IAR Review

Florida is home to an amazing array of fish, wildlife, and the habitats in which they live and thrive. These multitudes of species are dependent upon natural habitats such as tropical coral reefs, and the grasses of the Everglades.

Which key idea is being developed with this excerpt?

• The beauty of Florida's tropical reefs.

• Florida's wildlife and their habitats should be protected.

• The Expense of maintaining habitats for wildlife in Florida.

• Photographers love the wildlife and their habitats found in Florida.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Athletes of the past and present have played a huge role in giving young people a voice and inspiring them to "take action". Rock the Vote is teaming up with those in the sports world to empower and inspire a new generation.

What is the central idea of this excerpt?

• The importance of playing a sport

• Rock the Vote inspires young people to vote for athletes who want to run for office

• Athletes can help inspire you people to vote.

• There is a connection between rock music and playing sports.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Candy wrappers, cups, and other items on the ground, entangled in tree branches, or floating in water can wash away the enjoyment of spending time with your friends and family. Littering should have serious financial consequences.

What does the excerpt infer?

• Families should spend time together.

• Litter on the ground is worse than litter in the water.

• Fines should be given to those who litter.

• Litter in the water is dangerous to marine life.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

"For three years, George played truant, failed exams, and shut himself away from people to create a new personality in his electronic universe."

Which idea is being introduced in this anecdote?

• Better personalities can be developed by playing video games.

• Video games are a great way to relieve stress.

• Playing video games should be illlegal.

• Video games have a negative influence both academically and socially.

(1) Wind turbines do not use combustion to generate electricity. (2) They do not produce air emissions. (3) The only potentially toxic or hazardous materials are relatively small amounts of lubricating oils and hydraulic and insulating fluids. (4) Therefore, contamination of surface or ground water or soils is highly unlikely.

Which sentence contains a negative detail of wind turbines?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

The garden was a wonderland. The bees played "hide and seek" as they buzzed in and out of the flowers. The children stayed outside for house, enjoying everything the garden had to offer.

What is emphasized with the personification in this excerpt?

• The excitement of the garden.

• The movement of the bees.

• The sound of the bees.

• The length of time the children played outside.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does "preliminary" mean?

• Central

• Outcome

• Obsolete

• Initial

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Squeeze the avocado. If an avocado looks ripe, you should still feel it to test it's ripeness. Hold it in the palm of your hand, and squeeze gently. A ripe avocado should yield to firm, gentle pressure, but shouldn't feel overly soft or mushy.

The purpose of this excerpt is to -

• teach someone how to pick out an avocado

• teach someone how to peel an avocado

• show someone where to find an avocado

• encourage someone to eat avocados

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The teacher was circling the room, handing back the expository essays.

I hope I get an A, thought Jenna.

I better not fail, said Bob to himself.

Will this class ever end? Brenda thought to herself.

Which is the point of view of this excerpt?

• 1st person

• 3rd Person Objective

• 3rd Person Limited

• 3rd Person Onmiscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

If you can look into the seeds of time, and say which grain will grow and which will not, speak then unto me.

William Shakespeare

(1) William Shakespeare was born on April 26, 1564. (2) Although, his plays were full of drama, he was also concerned with scenery. (3) He incorporated flowers, plants, and trees into his works. (4) He wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets. (5) He enjoyed writing, but was ever mindful of the success of any given project.

Which sentence from the excerpt verifies the ideas behind the quote from William Shakespeare?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3