WorksheetsWednesday, March 26th
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 39mins
First, I gathered all the ingredients for baking cookies. (a) , I preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
However
Next
Meanwhile
On the other hand
Identify the cause in the statement: 'Because it rained all day, the soccer game was canceled.'
Because it rained all day
The soccer game was canceled
It was sunny all day
The soccer game was rescheduled
Identify the effect in the statement: 'Because it rained all day, the soccer game was canceled.'
the soccer game was canceled.
the soccer game was rescheduled.
the soccer game was played indoors.
the soccer game was delayed.
Identify the signal word in the statement: 'Because it rained all day, the soccer game was canceled.'
Because
Although
However
Therefore
Identify the cause in the following statement: Many students stayed up late playing video games; consequently, they were tired during school.
Many students stayed up late playing video games.
They were tired during school.
The school started early in the morning.
The video games were very exciting.
Identify the effect in the following statement: Many students stayed up late playing video games; consequently, they were tired during school.
they were tired during school.
they were energetic during school.
they were absent from school.
they were early to school.
Identify the signal word in the following statement: Many students stayed up late playing video games; consequently, they were tired during school.
consequently.
therefore.
however.
meanwhile.
Identify the Cause, Effect, and Signal Word.
Let's look at some Cause and Effect statements: On your own: Type in the cause, effect, and signal word. The community organized a clean-up event because of the litter problem in the park. Cause: _______ Effect: _______ Signal Word: _______
Cause: The community organized a clean-up event; Effect: the litter problem in the park; Signal Word: because
Cause: The litter problem in the park; Effect: The community organized a clean-up event; Signal Word: because
Cause: The park was clean; Effect: The community organized a clean-up event; Signal Word: because
Cause: The community organized a clean-up event; Effect: The park was clean; Signal Word: because
Using one of the listed signal words, which sentence correctly uses the cause and effect statements? Cause: You forget to set your alarm for school. Effect: You wake up late and miss the bus. Signal Words: Therefore, As a result, Due to, Because
You forget to set your alarm for school. Therefore, you wake up late and miss the bus.
You forget to set your alarm for school. As a result, you wake up late and miss the bus.
You forget to set your alarm for school. Due to this, you wake up late and miss the bus.
You forget to set your alarm for school. Because of this, you wake up late and miss the bus.
Let's look at some Cause and Effect statements: Which of the following is a possible effect of a severe thunderstorm knocking out power in your neighborhood?
Families rely on flashlights, candles, and generators for light and power.
Families go to the beach for a picnic.
Families watch television all night.
Families decide to plant a garden.
Which of the following is a signal word used to indicate cause and effect?
However
Due to
Nevertheless
Although
On your own: Using one of the listed signal words, create a sentence using the cause and effect statements. Cause: Your school organizes a recycling competition. Effect: Students become more aware of how much waste they produce.
Because your school organizes a recycling competition, students become more aware of how much waste they produce.
Although your school organizes a recycling competition, students become more aware of how much waste they produce.
If your school organizes a recycling competition, students become more aware of how much waste they produce.
Unless your school organizes a recycling competition, students become more aware of how much waste they produce.
What is a signal word that can be used to indicate a cause and effect relationship?
Since
However
Although
Despite
What is the cause in the example: 'John was unwell, so he went to the hospital'?
John was unwell
He went to the hospital
John was unwell, so he went to the hospital
None of the above
What is the effect in the example: 'I am very hungry because I didn’t eat breakfast'?
The effect is that I am very hungry.
The effect is that I ate breakfast.
The effect is that I am not hungry.
The effect is that I am full.
