Reading and Writing Workshop: Enhance Literacy Skills in 2nd Grade

Question 1

In the sentence 'The big, red dragon roared loudly,' what does the word 'roared' tell us about the sound the dragon made?

Accepted Answer

It sounded like a person shouting.

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It was a soft, gentle noise.

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It was just breathing.

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Only other dragons could hear it.

Question 2

In the story, 'The Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark,' what do Jack and Annie travel back in time to see?

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Dinosaurs

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Unicorns

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Pirates

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Fairies

Question 3

In the story, the main character goes on a journey to find a hidden treasure. What kind of story is this?

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Adventure

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Mystery

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Fairy Tale

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Historical Fiction

Question 4

The writing process has four steps: prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Which of these is NOT a step in the writing process?

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Publishing

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Prewriting

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Drafting

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Revising

Question 5

Harry Potter is known for being brave and loyal. Which of these best describes him?

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Brave and loyal

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Shy and quiet

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Mean to others

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Lazy and doesn't like to work

Question 6

In a story, which part shows us the important things that happen in order?

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The plot

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The setting

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The characters

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The conflict

Question 7

In a story, which part tells us where and when the story happens?

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Setting

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Characters

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Plot

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Theme

Question 8

What is the most important thing that the story is trying to tell us?

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What we can learn from the story

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Where the story takes place

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The problem that the characters need to solve

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How the story ends

Question 9

In a story, which part tells the order of events that happen?

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Plot

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Characters

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Setting

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Theme

Question 10

In a story, we meet the characters, learn where and when the story takes place, and find out the problem they face. What part of the story is this called?

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Beginning

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Middle

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End

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Surprise

Question 11

In the story, the main character's house is described as having a bright red door and a white picket fence. Which part of the story does this description belong to?

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Setting

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Character

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Plot

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Theme

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a part of a story?

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Volume

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Setting

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Characters

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Theme

Question 13

Which part does NOT make a good story?

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A boring plot

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Exciting characters

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A fun setting

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A special message

Question 14

What happens when the main character in a story solves the problem?

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The story ends

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The problem gets worse

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The story starts over

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A new problem starts

Question 15

What does the setting of a story include?

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The time and place of the story

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The names of the characters

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The problem the characters face

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The lesson the story teaches

Question 16

What is something you would NOT find in a story?

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Shopping list

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Characters

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Setting

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Plot

Question 17

Before authors start writing a story, what do they usually do first?

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Think of ideas

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Write the story

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Edit the story

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Find a picture for the story

Question 18

When writing a story, which of these is NOT something you need to include?

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The date

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Characters

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A problem

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An ending

Question 19

Which type of figurative language compares two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Personification

Question 20

When an author writes a story, they include details to help readers understand the setting. Which of these is NOT a detail that helps establish setting?

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The characters' names

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The weather conditions

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The time period

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The location of the story

Question 21

Who is the person that the story is mostly about?

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The main character

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The setting

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The conflict

Question 22

In a story, what part tells us where and when the story happens?

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Setting

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Theme

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Characters

Question 23

When you read a story, which part helps you imagine where and when it happens?

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Where and when the story takes place

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People in the story

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Main idea of the story

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Events in the story

Question 24

In a story, where does the action happen?

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Where the story takes place

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When the story takes place

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Who the story is about

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What problem the main character has

Question 25

What do we do to make our writing better after we finish writing it?

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Editing and revising

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Drafting

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Publishing

Question 26

Who is the main character in "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?

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A very hungry caterpillar

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A colorful butterfly

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A wiggly worm

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A buzzing bee

Question 27

In the writing process, which step is all about checking and making changes to make your writing better?

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Checking and changing

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Thinking of ideas

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Writing the first version

Question 28

When a main character in a story has a problem, what do they often do to solve it?

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Ask for help from others

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Give up and accept defeat

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Use magic or special powers

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Change the rules of the story

Question 29

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', what is the biggest challenge the pigs encounter?

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Being chased by a big, bad wolf

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Finding enough food to eat

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Their houses being too small

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Losing their way home

Question 30

What kind of writing tells real stories and shares information?

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Real-life information writing

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Make-believe stories

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Sing-songy poems

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Plays with actors talking

Question 31

Which step is NOT part of the writing process?

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Drawing

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Prewriting

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Revising

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Proofreading

Question 32

In the story, Peter is described as brave. Which action shows that Peter is brave?

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Peter stood up to the bully, even though he was smaller.

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Peter ran away from the monster without looking back.

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Peter cried loudly when he lost his favorite toy.

Question 33

In a story, which part tells us where and when the story takes place?

