CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

• True
• False

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CCSS.ELA.Content.RL.6.4

CCSS.ELA.Content.W.6.3

CCSS.ELA.Content.W.7.3

CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

Which of the following phrases helps the reader visualize the pizza in the paragraph below?

Connor had many things that he loved, but pizza must be his favorite. As he entered the front door, he was enchanted by the aroma of sweet cheese and spicy pepperoni in the air. He glided into the kitchen, where he saw Mom serving the first piece. The gorgeous cheese was streaming from the lightly golden crust to the plate. He couldn't wait to enjoy his first bite. 

• pizza must be his favorite
• as he entered the front door
• gorgeous cheese was streaming from the lightly golden crust
• couldn't wait to enjoy his first bite

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CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

Which sentence from the selection best appeals to the reader's sense of sight.

• "It was late in the day when they departed."
• They marched into the woods that surrounded their underground home."
• "Long shadows stretched over the entrance to the ant kingdom."
• "One by one, the insects climbed out."

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CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

Which description of a setting would best create a mood of loneliness for a story?

• "The sun was bright, and the breeze was warm in the park. In the distance, there was the pleasant noise of children laughing."
• "The restaurant was packed. The waitress balanced three dishes on her arm and moved carefully around the large, round tables. Everyone's plates were full."
• "At the amusement park, the ticket counter hadn't opened yet. It was still too early. But the warm smell of hot dogs and pretzels was already filling the air with the promise of fun."
• "The sky was gray that cool November afternoon in the empty playground. The swings were rusted. The wood was rotted. There was silence except for the wind blowing through the dead leaves."

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CCSS.ELA.Content.RL.6.4

CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

What is "sensory language"?

• language that connects to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create an image or description.
• language that has been censored (censorship)
• language that is not very descriptive
• language that is unfamiliar to the reader

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CCSS.ELA.Content.W.6.3

CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

• I don't care if you do it or not.
• Just yell of you have any problems.
• A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
• Lots of kids love that kind of music.

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CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He wants more money.
• Better give him more dough.
• I need some extra bucks.
• He requested more money.

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CCSS.ELA.Content.W.9-10.2

CCSS.ELA.Content.W.9-10.1

CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

Which line from the poem shows imagery?

• "The rows of red brake lights all seem to glow"
• "It's hard to stay patient when stuck in line"
• "No aliens, just keep going"
• "My mom mentions exploring the next town"

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CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

Dear Grandma, 
     Thank you for the new outfit and shoes.  Now I am excited about the first day of school.  I can't wait to wear my new outfit.  I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough money for it.  Thanks again!  I love you!
-Mollie
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• embarrasesed
• calm
• light
• appreciative

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CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3

The use of sensory details that appeal to one or more of the five senses.

• imagery

• onomatopoeia

• meter

• figurative language

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CCSS.ELA.Content.L.3.3