7.5 ELA CBA Review

1. Which characteristic of mythology is present in the excerpt How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun?

• 1. The plot gives explanations as to why things are the way they are.

• 1. The setting implies children made this story up.

• 1. The story is based on real events that took place.

• 1. The story involves characters such as talking animals, wizards, and witches.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

1. In paragraph 9 of How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun, the author repeats several words to get a meaning across. Which words do the author repeat to get his point across?

• 1. Up and Burning

• 1. 
     Hotter and Sun

• 1. Both a and b

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

In How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun, What effect does the repetition have on the story?

• 1. The repetition adds a strangeness to the tone of the story.

• 1. The repetition communicates movement and change, adding action and excitement to the story.

• 1. The repetition does not have an effect on the story but is rather a choice that the author made.

• 1. The repetition adds some mystery to the story giving it an illusion of confusion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

1. In the text, How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun, which order did the characters try to steal the Sun?

• 1. Fox, Spider, Possum, Vulture.

• 1. Spider, Fox, Possum, Vulture.

• 1. Vulture, Spider, Fox, Possum.

• 1. Fox, Possum, Spider.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

1. In the text, How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun, What geological event reminds us what the Grandmother Spider did for all the animals and people?

• 1. When it rains, people sing “Itsy Bitsy, Spider.”

• When a rainbow comes up it reminds everyone that the earth will not flood again.

• 1. The Sun's rays often will make a spiderweb shape, reminding us of what she did.

• 1.  The vulture will fly high in the sky in circles to replicate the shape of a spiderweb, reminding us of what she did for us.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

1. In the text, How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun, What characteristic best describes Grandmother Spider?

• Wise

• Interesting

• Fair

• Selfless

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

1. What is the theme of the text How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun?

• 1. Only you can control your future.

• 1. Teamwork is more effective than working alone.

• 1. Wisdom comes from within.

• 1. Your personality will change based on who you choose to surround yourself with.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is theme?

• The message, or lesson that the writer wants the reader to know.

• How the story makes you feel after reading it.

• How a character is described within a text.

• When and where a story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

______ is the feeling a reader gets when he/she reads a text.

• Mood

• Tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The author's attitude or feeling towards the writing is _____.

• Tone

• Mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4