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Setting

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Characters

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Genre

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Plot

Question 34

In a story, what does the setting tell us?

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Where and when the story takes place

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Who the story is about and what they want

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The lesson the story teaches

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How the author writes the story

Question 35

Which of these does NOT belong in a story?

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The author's opinion

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The setting

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The plot

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The theme

Question 36

Before you start writing a story, what is the most important thing to do first?

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Plan your story before writing too much.

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Write the first draft of your story right away.

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Revise and edit your writing before you start.

Question 37

Which word in this sentence is a noun: "The three little pigs went to the store to buy some bricks."

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pigs

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and

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to

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some

Question 38

When we read a story, what part tells us where and when the story happens?

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Setting

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Theme

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Characters

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Plot

Question 39

Who or what takes part in the events of a story?

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Characters

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Setting

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Plot

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Theme

Question 40

In a story, the part that describes the place and time of the events is called:

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Setting

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Characters

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Plot

Question 41

In a story, which part tells us where and when the events happen?

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Setting

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Characters

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Plot

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Theme

Question 42

In a story, who can tell the story?

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The main character

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Another character

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Someone outside of the story

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It is not mentioned

Question 43

When writing a story about a magical animal, how can you best create a unique character?

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Describe the animal's appearance and personality using adjectives.

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Only focus on the animal's magical powers.

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Copy the traits of a character from a book you enjoy.

Question 44

During Reading Workshop, students read independently for 20 minutes. What's the main goal of this time?

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Read fluently and understand what they read.

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Read books chosen by the teacher.

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Read aloud to the class.

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Help classmates with their reading.

Question 45

Who is a character in the story "The Three Little Pigs"?

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The Big Bad Wolf

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Peter Rabbit

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Cinderella

Question 46

In a Reading and Writing Workshop, what is the main purpose of **independent reading** time?

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To practice reading skills learned in class.

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To complete assignments given by the teacher.

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To share favorite books with classmates.

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To prepare for a specific assessment.

Question 47

What kind of figurative language compares two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 48

What is a key part of the Reading and Writing Workshop?

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Students have time to read and write.

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The teacher teaches all reading and writing skills.

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Students only work on reading comprehension.

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The Reading and Writing Workshop is only for students who struggle.

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a type of text structure that authors use to organize their writing?

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Fiction

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Sequence

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Cause and Effect

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Compare and Contrast

Question 50

In a story, the theme is like a secret message the writer wants to share. How does the writer usually show us this secret message?

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The writer hides the message in the story's details.

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The writer tells us the message at the start of the story.

Question 51

Why is it important for writers to check and fix their writing?

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To find and fix any errors.

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To make it look nice.

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To think of new ideas.

Question 52

After finishing your first draft, what's the next step to make your writing even better?

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Revise your writing by checking for errors, making it clearer, and ensuring it flows well.

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Skip revising and start a new draft.

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Ask your teacher to revise your writing for you.

Question 53

In a story, which sentence gives readers clues about what might happen later?

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Foreshadowing

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Flashback

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Climax

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Plot twist

Question 54

Which sentence compares something to a feather using the words 'as soft as'?

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The blanket was as soft as a feather.

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The bird flew high in the sky.

Question 55

When we write stories, it's important to think about who we want to read our story. Who would like to read a story about a group of kids who go on an adventure?

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Kids like me

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Babies

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Teenagers

Question 56

In our Reading and Writing Workshop, which of these is NOT something we practice?

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Solving math problems

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Reading words quickly

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Writing stories and poems

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Learning new words

Question 57

What do we do during independent writing time in our Reading and Writing Workshop?

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Write and share our ideas

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Read books

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Learn grammar rules

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Take a break

Question 58

Which sentence below paints the clearest picture in your mind?

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The sun sparkled like diamonds on the bright green grass.

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The cat sat on the blue mat.

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The book rested on the table.

Question 59

Which word rhymes with 'cat'?

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hat

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dog

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ball

Question 60

How do you spell the word 'friend'?

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friend

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frend

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frind

Question 61

Which of these is a complete sentence?

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The cat sat

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The cat

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Sat the cat

Question 62

What is the difference between a 'cat' and a 'run'?

Accepted Answer

A cat is a thing, a run is an action

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A run is a thing, a cat is an action

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They are the same thing

Question 63

Which of these is a story about something that happened to you?

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I remember the day I got my first bike...

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Once upon a time, there was a princess...

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In the year 1812, the United States fought a war with Great Britain...

Question 64

In a story told from a character's point of view, who tells the story?

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A character in the story

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The writer

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Someone outside the story