Ultimate Language Arts Social Studies Quiz!

Why did people NOT travel overseas to the New World, even though it was so dangerous?

Which of these shows the correct spelling?

Writing Process: sloppy copy where you write the ideas in complete sentences from your plan.

Identify this element of drama: [whispers]

Poetry: Refers to a collection of poems

Reading: A good summary should include

Reading: central idea with information that supports that idea

How long did the Republic of Texas exist before it became part of the United States?

Who claimed Texas land and was the second to live there?

Which of these sentences is combined correctly?

Identify this type of writing: A paper where you explain what you think.

SS: How many flags have flown over Texas?

Poetry: Refers to poetry that does NOT rhyme

Writing: Which of these does NOT make a good central idea?

What was NOT an obstacle that explorers faced in the New World?

Identify this type of writing: can be a collection or anthology, lyrical or free verse.

NF Text Features: list that shows the major chapters, parts of the book, and page numbers

NF Text Features: a list in the back of the book with definitions of bolded words

Which explorer made Spain want to defend and claim more Texas land?

Which of these shows the correct spelling?

SS: Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

Which of these shows correct capitalization?

Identify this type of writing: a story with characters and a plot, beginning, middle, and end.

Identify this element of drama: Billy Bob: We won the game!

Reading: using the information you have and your schema to draw a conclusion that isn't stated

SS: What does black gold refer to?

Identify this type of writing: has elements of drama like stage directions and dialogue.

Who lived on Texas land first?

Which of these shows correct capitalization?

Who was the third to claim Texas land?

Reading: creating a picture in your mind

NF Text Features: dark lettering to draw the reader's attention

Identify this element of drama: An unknown person NOT in the play that knows all and sees all

SS: Who was the dictator that led the Mexican Army at the Battle of the Alamo?

Identify this element of drama: A written version of a play

Poetry: Refers to rhyming words

Writing Process: the plan for your rough draft

Poetry: Refers to paragraphs within a poem

Which of these shows the correct usage?

Writing Process: CUPPS to check capitalization, usage, punctuation, paragraphs, and spelling

Who was the fourth to claim Texas land?

Which of these shows correct punctuation?

SS: What is something you would NOT find on a Texan ranch in the late 1800's?

Writing: Which of these does NOT make a good conclusion?

SS: Who was the man that took up his father's dream to colonize Texas?

NF Text Features: words below or beside photographs to tell you about the picture

Writing Process: ARMS to add, remove, move, and substitute words.

Reading: an outcome as a result of an occurrence

SS: Who was the man that had a dream of colonizing Texas but died before it happened?