ELA EOY Review

________________ is the lesson, message, or take away from the story, text, or article that you may read. 

• Supporting Details
• Theme 
• Main Idea 
• Citing Textual Evidence 

Matilda Excerpt
By Roald Dahl
By the time she was three, Matilda had taught herself to read by studying newspapers and magazines that lay around the house. At the age of four, she could read fast and well and she naturally began hankering after books. The only book in the whole of this enlightened household was something called Easy Cooking belonging to her mother, and when she had read this from cover to cover and had learnt all the recipes by heart, she decided she wanted something more interesting. "Daddy," she said, "do you think you could buy me a book?" "A book,” he said. "Whatd' you want a flaming book for?" "To read, Daddy." "What's wrong with the telly, for heaven's sake? We've got a lovely telly with a twelve-inch screen and now you come asking for a book! You're getting spoiled, my girl!"
What is the main idea?

• Matilda can read fast.
• Matilda is eager to learn and read more.
• Matilda is interested in cookbooks.
• Matilda’s dad won’t buy her a new book.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Benjamin Franklin was very interested in electricity.  One day he tried a very dangerous experiment to prove that lightning was electricity.  He attached a key to a kite string and flew the kite during a thunderstorm.  When the lightning hit the kite, sparks flew from the key.  Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning was electricity.

• Benjamin Franklin liked to play in the rain.
• Benjamin Franklin performed an experiment that proved
  lightning was electricity. 
• Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about thunderstorms.
• Benjamin Franklin invented a new kind of kite.

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The American Falls is 167 feet high
• The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high
• Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America
• It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

Read the paragraph.
Hummingbirds do not get along with others of their kind. Outside of mating season, one hummingbird will chase off another from its territory. The benefit of a solitary life is not having to share food sources with others.
What does the word "solitary" mean as it is used in the paragraph?

• lonely and in need of company
• done when alone
• remote and hard to travel to
• living or being alone

Read the paragraph.
Schools must be safe places where children are free to learn. This is why schools can prohibit certain speech, clothing, and actions that may distract, frighten, or upset people. The need to protect the school environment outweighs students' right to free speech.
What does the word "prohibit" mean?

• dislike
• forbid
• identify
• ignore

David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. 

• boring
• difficult
• surprising
• shocking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

This is used to see something very small.

• Microphone
• Microscope
• Telescope
• Megaphone

Richard is quadrilingual. What can Richard do?

• speak three languages
• speak two languages
• speak four languages
• speak one language

What is the word that means a method of transportation with two wheels?

• bicycle
• biped
• unicycle
• tricycle