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CRCT Reading Review 5th Grade
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Thomas Jefferson Born in Virginia, this
red-haired fellow Died in 1826 at his home in
Monticello. But between his birth and death he
gained much fame, Thomas Jefferson was this
third president's name. In 1776, the Declaration
of Independence he wrote, And for the Virginia
Governorship in '79, he won the vote. An
ambassador to France and Secretary of State,
Vice President of the United States, This man
was really first-rate. Our new country's freedom
he so often had to defend, Thus it seems somehow
right that on July 4th his life came to an end.
Why is it interesting that Thomas Jefferson died
on July fourth? A. He also was born on that day.
B. He worked to gain American independence. C.
It was the day that he was elected governor. D.
It is a special holiday in France.
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Thomas Jefferson Born in Virginia, this
red-haired fellow Died in 1826 at his home in
Monticello. But between his birth and death he
gained much fame, Thomas Jefferson was this
third president's name. In 1776, the Declaration
of Independence he wrote, And for the Virginia
Governorship in '79, he won the vote. An
ambassador to France and Secretary of State,
Vice President of the United States, This man
was really first-rate. Our new country's freedom
he so often had to defend, Thus it seems somehow
right that on July 4th his life came to an end.
This passage was written to provide the reader
with information about A. the colonial years.
B. the state of Virginia. C. Jefferson's early
life. D. Jefferson's greatest accomplishments.
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Thomas Jefferson Born in Virginia, this
red-haired fellow Died in 1826 at his home in
Monticello. But between his birth and death he
gained much fame, Thomas Jefferson was this
third president's name. In 1776, the Declaration
of Independence he wrote, And for the Virginia
Governorship in '79, he won the vote. An
ambassador to France and Secretary of State,
Vice President of the United States, This man
was really first-rate. Our new country's freedom
he so often had to defend, Thus it seems somehow
right that on July 4th his life came to an end.
Which word is an antonym of freedom? A. slavery
B. brave C. open D. coasting
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How to Plant a Flower Garden      Flowers can
have a powerful and unique hold on people. That
is why many people plant flowers in their own
yards or keep them in vases in their apartments
or houses. Flowers are a source of joy and are
often an important part of the various
celebrations or occasions that take place in
people's lives.     When planting a group of
flowers, it is important to follow some basic
rules. Many people like to plant a mixture of
perennials (flowers that come up year after year)
and annuals (flowers that grow for only one
year). When planting a flower bed (a variety of
flowers in one group), it is important that all
the flowers require the same amount of sun or
shade. Do not plant a flower that requires full
sun next to one that requires full shade. If the
flower bed is to be planted next to an object,
for example, a house, a garage, or a fence,
placement of flowers according to height becomes
a factor. The taller flowers should be placed at
the back next to the object so a person has a
completely unobstructed view of all the
flowers.   
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How to Plant a Flower Garden Part 2    When
planting flowers, make sure that you dig a hole
that is the adequate depth. The required depth
may vary greatly among flowers, but the hole must
be dug according to each plant's needs. Also make
sure that the plants are the proper distance from
one another. It is important to place the correct
amount and type of fertilizer and the right
amount of water in the hole with the plant. It
will also be necessary once in a while to remove
weeds from the flower garden. Weeds take away
from the overall beauty of the garden. Weeds seem
to take over gardens rather quickly if they are
not tended to aggressively.     To ensure that
something is always blooming in your flower bed,
it is critical to research which plants will
likely bloom in spring, summer, and fall. It is
pleasing to the eye to have a variety of flowers
always in bloom until the cold weather sets in
for winter.     Flowers mean so many things to
different people. They cheer up people who are
sick or sad. Flowers are also a wonderful
expression of affection for a close friend or
love for a spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. A
bouquet of fresh flowers traditionally has been
and will continue to be a means of conveying
various positive emotions to those we care for or
love.
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What would be an advantage to planting perennial
flowers? A. They are colorful. B. They do not
need to be replanted each year. C. They grow
well in shady areas. D. They are tall.
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How to Plant a Flower Garden      Flowers can
have a powerful and unique hold on people. That
is why many people plant flowers in their own
yards or keep them in vases in their apartments
or houses. Flowers are a source of joy and are
often an important part of the various
celebrations or occasions that take place in
people's lives.     When planting a group of
flowers, it is important to follow some basic
rules. Many people like to plant a mixture of
perennials (flowers that come up year after year)
and annuals (flowers that grow for only one
year). When planting a flower bed (a variety of
flowers in one group), it is important that all
the flowers require the same amount of sun or
shade. Do not plant a flower that requires full
sun next to one that requires full shade. If the
flower bed is to be planted next to an object,
for example, a house, a garage, or a fence,
placement of flowers according to height becomes
a factor. The taller flowers should be placed at
the back next to the object so a person has a
completely unobstructed view of all the
flowers.   
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How to Plant a Flower Garden Part 2    When
planting flowers, make sure that you dig a hole
that is the adequate depth. The required depth
may vary greatly among flowers, but the hole must
be dug according to each plant's needs. Also make
sure that the plants are the proper distance from
one another. It is important to place the correct
amount and type of fertilizer and the right
amount of water in the hole with the plant. It
will also be necessary once in a while to remove
weeds from the flower garden. Weeds take away
from the overall beauty of the garden. Weeds seem
to take over gardens rather quickly if they are
not tended to aggressively.     To ensure that
something is always blooming in your flower bed,
it is critical to research which plants will
likely bloom in spring, summer, and fall. It is
pleasing to the eye to have a variety of flowers
always in bloom until the cold weather sets in
for winter.     Flowers mean so many things to
different people. They cheer up people who are
sick or sad. Flowers are also a wonderful
expression of affection for a close friend or
love for a spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. A
bouquet of fresh flowers traditionally has been
and will continue to be a means of conveying
various positive emotions to those we care for or
love.
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Which idea is conveyed by this passage? A. There
are many factors to consider in planting a flower
bed. B. Most flowers are pretty. C. Flowers
should not be planted in the fall. D. Perennial
flowers are best planted in the shade. What
details from the passage support your answer?
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How can a person make a flower garden remain
attractive throughout the year? A. plant
perennial flowers B. plant flowers in a shady
area C. include flowers that bloom in different
seasons D. water the flowers regularly
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• The passage mentions doing some research to find
  out the best plants for your garden. What
  resource would be the most helpful in doing this
  research?
• Dictionary
• Thesaurus
• Websites online
• Newspaper

