Which theme is developed in both “Moving to Arizona” and “Giving It a Try”?

D. A change in your life can be both good and bad

A. There is no place better than home.

B. Trying something new can make your life better.

C. Talking about your feelings can be helpful.

Read this sentence from paragraph 7. “Mia perked up at the mention of Northwood and asked, ‘Do you by any chance know Kara?’ Which meaning ofperk best fits the way it is used in the sentence?

A. to become lively or cheerful again

C. to improve the appearance of

D. to percolate or pass through a filter

What does Mia do to make herself feel better? Select two answers. .

C. She walks over and meets the new girl.

D. She talks to Sasha about her friend Kara.

A. She sits by herself at the lunch table.

B. She sees a girl she does not recognize

E. She invites Sasha to play on the soccer team.

Read this sentence from paragraph 2. “She finished her milk and then scanned the lunchroom.” Which meaning of scan best fits the way it is used in the sentence?

B. to search or look over a wide area

C. to make an image (of something) with a machine

D. to mark the pattern of syllables in a poem

Read this sentence from paragraph 4. “Jeremy checked behind every tree for a bear or a snake.” Which meaning of check best fits the way it is used in the sentence?

D. to inspect or look closely to make sure something is okay

A. a written mark used to mean something is approved or present

B. a piece of paper used to pay for something

Read this sentence from paragraph 7. “When he headed toward the campfire, Jeremy saw a small snake that seemed frozen.” What is the meaning of headed as it is used in this sentence?

C. to move in a certain direction

A. to be at the top or in front of

D. to strike something with the head

What helps Jeremy feel happier?

C. A snake appears outside his tent.

A. Mr. Dean announces the camping trip.

B. The group hikes up to the campsite.

D. The woods has strange sounds.

How do Jeremy’s friends help him enjoy the camping trip? Select two answers.

E. They whisper and laugh inside the tent.

D. They tell jokes around the campfire.

A. They get excited when Mr. Dean tells them about the trip.

B. They gather firewood together in the woods.

C. They go on a long hike to reach their camp site.

These questions go with Addison and Rocky: What can we infer about Rocky?

A. He is bored living in a home. C

B. He is angry that the circus retired him.

D. He doesn’t trust children.

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B Part A: What is the central idea of this passage?

C. Being kind to everyone is important

A. Be kind to those who help you.

B. Only those who vote for you are important.

D. Only the popular kids matter.

These questions go with A President for Everyone: Part B: Which sentence from the passage supports the central idea?

D. “Suddenly I realize this isn’t just about me winning..

A. “My slogan is Tannenbun is Number One!”

B. “My eyeballs ping-pong back and forth at voters.”

C. “I know they were silly and probably not realistic.”

Which of the following best states a lesson in this story?

B. It is more important to be honest and act like a real leader than to make empty promises to be popular.

A. Being honest is important. Lying doesn’t get you anywhere.

C. You can turn a situation around in your favor if you have a plan and some luck.

D. Do whatever it takes to become powerful. Fake it until you make it.

This question goes with Addison and Rocky and A President for Everyone: What lesson applies to both stories? Check all that apply.

D. Being kind to everyone helps you be a leader and solve problems

A. Being clever helps you make new friends

B. Leaders should help everyone.

C. Only popular people can be leaders.

These questions go with Rapping Magicians: What does the word registration mean as it is used in paragraph 12?

A. Adding names to the list of participants

B. A magical act when rabbits appear in hats

C. A way to make money cutting lawns

D. Completing a chant to make magic

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B. Part A: What is the central idea of this passage?

D. Kendra helps Sara by using her money for registration.

A. Sara and Kendra want to to magic camp.

C. The girls are rapping magicians

Part B: Which sentence from the passage supports the central idea?

C. “…. I wish I could do something magical for her.”

A. “We laugh and say our rhyme again…”

B. “Later that evening, I get a call from Sara.”

D. We dash into her house and notice her dad sitting at the kitchen table.”

What event helps Sara feel happier?

A. Kendra ‘magically’ makes money appear.

B. The girls practice their rap.

C. They mow lawns to earn money.

D. Sara’s dad gets a new job.

Which of these events begins the rising action in “Rapping Magicians”?

A. The girls are mowing lawns to earn money.

B. They see Sara’s dad at her house.

C. Sara calls Kendra to tell her she can’t go to magic camp.

D. Kendra makes the money appear.

Which of the following best states the theme of this story?

B. Friends help each other when things get hard.

A. People need to take care of their own families first.

C. Earning your own money is the best thing to do

D. Magic gets you what you want.

These questions goes with The Big Game: This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B. Part A: What is the central idea of this passage?

