2019 ELA RELEASED QUESTION "FLYING ON ICE"

What does the word "crouched" mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

• A. spun around

• B. bent down

• C. stood up

• D. fell over

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 9. what is the most likely reason Riley stays quiet as she and Craig walk home?

• A. She is thinking about how well she played hockey.

• B. She is upset with Craig because he hurt her back.

• C. She is thinking about how to get skates for Craig.

• D. She is tired from skating in the hockey game.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does paragraph 12 help the reader understand about Craig?

• A. Craig is too young to learn to skate.

• B. Craig is very excited about learning to skate.

• C. Craig is unable to take the skates off by himself.

• D. Craig is worried that his sister will take the skates back.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In paragraph 16, what does the phrase " like being a snail" help the reader to understand about Craig?

• A. He skates very slowly.

• B. He moves in a crooked line.

• C. He searches for a place to hide.

• D. He looks like all the other skaters.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence best describes how paragraph 6 relates to paragraph 23?

• A. Paragraph 6 provides a problem and paragraph 23 provides a solution.

• B. Paragraph 6 asks a question and paragraph 23 provides an answer.

• C. Paragraph 6 provides a cause and paragraph 23 shows an effect.

• D. Paragraph 6 provides similarities and paragraph 23 shows differences.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which sentence best describes the central message of the story?

• A. Change is normal and an important part of life.

• B. Friendships often become stronger over time.

• C. New experiences can be exciting and wonderful.

• D. Natural talent is more important than practice.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9