A shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points

Tyrone really wanted an adventure. He borrowed his friend's bike and explored the world. He saw many amazing things and had a lot of fun. Tyrone was so glad he went on his trip! What is the best summary for this paragraph?

Tyrone went on a fun bike adventure.

Tyrone was glad he went on a trip.

Jayelle had a birthday party at her house. She invited lots of friends. They all brought her a present to open. She was excited to share cupcakes with her friends. She thanked everyone for coming before they went home. What is the best summary for this paragraph?

Jayelle had a birthday party with her friends.

Jayelle ate cupcakes with her friends.

Jayelle thanked her friends for coming.

What is the "mood" of a story?

Emotions audience feels from a given passage.

The time and place of the story.

The summary of events of the story.

The lesson the reader learns from the story.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

What are character traits?

Usual qualities of a character's personality.

How a character is feeling in the moment.

A lesson the character learns in the story.

Mario is a very kind character. What information could help us infer he is a kind character?

All three of these examples help show that Mario is a kind character.

Mario always holds the door open for people behind him.

Mario always says "good game" to his friends even if he loses!

If Mario sees someone playing alone at recess, he asks them to join his game.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. What is the author's purpose?

to persuade you to attend an art program

to entertain you with a story about artists

to teach you how all artists become famous

to explain how to paint a sunset

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off. What is the author's purpose?

To entertain you with a story about a boy who worked hard

To teach how to play basketball

To persuade you to try out for the basketball team

To explain the rules of basketball

Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum. What is the author's purpose?

To provide description for the reader.

What is the narrator?

The "voice" used by an author to tell a story or speak a poem

A telling in words how a person, place, thing, or event looks and behaves

The subject treated in a paragraph or work of writing

It's who or what the passage is about

It's the author's point of view

What are supporting details?

Additional information that helps explain, define or prove the main idea.

The most important or the big idea from the text .

"I am afraid of the dark." Choose a supporting detail.

I imagine all sorts of scary things.

My sister likes being in the dark.

When the sun goes down, it gets dark.

"Building a snowman is so much fun". Choose a supporting detail.

I love making the large balls of snow for the body.

There were several snowmen on our block.

I love the snow days because that means school is out!

I wear mittens when there is snow outside.

"The food in the cafeteria was delicious". Choose the detail that does not belong.

It tastes like a big pile of mush.

I wanted to go back for seconds.

It tasted just like my grandma's spaghetti.

They served spaghetti and meatballs.

NWEA Reading RIT 181-200

Quiz

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English

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2nd - 5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.5.3, RL.2.1, RL.3.4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a synonym for happy?

sad

left

glad

sing

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a synonym for tired?

sleepy

excited

happy

sad

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a synonym for mad?

nap

smile

angry

laugh

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a synonym for run?

talk

walk

skip

sprint

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an antonym for happy?

glad

excited

sad

joyful

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an antonym for good?

bad

yummy

delicious

sour

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an antonym for brave?

heroic

timid

strong

old

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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NWEA Reading RIT 181-200

50 questions

What is a synonym for happy?

What is a synonym for tired?

What is a synonym for mad?

What is a synonym for run?

What is an antonym for happy?

What is an antonym for good?

What is an antonym for brave?

What is an antonym for long?

What is an antonym for selfish?

What is a summary?

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