Origami City

Which of the following is true of a conventional home?

• A. It is built using recent inventions

• It is similar to many other homes.

• It is safer than most other homes.

• Its shape and size can be changed.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

According to “Welcome to Origami City,” what was the first project planned using origami-style construction?

• a satalite

• a bridge

• a city building

• a medical device

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CCSS.RI.7.1

According to “Welcome to Origami City,” how are buildings that use zipper tube structures different from traditional construction?

• The buildings can be mobile.

• The buildings have more than one function.

• The buildings use less energy.

• The buildings are relatively inexpensive.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which print feature might an author use to clarify the organizational structure of a text?

• Headline-title of the text

• italics

• boldfacing-bold words

• subheadings

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.W.7.2A

What is one purpose of using diagrams, pictures, graphs, and charts in a text?

• to draw readers' attention to a word or phrase

• to create a clear organizational structure

• to illustrate a point that is being made in the text

• to frustrate the reader

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CCSS.SL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.2A

Which message best reflects the author’s perspective on zipper tube technology in “Welcome to Origami City”?

• Zipper tubes are a clever new construction method with a few highly specialized uses.

• Zipper tubes are an exciting new technology that challenge us to reimagine how we build.

• Zipper tubes have led to the construction of cities that can be changed or moved almost instantaneously.

• Zipper tubes encourage engineers to take dangerous risks because the tubes allow structures to be built too quickly.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

According to “Welcome to Origami City,” in which situation would zipper tubes be ideal?

• when space is limited

• when materials are scarce

• when emergency situations occur

• when structures need to be strengthened

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CCSS.RI.7.1

According to “Welcome to Origami City,” which of these is a benefit of zipper tube engineering?

• safer structures

• beautiful designs

• stronger materials

• faster construction

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CCSS.RI.7.1

What does the “Get Ready to Fold!” instructions section in “Welcome to Origami City” show how to do?

• make a model city

• make a zipper tube

• understand basic construction

• understand several origami techniques

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CCSS.RI.7.2