Narrative and Conventions Milestone Prep (Spring Break Theme)

Which of the following best engages the reader at the beginning of a Spring Break story?

• I stayed home for Spring Break.

• Spring Break started like any other—until we missed our flight and ended up in a totally different state.

• I like Spring Break.

• Spring Break is a week off school in the spring.

Which sentence best uses dialogue to reveal character during a Spring Break trip?

• “This is fun,” I said.

• “I told you not to trust the GPS,” Marcus groaned, clutching the soggy map and looking around the deserted trail.

• “Okay,” she said.

• “Let’s go,” I said.

Which sentence best uses a transition to show a shift in time during a Spring Break adventure?

• Then, just as the sun set, we spotted the missing keys lying under the picnic table.

• We found the keys.

• The sun was orange.

• I like sunsets.

Which revision best adds sensory language to the sentence below? Original: We went to the beach.

• We visited the beach and had fun.

• We played near the water.

• We walked along the beach, the sand warm beneath our feet and the salty breeze tangling our hair.

• We were at the beach.

Which sentence best provides a strong conclusion for a Spring Break narrative?

• I’ll always remember the unexpected laughs and moments we shared during that crazy week.

• That’s it.

• It was a Spring Break.

• I think it was fun.

Which sentence contains a participial phrase related to Spring Break?

• To relax was all I wanted.

• Swimming in the pool, Mia forgot all about her math homework.

• Relaxing is good.

• I wanted to sleep.

Which sentence about Spring Break is written in passive voice?

• We packed the cooler and headed to the lake.

• Our beach towels were stolen by seagulls.

• Dad grilled burgers for lunch.

• I rode a jet ski for the first time.

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in voice or mood?

• She buys sunscreen and forgot her hat.

• I ran into the waves and dove under the water.

• We ate lunch and walked the boardwalk.

• They will go to the theme park and ride roller coasters.

Which revision corrects the inappropriate shift in verb tense? Original: We explored the beach and find seashells.

• We explore the beach and find seashells.

• We explored the beach and found seashells.

• We had explored the beach and find seashells.

• We had find seashells and explored the beach.

Which Spring Break sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Our bags were packed, the snacks were ready and the car was full of excitement.

• Our bags were packed the snacks were ready, and the car was full of excitement.

• Our bags were packed, the snacks were ready, and the car was full of excitement.

• Our bags were packed the snacks were ready and the car was full of excitement.