Pre ELPA Practice

It was a beautiful spring morning. The sun was up, the birds were chirping and the weather was balmy, not too hot and not too cold. The weather was perfect as Cindy walked to school.

What is the meaning of balmy?

• warm

• freezing

• breezy

• cloudy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

It was a beautiful spring morning. The sun was up, the birds were chirping and the weather was balmy, not too hot and not too cold. The weather was perfect as Cindy walked to school.

Which phrase helps the reader understand the meaning of balmy?

• “The sun was up...”

• “...as Cindy walked to school.”

• “...not too hot and not too cold.”

• “...birds were chirping...”

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Newborn kangaroos, or joeys, are about the size of a grape when born. After birth, a joey travels through its mom’s thick fur to the comfort and safety of a pouch. By the time a joey is 4 months old, it emerges from the pouch for short trips outside to eat grass and small shrubs.

What is another word for emerges?

• stays

• eats

• watches

• leaves

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Newborn kangaroos, or joeys, are about the size of a grape when born. After birth, a joey travels through its mom’s thick fur to the comfort and safety of a pouch. By the time a joey is 4 months old, it emerges from the pouch for short trips outside to eat grass and small shrubs.

Which phrase helps you figure out the meaning of emerges?

• “...from the pouch for short trips outside to eat grass and small shrubs.”

• “By the time a joey is 4 months old..”

• “...a joey travels through its mom’s thick fur to...a pouch.”

• “...(are about the size of a grape).”

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Michael's family has a new dog. They bought their dog from a nearby shelter. Michael's mom took him and his sister to pick out the dog. The kids selected this dog because it is friendly and sweet. They named it Sam. Sam is a good dog. She likes people and other dogs. There is only one problem: when Sam is outside, she likes to chase cars. She hasn’t caught one yet, but Michael's family will have to train Sam to not chase cars!

Which sentence explains why Michael's family chose Sam.

• Michael's family has a new dog.

• There is only one problem: when Sam is outside, she likes to chase cars.

• The kids selected this dog because she is friendly and sweet.

• They named it Sam.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

 

(1) Five students walk to school every day. (2) Lucy and Camille spend the same amount of time walking to school. (3) It takes Riley more time to walk to school than Joe. (4) Maureen spends more time than Lucy to get to school.

Select the sentence that has an error according to the information on the graph.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Some students believe that cell phones should be allowed in school. Since not all schools are provided with technology, students can use their cell phones to use the Internet. Students may also use their cell phones for research purposes. Their are also many learning games such as Kahoot that can be played on cell phones.

Which sentence is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Their are also many learning games such as Kahoot that can be played on cell phones.

• Some students believe that cell phones should be allowed in school.

• Students may also use their cell phones for research purposes.

• Since not all schools are provided with technology, students can use their cell phones to use the internet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

 

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

• They learn how to work together as teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A student wrote the following sentence to describe this picture:

The children are pulling the rope.

Which sentence below is a more descriptive sentence?

• They are on the beach.

• The teenagers are competing in a Tug-a-War contest on the beach while two boys cheer them on.

• The teenagers are tugging the rope on the beach.

• The boys and girls are competing against each other.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5