Choose the sentence that most clearly states an opinion.

My class visited the zoo last year.

Most field trips are about things we study.

Sometime it might be good to visit a museum.

The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Adaptations help animals and plants survive in their environments." Which of these details best supports the topic sentence?

Grasshoppers adapted to be bright green so they could blend in with grass.

There are many different species of animals that live on Earth.

Harriet opened her book so she could read more about grasshoppers and other insects.

My favorite insect is the grasshopper.

What are examples of Text STRUCTURE?

Cause/Effect, Chronological, Problem/Solution, Compare/Contrast

Context clues and reading the questions first

Pictures, headings, and maps that help us understand more about the reading.

The overall way the text is organized.

Select the 2 BEST reading strategies to use for testing.

Highlight important parts of the text or possible answers in text.

When permitted, read the questions first, so you know what to focus on.

Make sure you finish on time, no extra time will be given.

Focus on the grammatical structure of the text.

What are examples of Text FEATURES?

Pictures, headings, timelines, & maps that help us understand more about the reading.

Context clues and reading the questions first.

The overall way the text is organized.

Cause/Effect, Chronological, & Compare and Contrast

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

The animals are fascinating I will try to draw them.

I'm bored at Grandma's house. She doesn't have a TV.

I like chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

I have one dog, and she has three dogs.

Select the correct version of this sentence:

"Mary is trying hard in school this semester," her father said.

"Mary is trying hard in school this semester" her father said

"Mary is trying hard in school this semester, her father said."

Mary is trying hard in school this semester.

Which underlined verb or verb phrase is NOT used correctly?

Seth is a great piano player because he practiced every day.

Mark completed his chores before the basketball game.

Brenda was looking out the window as she daydreamed.

When they returned from the movie, it was well after dark.

Which would be the best source to use for a persuasive speech in favor of adding bike lanes to the city street?

a study on the safety impact of bike lanes

a brochure on the latest line of bikes

an interview with a local bike store owner

a book on the invention of the bicycle

Which research question can be asked to narrow the topic of butterflies? Choose the best answer.

What is the life cycle of a butterfly?

How did butterflies get their name?

Where do butterflies and moths live?

Why do people like butterflies?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?

It was going to be impossible to pass the test.

Everyone was happy when they past her test.

Pick up your room, then you can go to the show.

I went to the dentist, than the market.

I would rather have chocolate then chips.

I never know which is better then the other.

Middle School Halloween Breakout ELA

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.3.2D, L.2.1F, RF.3.3B

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Karey Wengert

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60 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

Who is the main character?

What is the main event?

What is one important detail?

What point is the author trying to make?

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a main idea?

The purpose of the passage

A minor detail

It is the same as the topic

the most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Lucy tried as hard as she could, but she still couldn’t get the soccer ball in the net.

First Person

Second Person

Third Person

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ding, ding, ding! My alarm clock woke me from a deep sleep, and I jumped out of bed so quickly that I frightened the dog! As I let the dog out, I noticed that nobody else was up. Silly me, it was Saturday!

First Person

Second Person

Third Person

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fables often include

morals, talking animals, and few characters

enchanted creatures

heroes and superhuman strength

castles, forests, and frogs

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a theme?

the gist

the main idea

the moral, message, or lesson

the plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Middle School Halloween Breakout ELA

60 questions

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

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?

What is a main idea?

Lucy tried as hard as she could, but she still couldn’t get the soccer ball in the net.

Ding, ding, ding! My alarm clock woke me from a deep sleep, and I jumped out of bed so quickly that I frightened the dog! As I let the dog out, I noticed that nobody else was up. Silly me, it was Saturday!

Fables often include

What is a theme?

What is the genre that uses made up characters and settings, but could happen in real life?

Choose the sentence that most clearly states an opinion.

The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Adaptations help animals and plants survive in their environments."Which of these details best supports the topic sentence?

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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?

The topic sentence of a paragraph is "Adaptations help animals and plants survive in their environments."

Which of these details best supports the topic sentence?