WINTER WIN Time - ELA - 12/9/2025

Passage:
The wind howled through the empty streets as the snow piled higher against the doors. Inside, Sarah shivered and wrapped her scarf tighter around her neck, wishing the storm would end soon.

Question:
What is the narrator’s mood in this passage?

• excited

• nervous and uncomfortable

• joyful

• indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Sentence:
“The wind clawed at the windows, desperate to get inside.”

Question:
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Statement:
“Schools should always cancel classes during snowstorms.”

Question:
Which is the best counterclaim to the statement?

• Students often enjoy snow days, so cancelling class is unnecessary.

• Virtual or online classes allow students to continue learning safely even during severe weather.

• Not all snowstorms are dangerous, so schools should judge each situation individually.

• Some students prefer to study at home rather than attend school in bad weather.

Sentence:
“The frigid wind made it hard for Jake to walk to the bus stop.”

Question:
Based on context clues in the sentence, what is the most precise meaning of the word frigid?

• Extremely cold and biting, causing discomfort

• Slightly chilly but manageable

• fast-moving and stron

• wet and slippery

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Passage:
Anna trudged through the knee-deep snow, her coat soaked and boots caked with ice. She frowned as she looked at the distant streetlights, realizing she was late for her shift.

Question:
Which inference is best supported by the passage?

• Anna is frustrated by the difficulty of walking through the snow and is concerned.

• Anna doesn't mind the snow, but she is worried that she will be late to work.

• Anna enjoys the challenge of trudging through deep snow.

• Anna is planning to apologize to her boss for her tardiness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Question 6 — Sentence Revision / Claim

Weak sentence:
“Winter storms are kinda dangerous.”

Question:
Which is the strongest revision?

• Winter storms can pose risks that require proper precautions.

• Winter storms are a common occurrence in many regions.

• Winter storms sometimes make travel inconvenient.

• Winter storms are occasionally hazardous to some people.

Sentence:
“Snow fell softly as the quiet town prepared for the long night ahead.”

Question:
What is the tone of the sentence?

• Peaceful

• Angry

• Excited

• Tense

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Passage:
A group of volunteers spent their weekend clearing snow from driveways so elderly neighbors could safely leave their homes.

Question:
What is the central idea of this passage?

• Volunteers help their neighbors during challenging weather conditions.

• Elderly people cannot shovel snow by themselves.

• Winter storms create inconveniences for communities.

• Snow removal is a time-consuming weekend activity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Sentence:
“Snow was piling up quickly. _____, school decided to stay open.”

Question:
Which transition word fits best?

• However

• Also

• Because

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Sentence:
“The icy branches bowed under the weight of the storm.”

Question:
What can you infer about the storm from this sentence?

• The storm was strong enough to physically affect the environment.

• The storm was gentle and mostly harmless.

• The storm was unexpected but short-lived.

• The storm was cold but had little impact on the surroundings.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2