Grade 8 Reading Skills-Schrier Intervention

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?

• She is energetic

• She is shy

• She is mean

• She hates people

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read and answer the questions!

Water comes in three forms: liquid, solid, and gas.

Water can be a liquid. It flows. It has no shape of its own. A liquid takes the shape of its container.

Water can be a solid. Solids have their own shape. Water in its solid form is called ice.

Water can be a gas. Gas has no shape. Water in its gas form is called vapor.

Based on the text, which sentence is TRUE?

• If I put ice in a new container, it will change to a new shape.

• If I put vapor into a new container, it will keep the same shape.

• If I put liquid water into a new container, it will change to a new shape.

• Ice and liquid water will both flow if I put them in new containers.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Stop over and dine.

People dine in restaurants along a river in Rancho Mirage on 2 February. It is located in the heart of Palm Springs Valley. Its boutiques and restaurants are renowned. In the evening people gather in the outdoor restaurants to enjoys tasty meals and the sound of flowing water. It is a very relaxing occasion.

What makes people love to spend the evening along a river in rancho Mirage?

• It offers a relaxing experience

• The place is not crowded.

• The air is very fresh.

• It is a tourist centre.

• It has pure water.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to overcome her fear of swimming by practicing every day and eventually wins a swimming competition?

• The importance of practicing a sport

• Winning a competition is the most important goal

• Overcoming fears through perseverance

• Swimming is a challenging sport

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When an author describes a character as having "eyes that could pierce through the darkest night," what type of figurative language is being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

After reading a story about two friends who react differently to a challenging situation, what skill is primarily being tested when you are asked to compare and contrast their reactions?

• Identifying main ideas and details

• Making inferences and drawing conclusions

• Analyzing characters and their traits

• Comparing and contrasting texts

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can be inferred about a character who consistently makes sacrifices for others without expecting anything in return?

• They are selfish

• They value material possessions

• They are altruistic

• They are manipulative

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In a story where the protagonist is described as "walking on eggshells" around a certain character, what does the phrase "walking on eggshells" imply?

• The protagonist is clumsy

• The protagonist is cautious or anxious around the character

• The protagonist enjoys cooking

• The protagonist is adventurous

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When an author writes a story set in a dystopian future to highlight the dangers of government surveillance, what is the author's primary purpose?

• To entertain the reader with futuristic technology

• To persuade readers to value privacy

• To inform readers about current surveillance technologies

• To describe a fictional world

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

If a poem describes the sky as "a canvas painted with a thousand colors" as the sun sets, what type of figurative language is this an example of?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5