Reading Standards - Craft, Structure, Knowledge, Ideas - Warm Up

Question 1: (ELAGSE4RL4 – Vocabulary in Context)
The teacher told the class, “Finishing all your homework in one night is a Herculean task!”

Based on this sentence, what does Herculean most likely mean?

• a simple chore
• Something related to Greek gods

• easy and straightforward
• extremely difficult or requiring great effort

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Question 2: (ELAGSE4RI4 – Domain-Specific Vocabulary)
Read the sentence from a science textbook:

"When water vapor in the atmosphere cools, it undergoes condensation, forming clouds."

What is the best way to determine the meaning of the word condensation?

• Look for a root word and try to guess

• Use context clues from the sentence to infer its meaning

• Skip the word and continue reading.

• Assume it means the same as evaporation

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Question 3: (ELAGSE4RL5 – Differences in Literary Structures)
Which of the following statements best explains how drama is different from prose?

• Drama is different from prose because it is meant to be performed and includes dialogue and stage directions.
• Drama has a narrator, while prose does not.

• Drama uses rhyme and rhythm, while prose is always written in free verse.

• Drama is always written in first person, while prose is always in third person.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

Question 4: (ELAGSE4RI5 – Text Structure: Cause & Effect vs. Problem & Solution)
Read the paragraph:

"Many cities have traffic congestion, which makes it difficult for people to get to work on time. One way to fix this is by improving public transportation, such as buses and trains. Another solution is encouraging carpooling to reduce the number of vehicles on the road."

What text structure does this passage use?

• Descriptive
• Compare and Contrast

• Problem & Solution
• Cause & Effect

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Question 5: (ELAGSE4RL6 – Point of View Comparison)
A novel tells the story of a young girl discovering a magical world. One chapter is written in first person, where she says, “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the glowing portal.” Another chapter is written in third person, describing, “She gasped as she stepped through the mysterious portal, unsure of what she would find.”

How does the point of view affect the reader’s experience?

• The point of view has no impact on the reader's understanding of the story.
• First person gives more factual details, while third person only shares opinions.

• The third person perspective allows the reader to know the character's thoughts directly.
• First person lets the reader experience the character’s thoughts and feelings directly, while third person provides a broader view of the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Question 6: (ELAGSE4RI6 – Firsthand vs. Secondhand Accounts)
A student reads two passages about the Civil Rights March on Washington.

• Passage 1: A diary entry from a girl who marched, describing the excitement and speeches.

• Passage 2: A history textbook explaining the event’s significance.

Which statement best describes the difference between these accounts?

• Passage 1 is a secondhand account; Passage 2 is a firsthand account.
• Passage 1 is a firsthand account; Passage 2 is a secondhand account.
• The diary entry gives personal emotions and direct experiences, while the textbook provides facts and a broader historical perspective

• The diary entry is more accurate than the textbook.

• The textbook contains opinions, while the diary is only factual

Question 7: (ELAGSE4RL7 – Comparing Text and Visual/Oral Presentations)
A class reads a drama about a young girl who discovers a hidden treasure in her backyard. Later, they watch a play adaptation of the same story.

Which of the following would be the best way to compare the drama and the play?

• Analyze the differences in character portrayal and emotional impact between the drama and the play.
• Summarize the plot of the drama without comparing it to the play.
• List the main events in chronological order for both versions.
• Discuss the setting differences between the drama and the play.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Question 8: (ELAGSE4RI7 – Interpreting Visual & Quantitative Information)
A student is reading an article about climate change and sees the graph below showing rising global temperatures over the last 100 years.

How does this graph most likely help the reader understand the article?

• It shows the exact temperature for each year, making trends unclear.
• It provides numerical evidence to support the author’s argument about rising temperatures.

• It compares global temperatures to local weather patterns, which is irrelevant.
• It predicts future temperatures based on unrelated data.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Question 9: (ELAGSE4RI8 – Evaluating an Author’s Reasons & Evidence)
A student reads a nonfiction article arguing that recess should be longer in schools. The author provides the following reasons:

1. Studies show that exercise helps students focus in class.

2. Many students report feeling happier after recess.

3. A teacher said, “I think recess is fun.”

Which statement best evaluates the author’s use of evidence?

• The author relies solely on personal anecdotes, which strengthen the argument. The third reason is the strongest because it includes a direct quote.

• The author uses irrelevant evidence that does not relate to the topic of recess.
• The author provides only statistical data, which is insufficient for a strong argument. None of these reasons are helpful because they do not include numbers.

• The first two reasons are strong because they provide research and student perspectives, but the third reason is weak because it is just one teacher’s opinion. which undermines the argument.

• All three reasons are strong pieces of evidence.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Question 10: (ELAGSE4RL9 – Comparing Themes Across Cultures)
Two myths from different cultures both tell the story of a hero who steals fire from the gods to help humans survive.

What big idea (theme) do both stories likely share?

• The importance of respecting nature.

• The inevitability of fate and destiny.
• How different cultures use fire for cooking.

• The idea that bravery and sacrifice can help others.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7