B. Kyrie won the championship, but lost his friend.

A. Kyrie is a hero and loves winning.

C. Shawn’s class won every sport championship.

D. Shawn cheated to get Kyrie out.

Part B: Which sentence from the passage supports the central idea?

B. “Two-player video games don’t work when it is just one person.”

A. “And as usual, we’re joking around with each other about today’s kickball championship.”

C. “Even Shawn’s class congratulates me…”

D. “I carry my basketball over to Shawn’s house…”

What two things does Kyrie do to win the championship?

B. Runs as fast as a locomotive.

C. Doesn’t tell Mr. C about the ball hitting his knee

D. Jumps over the ball as it flies toward him.

Which of the following best states a lesson in this story?

A. Being honest is important. Lying doesn’t get you anywhere

B. You can turn a situation around in your favor if you have a plan and some luck.

C. It’s never too late to learn something new, especially if it impresses others.

D. Do whatever it takes to become powerful. Fake it until you make it

“A President for Everyone’” and “The Big Game” both tell about student challenges at school. Choose all of the following statements that describe both texts.

Being honest makes for good friends and leaders

Being popular is more important than having good friends

Students should be kind to new kids.

It is better to have good friends than to be popular.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These questions go with Moving to Arizona:
The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B.
Part A
What is the theme of this passage?

Good things come to those who wait

Tucson has no snow and no winter sports

Every place has good sides and bad sides

Deserts are too hot and dry to live in

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Part B
Which sentence from the passage
best
supports the theme in Part A?

“Their mom was starting a new job in Arizona, so the family was

moving west to live in Tucson.”

“They would miss the wildlife in Vermont, too, like the wild turkeys and

deer they saw so often.”

“‘But the mountains farther north will have some.’”

“‘Tucson will have its pluses and minuses, like anywhere else.’

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

While on the plane, how do Kendra and Jesse make themselves feel better
about missing Vermont?
Select
two
answers.

They make jokes about what they might do in Tucson.

B. They ask their mom about Tucson.

They talk about the changes they may see

They read a book about Arizona.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read this sentence from paragraph 11.
“‘But no snow days!’ Jesse countered."
Which meaning of counter is used in the sentence?

a flat table or shelf

a disk or other object used for counting

to act against

to argue from a different point of view

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These questions goes with Giving it a Try:
What is the theme of the passage?

Trying to do something for the first time is never easy.

You can get better at new things by working hard

Being busy will keep you from being bored.

Listening to a parent is always wise.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.
“Laura sighed as Dad helped her get settled on the sofa in the
family room.”
What is the meaning of settle as it is used in this sentence?

to decide or agree on somethin

to start a colony in a new land

to place in a comfortable position

to pay for or satisfy something

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does Dad help Laura overcome her boredom? Select
two
answers.

He brings her a pad of paper and colored pencils.

He brings the cat in to sleep by her feet.

He puts her injured leg on two pillows.

He tells her that practicing will help her draw better.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

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Unit 6 Benchmark Advanced Review

These questions go with Moving to Arizona:The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B.Part AWhat is the theme of this passage?

Part BWhich sentence from the passagebest supports the theme in Part A?

While on the plane, how do Kendra and Jesse make themselves feel betterabout missing Vermont? Selecttwoanswers.

Read this sentence from paragraph 11.“‘But no snow days!’ Jesse countered."Which meaning of counter is used in the sentence?

These questions goes with Giving it a Try:What is the theme of the passage?

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.“Laura sighed as Dad helped her get settled on the sofa in thefamily room.”What is the meaning of settle as it is used in this sentence?

How does Dad help Laura overcome her boredom? Selecttwo answers.

Which theme is developed inboth “Moving to Arizona” and “Giving It a Try”?

These questions go with Friends, Old and New:The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B.Part AWhat is the theme of the passage?

Part BWhich sentence from the passage best supports the theme in Part A?

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These questions go with Moving to Arizona:
The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B.
Part A
What is the theme of this passage?

Part B
Which sentence from the passage
best
supports the theme in Part A?

While on the plane, how do Kendra and Jesse make themselves feel better
about missing Vermont?
Select
two
answers.

Read this sentence from paragraph 11.
“‘But no snow days!’ Jesse countered."
Which meaning of counter is used in the sentence?

These questions goes with Giving it a Try:
What is the theme of the passage?

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.
“Laura sighed as Dad helped her get settled on the sofa in the
family room.”
What is the meaning of settle as it is used in this sentence?

How does Dad help Laura overcome her boredom? Select
two
answers.

Which theme is developed in
both
“Moving to Arizona” and “Giving It a Try”?

These questions go with Friends, Old and New:
The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B.
Part A
What is the theme of the passage?

Part B
Which sentence from the passage best supports the theme in Part A?