Did you know the Sun is actually a star? It's the closest star to Earth. This is why it is so much brighter and bigger to our eyes than any other star. Without the Sun, nothing would be able to survive on Earth. If someone were taking notes on this passage, which of the following would be correct about the Sun?

The Sun's light helps plants and animals live.

A lot of people know the Sun is actually a star.

The Sun looks brighter and larger, but it really is not.

The Sun is the furthest star from Earth.

Franklin Plays Checkers Franklin loved to play checkers. He loved it so much that he would get very upset when he lost a game. Whenever he played and his friends were winning, they noticed him huffing and pouting as if he didn't want to play at all. That made the game less fun for everyone. It's no wonder that, after a few months, Franklin ran out of checkers partners. His friends would play hopscotch and cards with him, and they would ride bikes. When he pulled out the checkerboard though, his friends would politely excuse themselves. One day, he decided to ask Fonda, his big sister, to play. She was busy at her desk in her bedroom. "I don't have time to play right now, Franklin. I'm working on a book report," Fonda said. Franklin started to get upset. He really wanted someone to play checkers with him. "Well, what am I supposed to do?" he replied unhappily. Fonda thought for a moment. "Well, maybe there is something we can do, Franklin," she said. "Come with me." Fonda put him in front of her computer, and on the screen was a giant checkerboard. "Now you can play whenever as you want. You're playing against a computer!" Fonda explained. Franklin was so happy. He found the perfect partner for a checkers fan like him! Which of these best summarizes the first paragraph?

Franklin loved checkers so much that he got very upset when he lost.

Franklin loved to play checkers and had ever lost a game.

Franklin's friends did not want to play checkers with him anymore.

Franklin lost most checkers games, but he still thought it was fun to play.

Diego is writing a report for class about bicycle safety in his hometown of New York City. He needs to paraphrase the following article by making notes in his own words. (1) There are certain rules people must follow when bicycling in New York City. (2) Riding on the sidewalks is not allowed unless the rider is under 13 years of age and the diameter of the wheels is less than 26 inches. (3) Otherwise, riders need to stay on the streets. (4) Also, riders must go in the same direction as the traffic. (5) It's very important to obey all traffic lights and signs. (6) If you don't come to a complete stop at a red light or stop sign, you may risk getting a ticket. (7) Throughout the city, there are special bike lanes or paths. (8) Riders should use these when they are available. (9) However, there are a few places bikes should not be in motion: expressways, highways, and interstate routes. (10) Helmets must be worn on children who are under the age of 14. (11) Helmets are strongly recommended for people 14 and older. (12) Bikes must have either reflective tires or reflectors so they are more easily seen at night. (13) Also, a white headlight and a red taillight must be used from sundown to sunrise. (14) All bikes must have a bell or horn on them. (15) Following these rules in New York City will increase the rider’s safety. Which of these notes best paraphrases sentences 7, 8, and 9?

Bicyclists should stay in the bike lanes and paths and stay off expressways, highways, and interstate routes.

There are a few places bikes should not go in New York City: expressways, highways, and interstate routes.

Bicyclists should use bicycle lanes when they are available in New York City.

Throughout New York City, bicyclists can find special bike lanes or paths.

An Apple for the Teacher When you see a shiny, red apple, what do you think about? Some people instantly smell a delicious, homemade apple pie. Others think about a very special teacher. Oftentimes, the apple is a symbol for teachers. It is not uncommon to see classrooms decorated in apples or teachers who collect apples by the masses. For many years, it has been an American custom for students to give apples to their classroom teachers. While the thought is kind, what started this connection between apples and teachers? The tradition dates back to the 16th century when farming families paid for their children to attend school with food. That's right! Imagine teachers receiving a basket full of apples instead of a paycheck. Apples were often plentiful, so they were used as currency for the teacher. At the time, teachers did not have a lot of money, so having the extra food was needed and appreciated. As teachers began to make more money, paying them in apples happened less and less. Today, it is common for students to bring apples to the teacher. This happens most often on the first day of school or on special holidays. Now, however, giving apples to the teacher is just a very neat tradition. What is the second paragraph mostly about?

