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Worksheets5th Grade ELA March Madness
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the theme?
Read the following excerpt:
After lunch, they walked back to their class and Tucker pulled Josiah aside and said, “Hey, I’m really glad you came over and said hello."
What would this excerpt look like if it were changed so that it was written in a first person narrative from Tucker's point of view?
After lunch, I walked back to my class and Josiah pulled me aside and said, "Hey, I'm really glad you came over and said hello."
After lunch, we walked back to our class and I pulled Josiah aside and said, "Hey, I'm really glad you came over and said hello."
After lunch, we walked back to our class and Tucker pulled Josiah aside and said, "Hey, I'm really glad you came over and said hello."
After lunch, Tucker walked back to their class and then pulled me aside and said, "Hey, I'm really glad you came over and said hello."
Slavery in the North
In 1806, 9-year-old Isabella Baumfree and her family lived on the property of Charles Ardinburgh of Ulster County in New York. When Ardinburgh died, Isabella found her mother in tears.
"Mau-mau, what makes you cry?" Isabella asked.
"Oh, my child, I am thinking of your brothers and sisters that have been sold away from me," her mother replied.
Soon after, Isabella too was separated from her mother. She was auctioned-along with other slaves, horses, and cattle-and purchased for $100. She was sold again and again, from master to master, until she was emancipated in 1828.
Students of history know Isabella better by the name she chose as an adult-Sojourner Truth. Truth was an abolitionist. She spoke out against slavery. But what some people may not know is that Truth was one of thousands of slaves who were bought, sold, and forced to do labor in the North.
"Many people are surprised when you talk about slavery in the North," Alan Singer, a professor of education at Hofstra University, told Senior Edition. "We associate slavery with the South, even though the biggest importer of slaves-after South Carolina-was New York City."
Historians are beginning to bring slavery in the North into the spotlight. The New York Historical Society recently presented an exhibition on slavery in that state. Singer, who travels the country to talk to students about slavery in the North, wants people to remember that slavery was a national institution.
The slave trade helped finance the Industrial Revolution in many major Northern cities, such as Boston and New York City. The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid growth in the use of machinery in the early 1800s. Many U.S. businesses got their start with profits from slave-produced goods and the slave trade.
It's important to understand how slavery affected the entire country, because its effects linger through discrimination, Singer says. "Kids see slavery as something that happened in the deep past," he told Senior Edition. "I want children to know that we still live with the effects of that slavery society."
Historians are trying to draw attention to slavery in the North. What evidence from the passage best supports this statement?
Thousands of slaves were bought, sold, and forced to do labor in the North.
Kids see slavery as something that happened a long time ago, according to Singer
The New York Historical Society presented an exhibition on slavery in that state.
Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid growth in the use of machinery in the early 1800s.
Slavery in the North
In 1806, 9-year-old Isabella Baumfree and her family lived on the property of Charles Ardinburgh of Ulster County in New York. When Ardinburgh died, Isabella found her mother in tears.
"Mau-mau, what makes you cry?" Isabella asked.
"Oh, my child, I am thinking of your brothers and sisters that have been sold away from me," her mother replied.
Soon after, Isabella too was separated from her mother. She was auctioned-along with other slaves, horses, and cattle-and purchased for $100. She was sold again and again, from master to master, until she was emancipated in 1828.
Students of history know Isabella better by the name she chose as an adult-Sojourner Truth. Truth was an abolitionist. She spoke out against slavery. But what some people may not know is that Truth was one of thousands of slaves who were bought, sold, and forced to do labor in the North.
"Many people are surprised when you talk about slavery in the North," Alan Singer, a professor of education at Hofstra University, told Senior Edition. "We associate slavery with the South, even though the biggest importer of slaves-after South Carolina-was New York City."
Historians are beginning to bring slavery in the North into the spotlight. The New York Historical Society recently presented an exhibition on slavery in that state. Singer, who travels the country to talk to students about slavery in the North, wants people to remember that slavery was a national institution.
The slave trade helped finance the Industrial Revolution in many major Northern cities, such as Boston and New York City. The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid growth in the use of machinery in the early 1800s. Many U.S. businesses got their start with profits from slave-produced goods and the slave trade.
It's important to understand how slavery affected the entire country, because its effects linger through discrimination, Singer says. "Kids see slavery as something that happened in the deep past," he told Senior Edition. "I want children to know that we still live with the effects of that slavery society."
What can you conclude about Sojourner Truth after reading the passage?
She knows Alan Singer.
She was shy and quiet.
She lives in New York.
