READING COMPREHENSION

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How are the 2 passages similar?

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They are both about a blessing in disguise

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is a theme that both stories share? Options: Don't beg your parents for things, Be generous with others, Be more careful/Don't lose things, Sometimes good things come from difficult situations.

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Sometimes good things come from difficult situations.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

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Which sentence BEST supports the reason why Venus is hotter than Mercury?
Options: Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system with temperatures around 842 degrees Fahrenheit., Mercury is closer to the sun., Mercury lacks an atmosphere. , An atmosphere is what controls how hot a planet is.

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Mercury lacks an atmosphere.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How does Passage A differ from Passage B? Passage A: The Earth's equator is the warmest point on the surface of the planet because the sun's rays consistently reach the middle of the earth. The rays cannot reach the north and south poles as easily. Passage B: Living near the equator is fun because the temperature never gets too cold. I love going to the beach and basking in the sun. Although, I wouldn't mind getting some snow a few days a year.

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Passage A is factual, and Passage B is someone's opinion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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capable

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able to

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

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topic sentence

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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convince

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persuade

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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How are Passage A and Passage B alike? Passage A: The United States of America signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to gain freedom from Great Britain. This was the beginning of the American Revolution. Passage B: On July 4th, we celebrate Independence Day to honor our forefathers that fought for our independence against Great Britain. We shoot fireworks to mimic the rockets and explosives the revolutionists used during the American Revolution.

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Both passages talk about the start of the American Revolution.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is the main idea about soccer?

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Soccer is a worldwide sport.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem? Options: She is late for work, She will miss her flight at the airport, She is late for school, She is hungry

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She is late for school

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3