Maya wanted to throw a surprise birthday party for her best friend, Liam. She gathered a few friends to help her plan. (a) , they decided on a theme and created a guest list. They also chose Liam’s favorite foods and decorations. They had to keep everything a secret. (b) , Liam started getting suspicious when his friends kept whispering around him. He asked Maya if something was going on, but she quickly changed the subject. Finally, the big day arrived. Liam’s mom brought him to the park, where everyone was waiting. As soon as he walked in, everyone shouted, “Surprise!” Liam’s face lit up with joy. He laughed and said, “This is the best birthday ever!” Which transition best fills in the blank for (1)? A) First B) Next C) On the other hand
First
Next
On the other hand
Maya wanted to throw a surprise birthday party for her best friend, Liam. She gathered a few friends to help her plan. (1)__, they decided on a theme and created a guest list. They also chose Liam’s favorite foods and decorations. They had to keep everything a secret. (2)__, Liam started getting suspicious when his friends kept whispering around him. He asked Maya if something was going on, but she quickly changed the subject. Finally, the big day arrived. Liam’s mom brought him to the park, where everyone was waiting. As soon as he walked in, everyone shouted, “Surprise!” Liam’s face lit up with joy. He laughed and said, “This is the best birthday ever!” Which sentence is correctly written? A) As soon as he walked in everyone shouted, “Surprise!” B) As soon as he walked in, everyone shouted, “Surprise!” C) As soon as he walked in, everyone shouted “Surprise”!
A) As soon as he walked in everyone shouted, “Surprise!”
B) As soon as he walked in, everyone shouted, “Surprise!”
C) As soon as he walked in, everyone shouted “Surprise”!
Explain the concept of a chain reaction as depicted in the image with the falling dominoes.
A chain reaction is a sequence of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to take place.
A chain reaction is a process that occurs when a single event causes a series of other events to happen, similar to falling dominoes.
A chain reaction is a chemical reaction that involves the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.
A chain reaction is a nuclear reaction in which a single nuclear reaction causes an average of one or more subsequent nuclear reactions.
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 1: Summarize the article, then tell me which teams you predict will be the top 3!
Summarize the article and predict the top 3 teams.
Only summarize the article.
Only predict the top 3 teams.
Do nothing.
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 2: Make a chart and list the graphic and print features used in this article. Which feature was most helpful to you as the reader? Why?
Start with the middle square and complete two more squares of your choice.
Make a chart and list the graphic and print features used in the article.
Identify the most helpful feature as a reader and explain why.
All of the above.
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 3: Complete the summarizing worksheet.
Complete the middle square and two more squares.
Complete only the middle square.
Complete all squares on the board.
Complete the summarizing worksheet only.
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 4: Read the NASA Astronauts article and write a summary.
Start with the middle square and complete two more squares.
Read the NASA Astronauts article and write a summary.
Complete the middle square and write a summary.
Start with the middle square and read the article.
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 5: Complete the Blooket STAAR Review.
Complete the middle square and two more squares.
Complete only the middle square.
Complete all squares on the board.
Complete any two squares of your choice.
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 6: Complete the Name the State, Blooket activity.
Complete the middle square and two more squares.
Complete all squares.
Complete only the middle square.
Complete the Name the State activity only.
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 7: Read the article about rowing across the Atlantic Ocean and then paraphrase it.
What is the first step in the task?
Which task involves reading an article?
What should you do after reading the article?
Where should you write your responses?
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 8: Complete the Figurative Language Review worksheet.
Complete the middle square and two more squares of your choice.
Complete only the middle square.
Complete all squares on the board.
Complete any two squares of your choice.
Instruction: Start with the middle square. Complete two more squares of your choice. Write your responses on the document below the board. Task 9: Complete the Main Idea and Inference Practice Worksheet.
Complete the middle square and two more squares of your choice.
Complete only the middle square.
Complete all squares on the board.
Do not complete any squares.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses all five words: dinosaur, popcorn, umbrella, skateboard, whisper?
The dinosaur ate popcorn while holding an umbrella and riding a skateboard, whispering to itself.
The dinosaur watched a movie with popcorn, an umbrella, and a skateboard, whispering to its friend.
The dinosaur used an umbrella to shield its popcorn while skateboarding and whispering a tune.
The dinosaur balanced popcorn on its skateboard, holding an umbrella and whispering a secret.
Which of the following are words used to indicate comparison?
and
but
or
than
Compare and contrast Text 1 and Text 2. What themes are present in both texts?
Both texts explore the theme of love and loss.
Text 1 focuses on adventure, while Text 2 is about mystery.
Both texts are centered around historical events.
Text 1 and Text 2 discuss the theme of technology and innovation.
Compare and contrast Text 1 and Text 2. How do the characters’ experiences compare to the ideas presented in the article?
