Notice & Note Fiction Signposts Preassessment

Gladys is a world-famous fitness guru known for her widely successful “Kick Butt” workout program. She has always been known for her steadfast dedication to healthy eating. On Friday, the paparazzi caught Gladys eating a Big Mac, fries, and a large Diet Coke in the parking lot outside of her gym.

This is an example of which signpost?

• Aha Moment

• Tough Questions

• Again and Again

• Contrasts and Contradictions

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Professor Burris has spent his whole career trying to solve a complex mathematical equation. On a recent walk along the beach, the solution suddenly hit the Professor. He rushed home to put his findings down on paper.

This is an example of which signpost?

• Aha Moment

• Again and Again

• Tough Questions

• Memory Moment

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Michelangelo stared up at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Something didn’t seem quite right. As the sun moved through the stained-glass window, he suddenly saw what was wrong! Michelangelo grabbed his brush and set to work to complete his masterpiece.

This is an example of which signpost?

• Tough Questions

• Words of the Wiser

• Memory Moment

• Aha Moment

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Charlotte forgot her lunch at home. Everywhere she went she seemed to be followed by reminders of her hunger. In reading class, Charlotte read a short story about a young girl’s quest to bake the perfect batch of cookies. In social studies, Charlotte’s stomach growled as the teacher talked about food eaten during the first Thanksgiving. Even in math class, the teacher’s discussion of fractions reminded Charlotte of a delicious cheese pizza.

This is an example of which signpost?

• Memory Moments

• Words of the Wiser

• Tough Questions

• Again and Again

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Patty was having a terrible day. On her walk home from school however, she kept finding pennies scattered across the ground. Every few steps and another penny would magically appear. At home, she continued to find pennies scattered throughout the house. With each penny she discovered, her mood began to brighten. Was someone trying to send her a message?

This is an example of which signpost?

• Again and Again

• Words of the Wiser

• Memory Moments

• Tough Questions

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

With only thirty seconds left of the game, the coach called for the team’s final timeout. The gym fell quiet as the home team trailed by two points. This would be their last chance to win the championship. “Focus,” said the coach. “Trust in your preparation and anything is possible.” The whistle blew and the players resumed their positions.

This is an example of which signpost?

• Words of the Wiser

• Memory Moments

• Contrasts and Contradictions

• Again and Again

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Michaela could feel the lump forming in her throat. She had failed her math test. Again. Mrs. Richardson saw that Michaela was sad and pulled her aside. “Don’t give up,” she said. “The ability to dust yourself off and try again is a true reflection of your character.”

This is an example of which signpost?

• Memory Moments

• Tough Questions

• Again and Again

• Words of the Wiser

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Missy didn’t know what to do. Her best friend Penny had stolen the science test off of Mr. Phillip’s desk. She was offering cheat sheets to anyone who was willing to pay $5. Missy was conflicted: should she pay the money and join her friend or tell the teacher and risk becoming everyone at school’s new target?

This is an example of which signpost?

• Words of the Wiser

• Memory Moment

• Again and Again

• Tough Questions

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

As all of his classmates rushed to vote in this year’s Student Council election, Kevin stayed behind. His decision should be simple, right? His cousin, Tiffany, was running for Treasurer. The only problem? His best friend Max was her opponent. Kevin looked at the posters each had decorated and hung in the hallway. Where was Kevin’s allegiance? To his friends or to his family?

This is an example of which signpost?

• Tough Questions

• Aha Moment

• Contrasts and Contradictions

• Memory Moment

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

As soon as she walked into the house, something wasn’t right. Even though she was usually greeted by the smell of freshly baked cookies, now her grandmother’s house smelled stale and musty. Lucy closed her eyes and imagined what this house was like before her grandmother passed away: warm and cozy, jazz music playing from the radio, and the smell of delicious cookies rising steadily in the oven.

This is an example of which signpost?

• Words of the Wiser

• Memory Moments

• Tough Questions

• Again and Again

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9