Review 9/30

Which of these BEST summarizes the main conflict of the story?

• Anna is sad about the end of summer

• Anna is nervous about meeting her neighbors

• Anna is worried about the upcoming school year

• Anna is unhappy about having to go to the barbecue

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why does the author MOST LIKELY choose to use figurative language in this sentence from the story?

However, this year school seemed like a treacherous jungle full of unknown dangers, and she was standing just on the edge of it.

• to show what Anna is doing

• to show how Anna is feeling

• to show how dangerous school is for Anna

• to show where Anna will be going to school

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why does the author MOST LIKELY include the phrase "not in a million years" in the sentence?

Anna wasn't so sure. It seemed like she would never be ready for middle school, not in a million years!

• to show that Anna is funny

• to explain why Anna is tired

• to suggest that Anna is patient

• to emphasize that Anna is nervous

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Why does the author MOST LIKELY include this sentence in the story?

"I'm not worried," he said, turning red.

• to illustrate that Eric is hot

• to explain why Eric is scared

• to show that Eric is embarrassed

• to demonstrate why Eric is concerned

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of these BEST describes how Anna changes after the barbecue?

• She becomes confused by how calm the adults are

• She becomes impressed by how many people were there

• She becomes excited that there is a new teacher at the school

• She becomes relieved that other feel the same way as she does

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these BEST states the theme of the story?

• Adjusting to unfamiliar situations can be fun

• Meeting people in a new town can be interesting

• Spending time with friends and neighbors can be enjoyable

• Knowing that others share your problems can be comforting

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the meaning of the word "faze" as it is used in the sentence.

Eric had always seemed calm and confident about everything - nothing ever seemed to faze him.

• relax

• bother

• interest

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of horrendous?

"Plus, I have a horrendous sense of direction. I know I'm going to spend the first couple of months getting lost."

• terrible

• unusual

• valuable

• practical

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4