ELA 7 - Fiction, Nonfiction and Writing - REVIEW

Tim moved quickly down the street, stopping only to pick Mrs. Bennet's newspaper off of her lawn. He tossed it onto her front porch, so it would be closer for her. He then turned right onto Main Street, met Mr. Jones on the corner, took his three dogs by their leashes and set out to walk them on his way to pick up groceries for the Stephens family.

Which word BEST describes Tim?

• happy

• tired

• helpful

• irresponsible

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The walk home was usually fine. However, this time, Etta had to walk in the dark by herself. Shadows seemed to move in the corners of her eyes, and she froze when she heard the cry of an owl. With goosebumps popping up all over her arms, Etta broke into a run.

How is Etta affected by the setting?

• the setting is causing Etta to feel frustrated and annoyed

• the setting is causing Etta to feel confident and strong.

• the setting is causing Etta to feel positive and glad.

• the setting is causing Etta to become nervous and frightened

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which method do we use for formatting our short-answer responses?

• the details method

• the two-paragraph method

• the RADDC method

• the free-write method

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In an essay, the CLAIM/THESIS STATEMENT is...

• the answer to the main essay focus question - the claim belongs at the END of your introduction paragraph and lets your reader know what you intend to prove with your overall essay

• the first sentence of each body paragraph

• the answer to the main essay focus question - the claim belongs at the BEGINNING of the introduction paragraph and lets your reader know what you intend to prove with your overall essay

• the list of supporting details you intend to use to support your answer

What would the American Flag BEST SYMBOLIZE?

• the starry night sky

• freedom, liberty, democracy

• different colors

• war and peace among all nations

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

His hair was like a bird's nest.

This sentence contains an example of...

• alliteration

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The broken coffee maker screamed helplessly when I turned it on.

This sentence contains an example of...

• simile

• alliteration

• personification

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Paul parked perpendicular to Pam's purple patio.

This sentence contains an example of...

• hyperbole

• idiom

• alliteration

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

I forgot to study for the test tomorrow, so tonight, I'll be burning the midnight oil.

"Burning the midnight oil" is an example of...

• simile

• hyperbole

• personification

• idiom

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Jed's mother told him he would not be able to use his cell phone for a month if he didn't pass the test on Tuesday. Jed locked his bedroom door, opened his science book and began reading. After four hours, he felt confident that he would even score well on the test's bonus questions.

How is the pressure of passing a test, and the pressure of losing his phone, affectiong Jed?

• he has decided that he is confident about the test already and does not need to study or worry

• he has become annoyed and frustrated, and he behaves poorly toward his mother

• he has decided to study hard to avoid failure and losing his phone

• he has become physically ill with worry, and he feels that passing the test is a hopeless idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3