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WorksheetsENGLISH EXTRA CREDIT DUE SEPTEMBER 2ND
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why is text evidence important when answering a question about reading?
It makes your answer longer
It proves your answer is correct
It replaces the story
It is only used in poetry
Which evidence BEST supports the idea that Claire felt uneasy?
The shutters rattled
The candlelight flickered
She pulled her blanket tighter
The wind howled
Which phrase is NOT an acceptable way to cite text evidence?
According to the text...
The author states...
On page 10 it says...
In my opinion...
Which text evidence MOST strongly shows Marcus was nervous?
His knees trembled
The crowd cheered
He stepped on the field
The game began
Which of the following is an example of STRONG text evidence?
It says something like...
The author writes, ‘She closed the door slowly,’ which shows she was hesitant.
The story is kind of about...
I remember it said she was scared.
What is the FIRST step in the RACE method that involves text evidence?
Cite
Restate
Answer
Explain
What evidence BEST supports the idea that Jamal was proud?
The crowd roared
He crossed the finish line
He threw his arms up and smiled
He ran in the race
Which choice shows paraphrased evidence?
“The author writes, ‘Her voice shook.’”
“Her shaking voice revealed she was nervous.”
“The story says, ‘Her voice shook.’”
“The author directly states her voice shook.”
Why is text evidence necessary?
It adds details that don’t matter
It connects your answer to the story
It repeats the plot
It is optional
What evidence shows Emma felt content?
The fire crackled
The room smelled of bread
She sighed happily while resting
The bread was warm
What is theme?
The story’s central message or lesson
The order of events in the story
The list of characters
The problem and solution
Passage: “Although Daniel lost the spelling bee, he congratulated the winner and promised himself he would study harder next year.” What is the BEST theme?
Winning is the only thing that matters
Hard work and good sportsmanship are important
Losing means you should quit
Spelling bees are unfair
Which is an example of a universal theme?
Don’t run in the hallway
True friendship can last a lifetime
Eat your vegetables
Never play video games
What makes theme different from main idea?
Theme is the topic; main idea is the moral
Theme is a life lesson; main idea is what the story is about
Theme is the summary; main idea is the genre
Theme is the setting; main idea is the character
15. Passage: “Every day, Luis gave part of his lunch to his friend who didn’t have enough food. One day, his classmates surprised him with a thank-you note.” Which theme fits BEST?
Sharing is fun
Kindness can make a difference
Friends always write notes
Lunch is the most important meal
Which theme is MOST likely in a fairy tale?
Courage can overcome fear
Never trust a king
Math is important
Always clean your room
What theme does this support?
Honesty is the best policy
Parents always punish lying
Doing chores is boring
Never talk to parents about chores
What is the FIRST step in finding a theme?
Look at the title
Ask what lesson the character learned
Summarize the setting
Write down all the characters’ names
Which is the BEST theme for a story about two sisters who fight but then work together to win a contest?
Teamwork leads to success
Sisters always fight
Winning is the most important thing
Contests are unfair
A theme should be stated as:
A single word
A complete thought or lesson
A character’s name
The story’s problem
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem
A rhyme pattern
The title of a poem
A single line
The golden sun sinks low, Painting skies with fire, The world whispers goodnight, As stars begin to choir. What is the rhyme scheme?
ABAB
AABB
ABCB
ABCA
Which line BEST shows imagery?
The boy was happy.
The icy wind slapped my face and stung my cheeks.
The story was long.
The day was good.
Free verse is...
Poetry without set rhyme or rhythm
A poem about freedom
A poem with only one stanza
A song
A haiku traditionally has how many syllables in its lines?
5–7–5
7–5–7
10–10–10
4–4–4
Passage: The night was dark and still, Shadows stretched across the hill. Which sense is MOST used?
Sight
Taste
Smell
Touch
Which is an example of personification?
The waves clapped against the rocks
The boat floated in the water
The bird flew high
The storm was big
Which line includes a metaphor?
Her heart is a locked door
He ran like the wind
The rain tapped the window
The house was cold
Which line includes a simile?
The clouds were fluffy pillows
Her smile was as bright as the sun
Tone in poetry refers to:
The poet’s attitude or feeling
The length of the poem
The rhyme scheme
The number of stanzas
What does the “R” in RACE stand for?
Restate
Reason
Revise
Rewrite
What does the “A” in RACE stand for?
Argue
Answer
Ask
Analyze
Why is the “E” in RACE important?
It repeats the question
It explains how the evidence supports the answer
It ends the story
It is optional
Which response BEST follows RACE?
The character is brave. The author says he is brave.
The character is brave. In the text it says, ‘He stood up to the dragon,’ which shows he is brave.
The character is brave because I think so.
The character is brave. He’s the best character.
What is the biggest mistake students make with RACE?
Forgetting to cite evidence
Restating the question
Writing too long
Using vocabulary
Which sentence contains a simile?
The classroom was like a freezer
The trees danced
The sun smiled
The storm raged
Which sentence is a metaphor?
Life is a rollercoaster
Her eyes sparkled like stars
The wind howled
He ran fast
Which is an example of hyperbole?
I’ve told you a million times
The cat slept on the couch
The flower bloomed
Which figurative language is used?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
The test was so hard, my brain exploded. This is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Irony
Which sentence is a simile?
The car was a rocket speeding down the street
She ran as fast as a cheetah
The wind whispered
The mountain waited silently
Which is a metaphor?
His voice was velvet
He was as strong as an ox
The flowers danced
Which definition BEST fits third person limited?
The narrator knows only one character’s thoughts and feelings
The narrator knows everything about every character
The narrator is a character in the story
The narrator writes in second person
Which definition BEST fits third person omniscient?
The narrator is the main character
The narrator knows all characters’ thoughts and feelings
The narrator only describes actions
The narrator uses “you” throughout
What POV is this?
First person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Second person
What POV is this?
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Which of these is NOT third person omniscient?
a) “John wondered if he should run.”
b) “Sarah felt excited about her birthday.”
c) “The teacher smiled.”
d) “The narrator knows everything.”
Why is third person omniscient more powerful than limited?
It gives the narrator knowledge of all characters’ thoughts and feelings
It makes the story shorter
It uses more dialogue
It is easier to write
Which pronouns are MOST likely used in third person limited and omniscient?
I, me, we
You, your
He, she, they
Mine, ours
50. Passage: “Anna cried quietly in her room, while her mother, in the kitchen, felt a deep sadness for her daughter.” What POV is this?
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
First person
Second person
