence

Multiple Choice

Which part of a constructed response would the underlined part of the following sentence be an example of: The main idea of the paragraph is humans can do their part to decrease the jellyfish problem.

• explaining evidence

• restating the question

• citing evidence

• answering the question

Multiple Choice

The following sentence starter would be best used for which part of a constructed response: This evidence from the text explains why....

• explaining/elaborating on evidence

• citing evidence

• restating the question

• answering the question

Open Ended

Restate this question: How did overfishing have an impact on the jellyfish problem?

Multiple Choice

Which part of a constructed response is this an example of: In the text it states, "But the shelter plans to keep its unicorn puppy, to help remind people that it’s OK to be unusual."

• restating the question

• citing evidence

• answering the question

• adding transition words

Poll

I can use the R.A.C.E method to write a short constructed response.

• Thumbs Up "I got it"

• Thumbs Sideway "I need additional assistance"

• Thumbs Down "I don't get it"

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2

Multiple Choice

What grade would this constructed response receive on the EOC?

2-Answers the question, Cites two pieces of evidence, Explains

1- Answers the question, Cites one piece of evidence, somewhat explains

0-Fails to answer the question, fails to provide evidence, OR fails to explain

• 0

• 1

• 2