ELA Preparation Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a text feature?

• Compare and contrast

• Captions

• Cause and Effect

• Main Idea

• Sequence

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which is an example of a piece of writing with a text structure that is problem and solution?

• Cats and dogs are similar because they are popular household pets. They are different because you have to walk dogs, but you do not walk cats.

• To adopt a dog, first you must check that all members of your family are eager and that none are allergic. Then, you must research the breed that works best for your family. Find a trustworthy animal shelter, and interact with different dogs. Finally, bring the dog you and your family love home!

• Cats are often chosen as pets because they are independent and do not need as much attention during the day.

• If your cat is scratching furniture, you can find ways to prevent him from doing it. You can place scratching posts near the furniture for them to scratch instead, orkeep a spray bottle of water nearby and spray when your cat touches furniture.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Imagine that there was a fairy tale about princess sisters. One wanted gold and riches, and the other just wanted to be kind. The one who wanted gold married the richest prince in the kingdom, and she had all the fine things she wanted, but he was cold and unkind, so she was unhappy. The one who wanted to be kind found the sweetest and smartest man in the kingdom. He used his people skills and kindness to win over many and build wealth over the years. She was VERY happy. What might be the theme of a story like this?

• It is mostly about how two princesses chose different princes and had different outcomes.

• It is told in sequential order.

• It shows that it is more important to be kind than to have wealth and fancy things.

• I don't know. I just want some Takis. Can you give me some?

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following could NOT possibly describe a setting?

• This story took place in the 1800s.

• This story took place in Bob's house.

• This story took place in the evening.

• This story is not realistic.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Review this miniature story:

Albert was frustrated. His friend Mary broke his favorite pencil. It was his lucky blue pencil with a green eraser. She said it was an accident and she was really sorry, but she had no idea how disappointing it was to see his favorite pencil broken!

What about this story might change if it were told from Mary's point of view?

• She would not have broken the pencil.

• She would have been angry at Albert.

• You would probably understand how Mary feels about breaking the pencil.

• I would be sitting with Bob having Takis instead of taking this quiz.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

Which of these describes a first person point of view?

• A narrator is telling a story about several characers.

• A narrator is telling a story focusing on one main character.

• The narrator is the main character in the story.

• I asked my pal Bob and he said that Takis are more important than point of view, so I don't know.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of these describes a third person limited point of view?

• A narrator tells the story focusing mostly on one character.

• A narrator tells a story focusing on more than one character.

• The main character is the narrator of the story.

• I like cake.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is a hint that you are reading a story written in the first person?

• You see the character's name in the narration instead of the word "I".

• While the narrator is speaking outside of quotation marks, he/she refers to himself/herself as "I".

• Watermelon. I don't know what that means. I just felt like saying watermelon.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

As you approach a passage with questions, a great strategy we've talked about is to...

• Preview the questions first. Think about what is being asked. Mark the text for paragraphs you will be asked about and read with focused attention. When you answer each question, look back at the text first.

• Scan the story a little, look at the questions, and keep going back and scanning until you find a word you see in an answer.

• Just read everything and answer as quickly as you can without checking the story, because the first person to finish wins the grand prize of a bad grade and total boredom for about an hour.

• Think of how disturbing the song "Three Blind Mice" is and pay no attention to the questions. Take lucky guesses. Maybe you'll get a few right.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

What does my teacher recommend that I do the night before a test to help me do my best?

• Study every material you can find for hours and get no sleep!! Studying outdated materials, confusing yourself and being exhausted are key!

• Relax, do things that make you calm and happy, and get a good night's sleep.

• Take a journey to Australia to find a lucky kangaroo named Oswald. Bring him with you the day of the test. He will give you all the answers.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1