Play by the Rules

Which sentence from the text expresses the author's claim?

• At that time, I didn't really understand why Mr. Veteto always told me not to run.

• Playing by the rules helps to keep everyone happy and safe.

• Not getting enough sleep affects how you think, learn, and grow.

• Umpires, referees, and judges make sure that rules are followed.

Which conclusion is best supported by the author's description of Mr. Veteto?

• Mr. Veteto cares about correcting his students.

• Mr. Veteto enjoys monitoring the hallway.

• Mr. Veteto cares about his students' safety.

• Mr. Veteto enjoys using a loud voice.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read this sentence from the text: The National Sleep Foundation suggests that school-age children need nine to eleven hours of sleep each night.

This fact supports the author's argument by providing evidence that-

• bedtime should be fun.

• it is best to sleep late in the morning.

• children must sleep for eleven hours each night.

• bedtime rules help children stay healthy.

The author uses the words, "bump into others" and "knock someone to the ground" in paragraph 2 to emphasize that-

• people can be physically harmed when others do not follow the rules.

• people should be allowed to run in the hallway when they are in a hurry.

• she enjoyed running in the hallway as a first grader.

• children can be hurt at school even if they follow the rules.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

Which sentence from the text best reveals the audience the author is addressing?

• At that time, I didn't really understand why Mr. Veteto always told me not to run.

• But one thing is for sure: we need rules.

• Think about some of the rules your parents have for you at home.

• Each year, children and young adults suffer over 500,000 bike-related injuries.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which detail from the text supports the key idea that referees are important in sports?

• And I'm glad when all the players follow the rules!

• It's not fun to receive a foul during a game.

• Fouls help make sure, though, that players who are breaking the rules cannot continue.

• The next time Mr. Veteto or another teacher, parent, or referee tells you that you have broken a rule, don't be upset.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

The prefix dis- helps the reader know that the word disorderly in paragraph 4 means-

• bringing about order.

• without having order.

• badly ordered.

• able to have order.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Identify and explain the anecdote in the first paragraph. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the format of the article help the reader determine the intended audience? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10