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Be YourselfPart 1      It was a gorgeous, sunny
day and Red, a fox, was just plain bored. As soon
as he was about to pick up his toys, Prickles, a
porcupine, tapped on Red's bedroom window. She
waved Red over. Prickles began to laugh and point
down to the forest floor. Red looked down and
couldn't help chuckling a bit when he saw his
friend Amakihi.     Amakihi, a honeycreeper
bird, was wearing a big orange wig and a big
rubber nose. Now why would she wear a wig and a
nose?     Red opened the window and said in his
loudest voice, "Ama"her nickname "why are you
wearing that wig and nose? You look
silly."     "It's not your business," said Ama
as she flew off.     This made Red and Prickles
very curious, so they decided to look for her.
They searched and searched for their friend, but
had no luck. They decided to ask Newton, a newt,
if he'd seen her.     Newton had seen Ama flying
above the South Trail. He explained that Ama was
tired of being a bird. She wanted to be something
more exciting. She thought feathers and beaks
were boring. Plus, flying around from tree to
tree was especially dull.     
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Be YourselfPart 2 Prickles went home, but
Red decided to keep searching for his friend. He
walked along the South Trail and saw Ama sitting
on a tree stump. This time, she was wearing a
bright blue wig and rubber tail. Red really
didn't know what to say to her. Then, he came up
with an idea.     He walked right past Ama, not
saying a word. Ama wondered why her friend would
ignore her even if she did look funny.     "Red!
Hey Red! Where are you going? Don't you want to
play?"     Red turned his head around and
pretended not to recognize her. He said, "I'm
sorry, we haven't met, have we? Did you and your
family just move into the forest? I haven't met
you yet."     "Red, is this a joke? It's me,
Amakihi."     Red pretended to take a close look
and shook his head. "No, my friend Ama has the
most beautiful yellow feathers and a gorgeous
beak. You don't look anything like her." He
turned around and began walking home.     Just
then, Ama took off her wig and tore off the tail.
Why should she disguise her identity
anyway?     "Hey, wait up!" she called.
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What is the main idea of this passage? A.
Animals in nature get along. B. The forest has
different kinds of animals. C. You should be
happy with who you are. D. Honesty is the best
policy.
Support your answer with details from the text!
Click here to reread part 1 of the passage. Click
here to reread part 2 of the passage.
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Be YourselfPart 1      It was a gorgeous, sunny
day and Red, a fox, was just plain bored. As soon
as he was about to pick up his toys, Prickles, a
porcupine, tapped on Red's bedroom window. She
waved Red over. Prickles began to laugh and point
down to the forest floor. Red looked down and
couldn't help chuckling a bit when he saw his
friend Amakihi.     Amakihi, a honeycreeper
bird, was wearing a big orange wig and a big
rubber nose. Now why would she wear a wig and a
nose?     Red opened the window and said in his
loudest voice, "Ama"her nickname "why are you
wearing that wig and nose? You look
silly."     "It's not your business," said Ama
as she flew off.     This made Red and Prickles
very curious, so they decided to look for her.
They searched and searched for their friend, but
had no luck. They decided to ask Newton, a newt,
if he'd seen her.     Newton had seen Ama flying
above the South Trail. He explained that Ama was
tired of being a bird. She wanted to be something
more exciting. She thought feathers and beaks
were boring. Plus, flying around from tree to
tree was especially dull.     
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Be YourselfPart 2 Prickles went home, but
Red decided to keep searching for his friend. He
walked along the South Trail and saw Ama sitting
on a tree stump. This time, she was wearing a
bright blue wig and rubber tail. Red really
didn't know what to say to her. Then, he came up
with an idea.     He walked right past Ama, not
saying a word. Ama wondered why her friend would
ignore her even if she did look funny.     "Red!
Hey Red! Where are you going? Don't you want to
play?"     Red turned his head around and
pretended not to recognize her. He said, "I'm
sorry, we haven't met, have we? Did you and your
family just move into the forest? I haven't met
you yet."     "Red, is this a joke? It's me,
Amakihi."     Red pretended to take a close look
and shook his head. "No, my friend Ama has the
most beautiful yellow feathers and a gorgeous
beak. You don't look anything like her." He
turned around and began walking home.     Just
then, Ama took off her wig and tore off the tail.
Why should she disguise her identity
anyway?     "Hey, wait up!" she called.
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• When Red met Ama when she was wearing the blue
  wig, why didnt he speak to her?
• He didnt recognize her.
• He was mad at her.
• He had plans to play with other friends.
• He wanted her to see how silly she was being.

Support your answer with details from the text!
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here to reread part 2 of the passage.
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• What question is answered by the end of this
  story?
• What games do the animals play?
• Why did Ama wear a disguise?
• What kind of joke did Ama play on Red?
• Why was Newt mad at Ama?

Support your answer with details from the text!
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here to reread part 2 of the passage.