The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What is the author’s purpose for using the phrase “Often they lie low” in paragraph 2?

to show that urban streams are not easily seen

to provide an example of an urban stream

to show that urban streams are often polluted

to contrast an urban stream with a rural stream

Which quotation from paragraph 2 supports the answer to Part A?

“ . . . flowing under sidewalks. . . .”

“ . . . when people, buildings, and streets are around.”

“ . . . meandering past ball fields. . . .”

“ . . . rippling by shopping centers.”

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What is the author’s purpose in this passage?

to inform readers about the differences between rural and urban streams

to describe to readers the creation of urban and rural streams

to explain to readers the flooding of streams in rural and urban areas

to persuade readers that urban and rural streams are important to cities

Read paragraphs 9–10. How does the author use the diagram to develop an understanding of streams in natural landscapes and urban landscapes? Check all that apply.

by showing how a stream looks in each setting

by showing where the water goes in each setting

by showing the effects of infiltration in urban streams

by showing how wider channels exist in rural streams

Which sentence states a central idea of paragraphs 1 and 2?

Streams are normal parts of natural settings

Streams are vital resources for people

Streams are only found outside of cities

Streams are different in various landscapes.

Explain the term 'cite textual evidence' in the context of ELA state test preparation.

Providing specific quotes or examples from the text to support analysis or answer

Summarizing the main idea of the text

Ignoring the text and making up information

Using personal opinions instead of quotes from the text

What does the term 'inference' mean in the context of ELA state test prep?

Drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on evidence from the text

Relying solely on personal opinions

Ignoring evidence from the text

Making random guesses without any evidence

Describe the term 'main idea' as it pertains to ELA state test preparation.

The main idea is the central point or theme of a passage or text.

The main idea is irrelevant to understanding a passage or text.

The main idea is the smallest detail in a passage or text.

The main idea is only found in non-fiction texts.

What is the significance of the term 'text structure' in ELA state test prep?

It helps students understand how to analyze and comprehend different types of texts.

It has no significance in ELA state test prep

It is only used for creative writing, not for test prep

It is only important for foreign language classes

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

The wind whispered through the trees.

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The overall message or lesson learned from a literary work (story)

Theme

Central Idea

Meaning

Thought

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The speaker of a literary work (story)

Character

Protagonist

Narrator

Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The "feeling" of a story

Tone

Mood

Point of View

Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A short, concise retelling of a story

Solution

Counterclaim

Summary

Comparison & Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which types of texts will you see on the state English test?

Literary (fiction)

Informational (Nonfiction)

Both literary and informational

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Details that support an argument or claim

Counterargument

Evidence

Summary

Mood

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A viewpoint or opinion

Claim

Central Idea

Plot

Mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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State Test ELA

The overall message or lesson learned from a literary work (story)

The speaker of a literary work (story)

The "feeling" of a story

A short, concise retelling of a story

Which types of texts will you see on the state English test?

Details that support an argument or claim

A viewpoint or opinion

A story's order of events

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. ﻿Part A What is the author’s purpose for using the phrase “Often they lie low” in paragraph 2?

Which quotation from paragraph 2 supports the answer to Part A?

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