Text 1 and Text 2 have similar themes and characters' experiences align with the article's ideas.
Text 1 and Text 2 have different themes but characters' experiences align with the article's ideas.
Text 1 and Text 2 have similar themes but characters' experiences do not align with the article's ideas.
Text 1 and Text 2 have different themes and characters' experiences do not align with the article's ideas.
Compare and contrast Text 1 and Text 2. How are the tone or purpose different in each text?
Text 1 has a more formal tone, while Text 2 is informal.
Text 1 is persuasive, while Text 2 is informative.
Text 1 is narrative, while Text 2 is descriptive.
Text 1 and Text 2 have the same tone and purpose.
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
likewise
in contrast
however
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
in contrast
likewise
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
in contrast
likewise
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
in contrast
likewise
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
likewise
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
in contrast
likewise
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
in contrast
likewise
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
likewise
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
in contrast
likewise
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
likewise
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for comparing: (a) is used to show similarity.
similarly
however
in contrast
likewise
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
on the other hand
but
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
on the other hand
but
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
but
on the other hand
nevertheless
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
on the other hand
but
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
but
on the other hand
nevertheless
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
on the other hand
but
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
on the other hand
but
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
on the other hand
but
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
on the other hand
but
in contrast
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
but
on the other hand
nevertheless
Fill in the blank with the correct signal word for contrasting: (a) is used to show difference.
however
on the other hand
but
in contrast
What are some of the differences in behavior between dogs and cats?
Dogs are generally more social and trainable, while cats are more independent and curious.
Dogs are nocturnal, while cats are diurnal.
Dogs are herbivores, while cats are carnivores.
Dogs and cats have the same behavior.
Dogs typically communicate with their owners through:
barking and vocalizations
telepathy
writing notes
using technology
Cats typically communicate with their owners through:
meowing and purring
barking and howling
chirping and singing
roaring and growling
Which pet is usually more independent, dogs or cats?
Dogs
Cats
Read the passage: Dogs and Cats: Comparing and Contrasting Pets. What are the signal words you see in the passage?
and
comparing
contrasting
all of the above
The theme of 'The Lost Kite' is:
Friendship
Adventure
Loss
Discovery
'The Lost Kite' belongs to which genre?
Adventure
Mystery
Fantasy
Science Fiction
What is the main point of view presented in 'The Science of Flight'?
The importance of flight in modern transportation
The historical development of aviation
The scientific principles behind how flight works
The future advancements in aerospace technology
The similarities between 'The Lost Kite' and 'The Science of Flight' are:
Both involve themes of exploration and discovery.
Both are about the history of aviation.
Both are fictional stories about kites.
Both are scientific studies on flight.
What is the common theme between Text 1 and Text 2?
Theme A
Theme B
Theme C
Theme D
Text 1 and Text 2 belong to the genre:
Fiction
Non-fiction
Poetry
Drama
What is the point of view in Text 1 and Text 2?
First-person point of view
Second-person point of view
Third-person point of view
Omniscient point of view
What are the similarities between Text 1 and Text 2?
Both texts discuss the same topic.
Both texts are written by the same author.
Both texts have the same number of paragraphs.
Both texts are from the same time period.
Directions: Use the emojis below as inspiration for a short story (3-5 sentences). Emojis: 🦸♂️🚀🌍🔥🎮
Write a story about a superhero saving the Earth from a fiery disaster using a rocket and a video game.
Describe a day in the life of a superhero who loves playing video games.
Explain how a rocket can be used to prevent a fire on Earth.
Narrate a story about a video game character coming to life to save the world.
Which revision best improves the underlined sentence?
A) As Carlos ran across the field, the goal was in sight.
B) Running across the field, Carlos saw the goal in sight.
C) The goal was in sight running across the field.
D) The goal was running across the field and Carlos saw it.
In the story "The Painting," how do Maya's feelings about herself and her situation change from the beginning to the end?
Maya starts feeling confident and ends feeling insecure.
Maya begins with self-doubt and ends with self-acceptance.
Maya feels happy at first and becomes sad later.
Maya is indifferent initially and becomes passionate.
What two things did we cover this week?
Topic A and Topic B
Topic C and Topic D
Topic E and Topic F
Topic G and Topic H
