Unit 2 Review

What is the meaning of "slow and steady wins the race" in the story?

• Being fast is the most important thing to win a race.

• Taking breaks during a race helps you win.

• Consistent effort and focus can lead to success, even if you are not the fastest.

• Only pretty creatures can win races.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the key idea "consistent effort leads to success" mean in the story of Bella the butterfly and Andy the ant?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Being flashy and confident is the most important trait.

• Consistent effort and focus help achieve goals, even if you're not the fastest.

• Taking breaks often is the best way to win a race.

• Working diligently and steadily can lead to success.

• Winning is all about showing off your best features.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Why does the author use a chronological structure in the story?

• To emphasize the importance of hard work by showing the sequence of events leading to Bella's realization.

• To create suspense by keeping the reader uncertain about who will win the race.

• To introduce the characters and their personalities before describing the outcome of the race.

• To make it easier to describe Bella's colorful wings and Andy's steady pace.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

Why is the sentence "As they began, Bella flew ahead, but soon got distracted by the flowers and decided to taje a break." important to the story?

• It shows Bella's love for flowers.

• It reveals Bella's overconfidence and lack of focus.

• It demonstrates that Bella is faster than Andy.

• It explains why Andy challenged Bella to a race.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.W.5.9A

Why is Bella's decision to take a break during the race important to the plot?

• It shows that Bella values rest over winning.

• It allows Andy to win the race, teaching Bella a lesson about hard work and focus.

• It highlights Bella's love for flowers more than anything else.

• It demonstrates that Bella is faster than Andy.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following shows that Andy was well-prepared and carefully planned for the race?

• Andy boasted about his strength before the race.

• Andy ran as fast as he could from the beginning.

• Andy steadily moved forward, knowing that slow and steady wins the race.

• Andy took a break halfway through the race, like Bella.

Which sentence supports the author's message that hard work and focus are more important than appearance?

• "Bella loved to flaunt her colorful wings, often saying, "I'm the prettiest creature here!"

• "One sunny day, she challenged Andy to a race, sure she would win with her speed."

• "Meanwhile, Andy kept moving steadily, remembering that show and steady wins the race."

• "From that day on, she admired Andy's determination and became a better friend."

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CCSS.RI.5.8

Which words help the reader understand the definition of the word "diligent" as it is used in the story?

• "boastful" and "colorful"

• "hard work" and "focus"

• "pretty" and "speed"

• "take a break" and "distracted"

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following best defines the word "diligent" as used in the story?

• Friendly and kind

• Hardworking and persistent

• Fast and competitive

• Proud and boastful

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following words best helps the reader understand the definition of the word "vibrant" as used in the story?

• Dull

• Colorful

• Quiet

• Boring

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RL.5.4