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Topic: 5.15-5.19 Writing

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 5
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Both selections suggest that stage fright can —
    permanently affect a person’s health
    get better when an audience shows support
    happen even when a person wants to perform
    be worse for actors than for other types of performers
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q2
    What is one difference between the selections?
    The poem gives an example of a person with stage fright, but the article does not.
    The article provides a scientific explanation for stage fright, but the poem does not.
    The poem indicates that a person can overcome stage fright, but the article does not.
    The article describes how stage fright feels, but the poem does not.
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q3
    Based on information provided in both selections, the reader can conclude that stage fright is the result of —
    an unexpected event that shocks a person
    making a mistake in front of others
    not really wanting to perform
    being the center of attention
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q4
    With which statement would the poet and the author most likely agree?
    Acting is the most difficult kind of performing.
    The foods people eat can affect their performance.
    Performing in front of a crowd can make a person nervous.
    A crowd’s applause can disturb a performer.
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q5
    One difference between a wood frog’s frozen skin and the bristlecone’s thick bark is that the bristlecone’s bark —
    is formed in just a few hours
    is temporary
    forms when temperatures are cold
    protects against pests
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q6
    In which magazine would a reader most likely find articles about both wood frogs and bristlecones?
    Cold Critters
    Park Attractions
    A Tales from the Forest
    Wonders of the Natural World
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q7
    Bristlecone pines benefit from their roots in the same way that wood frogs benefit from —
    fallen leaves
    the other animals in the area
    the temperature of their environment
    the ability to freeze
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q8
    Both selections discuss living things that demonstrate —
    a need to depend on humans for protection
    an attraction for many visitors each year
    ways to find water in an environment that lacks rain
    an ability to overcome obstacles in their environment
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q9
    How are the merchant in “The Dishonest Merchant” and the speaker in “Guilty” similar?
    Both of them are disappointed in themselves for what they did.
    Both of them try to blame others in order to get what they want.
    Both of them are confused about why they have been punished.
    Both of them are forced to keep their promises.
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q10
    The actions of the prince in the story and the parents in the poem are based on —
    courage
    fairness
    loyalty
    kindness
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q11
    How is the point of view in the poem different from that of the story?
    Only the poem shows the actions of just one character.
    Only the poem focuses on the thoughts of just one character.
    Only the poem explains how each character becomes involved in the situation.
    Only the poem describes the motivation of a main character.
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q12
    How are the prince in the story and the speaker’s parents in the poem alike?
    They are asked to help other people.
    They realize who is at fault.
    They find a clever way to solve a problem.
    They know the people they speak with.
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q13
    Which message is expressed by both the article and the poem?
    Some activities can be appreciated simply for the fun of them.
    It is important to be a polite and kindhearted winner.
    Even if you do not succeed right away, you must keep on trying.
    A great talent is often shared by family members.
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q14
    What is one main difference between the event the author describes in the article and the event the speaker describes in the poem?
    The type of cherry pit that is used
    The rules that are followed
    The setting
    The excitement people feel
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts
  • Q15
    Which of the following describes a difference between the article and the poem?
    The article provides information about activities that occur before a contest, while the poem describes the results of a contest.
    The article focuses mainly on the people who spit cherry pits, while the poem features those who observe the activity.
    The article provides details of an event related to spitting cherry pits, while the poem describes the process of spitting cherry pits.
    The article explains how to organize a local competition, while the poem highlights how to get involved in one.
    60s
    5.19: Writing - Persuasive Texts

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