Standard 5.RL.11.1 and 5.RI.8.1

Read this stanza from the poem "Comparing Apples and Apples"

All of the have ways

(though generally quite different)

I've eaten apple in nearly every possible, potential state

And what always below my mind

Is that apple, no matter the form, still taste great!

Which word means almost the same as generally?

• happily

• easily

• simply

• usually

Read the sentence below:

Why did they have to move into a new apartment right after Dad had finally agreed that Milo could acquire a pet dog?

What does acquire mean?

• obtain

• select

• accept

• desire

Read the sentences below.

Milo signed as he tore the tape off the last box and unpacked his summer clothes; he still couldn't believe his misfortune. Why did they have to move into a new apartment right after Dad had finally agreed that Milo could acquire a pet dog?

What does the work misfortune mean?

• lack of focus

• bad luck

• choice

• doubt

Read the sentence below.

Sorry, young man, but we have a strict policy on animals in this building, and animals like cats and dogs are not allowed."

What does the work policy most nearly mean in the sentence above?

• charge

• request

• feeling

• rule

Read the sentence.

I stared at the coins in my hand; although it was only a few coins, the girl and her act of honesty will be etched in my memory forever.

Which word is a synonym for etched?

• created

• engraved

• stated

• stitched

Read this sentence.

He looked at the oranges that were sour. "I don't mind if they are sour... I'll buy twenty of them." Both the girls and I looked at him with surprise; I never thought my father could be so generous.

What word means almost the same as generous?

• friendly

• funny

• gentle

• giving

Carson is reading a text that is made up of haikus about the ocean. What type of text is he reading?

• Carson is reading a collection of poems.

• Carson is readying an inanimate voice text.

• Carson is reading a collection of photographs.

• Carson is reading a diary entry text.

Players get a few months of rest after the baseball season. In February, they repot to spring training camps in Arizona and Florida to practice and get back in shape.

What do the authors mean by the phrase "get back in shape"?

• Players work on their fitness and skills.

• Players make a plan and accomplish it.

• Players try to pay more attention.

• Players stop sleeping so much.

Eleanor Roosevelt dies in November of 1962. She will always be remember for her commitment to human rights causes and service to the community. She was a powerful voice on behalf of those in need and brought sunshine to those in darkness. Eleanor Roosevelt spent her life helping her community and encouraging other citizens to get involved with their communities.

How does the author's use of the phrase "brought sunshine to those in darkness: best help the reader to understand Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy?

• It shows Eleanor's hopeful inspiration to those around her.

• It highlights how many awards Eleanor received.

• It emphasizes the joyful celebrations Eleanor had while she was First Lady.

• It shows Eleanor's interest in broadcasting on the radio.

In Europe, the toy was a hit form the get-go. Soon, buyers were telling shopkeepers that they wanted more colors. Green, yellow, and blue blocks were added. At the suggestion of his son Godtfred, Ole renamed the product Lego Bricks -- which eventually became just Legos.

What does the author's use of the phrase "a hit from the get-go" tell the reader about the toy?

• The toy was inexpensive.

• The toy was well-liked right away.

• The toy was difficult to find in stores.

• The toy was used to build small cars.