She was outspoken.
Slavery in the North
In 1806, 9-year-old Isabella Baumfree and her family lived on the property of Charles Ardinburgh of Ulster County in New York. When Ardinburgh died, Isabella found her mother in tears.
"Mau-mau, what makes you cry?" Isabella asked.
"Oh, my child, I am thinking of your brothers and sisters that have been sold away from me," her mother replied.
Soon after, Isabella too was separated from her mother. She was auctioned-along with other slaves, horses, and cattle-and purchased for $100. She was sold again and again, from master to master, until she was emancipated in 1828.
Students of history know Isabella better by the name she chose as an adult-Sojourner Truth. Truth was an abolitionist. She spoke out against slavery. But what some people may not know is that Truth was one of thousands of slaves who were bought, sold, and forced to do labor in the North.
"Many people are surprised when you talk about slavery in the North," Alan Singer, a professor of education at Hofstra University, told Senior Edition. "We associate slavery with the South, even though the biggest importer of slaves-after South Carolina-was New York City."
Historians are beginning to bring slavery in the North into the spotlight. The New York Historical Society recently presented an exhibition on slavery in that state. Singer, who travels the country to talk to students about slavery in the North, wants people to remember that slavery was a national institution.
The slave trade helped finance the Industrial Revolution in many major Northern cities, such as Boston and New York City. The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid growth in the use of machinery in the early 1800s. Many U.S. businesses got their start with profits from slave-produced goods and the slave trade.
It's important to understand how slavery affected the entire country, because its effects linger through discrimination, Singer says. "Kids see slavery as something that happened in the deep past," he told Senior Edition. "I want children to know that we still live with the effects of that slavery society."
What is the main idea of this passage?
The Industrial Revolution began in the early 1800s.
Sojourner Truth was emancipated from slavery in 1828.
Alan Singer is a professor of education at Hofstra University.
Historians are teaching people about slavery in the North.
When I was four years old, I got lost while shopping at the mall with my mom. The mall seemed huge to me! There were so many stores and so much noise! The little boy looked around in awe of this great big place. My mom and I had just ordered our lunch in the food court and she let go of my hand to take money out of her wallet. The next thing I knew, I was wandering around, surrounded by a lot of big people. Loud music blared from a speaker on the ceiling. I called out for my mom, but the sound of the music, people talking, and babies crying swallowed up my small voice. Just as my eyes filled with tears, I looked up and saw my mom rushing towards me. I jumped into her arms and wrapped my arms around her neck! I have never been so happy to see my mom!
Which sentence should be removed from this journal entry?
The mall seemed huge to me!
Loud music blared from a speaker on the ceiling.
The little boy looked around in awe of this great big place.
When I was four years old, I got lost while shopping at the mall with my mom.
Read the excerpt from the story. What does this excerpt suggest about how Laila and Daniela treat their sister?
Amelia knew Laila wanted a reaction from her. That’s what Laila always wanted. Laila was 12 and loved to tease others. If there was one sister who never ceased trying to irritate her, it was Laila. However, Amelia wasn’t about to give her the satisfaction. “You might be right, Laila. I guess we’ll just see, won’t we?” Amelia responded calmly. Daniela squeezed her hand and looked at Amelia with an encouraging smile. Daniela knew how much patience it took for Amelia to deal with their middle sister.
They both want to scare Amelia since they know it is her first time.
They both want to make sure Amelia has fun while ensuring she is safe.
Laila wants to get Amelia, while Daniela wants to comfort her.
Laila wants to bother and annoy Amelia, while Daniela wants to comfort her.
Read the following sentence:
As Maria quickly sunk her teeth into another scrumptious cookie, she wished she could make something that tasted so delicious.
What phrase BEST helps to define the underlined word?
"Maria quickly sunk her teeth into another scrumptious cookie"
"into another scrumptious cookie"
"she wished she could make something"
"tasted so delicious"
Read the following excerpt:
After lunch, they walked back to their class and Tucker pulled Josiah aside and said, “Hey, I’m really glad you came over and said hello."
What would this excerpt look like if it were changed so that it was written in a first person narrative from Tucker's point of view?
After lunch, I walked back to my class and Josiah pulled me aside and said, "Hey, I'm really glad you came over and said hello."
After lunch, we walked back to our class and I pulled Josiah aside and said, "Hey, I'm really glad you came over and said hello."
After lunch, we walked back to our class and Tucker pulled Josiah aside and said, "Hey, I'm really glad you came over and said hello."