the history behind the tradition of bringing apples to the teacher

the different ways that teachers earn money

the history behind why teachers collect apples

the different types of apples that students might bring to their teachers

Old School Days American schools are different now than they used to be. In the 1800s, classrooms had few supplies. Students and teachers did not have money to buy school supplies. Students instead carried and wrote on tiny chalkboards, called slates. Teachers also taught and tested students by reading aloud. School years lasted a short time. Some schools in farming towns were only open a few months a year. Many students worked on farms for the rest of the year. Schools were also too small to divide students by grade. One-room schools were common. Teachers at these schools worked with students of all ages at the same time. Over the years, schools have gained more supplies, longer schedules, and more classrooms. Which sentence best supports the idea that school years were shorter in the past?

Many students worked on farms for the rest of the year.

Students and teachers did not have money to buy school supplies.

Teachers also taught and tested students by reading aloud.

Teachers at these schools worked with students of all ages at the same time.

The number one product in America is corn. Corn is grown and used for many different things. One type of corn we eat is called sweet corn. Another type of corn is the corn we feed to animals. We also use corn to make ethanol. Ethanol is used to make cars go. People use corn to make thousands of other things. It is even in laundry soap. Of course, you know it is used for popcorn. It is also used to make corn meal. You will find it in cereals and many other foods. This passage is mainly about

the kind of corn fed to animals.

Eating contests should not be allowed. They are unhealthy for the eaters and the viewers. Large amounts of food should not be eaten in a short period of time. Eating contests encourage people to eat more food than their bodies need. Also, eating at a rapid pace is not good for digestion. Food should be thoroughly chewed before being swallowed. Another reason eating contests should be stopped is because they are wasteful. Challengers eat food that should be given to people in need. This passage is intended to

A. persuade people that eating contests are wrong.

B. inform people about the benefits of a healthy diet.

C. entertain people with a story about eating food.

D. teach people how to participate in an eating contest.

An activity schedule posted on the bulletin board in Julie's classroom is meant to

A. inform her about the day's activities.

B. express an opinion about her work.

C. entertain her with a joke of the day.

D. persuade her to work harder in class.

All students should be in class on time. Many students like to talk to their friends in the hallway before school starts. They lose track of time, and when the bell rings, they are not in class. Remember that class time is important. Teachers need to have plenty of time to teach the lesson. Starting next week, students found in the hallway during class will be punished. If a student has a real reason to be in the hall, such as going to the nurse’s office or bathroom, he or she must have a hall pass. Students breaking the rules will get detention. The passage is intended for which audience?

C. students who are often late to class

A. teachers who need more time in class

D. the principal of a large school

The Cookbook "We could sell lemonade," offered Jayla. "In the middle of November?" Colby exclaimed. "I don't think we'd have too many customers." "There's got to be something our class could do to raise money," Bernard mused. "A bake sale, maybe? My mom makes the best oatmeal raisin cookies. She learned how to make them when she was about my age the summer she spent three weeks with her grandparents on their farm." "OK, before Bernard launches into another one of his stories, can we get back to the topic? How can our class raise money to buy a new rug for our reading corner? Mrs. Rodriguez is depending on us to come up with some ideas," Eileen reminded the group. "I like Bernard's stories," said Jayla. "I told my mom that story about the chicken that chased your grandmother, and now every time I eat an oatmeal raisin cookie, I think about it and laugh." "Hey! What about a cookbook with recipes that we like, or something," suggested Colby. "A story cookbook! We could write stories that go with the recipe. Like Bernard's cookie recipe and a story about that chicken and his grandmother." Eileen was wiggling with excitement as she continued to add ideas. "Then, our parents could help us make the recipes. We could hand out samples with each cookbook sold!" Everyone agreed that this sounded like the best idea so far. The group wrote all the details of their idea on a sheet of paper. They knew the teachers and parents would have to review their idea. They knew parts of their plan might not work, but they were sure Mrs. Rodriguez would love the story writing part. The adults could work out all the details. The students marched proudly back to class with their idea in hand, eager to share it with their teacher. As they entered the classroom, Colby exclaimed, "Mrs. Rodriguez! We have a delicious idea!" What happens last in the story?

