Question

name
week two
daily common core ela practice
grade 5
day 3
working like a complex pair of sponges, the lungs take in air to enable the body to function. inside of the lungs are mucus membranes. as air flows inward, these membranes trap dust and other particles. the mucus is then carried down the throat and exits through the body. inside the lungs are also alveoli which are air pockets. they assist the lungs with being able to inhale needed air because they enable stretching.

common core standard ri.3 relationship between ideas

1. alveoli are important because they-

a. traps in mucus
b. are like a complex sponge
c. help with inhaling

common core standard ri.8 reasons and evidence

1. the author proves that mucus membranes are important by-

a. explaining how they capture particles that try to enter
b. giving an example of a type of alveoli that tries to get in
c. stating the steps needed for breathing in oxygen

day 4
digestion is a process that enables nutrients entering the body to be broken into smaller parts and utilized. digestion begins in the mouth when food is chewed. enzymes in saliva further break the food into a moist mush that can more easily be consumed in the stomach and intestines. once the food is ingested, it flows downward through the stomach. digestive enzymes and chemicals are added to further break down food into a useable liquid.

common core standard ri.2 two or more main ideas

1. what are two main ideas of this paragraph?

a. digestion has many steps, and it happens in many places
b. digestion begins in the mouth, and saliva moistens food
c. digestion needs enzymes, and liquid aids in digestion

common core standard ri.5 text organization

1. what is the overall organization of this paragraph?

a. compare and contrast
b. sequence
c. problem and solution

Explanation:

Day 3 Q1: Text states alveoli "assist the lungs with being able to inhale needed air".
Day 3 Q2: Mucus membranes "trap dust and other particles", explaining their role.
Day 4 Q1: Paragraph covers digestion as a multi-step process in multiple locations.
Day 4 Q2: Text describes digestion steps in order (mouth → stomach → intestines).

Answer:

Day 3 Q1: c. help with inhaling
Day 3 Q2: a. explaining how they capture particles that try to enter
Day 4 Q1: a. Digestion has many steps, and it happens in many places
Day 4 Q2: b. Sequence