RI.8.1-4 Pre-test/practice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

• People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."

• There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.

• Their face paint hides their true identity.

• Clowns make fun balloon animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Dora the explorer is an educational show for kids.

• She has a really cute monkey named Boots.

• Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.

• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

• She usually stops Swiper from swiping.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

• Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.

• An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.

• Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

• Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their deadly companions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He runs away when you sweep the floor.

• He sleeps all day long.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

• People like professional football players make a lot of money.

• The pros live the good life.

• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

• All of us can be professional athletes.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the definition of objective?

• a brief account or review of something

• without personal opinions or judgment

• based on personal opinion

• say again in different words

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the definition of summary?

• a brief account or review of something

• without personal opinion or judgment

• based on opinion

• say again in different words

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

An objective summary __________ personal views or attitudes.

• excludes

• includes

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Paraphrase means to:

• write short paragraphs

• use quotes

• say again in different words

• tell personal views

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Is the following an example of a subjective or objective summary:

The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a prehistoric carnivorous dinosaur. It walked on two legs, and had a massive skull balanced by a long, heavy tail

• Subjective

• Objective

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2