1. Let’s go over some material we have learned this year…
AIR Review
Let’s go over some material we have learned this year…
April, 2018

2. Read ‘Real Rock Stars’

3. 1. What is the meaning of landmark as used in this passage?
‘Real Rock Stars’…
1. What is the meaning of landmark as used in this passage?
A. inspired
B. traditional
C. important
D. artistic

4. 2. Why does the author use this organizational pattern?
‘Real Rock Stars’…
2. Why does the author use this organizational pattern?
A. to compare the work of different artists
B. to contrast different U.S. presidents
C. to show the order the events happened
D. to explain a problem and list solutions

5. 3. What is the main idea of the section "Finding the Right Artist"?
‘Real Rock Stars’…
3. What is the main idea of the section "Finding the Right Artist"?
A. Borglum had studied sculpture at the Académie Julian in Paris.
B. Borglum was inspired by the sculptor Auguste Rodin's use of light.
C. Borglum was a qualified artist to create Robinson's monument.
D. Borglum's studies in France brought him to the United States.

6. 4. What is the purpose of the bold words in this passage?
‘Real Rock Stars’…
4. What is the purpose of the bold words in this passage?
A. to mark new sections
B. to tell proper names
C. to offer short reminders
D. to give sculpture titles

7. 5. What can the reader conclude about Gutzon Borglum's son?
‘Real Rock Stars’…
5. What can the reader conclude about Gutzon Borglum's son?
A. He was named after the first president.
B. He studied art in Paris like his father.
C. He did not like spending time with his father.
D. He believed in his father's work.

8. ‘Real Rock Stars’…
6. Why does the author use numbers in parentheses after the presidents' names in the section "Dreaming in South
Dakota"?
A. to show when the presidents were alive
B. to show how many people voted for each man
C. to show when the artist met the presidents
D. to show how long the presidents served

9. 7. Based on the passage, the author most likely
‘Real Rock Stars’…
7. Based on the passage, the author most likely
A. believes all art is part of America's history.
B. admires the Mount Rushmore sculptures.
C. thinks that all presidents should be honored.
D. disagrees with carving into the mountain.

10. 8. According to the chart, who was the most recent president?
‘Real Rock Stars’…
8. According to the chart, who was the most recent president?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Theodore Roosevelt
C. George Washington
D. Thomas Jefferson

11. President Franklin Roosevelt attended the ceremony.
‘Real Rock Stars’…
9. Read this sentence:
President Franklin Roosevelt attended the ceremony.
Which word best replaces ceremony in this sentence?
A. celebration
B. custom
C. formality
D. tradition

12. ‘Real Rock Stars’… 10. Which of these best summarizes the passage?
A. Doane Robinson wanted to create a monument in South Dakota. He chose four famous presidents and hired artist Gutzon Borglum to create the giant sculptures. Eight decades later, Mount Rushmore continues to attract many visitors.
B. Eight decades ago, sculptor Gutzon Borglum contacted historian Doane Robinson. He wanted to create a monument to four presidents. They worked together to convince Congress to support the project, and Mount Rushmore continues to draw crowds.
C. Historian Doane Robinson wanted to bring more people to visit South Dakota. He teamed up with the U.S. Congress and French sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Together, they decided to make a sculpture of George Washington.
D. Rock stars are created every decade. Four famous stars are the presidents carved into Mount Rushmore. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum's studies at the Académie Julian in Paris trained him to make his longtime dream become a reality.

13. Read: ‘From A – Z’

14. 1. What is the best meaning of the following statement?
‘From A – Z’…
1. What is the best meaning of the following statement?
'Why not throw caution to the wind?’
A. Notice the direction the wind is blowing.
B. Be open to surprises and adventures.
C. Stay with what is already known.
D. Be more careful and thoughtful in life.

15. 2. How are Maria and Renee similar?
‘From A – Z’…
2. How are Maria and Renee similar?
A. They both really enjoy traveling to faraway places.
B. They both are very responsible and careful with time.
C. They both have a sense of humor and adventure.
D. They both respect Maria's grandfather and his ideas.

