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WorksheetsStandards Review (RL.1.1, RL.1.3, W.1.2)
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 53mins
RL.1.1 - CITING EVIDENCE
How would you restate the question, "How does the author create a feeling of sympathy?"
Did you ever wonder how an author creates sympathy?
The author of this text creates a feeling of sympathy by...
Sometimes authors create sympathy
Sympathy is a feeling that authors can create
RL.1.1 - CITING EVIDENCE; W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?
The author states...
This means...
Because of this...
In conclusion
RL.1.1 - CITING EVIDENCE
The part of RACE method where you find a quote and copy it word for word from the text using quotation marks or put the quote in your own words mentioning that the author pr passage states something
Answer
Cite
Explain
Summarize
RL.1.1 - CITING EVIDENCE
You would use this phrase for which part of the RACE method - In the passage, the author states...
Answer
Explain
Cite
Summarize
RL.1.1 - CITING EVIDENCE
You would use this phrase for which part of RACE - This quote demonstrates...
Restate
Summarize
Cite
Explain
RL.1.1 - CITING EVIDENCE
Why do we use the RACE method?
To get a good grade.
To find the answer.
To help us read.
To completely answering Questions about a reading.
RL.1.1 - CITING EVIDENCE; W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
When copying a piece of evidence from a text, there should be what around the evidence?
Colons
Parenthesis
Quotation Marks
Commas
RL.1.3 - PLOT
Which part of the plot introduces the characters?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
RL.1.3 - PLOT
What is the definition of plot?
The lesson in the story
The sequence of events in the story
The turning point of the story
The conflict in the story
RL.1.3 - PLOT
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
characters, setting
characters, falling action
climax, conflict
conflict, resolution
RL.1.3 - PLOT
What is the conflict of a story?
the problem faced by the main character
a bad hair day
the ending of the story
a boxing match
RL.1.3 - PLOT
What is the definition of climax?
the turning point of the story
the struggle between two characters
the beginning of the story
the point when the conflict is resolved
RL.1.3 - PLOT
Which of these is an example of internal conflict?
The mayor of all small town works to help the town recover and rebuild after a hurricane.
Jeremy decides to confront his ex best pal on the playground after soccer practice
Linda struggles with self doubt as she prepares for her gymnastics competition
John discovers an evil doll in the basement and must defeat the curse in order to save his family
RL.1.3 - PLOT
The resolution of the story takes place when...
the conflict starts to build
the reader is introduced to the main characters
when things start to fall into place for the characters
when the story comes to a reasonable end
RL.1.3 - PLOT
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
He held his head down low.
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap
Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.
The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.
RL.1.3 - PLOT
In the passage below, what can you infer about the setting of the story?
When the men reached Oregon, they stepped out of their wagons and embraced. The journey was long and dangerous, but they made it. Soon, their families would follow their trail in their own wagons, leaving their homes in the East to meet them in this brand new land: the West.
The story might take place on a different planet.
The story might take place in the past.
The story might take place in a desert.
We can't make any inferences about the setting from this passage.
RL.1.3 - CHARACTERIZATION
How can we learn more about characters?
suspense, task, evidence, actions, looks
speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks
say, tasks evidence, actions, locations
None of the above.
RL.1.3 - CHARACTERIZATION
When the author TELLS the reader what the personality is?
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
character traits
None of the above.
RL.1.3 - CHARACTERIZATION
Drawing Inferences on characters based on what they say, do, feel?
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
character traits
none of the above.
RL.1.3 - CHARACTERIZATION
Justin is friendly and talkative. He is a good athlete.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Direct
Indirect
RL.1.3 - CHARACTERIZATION
Oh no, Josh thought, I'm terrified to dive off the high board, but if I don't, everyone will make fun of me.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Direct
Indirect
RL.1.3 - CHARACTERIZATION
Mike can occasionally be impatient and short-tempered, but once this mood passes, he's very charming.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
direct
indirect
RL.1.3 - CHARACTERIZATION
I'll never forgive Julie for hurting my feelings, Kim thought. Even if she didn't mean to, it's still unforgivable.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
direct
indirect
W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To be a pretty sentence
To be a sentence in your introduction
To grab the attention of the reader
To list what you are going to write about
W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?
At the beginning of your introduction
At the end of your introduction
In your body paragraphs
At the end of your entire essay
W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?
Friendship is cool.
It is important to have a good friend because they will help you when needed, give good advice, and listen.
Friends are the most important people in your life.
Having friends is important.
W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
Your body paragraphs should begin with a _____ which lets the reader know what you are going to write about within that paragraph.
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Concluding sentence
Background
W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
Is this thesis statement correct?
"My first job taught me about responsibility, organization, and the importance of teamwork"
Yes
No
W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
What is a thesis statement?
It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the essay.
It is a two-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the first and last paragraphs only.
It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, but only gives focus to the conclusion paragraph.
It is the entire opening paragraph of the essay, including the grabber, details and last sentence.
W.1.2 - ESSAY WRITING
What does the Intro paragraph consist of?
Hook (Attention grabber)
Background Information
Thesis Statement/Claim Statement
Evidence
RL.1.1 - MAKING INFERENCES & DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
"Can you get my ball?" asked Robert. "I threw it too high and it landed on the roof." "I can't get the ball without a ladder," said Robert's older brother. "We'll have to wait until our neighbor, Mr. Green, comes home from work. Then I'll be able to get your ball."
What can you conclude?
Mr. Green has a ladder.
Mr. Green has a job.
Mr. Green will climb on the roof to get the ball.
Robert hit the ball over the fence.
RL.1.1 - MAKING INFERENCES & DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
The boys were walking across a field when they heard a strange sound. They looked and then began yelling and running. A huge bull was rushing toward them! Juan was the first to leap over the fence to safety. It was a minute or two later before Bobby and Carl jumped the fence.
What can you conclude?
The bull couldn't jump the fence.
The boys were not frightened by the bull.
The boys mother rescued them.
Juan can run faster than the other boys.
RL.1.1 - MAKING INFERENCES & DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.
What time of day is it?
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Nap Time
RL.1.1 - MAKING INFERENCES & DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
Ben's favorite author was Gary Paulsen. For Ben's birthday, his grandfather gave him a copy of Paulsen's novel Hatchet, a book Ben owned and had read several times. Ben thanked his grandfather for the wonderful gift and said he would always treasure it.
What is the most likely reason Ben kept the book?
He wanted the book because his favorite author wrote it.
He did not want to go to the bookstore to choose a different book.
He did not remember that he already owned the book.
He thought the book was special because it was from his grandfather.
RL.1.1 - MAKING INFERENCES & DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."
What can we infer by Ryan's quick decision to call his mother?
Ryan was suddenly homesick.
Robert's mother wasn't expecting Ryan to spend the night.
Ryan's is allergic to cats.
Ryan didn't know the secret handshake required by Robert.
