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Marching to Different Drummers

Authored by Lisha A Johnson

English

8th Grade

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Marching to Different Drummers
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

(18)  The author included paragraph 4 most likely to —

F.  emphasize that football players in Texas deserve more attention than they receive.
G.  imply that foot ball should not be the most popular sport in Texas.
H.  suggest that marching bands are as important as football players.
J. show that marching in a band is as demanding as playing football.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

(19)  In paragraph 11, the word "logistics" means the —

A.  raising of funds
B.  supervising of details
C.  recruiting of members
D.  scheduling of practices

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

(20) By presenting the ideas included in paragraphs 1 through 3, the author is able to —

F.  explain why students join marching bands in Texas
G.  describe the equipment required by Texas marching bands.
H.  emphasize that marching bands in Texas are a common sight
J.  identify the most popular instruments in Texas marching bands

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

(21) The author chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that —

A.  Texas marching band members are talented.
B.  there is variety among Texas marching bands.
C.  Texas marching band members are dedicated.
D.  there are a large number of Texas marching bands.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

(22)  Which sentence from the selection is a commonplace assertion?

F. We all know that Texans are mad about football, and the players usually get the attention.
G.  Known as the Allen Eagle Escadrille (French for “squadron”), Allen’s band is considered the largest in the country—high school or college.
H.  At some small schools, roughly half of the student body is in the band.
J. Griffin’s organization was formed in 1991 to better represent small schools at band competitions.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

(23) Which of these supports the idea that band members form strong bonds with one another?

A. “We always called ourselves ‘band nerds.’ I don’t think it’s derogatory or anything. It doesn’t bother me one bit.”
B.  “It’s like camaraderie,” Harwell said. “For four years, it’s your family.”
C.  “In some places, being in the band is not the in thing; it’s not cool. It’s cool to be in the band in Sundown,” he said.
D.  “You have your preps, your jocks and your band nerds,” said Jolynn Harwell, 24, who played clarinet and served as drum major for two years at Stephenville High School.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

(24) What are paragraph 6 and 7 mainly about?

F.  The results of studies about Texas high school marching bands
G.  The high quality of Texas high school marching bands.
H.  The benefits of being in a high school marching band.
J.  The popularity of being in a high school marching band.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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