Quarter 3 Reading Review

My Aquarium

 

    Burble!  A bubble travels to the surface and  Pop, it is gone.  I look closer – my nose pressed against the glass,    I’m staring into the deep blue sea.  The seaweed dances, then swishing by  Comes a sleek shiny fish right before my eyes.  Is she looking for a place to rest?  Would she rather have a salty taste of eelgrass? Her tail sweeps left and right, as she moves away and slips back in amongst the dancing.  Pressed against the cool, clear glass, I have questions – I wait and wonder.  Will she answer me?

Sea Shell by Amy Lowell

                           Sea Shell, Sea Shell,  Sing me a song, O please!  A song of ships, and sailor men,  And parrots, and tropical trees,     Of islands lost in the Spanish Main  Which no man ever may find again,  Of fishes and corals under the waves,  And seahorses stabled in great green caves.  Sea Shell, Sea Shell, Sing of the things you know so well.

 What do both poems have in common?

• They are about marine animals.

• They are about marine life.

• They are about salty sea water.

• They are about marine aquariums.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

My Aquarium

 

    Burble!  A bubble travels to the surface and  Pop, it is gone.  I look closer – my nose pressed against the glass,    I’m staring into the deep blue sea.  The seaweed dances, then swishing by  Comes a sleek shiny fish right before my eyes.  Is she looking for a place to rest?  Would she rather have a salty taste of eelgrass? Her tail sweeps left and right, as she moves away and slips back in amongst the dancing.  Pressed against the cool, clear glass, I have questions – I wait and wonder.  Will she answer me?

Sea Shell by Amy Lowell

                           Sea Shell, Sea Shell,  Sing me a song, O please!  A song of ships, and sailor men,  And parrots, and tropical trees,     Of islands lost in the Spanish Main  Which no man ever may find again,  Of fishes and corals under the waves,  And seahorses stabled in great green caves.  Sea Shell, Sea Shell, Sing of the things you know so well

Which theme fits both poems?

• care about things that live in the sea

• comment on things that live in the sea

• have curiosity about things that live in the sea

• have respect for things that live in the sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which graphic organizer could be used to compare two stories?

• a timeline

• a Venn diagram

• a bar graph

• a table

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

In a book index, topics are listed in which order?

• chronological order

• alphabetical order

• order of importance

• order of occurrence

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Karen is taking a poll of favorite ice cream flavors in her class. What would be the best way to show her findings?

• map of the school

• bar graph of results

• list of ice cream shops

• menu of flavors

A student is writing a research report about how electric cars are better for the environment than other types of vehicles. Which question should the student choose to narrow his focus?

• Where can drivers charge their electric cars for free?

• What are the benefits of driving electric cars versus cars that run only on gasoline?

• Where can drivers find more information about electric cars?

• What are the price differences between electric cars and cars that run on other fuel types?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

A student is writing a research report about how trees help people breathe. Which question should the student choose to narrow his focus?

• How do trees take in water and nutrients from under the ground?

• How do people benefit when trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen?

• How can trees grow their leaves back after they have lost them in the autumn?

• How can people help young trees to stay standing even during strong wind storms?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

A student is writing a research report about the importance of drinking enough water. Which question should the student choose to narrow his focus? 

• How much water does the average American drink each day?

• How does drinking water help the body work properly?

• How can you tell whether or not water is safe to drink?

• How do water companies get drinking water to neighborhoods?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

A student wants to learn more about sharks. She finds this information in her research.

Sharks can be considered frightening animals, but they are actually incredibly important to the ocean’s ecosystem. Sharks keep the numbers of other types of fish down so that there are not too many of one type. If there are too many of one type of fish, it can harm ocean-life more than help it. Sharks keep the ocean’s ecosystem in balance.

Which question would provide the student with an alternative view of sharks?

• When do sharks prefer to feed on prey?

• Why are sharks good for the ocean’s ecosystem?

• How are sharks harmful to boaters or fishermen?

• Which oceans have greater numbers of sharks?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

A student wants to learn more about football. She finds this information in her research.

Football is good for the body. It requires running, which promotes heart health. Football players practice drills and exercises that build strength, flexibility, and speed.

Which question would provide the student with an alternative view of football?

• How do players train before the football season begins?

• How can football help players maintain a healthy weight?

• What types of injuries do football players experience?

• What kinds of drills do football players practice?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1