Mastering Writing Skills in 5th Grade

What is a complete sentence? Provide an example.

• A complete sentence is a fragment. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

• A complete sentence is a question. Example: 'What time is it?'

• A complete sentence is a single word. Example: 'Run.'

• A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the main idea in the following paragraph: 'The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing.'

• A cheerful and pleasant scene.

• A scene of winter snow.

• A description of a sunset.

• A gloomy and rainy day.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A) I like ice cream B) I like ice cream.

• B) I like ice cream.

• I like ice cream,

• I like ice cream?

• I like ice cream!

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What is the purpose of using descriptive words in writing?

• To simplify the writing process

• To make the writing more formal

• To reduce the length of the text

• The purpose of using descriptive words in writing is to create vivid imagery and enhance the reader's experience.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

List three types of punctuation marks and their uses.

• Semicolon (;) - Connects closely related independent clauses.

• Colon (:) - Introduces a list or explanation.

• Exclamation Mark (!) - Indicates excitement.

• 1. Period (.) - Indicates the end of a statement. 2. Comma (,) - Separates items in a list or clauses. 3. Question Mark (?) - Indicates a question.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Rewrite the following sentence to make it clearer: 'The dog ran fast.'

• The dog strolled leisurely.

• The dog sprinted quickly.

• The dog walked slowly.

• The dog jumped high.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is a simile? Give an example.

• A simile is a type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things directly.

• An example of a simile is: 'He runs as fast as a cheetah.'

• A simile is a figure of speech that exaggerates for effect.

• An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like the sun, bright and warm.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Arrange the following events in the correct order: 1) The hero saves the day 2) The villain appears 3) The hero prepares for battle.

• 1) The hero prepares for battle

• 3) The hero saves the day, 2) The villain appears

• 2) The villain appears, 3) The hero prepares for battle, 1) The hero saves the day.

• 2) The hero saves the day, 1) The villain appears

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Identify the subject and predicate in this sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

• Subject: The mat; Predicate: slept on the cat.

• Subject: The cat; Predicate: on the mat slept.

• Subject: The cat; Predicate: the mat slept.

• Subject: The cat; Predicate: slept on the mat.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is always true; an opinion is always false.

• A fact is objective and verifiable; an opinion is subjective and based on personal beliefs.

• A fact is based on feelings; an opinion is based on evidence.

• A fact can change over time; an opinion remains constant.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6