Mr Whties 5th Grade ELA

Building a snowman is a fun winter activity. First, pack enough snow to make two large snowballs. One snowball should be a little smaller than the other. Stack the smaller one on top for the snowman's head. Then, place two lumps of coal for eyes, a carrot for a nose, and some sticks for arms on the top snowball. Last, put an old hat on top of its head and an old scarf around its neck.

Which definition of pack is used in this paragraph?

• a group of wild animals

• to cram tightly together

• a set of playing cards

• to put in boxes

The North Pole is about more than Santa. It is the northernmost place on Earth. There is no land there, only a fat layer of ice about 8 feet thick. The closest land to the North Pole is actually 700 miles away. During the summer, the sun is always up. It rises in March and sets in September. The warmest it ever gets is in July, when the temperature might just get up to freezing level, or 32 degrees.

Based on the information given, what conclusion can be drawn about summer at the North Pole?

• You can't swim there because of the thick ice.

• It can be freezing outside even when the sun is out.

• Summer lasts longer there than in other countries.

• It is a summer of beautiful sunsets.

Mistletoe is a kind of plant called a partial parasite. Most of the time, it attaches itself to other trees to steal their water and nutrients. It can also make its own food like other green plants. The kind of mistletoe most often used as a Christmas decoration grows in North America. This plant might have red, orange, yellow, or white berries.

How can mistletoe be compared to other green plants?

• Mistletoe can make its own food.

• Mistletoe berries can be many different colors.

• Mistletoe steals water from other plants.

• Mistletoe attaches itself to other trees.

There are a number of differences between the North and South Poles. The North Pole is a layer of floating ice in the ocean. The South Pole is a land mass located on the continent of Antarctica. It is colder at the South Pole. Polar bears do roam within the Arctic Circle, but penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere. This means that polar bears and penguins never actually cross paths.

Which of the following statements is true?

• The North Pole is coldest because it is made of ice.

• Polar bears live at the North Pole and South Pole.

• There are no penguins at the North Pole.

• Polar bears like to eat penguins.

Santa Claus is overweight, but always happy. He has white hair, along with a white beard and mustache. His red coat has a white collar and white cuffs. His pants are also red with white cuffs. He wears black leather boots and a black leather belt. He also has a red floppy hat shaped like a cone with a fluffy white ball at the end. He is often seen with a very large bag packed to the brim with all kinds of toys.

Based on the text, which of the following is most likely true?

• Santa is tired of carrying a heavy bag of toys around.

• Santa is not depressed about his large size.

• Santa wishes his suite was a different color.

• Santa's favorite color is black.

Santa Claus is overweight, but always happy. He has white hair, along with a white beard and mustache. His red coat has a white collar and white cuffs. His pants are also red with white cuffs. He wears black leather boots and a black leather belt. He also has a red floppy hat shaped like a cone with a fluffy white ball at the end. He is often seen with a very large bag packed to the brim with all kinds of toys.

What is the text structure of this paragraph?

• Description

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

There are a number of differences between the North and South Poles. The North Pole is a layer of floating ice in the ocean. The South Pole is a land mass located on the continent of Antarctica. It is colder at the South Pole. Polar bears do roam within the Arctic Circle, but penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere. This means that polar bears and penguins never actually cross paths.

What text structure did the author use to write this paragraph?

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

Building a snowman is a fun winter activity. First, pack enough snow to make two large snowballs. One snowball should be a little smaller than the other. Stack the smaller one on top for the snowman's head. Then, place two lumps of coal for eyes, a carrot for a nose, and some sticks for arms on the top snowball.

What text structure did the author use to organize this paragraph?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

Real Christmas trees can catch on fire. Therefore, follow these tips to stay safe this holiday season. Make sure the tree is secure and cannot be knocked over. Keep at least one gallon of water in the tree stand to keep the needles fresh. Use smaller bulbs on the Christmas tree lights, because they won't get as hot. Keep your tree away from the heat. Always turn off the lights before going to bed.

For the sake of fire prevention, what should real tree users do just before going to bed?

• Put more water in the tree stand.

• Secure the tree in its stand.

• Have some holiday cookies with milk.

• Turn off the Christmas tree lights.

The first written record of a decorated Christmas tree was in the year 1510. In 1846, the British royal family put up a fancy tree in their castle. Since the royal family was liked so well, everyone wanted to have a tree like they did. After that, Christmas trees were seen everywhere. The first White House tree was in 1853.

When did Christmas trees show the biggest growth in popularity?

• after the royal family put one in their castle

• after the president had one

• right after the one written about in 1510

• right after 1853