5th grade ELA benchmark 1

Directions: Read each passage.  Then answer the questions that follow each passage with the best possible answer.

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(1) The firefly is fascinating because it is able to make light. (2) These nocturnal insects blink lights on and off as they fly at night. (3) The light is a way for them to communicate. (4) Some fireflies even flash its lights in a specific pattern. Which change should be made to correct the error in the paragraph?

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(1) A walrus uses its long teeth, or tusks, in many different ways. (2) Scientists believe a walrus uses its tusks to climb out of the water. (3) The animal may also use its tusks to dig holes in the ice and to protect themselves from predators.

Which change corrects the error?

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Read the paragraph.

(1) Mark loves music, so they want to join the school band next year. (2) Mark wants to play the trombone because he has a cousin who played it last year. (3) Mark’s friend Jill is thinking about joining the band, too, and playing the trumpet because it is her favorite instrument. (4) The band teacher is happy that Mark and Jill want to join because she likes teaching new students.

Which sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?

Read the passage.  Then answer the questions that follow according to the passage.

Hannah Saves the Mayflower

by Carolyn Goodrich

 PLEASE USE THE HARD COPY PROVIDED TO YOU FOR THIS READING PASSAGE, THEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

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Part One
In “Hannah Saves the Mayflower,” how is Hannah different from John and Francis?

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Part Two
Which line from the passage best supports the answer in Part One?

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Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower."

"Mother smiled. 'If the sea is calm, we can cook today. Something warm will be a comfort.' The ocean had been turbulent for days, and Captain Jones had allowed no fires ..."

Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences above?

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What does the word antics mean as it is used in "Hannah Save the Mayflower"?

"Hannah was entertained by their antics, but she would never dare what they did."

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How does Hannah’s cousins’ view of the ocean differ from that of Hannah’s mother?

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How does the point of view in the story influence how the events on the Mayflower are described?

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5th grade ELA benchmark 1

(1) A walrus uses its long teeth, or tusks, in many different ways. (2) Scientists believe a walrus uses its tusks to climb out of the water. (3) The animal may also use its tusks to dig holes in the ice and to protect themselves from predators.

Which change corrects the error?

Part One
In “Hannah Saves the Mayflower,” how is Hannah different from John and Francis?

Part Two
Which line from the passage best supports the answer in Part One?

Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower."

"Mother smiled. 'If the sea is calm, we can cook today. Something warm will be a comfort.' The ocean had been turbulent for days, and Captain Jones had allowed no fires ..."

Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences above?

What does the word antics mean as it is used in "Hannah Save the Mayflower"?

"Hannah was entertained by their antics, but she would never dare what they did."

How does Hannah’s cousins’ view of the ocean differ from that of Hannah’s mother?

How does the point of view in the story influence how the events on the Mayflower are described?

What is the turning point of the story?

(1) A walrus uses its long teeth, or tusks, in many different ways. (2) Scientists believe a walrus uses its tusks to climb out of the water. (3) The animal may also use its tusks to dig holes in the ice and to protect themselves from predators.

Which change corrects the error?

Part One
In “Hannah Saves the Mayflower,” how is Hannah different from John and Francis?

Part Two
Which line from the passage best supports the answer in Part One?

Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower."

"Mother smiled. 'If the sea is calm, we can cook today. Something warm will be a comfort.' The ocean had been turbulent for days, and Captain Jones had allowed no fires ..."

Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences above?

What does the word antics mean as it is used in "Hannah Save the Mayflower"?

"Hannah was entertained by their antics, but she would never dare what they did."

How does Hannah’s cousins’ view of the ocean differ from that of Hannah’s mother?

How does the point of view in the story influence how the events on the Mayflower are described?

What is the turning point of the story?

5th grade ELA benchmark 1

5th grade ELA benchmark 1

(1) A walrus uses its long teeth, or tusks, in many different ways. (2) Scientists believe a walrus uses its tusks to climb out of the water. (3) The animal may also use its tusks to dig holes in the ice and to protect themselves from predators.Which change corrects the error?

Part OneIn “Hannah Saves the Mayflower,” how is Hannah different from John and Francis?

Part TwoWhich line from the passage best supports the answer in Part One?

Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower.""Mother smiled. 'If the sea is calm, we can cook today. Something warm will be a comfort.' The ocean had been turbulent for days, and Captain Jones had allowed no fires ..."Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences above?

What does the word antics mean as it is used in "Hannah Save the Mayflower"?"Hannah was entertained by their antics, but she would never dare what they did."

How does Hannah’s cousins’ view of the ocean differ from that of Hannah’s mother?

How does the point of view in the story influence how the events on the Mayflower are described?

What is the turning point of the story?

(1) A walrus uses its long teeth, or tusks, in many different ways. (2) Scientists believe a walrus uses its tusks to climb out of the water. (3) The animal may also use its tusks to dig holes in the ice and to protect themselves from predators.Which change corrects the error?

Part OneIn “Hannah Saves the Mayflower,” how is Hannah different from John and Francis?

Part TwoWhich line from the passage best supports the answer in Part One?

Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower.""Mother smiled. 'If the sea is calm, we can cook today. Something warm will be a comfort.' The ocean had been turbulent for days, and Captain Jones had allowed no fires ..."Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences above?

What does the word antics mean as it is used in "Hannah Save the Mayflower"?"Hannah was entertained by their antics, but she would never dare what they did."

How does Hannah’s cousins’ view of the ocean differ from that of Hannah’s mother?

How does the point of view in the story influence how the events on the Mayflower are described?

What is the turning point of the story?

(1) A walrus uses its long teeth, or tusks, in many different ways. (2) Scientists believe a walrus uses its tusks to climb out of the water. (3) The animal may also use its tusks to dig holes in the ice and to protect themselves from predators.

Which change corrects the error?

Part One
In “Hannah Saves the Mayflower,” how is Hannah different from John and Francis?

Part Two
Which line from the passage best supports the answer in Part One?

Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower."

"Mother smiled. 'If the sea is calm, we can cook today. Something warm will be a comfort.' The ocean had been turbulent for days, and Captain Jones had allowed no fires ..."

Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences above?

What does the word antics mean as it is used in "Hannah Save the Mayflower"?

"Hannah was entertained by their antics, but she would never dare what they did."

(1) A walrus uses its long teeth, or tusks, in many different ways. (2) Scientists believe a walrus uses its tusks to climb out of the water. (3) The animal may also use its tusks to dig holes in the ice and to protect themselves from predators.

Which change corrects the error?

Part One
In “Hannah Saves the Mayflower,” how is Hannah different from John and Francis?

Part Two
Which line from the passage best supports the answer in Part One?

Read the sentences from "Hannah Saves the Mayflower."

"Mother smiled. 'If the sea is calm, we can cook today. Something warm will be a comfort.' The ocean had been turbulent for days, and Captain Jones had allowed no fires ..."

Which words are used as antonyms in the sentences above?

What does the word antics mean as it is used in "Hannah Save the Mayflower"?

"Hannah was entertained by their antics, but she would never dare what they did."