Quoting Accurately from Texts in 5th Grade ELA

Sydney from America Reads introduces a fun learning activity focused on reading, writing, and math. The video features a story about Susie during a zombie apocalypse, where she uses her karate skills and quick thinking to navigate challenges. The story is used to teach about quoting accurately from a text and drawing inferences. Viewers are encouraged to interpret the story and answer questions, fostering critical thinking. The video concludes with a call to engage with the channel for more learning activities.

What does the equation 'y = 2x' represent in the story?

• The number of zombies after x hours

• The number of zombies born every two minutes

• The number of zombies Susie can fight

• The time it takes for zombies to double

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How many zombies can Susie handle at once according to the story?

• 15 zombies

• 10 zombies

• 20 zombies

• 5 zombies

What is the maximum time Susie has before being overtaken by zombies?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 6 minutes

What did Susie use to distract the zombies?

• Beef jerky

• Her karate skills

• A flashlight

• A loud noise

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Why did the zombies ignore the bracelet?

• It was not edible

• It had no scent

• All of the above

• It was too small

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Is Susie considered strong in the story?

• Yes, because she is a black belt

• No, she uses tricks only

• No, she struggles with zombies

• Yes, but only with weapons

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What could be argued about Susie's intelligence?

• Both A and C

• She is not smart because she was slow

• She is smart as she used her resources well

• She lacks foresight

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Why did the zombies run towards the beef jerky?

• It was shiny

• It made a sound

• It smelled like meat

• It was moving

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What lesson can be learned from Susie's experience?

• Always be prepared

• Math is essential for survival

• All of the above

• Distractions can be useful

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How does the story encourage viewers to engage with the material?

• All of the above

• By asking questions

• By providing a suspenseful narrative

• By relating to popular culture

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