After lunch, Tucker walked back to their class and then pulled me aside and said, "Hey, I'm really glad you came over and said hello."
Read the following excerpt:
As he inched closer to the table, he could feel everyone's eyes on him and he regretted not checking first to see if he had anything on his face. For a moment, he considered walking right past and pretending he was headed somewhere else.
If this excerpt describes a pivotal in this story, which event most likely happens next?
He walks away and doesn't introduce himself.
He goes to gym class to play kick-ball by himself.
He introduces himself to a group of other students.
He smiled because he know he would have a great year.
Read the opinion essay on organized recess:
When we were in earlier grade levels here at Grover Elementary School, we were given free time to play on the playground each day. We enjoyed chatting with our friends, play on the equipment, and even participating in game of basketball and dodge ball every once in awhile. But, when we got to fifth grade, our playground freedom was taken away. Instead of free time, we are now forced to play organized games and sports. Every fifth-grader must play whichever sport or game the teachers choose. This ruins the whole point of recess. We are supposed to have time to relax and recharge. We need time to just enjoy the outdoors with our friends. Now that we no longer have free playground time, more students are getting into trouble for talking during class. That is leading to falling grades.
Choose the the sentence that is the BEST conclusion to the essay.
It would be easier for teachers to give us free time than to organize and help us play games.
The positive side of having organized games and sports is that students do get more exercise.
Until teachers give back our playground freedom, they will continue to see poor student behavior and bad grades.
There have even been a couple of students who have fallen asleep in class following organized games and sports.
A student is writing a report about quilting for social studies. Read the paragraph and complete the task:
When it gets cold at night, you might reach for a quilt to keep you warm. Many quilts today are produced in factories, but some people enjoy sewing their own quilts. Some people like blankets better than quilts. Making a quilt can mean more than just making something to keep people warm; it can be a way of preserving memories. Today's quilt might be made from pieces of worn-out football jersey or a baby's first blanket. Similarly, quilts made in the past were made from scraps of cloth of pieces of old clothing.
Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?
Some people like blankets better than quilts.
Today's quilt might be made from pieces of worn-out football jersey or a baby's first blanket.
Many quilts today are produced in factories, but some people enjoy sewing their own quilts.
Similarly, quilts made in the past were made from scraps of cloth of pieces of old clothing.
Mrs. Travers was worried that her students were not understanding what she was teaching in class. She decided she would work late after school every single night trying to create the best lessons for her students. She even started coming in early in the mornings as well. Because of this, she started to see a huge increase in her student's grades, and eventually this led to her earning a "Teacher of the Year" award!
What experience did Mrs. Travers have that helped her develop throughout the story?
She tried nothing and her students ended up learning better because of it.
She found that if she worked really hard before and after school to make better lesson plans, her student's performance would improve.
She asked other teachers to help her figure out why her students weren't learning.
She curled up into a ball and cried until the school year was over.
Mr. MacKinnon wanted to find a way to seem more "hip" and "cool" so that his friends would like him more. He went and got a fresh new haircut, some cool new clothes, a drone, and a PS4.
He then invited all of his friends over to his house to hang out and try out his new stuff. Everyone came and they had a good time, but they were curious to know why he bought all of the new stuff, and changed his style. He admitted that he wanted them to think he was cool. His friends told him he didn't need to buy new things to be their friend. They liked him for who he was. Mr. MacKinnon was pleased to hear this.
What experience did Mr. MacKinnon have that helped him develop throughout the story?
Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of old things to impress everyone.
Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of new things to impress everyone.
Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of new things to impress everyone, but he found out he just had to be himself.
Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of old things to impress everyone, and he found out he was a better person now.
Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box are pieces to a boardgame that Michael never put away. Michael takes a seat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and plays video games all night. What character trait does Michael BEST demonstrate?
Dreamer- Michael is not engaged with reality because he loves video games.
Messy- Michael does not clean up after himself, and has leftover food and clothes on his floor.
Rude- Michael does not engage with his friends.
Spoiled- Michael has everything done for him so he doesn't have to work.
How does the quote “‘Not one penny,’ the answer came, / ‘For my days are as many as smiles’” (Lines 3-4) contribute to the overall theme of "The Clock Man" poem?
The child knows he cannot buy time.
The child’s response shows that he is happy and doesn’t think about the length of life.
The child has many reasons to be happy.
The child's response shows that he does not have money to buy time.
Which of the following best describes the theme of "The Clock Man" poem?
People care about time more as they get older.
Children often feel like they will never get old.
There’s nothing more important to people than staying young.
People are afraid of death their entire lives.
