For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome. The best summary of this passage is:

Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

Jenny was going to paint her room.

Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.

What is the definition of plot?

The sequence of events in the story

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

d. ask the teacher what it means

Read the sentences below: Julia was quiet all day long. In class she put her head down. At dinner she barely touched her food. After dinner, she went straight to bed. her mother wondered why Julia was acting so differently from how she usually behaved. What can you infer about Julia?

She has recently gotten braces.

Read the sentences below: Nate wanted everything his older brother had. When his parents bought his brother new clothes, he wanted new clothes too. When his older brother went to the movies with his friends Nate was angry. What can you infer about Nate?

Nate is jealous of his brother.

Nate doesn't have enough clothing.

Nate likes to go places with his brother.

Nate is too young to go to the movies.

The tone of a passage, poem, or song is...

the author's attitude toward their work

how you feel after you read or listen to the piece

The mood of a passage, book, or song is...

how you feel after reading or listening

Scientists wear goggles to keep chemicals out of their eyes. Goggles protect swimmers' eyes from the water. Skiers wear goggles to keep snow and ice out of their eyes. What is the central idea of the text?

People where googles to protect them from different activities.

It is important to follow safety instructions at work.

Skiers where goggles to keep snow and ice out of their eyes.

Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back. CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small What was the EFFECT ?

He went fishing with his father.

His father's fish were very little.

Choose the statement that is a fact.

Plants need water and sunlight in order to survive.

Green plants are better then than plants with flowers.

Sunflowers are the prettiest flowers.

Choose the statement that represents opinion.

Dogs are the best pets in the world.

Some people like cats better than dogs.

Theme is the _____________ of the story. Theme is developed through _______________________________.

moral or lesson/ the character's actions and events in the text

central idea/ the characters action and events in the text

moral or lesson/ the character's point of view

events/ the character's thoughts

Define characterization

the way the author's make the characters come to life

the moral or lesson of the text

Which of the following distinguishes fiction from nonfiction?

Fiction includes made-up characters; nonfiction focuses on real people.

Fiction is narrated by a real person; nonfiction is told by a narrator.

Fiction takes place only in real settings; nonfiction takes place in made-up settings.

A. Fiction only describes actual events; nonfiction has made-up events.

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to Inform

to Entertain

to Persuade

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.

to Inform

to Entertain

to Persuade

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

If you read about...a giant cat trying to take over a city.

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The next time you turn on the water tap, consider the people around the world—and even in your own country— who are suffering from a lack of water. Everyone, including you, must do his or her part to conserve water.

persuade

inform

describe

entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door. Where am I?

A surprise party

A prison

A funeral

A dinner party

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 12 pts

Making a prediction is a

guess

my favorite band

using a magic 8 ball

using previous information to determine what comes next

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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45 sec • 12 pts

One way that you can make predictions is to:

Read the end of the story before anything else

Use your own "Schema" or prior knowledge as you read

Write down every detail in the text

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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Reading Test Practice

The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to loose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.

If you read about...a giant cat trying to take over a city.

The next time you turn on the water tap, consider the people around the world—and even in your own country— who are suffering from a lack of water. Everyone, including you, must do his or her part to conserve water.

Making a prediction is a

One way that you can make predictions is to:

Which of the following is NOT part of a summary?

A connection we make between the text and our own personal life and experiences.

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