What is an alliteration?

The same beginning sound repeated

A comparison not using like or as

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.

Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.

Floods only occur along the coast.

After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.

What is the purpose of text features?

They organize information in a way that helps the reader understand the central message of a text.

They guide the reader through the text.

They reveal information to the reader that is irrelevant to the text itself.

A eight grade student has been assigned a project where she must highlight the major events in her life over the past three years that have shaped her identity today. Which text feature would be most efficient in organizing this information?

A timeline with photographs and illustrations.

A one-page essay with bold and colored words throughout.

Which of the following statements is true of nonfiction texts?

Contains true or factual information

Nonfiction texts center around a plot with a conflict and climax.

A story being acted out for an audience

What does it mean to contrast?

To tell what is alike and what is the same.

To tell what is alike and what is different.

Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both Stella's parents are teachers. Stella's friend Tim was born in Mexico. He likes to play soccer. Tim lived in a big house by the Rio Grande River. Tim's parents are doctors. What is different about Stella and Tim?

Their parents have different jobs.

Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin. Name something the same about the two animals.

They can both live on land or water.

Thousands of years ago the native people of North America had to build houses that fit their life. One kind of house was a teepee. The Plains people lived in teepees. Teepees were easy to put up and take down. In fact, it only took about half an hour to build a teepee. This was perfect for the Plains people who spent their time hunting and hunting animal. The Inuit, who lived in the cold Arctic region, spent part of the year living in Igloos. Igloos were temporary homes like teepees. However, they were built for the cold winter months whereas a teepee could be used year round. Both teepees and igloos had one main room that the family lived in and were usually made for a single family. Teepees and igloos were made of very different materials. Igloos were made from blocks of snow stacked on top of each other, while teepes were made of buffalo hide, tree branches or grass. The shape of teepees and igloos were also different. Teepees were cone-shaped, using three or four poles for support, in contrast, igloos were dome-shaped. One similarity between igloos and teepees was that both....

contained one main room for the family to use.

were used only during the winter months.

Farming allowed Native American people to grow more food. However, they had to stay in one place to tend their gardens. As a result, people began living in larger, permanent villages. Populations grew and developed more complicated governments. Because they lived in large groups, people could also develop more specific skills. What is the main idea of this passage?

Farming has many effects for Native American people

There are about 60 million cells in your body. There are several hundred types of cells, each with its own job. Nerve cells send signals through your body. Sensory cells help you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell the world around you. Blood cells carry oxygen and fight infections. Without these many cells, your body would not work. What is the main idea of this passage?

Cells in our body have many different functions

without cells your body will not work

When you’re scribbling a note with a pencil, do you ever wonder what this handy tool is made from? To get right to the point, a pencil is made of a number of materials. The inside is made of graphite that is made stronger with clay. Its wooden outside comes from cedar trees. The yellow paint on the wood is made from minerals, while the metal brand at one end is aluminum. Should you make a mistake while writing, use the eraser. Is main materials are soybean oil and latex. The Authors main purpose for writing this passage is to...

inform readers of what a pencil is made of

Inform readers about how clay can be used to write with

Persuade readers that the best tool to write with is a pencil

entertain readers with a story about a pencil

You know that Mr. is short for mister, but do you know what CEO means? It stands for chief executive officer. Not all abbreviations stand for people. For example, Pk. means park, Rd. stands for road, and Mt. represents mountain. The abbreviation Dr. stands for two different words-doctor and drive. Units of measure also have abbreviations. Teaspoon is often shortened to tsp. and gal. stands for gallon. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to

Inform the reader that abbreviations are used for a variety of words.

Entertain the reader with a story about a person trying to become CEO.

Entertain the reader with a funny story about a teaspoon at a park.

Inform the reader that Mr. is short for Mister.

Suppose you lived thousands of years ago in Ancient Egypt. What would you have eaten? Like all Ancient Egyptians, you would eat bread with every meal. Garlic bread, raisin bread, and nut-bread were three favorites. Egyptians also ate a lot of fruit including figs, dates, and pomegranates. Vegetables were also part of their diet. Lettuce, beans, onions, cucumbers, and leeks were all popular. How do you think you’d like your Egyptian meal? What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

To Inform readers about what Ancient Egyptians would have eaten.

To persuade readers that Egypt is the best place for a vacation

Persuade readers that Ancient Egyptians ate better than anyone else in the world.

Entertain readers with a story about dinner time in Ancient Egypt.

The Farmer added a final post to the fence. What is the meaning of the underlined word based on the text.

to list something for others to view

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English

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5th Grade

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CCSS

RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RI.4.5

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52 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Descriptive or figurative language in writing where the author uses words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

rhyme

poem

simile

imagery

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A group of words arranged in a row.

line

stanza

rhythm

anonymous

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A comparison without using "like" or "as"

personification

poem

metaphor

simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

metaphor

simile

personification

imagery

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When words have ending sounds that correspond to one another
Example: cat and hat

metaphor

rhythm

rhyme

poem

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A comparison using "like" or "as"

simile

metaphor

personification

stanza

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A group of lines in a poem

metaphor

simile

line

stanza

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

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52 questions

Descriptive or figurative language in writing where the author uses words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

A group of words arranged in a row.

A comparison without using "like" or "as"

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

When words have ending sounds that correspond to one another
Example: cat and hat

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A group of lines in a poem

After Dan climbed the steep hill, his legs were rubber.
What type of figurative language is used?

Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.

What does this mean?
When my great uncles drives, he is as slow as a turtle.

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Descriptive or figurative language in writing where the author uses words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

A group of words arranged in a row.

A comparison without using "like" or "as"

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

When words have ending sounds that correspond to one anotherExample: cat and hat

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A group of lines in a poem

After Dan climbed the steep hill, his legs were rubber.What type of figurative language is used?

Simile or Metaphor:The city is a sea of sadness.

What does this mean?When my great uncles drives, he is as slow as a turtle.

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When words have ending sounds that correspond to one another
Example: cat and hat

After Dan climbed the steep hill, his legs were rubber.
What type of figurative language is used?

Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.

What does this mean?
When my great uncles drives, he is as slow as a turtle.