Unit 1 wk1 PM

The author's purpose in writing this selection is to-

• let the reader know he saw a monkey

• explain he has never seen a lot of rain

• tell the reader what his new home is like

• persuade the reader to move to Costa Rica

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why does the author compare his old home in Las Vegas to his new home in Costa Rica?

• to tell why his family moved

• to explain how different they are

• to describe why he likes his new home

• to suggest that he wants to return to Las Vegas

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Based on the details in paragraph 4, the reader can conclude that the author,

• is bored with his new home in Costa Rica

• finds his new home in Costa Rica exciting

• wants to return to Las Vegas immediately

• likes hot, dry weather better than rainy weather

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In paragraph 2, why does the author ask "did I just see a monkey?"

(Type your response )

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The coach admired the team's DETERMINATION to finish the game even though it was cold and raining.

• will

• idea

• respect

• promise

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

At the end of the school year, the students celebrated their INDEPENDENCE with a picnic.

(Choose the word that is a synonym for the capitalized word.)

• middle

• memory

• freedom

• instruction

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

The veterinarian explained that she SPECIALIZED in large farm animals.

(Choose the word that is a synonym for the capitalized word.)

• grew

• found

• played

• focused

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

He STRUGGLED to reach the top of the hill.

(Choose the word that is the definition for the capitalized word)

• fast movement

• calm confidence

• pleasant experience

• difficult effort

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Use the word CONFIDENCE in a complete sentence.

(make sure your sentence contains a complete subject and predicate)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E