16. ‘From A – Z’… 3. Read the following:
"Last week, she had visited famous presidents' faces, carved into huge stone layers. Mount Rushmore was a place that had always interested her. How could they have done that? Who created them in the first place? And why?”
(move ahead for question)

17. 4. What is the purpose of this paragraph?
‘From A – Z’…
4. What is the purpose of this paragraph?
A. It tells what Maria learned from the last book she borrowed.
B. It describes where Maria will begin looking for her next book.
C. It explains how Maria will return to Mount Rushmore in the future.
D. It shows the reader what Maria's grandfather enjoys reading.

18. 5. Why does the author include the third paragraph in the story?
‘From A – Z’…
5. Why does the author include the third paragraph in the story?
A. It shows how butterflies can add excitement to reading.
B. It shows how flying can be like reading a great book.
C. It shows how Maria is nervous, but brave, in the library.
D. It shows how reading can be like an adventure.

19. 6. What is the meaning of serve as used in the passage?
‘From A – Z’…
6. What is the meaning of serve as used in the passage?
A. fly
B. offer
C. wait
D. work

20. 7. What does Maria learn from her experience at the library?
‘From A – Z’…
7. What does Maria learn from her experience at the library?
A. Africa is far away and difficult to visit.
B. Zimbabwe is closer than she imagined.
C. Surprises can sometimes be familiar.
D. Trying new things is scary and dangerous.

21. 8. What is the theme of this story?
‘From A – Z’…
8. What is the theme of this story?
A. Imagination can take people anywhere.
B. Friends can always share adventures together.
C. Creativity is limited by going to the library.
D. Grandparents are wise and knowledgeable.

22. 9. How does Maria decide which book to choose?
‘From A – Z’…
9. How does Maria decide which book to choose?
A. She goes to the Z's and looks for an eye-catching spine.
B. She asks the librarian, Renee, for the most popular books.
C. She remembers what she enjoyed earlier and reads it again.
D. She thinks of the book her grandfather suggested.

23. 10. How does Maria's grandfather advise her in this story?
‘From A – Z’…
10. How does Maria's grandfather advise her in this story?
A. He teaches her to be kind and respectful of other ways of living.
B. He explains there is a chance to learn things every day.
C. He reminds her to be creative and open to new ideas.
D. He tells her to plan adventures by following library clues.

24. Read ’Peggy’s Assignment’ Answer the questions that follow, as instructed.
(1)Peggy was supposed to write a report about George Washington Carver for school. (2)She had two weeks to write the assignment, but she waited until the night before it was due to begin working. (3)She didn’t know anything about George Washington Carver. (4)Peggy liked to take naps. (5)She was too lazy to do any research. (6)She simply wrote what little she already knew about President George Washington. (7)She said to herself, “Who cares as long as I turn something in?” (8)Peggy brought home her graded paper a few days later.

25. ‘Peggy’s Assignment’…
1. Choose the best sentence to use after sentence 8.
A. Therefore, her parents grounded her for three weeks.
B. Additionally, her parents grounded her for three weeks.
C. Also, her parents grounded her for three weeks.
D. At last, her parents grounded her for three weeks.

26. ‘Peggy’s Assignment’…
2. What is the best way to combine sentences 5 and 6?
A. She was too lazy to do any research, therefore, she simply wrote what little she already knew about President George Washington.
B. She was too lazy to do any research; simply wrote what little she already knew about President George Washington.
C. She was too lazy to do any research, so she simply wrote what little she already knew about President George Washington.
D. She was too lazy to do any research, she simply wrote what little she already knew about President George Washington.

27. ‘Peggy’s Assignment’…
3. Which sentence best states Peggy’s perspective?
1st person
3rd person limited
Peggy does not think school is important.
George Washington is more important that George Washington Carver.

