2nd 9 Weeks ELAR Benchmark Review

Two bears call the continental United States home- the black bear and the Grizzly bear. Both are omnivores that feed on plants and animals. Both species are solitary animals, living alone most of the time.

There are, however, many differences between the two species. The Grizzly bear is usually larger, growing to 8 feet and weighing 800 pounds. The black bear grows to 5-6 feet tall and weighs between 200 and 600 pound. Grizzly bears are always brown, whereas black bears can be black, brown, and even (rarely) white. When winter arrives, Grizzlies hibernate, while black bears go into a dormant state.

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

• compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.RI.3.9

Read the following passage and determine the key/central idea:

The sun is an enormous star at the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to the planets orbiting it, including Earth.

• The sun is a planet.

• The sun provides light and heat.

• The sun is the largest star in the universe.

• The sun is made of cheese.

What correction needs made in this sentence?

Hannah lives in texas now, but she just moved here from Florida.

• Change Florida to florida.

• Change Hannah to hannah

• Change but to or

• Change texas to Texas

Pizza ingredients include flour, water, and cheese.

• fact
• opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

What is the fact in this sentence?

"Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal."

• Dogs are the best pets.

• Dogs are loyal.

• Dogs can bark.

• Dogs have four legs.

Tyler is writing a letter asking for swings to be set up on the school playground. Who is his intended audience?

• his mom

• his classmates

• his principal

• his doctor

What correction should be made to this sentence?

Lily walked into the school and run into her classroom.

• Change walked to walk

• Changed into to onto

• Change run to ran

• Change school to School

What is the central idea of the following passage?

Rainforests are very important to the Earth's ecosystem. They can be found in many places, including South America. They provide oxygen, store carbon, and are home to many species.

• Rainforests are dangerous places.

• Rainforests are important to the Earth's ecosystem.

• Rainforests are only found in South America.

• Rainforests are disappearing.

French fries, potato chips, and fried chicken are not nutritious foods. In fact, people should limit the number of fried foods they eat. There are many health risks that can be linked to eating foods friend in oil. One well-known side effect is obesity. People who eat fried foods often tend to be overweight. Eating fried foods also increases the chance of gas, heartburn, and bloating. Eating fried foods can result in higher levels of cholesterol, which can result in a heart attack. Clearly, there are many negative effects which can be associated with eating large amounts of fried foods.

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

• description

• compare/contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Explain the author's purpose in the following:

The author wrote a passage about recycling, showing them how to reduce waste and protect the environment.

• To entertain readers with stories about recycling.

• To inform readers about the history of recycling.

• To persuade readers to reduce waste and protect the environment.

• To confuse readers about recycling methods.