"A New Friend" CSA #2 ELA Benchmark review

What does the phrase “like a hero in a book” mean in paragraph 24?

• the willingness to take risks to escape bad circumstances

• the idea of fighting illnesses such as measles

• the sympathy for young boys who must adjust to something new

• the idea of disrespect for Reverent Macpherson

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which quote conveys an idea of extreme despair?

• Perhaps he'd talk to us, . . .

• I'd rather be a dog in a kennel.

• The trip was quite boring until they got to the junction, . . .

• The other chaps had gotten measles, and so did Mr. Filon.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Match the word on the left to its meaning on the right.

Sympathy (paragraph 2)

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose a word or a phrase for each blank to correctly complete the sentence. The word beastly in paragraph 19 means [CHOICE 1], and the phrase that helps you understand the meaning of the word is [CHOICE 2].

• pulled up to

• horrible

• unclean

• "There won't be any other chaps" (paragraph 20)

• "The hated schoolmaster" (Paragraph 19)

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the sentence below from paragraph 1. The cab drew up to the front door, and the three children each presented Aunt Emmeline with farewell gifts. Which two phrases could replace the phrase 'drew up to' as it is used in the sentence?

• drove by

• arrived at

• pulled up to

• moved away from

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

At the beginning of the passage, the children explain the meaning of each flower to show that they [CHOICE 1]. At the end of the passage, Caroline tells Rupert that he should eat borage because she wanted to [CHOICE 2].

• encourage Rupert to be brave

• are smart about plants

• love gardening

• will miss Aunt Emmeline

• do not want to leave

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

How do the paragraphs listed below contribute to the overall structure of the paragraph? Match each paragraph to the correct description.

Paragragh 2-4

• Reveals the feelings of the characters through dialogue

• Describes a series of events to move the story along

• Establishes a connection between characters

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read this phrase from paragraph 7. The trip was quite boring until they got to the junction. . What does the word junction mean as used in this sentence?

• a car shared by several people on a train

• a station where railroad lines meet

• a vehicle driven by Uncle Percival

• a store where travelers buy snacks

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which two sentences should be included in a summary of the passage?

• Charlotte, Charles, and Caroline see a lonely boy in the train station.

• Caroline gives Aunt Emmeline marigolds because they are pretty.

• Rupert tells the three children why he is traveling.

• Charles offers to bring Rupert jam tarts.

• Rupert's favorite teacher is Mr. Filon.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Why does Rupert say, 'I wish I was dead!' in paragraph 20?

• He did not want to leave his dog left behind at his school.

• He missed his family in India.

• He was afraid of getting the measles.

• He did not want to be all alone with Rev. Macpherson.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2