Many birds fly into large windows because they see the sky reflected in the glass. One solution is to put stickers or patterns on the window. The markings help birds see that the glass is a solid surface.
5th grade English Language Arts practice sheet
Oregon State Standards · from Gradelings · Name: ______________________
Question 1
Put the events of “The New Player” in order, from the exposition to the resolution.
- Maya has just moved to a new town and doesn't know anyone at her school.
- At the school chess tournament, Maya faces the best player in the final game and wins.
- Maya starts a chess club, and soon it has twelve members.
- The other players crowd around and ask her how she planned her moves.
- She asks to join the lunchtime chess games, but the players tell her the boards are full.
Maya has just moved to a new town and doesn't know anyone at her school. → She asks to join the lunchtime chess games, but the players tell her the boards are full. → At the school chess tournament, Maya faces the best player in the final game and wins. → The other players crowd around and ask her how she planned her moves. → Maya starts a chess club, and soon it has twelve members.
Hint: Start with the event that introduces the characters. End with how things turn out.
Question 2
How is this text organized?
- cause and effect
- description
- sequence
- problem and solution
problem and solution
Hint: The text names a problem and then explains how it was, or could be, solved.
Question 3
What kind of context clue helps you understand “citrus”?
Ravi loves citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons and limes.
- definition (the meaning is explained)
- examples (examples are listed)
- antonym (an opposite is given)
examples (examples are listed)
Hint: “Such as” introduces a list of examples.
Question 4
Which root do all three words share?
visible • vision • visual
- photo
- therm
- mit
- vis
vis
Hint: Look for the letters that appear in all three words. Then think: what do visible, vision, visual have in common in meaning?
Question 5
What does this hyperbole really mean?
I've told you a million times to close the door.
- I've told you exactly one million times.
- I've never told you.
- I told you once, quietly.
- I've told you many times.
I've told you many times.
Hint: Hyperbole exaggerates. Nobody has said anything a million times, but they may have said it a lot!
Question 6
Which subordinating conjunction makes the most sense?
____ you finish your chores, you can go to the park.
- Unless
- Until
- If
- Although
If
Hint: Going to the park depends on finishing chores. Which word shows a condition?
Question 7
Which font choice is best for a long paragraph?
- a plain, easy-to-read font
- all capitals
- a swirly decorative font
a plain, easy-to-read font
Hint: Readable text helps readers.
Question 8
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- For example plants, need sunlight.
- For, example plants need sunlight.
- For example plants need, sunlight.
- For example, plants need sunlight.
For example, plants need sunlight.
Hint: Put a comma after an introductory phrase like “For example.”
Question 9
Which persuasive technique does this ad use?
Crunchy crackers. Crunchy fun. Crunchy every time!
- bandwagon
- emotional appeal
- repetition
- exaggeration
repetition
Hint: Repetition says the same word or slogan again and again so you'll remember it.
Question 10
When should you use quotation marks in a report?
- for every sentence
- around your own ideas
- when you use a source's exact words
- only in titles
when you use a source's exact words
Hint: Quotes show the words are someone else's.
Answer key
- 1. Maya has just moved to a new town and doesn't know anyone at her school. → She asks to join the lunchtime chess games, but the players tell her the boards are full. → At the school chess tournament, Maya faces the best player in the final game and wins. → The other players crowd around and ask her how she planned her moves. → Maya starts a chess club, and soon it has twelve members. (Plot and Conflict)
- 2. problem and solution (Purpose and Structure)
- 3. examples (examples are listed) (Context Clues)
- 4. vis (Greek and Latin Roots)
- 5. I've told you many times. (Figurative Language)
- 6. If (Complex Sentences)
- 7. a plain, easy-to-read font (Create With Words, Pictures and Sound)
- 8. For example, plants need sunlight. (Punctuation Power)
- 9. repetition (Media Smarts)
- 10. when you use a source's exact words (Research Ready)
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