What is the central idea of Rising on the Waves?
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Janaya McClenny
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Surfing is an easy sport to master with enough practice.
Overcoming fear and challenges can lead to success.
It is best to avoid activities that seem too difficult.
Having a sibling teach you is the best way to learn a new skill.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which excerpt from Rising on the Waves best supports the central idea chosen in Part A?
She took a deep breath as she stood on the sandy shore, her surfboard under her arm.
Wave after wave, fall after fall. Just as she was ready to give up, she saw a perfect wave forming behind her.
Jake laughed. “That was learning. Try again.”
The ride lasted only a few seconds, but as she jumped into the water, she felt unstoppable.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author develop ideas in Rising on the Waves?
She describes Emma’s thoughts and feelings as she faces challenges.
She tells about past experiences and explains how they led to her success.
She interrupts the story to give facts about surfing.
She summarizes a conversation between Emma and Jake.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the excerpt from Rising on the Waves, paragraph 3.
"She took a deep breath and tried to stand, but her legs wobbled, and she splashed into the water."
How does this paragraph contribute to the development of the central idea?
It helps to define the relationship between Emma and her brother.
It moves the narrative forward by showing Emma’s first challenge while surfing.
It provides an example of how Emma avoids her fears.
It shows that Emma is not ready to learn how to surf.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the best definition of unstoppable as it is used in the sentence?
difficult to defeat
unwilling to continue
quick and easy
nervous and unsure
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inference can be made about Emma based on the experience she describes in Rising on the Waves?
She enjoys spending time in the ocean but dislikes challenges.
She has a strong determination to improve.
She learns how to surf easily on her first try.
She only surfs because her brother tells her to.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two sentences best support the inference made in Part A?
She had always loved the ocean, but today was different. Today was her first time trying to surf since her accident. (paragraph 1)
She coughed and pulled herself back onto the board. “That was awful,” she muttered. (paragraph 4)
Wave after wave, fall after fall. Just as she was ready to give up, she saw a perfect wave forming behind her. (paragraph 5)
Jake laughed. “That was learning. Try again.” (paragraph 4)
The ride lasted only a few seconds, but as she jumped into the water, she felt unstoppable. (paragraph 6)
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