28. Read ‘Laughing Susan’…
(1)Susan was sitting in math class. (2)She began laughing like crazy. (3)The teacher thought Scott was making Susan laugh. (4)“I didn’t do anything,” he claimed after the teacher yelled at him. (5)Susan burst out laughing again. (6)“Scott!” the teacher yelled and again the poor boy proclaimed his innocence. (7)Susan was giggling about something she saw on America’s Funniest Home Videos the night before. (8)Luckily, she kept her giggling under control for the rest of the period. (9)This saved Scott from being sent to principal Moss’ Office.

29. 1. What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
‘Laughing Susan’…
1. What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
A. When Susan was sitting in math class, she began laughing like crazy.
B. Susan was sitting in math class, therefore she began laughing like crazy.
C. Susan was sitting in math class, then she began laughing like crazy.
D. Because Susan was sitting in math class, she began laughing like crazy.

30. ‘Laughing Susan’…
2. Which sentence would provide a supporting detail for the paragraph above?
A. The teacher told Susan's parents about her silly behavior in class.
B. The video showed a boy who crashed his sled into the side of a car.
C. The night before, Scott watched America's Funniest Home Videos, too.
D. The teacher warned Susan not to watch television during the week.

31. 3. What sentence would best fit between sentences 2 and 3?
‘Laughing Susan’…
3. What sentence would best fit between sentences 2 and 3?
A. Susan usually snorts like a pig when she laughs.
B. Jonathan was the person causing Susan to laugh, but he didn't get in trouble.
C. Susan laughed so hard that milk came out of her nose during class.
D. Everyone in class looked at Susan and wondered what was so funny.

32. ‘Laughing Susan’…
4. What is the best replacement for ‘proclaimed his innocence’ in sentence 6?
Said his innocence
Yelled his innocent
Whispered his innocence
Insisted on his innocence

33. 5. Choose the correct capitalization for sentence 9.
‘Laughing Susan’…
5. Choose the correct capitalization for sentence 9.
A. This saved Scott from being sent to Principal Moss' office.
B. This saved Scott from being sent to Principal Moss' Office.
C. Sentence 9 in the paragraph is already correct.
D. This saved Scott from being sent to principal Moss' office.

35. 1. Choose the correct pronoun for the following sentence.
Info tidbits…
1. Choose the correct pronoun for the following sentence.
If I were the designer of that dumpy looking car, I would change _____ design!
A. there
B. it's
C. his
D. its

36. Info tidbits… 2. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A. Do you like it when parents say, "It's for your own good?"
B. Do you like it when parents say, "It's for your own good."?
C. Do you like it when parents say, "It's for your own good?".
D. Do you like it when parents say "It's for your own good?"

37. Info tidbits… 3. Fill in the blank with the correctly spelled word.
The wrestling champion is ________.
A. jigantic
B. gygantic
C. gigantic
D. jygantic

38. Blake wants to find out why recycling is so important.
4. While doing research, Blake found the following sentence.
Recycling reduces the need for incineration which causes air pollution.
Blake thinks he might have found some great information, but he isn't sure what "incineration" means. What research
tool would be most helpful to him?
A. thesaurus
B. journal
C. encyclopedia
D. dictionary

39. Info tidbits…
5. What is the best source he could use to find basic information about the topic?
A. dictionary
B. encyclopedia
C. history book
D. almanac

40. Read your copy of this passage as you annotate.

41. Answer the following multiple choice questions, after reading A Volcano Like No Other :

42. A Volcano Like No Other…

43. A Volcano Like No Other…

44. Read and annotate the passage An Odorous Wonder Multiple questions will follow.:

45. An Odorous Wonder…

46. An Odorous Wonder…

47. An Odorous Wonder…

48. An Odorous Wonder…

49. vocabulary in context clues: On your whiteboard make a grid with the 8 blank squares (like below). Fill in the grids as directed.

50. Theme: Read this passage, as you take notes.

51. On your whiteboard write down answers for 1) & 2): 1) the theme / lesson learned ) 2 examples for support