5th Grade FAST reading review

Read the sentence:

Despite her reluctance, Maya finally agreed to join the team.

What does the word reluctance mean?

• Excitement to do something

• Confusion about a choice

• Unwillingness to do something

• Confidence in a situation

Read the passage:
"In her article about community gardens, the author describes how neighbors worked together to grow fresh vegetables. She shares their success stories and explains how the gardens improved the community. The author believes this idea could help other neighborhoods too."

What is the author’s perspective in this passage?

• The author supports the idea of community gardens.

• The author wants gardens to be built in rural areas only.

• The author is unsure if gardening really works.

• The author prefers store-bought food over garden food.

How does the setting influence the events in a mystery that takes place in a dark forest?

• The setting adds suspense and affects how characters act

• The setting explains how forests are formed.

• The setting provides background information about the author.

• The setting shows what the characters looked like.

Read the paragraph:

Some people believe zoos protect animals, while others say animals shouldn’t live in cages. In this article, the author argues that zoos play an important role in conservation. They provide safe environments, protect endangered species, and teach the public about wildlife.

Part A: What is the author’s claim in this paragraph?

• Zoos are dangerous for animals

• Zoos are helpful for animals

• Zoos should be shut down

• Zoos only help people

Read the paragraph:

Honeybees play a vital role in the environment. As they gather nectar, bees also transfer pollen between flowers, which helps plants grow and produce fruit. This process is called pollination, and it affects many of the foods people eat, like apples, almonds, and blueberries. In recent years, the honeybee population has declined because of habitat loss, pesticide use, and disease. Scientists are working hard to understand and solve the problem so that bees can continue to support healthy ecosystems.

PART A - What is the central idea of this paragraph?

• Bees are pests that can sting people

• Scientists are studying how honey is made

• Honeybees are important to the environment and food supply

• Blueberries are pollinated by bees

Read the paragraph:

Honeybees play a vital role in the environment. As they gather nectar, bees also transfer pollen between flowers, which helps plants grow and produce fruit. This process is called pollination, and it affects many of the foods people eat, like apples, almonds, and blueberries. In recent years, the honeybee population has declined because of habitat loss, pesticide use, and disease. Scientists are working hard to understand and solve the problem so that bees can continue to support healthy ecosystems.

PART B - Which two details support the central idea? (Select two.)

• Bees sting when they feel threatened

• Bees transfer pollen between flowers

• Many fruits depend on pollination

• Bees only pollinate flowers in forests

• Scientists study bees

Read the paragraph:

In the last ten years, cities around the world have added hundreds of bike lanes to busy streets. These lanes create safer spaces for cyclists, encourage people to ride bikes instead of drive, and reduce traffic and air pollution. Some drivers complain that bike lanes take up space and slow traffic, but recent studies show that cities with bike lanes actually see fewer car accidents and improved traffic flow. More and more city leaders are now considering ways to expand bike lane programs.

What is the author’s perspective about adding bike lanes in cities?

• Bike lanes make traffic worse for everyone

• Bike lanes are helpful and should be expanded

• Drivers and cyclists can’t share the road

• Most people dislike riding bikes

Read the paragraph:
Some people think video games are just for entertainment, but researchers have discovered that certain games can actually help students learn. Educational games challenge players to solve problems, think critically, and work through multi-step tasks. Some games even help students practice math, reading, or history in an engaging way. Not all video games are educational, but when used correctly, they can be powerful tools in the classroom.

What claim is made in the paragraph?

• All video games are educational

• Students should stop playing games

• Video games can be useful for learning

• Video games are better than books

Read the sentence:

The doctor used a microscope to look at the tiny cells.

What does the prefix micro- mean?

• Small

• Large

• Round

• Fast

Read the sentence:

The children were astonished when the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

What does the word astonished mean in this sentence?

• Bored

• Angry

• Amazed

• Confused