Literacy Strategies FINAL Study Guide

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

An earthquake that occurs under the ocean  may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is a series of giant waves that can cause a great deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run to higher ground as fast as you can.

• compare and contrast

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

It is fun to make leaf rubbings in autumn. First, collect some interesting leaves. Then choose one

leaf and put it underneath a piece of white paper. Next, peel the paper away from a dark-colored crayon and use the side of the crayon to color the paper over the leaf. Soon, you will see the shape of your leaf on the paper.f white paper. Next, peel the paper away from a dark-colored crayon and use the side of the crayon to color the paper over the leaf. Soon, you will see the shape of your leaf on the paper.

• compare and contrast

• description

• cause and effect 

• sequence

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which theme is found in this poem?

Seeds of Doubt

By Jennifer Larson

If you tell me the sky’s blue, why would I believe you?

If you say that you’ve seen a rat, how could I trust that?

If you promise to be home at three, maybe you’re lying to me.

If what you say is untrue, I just can’t help doubting you.

• A. Honesty creates trust, dishonesty breaks it.

• B. Hard work brings rewards

• C. The circle of life continues on

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which theme is the best choice for this drama?

The Trampoline

Characters: Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore, Christina, Seth

The Moore kids wanted a trampoline, but their parents said they would have

to save their own money to pay for it.

Christina: (speaking to Seth) We’ve got to come up with a way to make enough money to pay for a trampoline. Do you have any ideas?

Seth: Yeah, I’ve been thinking we could advertise to do dog walking. We could do a lemonade stand and sell cookies, too!

Christina: Those are great ideas! I could make beaded bracelets to sell, and both of us could rake leaves. I’m willing if you are!

Seth: Definitely. Let’s get a calendar and do some planning.

• A. Self-awareness is valuable

• B. Hard work brings rewards

• C. Traditions are important

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is the central idea of the passage?

Vegetable Garden

A vegetable garden can provide a tasty salad. Growing leaf lettuce is easy. First, prepare the soil by breaking it into small pieces. Dig small holes and drop a few seeds into each hole. Water them frequently. You can also plant carrots, radishes, and green peppers. Just harvest your veggies, wash, and sprinkle with a little salad dressing.

• A. You can make a salad from various types of veggies you grow.

• B. Sprinkle with salad dressing.

• C. It’s important to prepare the soil for a garden.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is the central idea of this passage?

Crayons

Everyone loves a new box of crayons. Crayons are made with melted paraffin wax, tint, and a secret powder to keep the crayons from breaking. All the ingredients are non-toxic. Some factories can produce up to 30,000 crayons per hour.

• A. Kids love crayons made of secret ingredients.

• B. Some factories make 30,000 crayons per hour.

• C. Crayons are made of non-toxic ingredients in factories and are mass produced.

• D. Crayons are kids’ favorite writing utensil.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What type of figurative language is being used?

I waited a million hours for Adhyayan to get here!

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• alliteration

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What does this sentence REALLY mean?

I waited a million hours for you to get here!

• 1 million hours passed before the person arrived.

• I waited a long time for you to get here!

• I went on vacation before you got here.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of “shining star” in

this sentence?

Will is the shining star of his sixth

grade class.

• A. the best student

• B. bright and shiny

• C. up in the sky

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which is an example of onomatopoeia?

• BANG!

• Alex's new watch is as shiny as a copper penny.

• Sarah sang silly songs.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5