State Testing Review

Brainy Smurf considers himself the most intelligent Smurf in the village and an expert on everything. He has even archived his self-perceived wit and wisdom in volumes of books entitled Quotations from Brainy Smurf. What text structure is this?

• description

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Brainy can be distinguished from the others by the large glasses he wears. Unlike the other Smurfs, his attempts to help often lead to more problems

• main idea

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• chronological

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What type of figurative language is the following statement:

"Brave blue creatures"

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What type of figurative language is the following statement: "They are busy like bees"

• metaphor

• simile

• alliteration

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Although Mason did not feel well he went to school anyway because he wanted to attend band practice.

What change must be made to correct the sentence?

• Change went to goes.

• change Although to Forever.

• Add a comma after anyway.

• Add a comma after well.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In literature, it is important to understand how characters or scenes fit together into the overall structure of a text or drama. While reading poetry, determine how information in the different stanzas fit together to get a message across to the reader. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• identify stanzas

• know differences in genres

• understand how ideas fit together

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is point of view?

• who is telling the story

• the time and place the story occurs

• the author's purpose

• the main events

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

Which word best describes the author of this poem?

• Grumpy

• Clumsy

• Athletic

• Careful

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

What is the theme of the story? Think about the lesson Tania learned.

• Temptation can get you in trouble.

• It's best to be brave and speak the truth even if your voice shakes.

• The unknown can be scary.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the sentence from the passage. What is the prefix of the underlined word?

They saw Amelia looking at them with disbelief.

• disbelief

• disbelief

• disbelief

• disbelief

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4