sbac prep

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.

Read the following paragraph and answer the question:

My grandmother would cook supper for us every Saturday night. Even though it was always the same meal, my whole family agreed that it was the best food we had ever tasted. We would have good fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, juicy green peas, soft cornbread, and nice apple pie with vanilla ice cream.

Choose TWO pairs of more exact words that student could use in place of the underlined words.

• strong, sour

• neat, plain

• crispy, tasty

• much, better

• delicious, sweet

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

A student is writing a report about quilting for social studies. Read the paragraph and complete the task:

Long ago, people would organize parties called "quilting bees." At a quilting bee, individuals would share stories while they sewed their pieces of fabric together. By working together, these quilters could create a quilt more quickly than if each quilter were working alone. Sometimes, they had to quit early because they ran out of candles. Swapping stories helped pass the time and provided some entertainment. Today, people still enjoy quilting with friends.

Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• At a quilting bee, individuals would share stories while they sewed their pieces of fabric together.

• By working together, these quilters could create a quilt more quickly than if each quilter were working alone.

• Sometimes, they had to quit early because they ran out of candles.

• Swapping stories helped pass the time and provided some entertainment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

A student is writing a research report about mountains. Read the report and complete the task:

Mountains are areas of land that are taller than all of the land around them. Mountains can be found on every continent. Mountains come in different heights and shapes. Some are even so tall that trees cannot grow at the top of them. Some mountains are made of rocks and dirt and sand. Other mountains are made partly of lava from a volcano.

Choose 2 sources that would MOST LIKELY give the student more information on his ideas.

• A website that shows people how to prepare to hike in the mountains

• an article from a book that describes how scientists think mountains were made

• a book telling the story of a young woman's desire to climb the largest mountain in the world

• an online encyclopedia article describing different mountain ranges and types of mountains

• a poster showing a team of people climbing up the side of a steep mountain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A student made the following plan for a research report:

Research Report Plan

Topic: seahorses

Audience: fifth-grade students

Purpose: to inform

Research Question: Why is the seahorse population decreasing?

The student found information for the research report. Which piece of information should the student use in her report?

• seahorses are small and able to hide easily

• adult seahorses do not move around much

• wild seahorses are captured and sold all around the world

• seahorses like to live among the seagrass in warm ocean waters

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

A student is writing a report about exercise. The student wrote the following opinion:

Regular exercise is a good way to stay healthy.

Choose the sentence that has information to support the opinion.

• Everyone needs to eat, sleep, and exercise.

• A diet filled with fresh fruits and vegetables is better than one filled with cookies.

• Studies show that jogging three times a week leads to a stronger heart.

• Like the other healthy habits above, it may take time to plan an exercise program.

• But once exercise becomes a habit, it is easy to do.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

• Tom finds enough food for his family.
• Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
• Tom didn't catch anything.
• Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.
• You should do good things for others.
• We're not always happy.
• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2