Theme is...

• one word that tells what the story is about.

• a lesson that can be applied to anybody's life.

• the problem in the story.

• a lesson that is specific to the character in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

A sentence telling the most important parts of the story is a _______________.

• solution

• theme

• summary

• character trait

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

When I answer questions about the text, I should...

• guess.

• find evidence in the text to support my answer.

Tags

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

Jefferson's face turned red and he slowly lowered his head when Ms. Dinkins showed him his formal test grade. We can infer that...

• Jefferson was extremely happy about his test grade.

• Ms. Dinkins was unhappy with Jefferson.

• Jefferson was disappointed in himself.

• Jefferson was tired from playing Fortnite the previous night.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the paragraph from the story.
Danya stood in the long line in the lunchroom and looked around curiously while she waited her turn.  The room was packed with students, but it looked like only those who had brought a lunch from home were eating.  There were no school lunches at the counter yet.  Danya wondered what was causing the delay.  Then she saw a lunchroom worker come through the door from the kitch, pushing a large cart full of fresh, hot food.  The room erupted with cheers.  Choose the best concluding sentence for the paragraph.

• Danya was really hungry!
• Finally the food was ready!
• The other students in line were growing impatient.
• Danya wondered what the excitement was all about.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

If a question tells you, "In paragraph 2, what does.." what should be the first thing you do?

• try to remember what paragraph 2 said

• go back and read paragraph 2 and find your evidence

• it's not important

• try to paraphrase paragraph 2

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4A

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?

• Be honest.
• Don't be greedy.
• Always share your things with others.
• Be respectful to others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Everyone should vote in favor of allowing paddle boats on our community lake.  Paddle boats are a silent form of transportation, so they won’t disturb residents close to the lake.  They have no motors and cause no pollution.  They provide excellent exercise in both warm and cool weather.  I find riding in my paddle boat to be relaxing and enjoyable.

How does the author try to persuade readers?

• By presenting evidence that paddleboats cause no harm and offer many benefits

• By showing that motorboats are a real problem at the community lake

• By arguing that people who are opposed to paddle boats are against the environment

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

Our town should hold a winter carnival.  In summer, visitors come for the beaches.  They wander into town to shop and eat.  In winter, half the shops close because their aren’t enough customers.  A winter carnival would draw people to town in the cold season.  They would see our town as a fun place to visit any time of year. 

What does the writer want the reader to agree with?

• A carnival is as much fun as spending a day at the beach.

• Summer is a much better time of year than winter is.

• A winter carnival would be good for the business in town.

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What support given by the author is probably not based in fact?

• The pencils are made from recycled material.

• The pencils will make your friends envy you.

• The pencils are available in dozens of colors.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6