ELA Interim 2 Review

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
• Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
• Tim is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

• mostly
• only
• never
• very

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
• Soccer players learn how to dribble.
• They learn how to work together as teammates.
• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?

• Beginning/end
• Middle 

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 

• The pros live the good life.
• People like professional football players make a lot of money.
• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
• All of us can be professional athletes. 

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

• It's best to just cook food at home.
• A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.
• McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.
• Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.
• It is also fun to look for shells.
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

"Sally struggled to understand her homework. She wanted to give up, but knew it was important for her future. So, each day she woke up and studied. She failed her first test. She didn't let that stop her. Everyday she studied a little more. The teacher passed out her next test and she smiled at her grade."

Which characteristic describes Sally best?

• lazy

• determined

• intelligent

• encouraged

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which detail best supports your answer for your description of Sally?

• "Sally the camel had two humps."

• "When her teacher passed out her next test, she smiled at her grade."

• "Each day she studied a little more."

• "She failed her first test."

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.2