B. The students present a good idea to their teacher.

A. The students begin collecting recipes for their cookbook

C. The students begin writing stories to go with their good idea.

D. The students begin planning how to sell their cookbook.

Brandon’s Reward by Tirzah Tyler Brandon knew he had a math test to study for. His math teacher Mrs. Carter had explained that most of the test would be taken from homework assignments. All week long, Brandon looked at his homework assignments. He went over the answers he had gotten wrong. He even made up some practice questions to work on. The evening before his math test, Brandon’s dad invited him to watch a baseball game on TV. “No, thank you, Dad,” Brandon said. “I still need to finish studying. Maybe next time.” When Mrs. Carter passed out the tests to the class the next day, Brandon knew he was prepared. He was confident that he would make a good grade because he had studied hard. As Brandon was leaving to go home at the end of the day, Mrs. Carter found him and pulled him aside. “Well done,” she told him with a warm smile. “You scored a 98% on your test. That’s the highest grade any student has made on a test in years. Whatever you’re doing, keep up the good work.” Brandon took a deep breath and felt very proud of himself. When Brandon arrived at home, his dad was waiting for him. “Your math teacher called me this afternoon. She told me about your accomplishment,” his dad said. “To celebrate your test grade, I purchased tickets for us to a real baseball game!” What happens as a result of Brandon getting a good grade?

B. His dad buys him tickets to a baseball game.

A. His dad makes up a homework assignment.

C. His teacher gives him 98 practice questions.

D. His teacher asks him to help teach her class.

Jackson played basketball every day in the driveway of his house. All the boys and girls in the neighborhood would meet in Jackson’s driveway to play basketball together. Jackson loved playing basketball so much that he would even play during the hottest months of the summer. Not as many boys and girls from the neighborhood would play in the summer. Jackson would not let anything keep him from playing basketball. Many days, he could be found out in the driveway shooting baskets all by himself. Jackson’s mom made him take water breaks. Sometimes, she would spray him with the water hose to cool him off. Jackson thought it was fun to dribble the ball through all of the water. Even the hot weather could not keep him from playing. What does the setting tell us about Jackson?

B. Jackson does not let anything keep him from doing what he likes.

A. Jackson mostly likes to play basketball with all of his neighbors.

C. Jackson works very hard to keep himself cool during the summer.

D. Jackson will not play basketball when the weather is too hot.

Mia’s mom dropped her off at the dance studio again. Mia had already spent all morning in dance classes. After lunch, Mia was back at the dance studio to practice with her dance team. The dance team had eight other girls who loved to dance just as much Mia. All the girls had to try out in front of many judges to be on the dance team. This meant practicing many days at the dance studio. Mia and the other girls practiced ballet, jazz, and tap dancing. They all worked very hard and practiced many hours to make this team. Mia was the youngest dancer to be placed on the dance team. She was very proud of herself, but she also knew that she needed to continue to work hard. Mia felt like she needed to prove to the older girls that she was a great dancer, too. This made Mia spend a few extra hours at the studio every week. The setting shows the reader that Mia

D. practices jazz dancing most.

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CCSS

RL.5.2, RL.4.3, RI.3.6

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Rachel Gibson

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Mount Everest Getting Smaller?

The world's tallest mountain is Mount Everest. It is also the hardest mountain to climb. Few people have climbed it. It has been measured many times. A new report says that the mountain is smaller than it was 5 years ago. Mountains are supposed to get taller over time. However, scientists are worried about Everest doing the opposite. Heat and the weather are changing the mountain's size. Streams of water from melting ice go down the mountain. The water wears down the mountain as it moves. Scientists do not know how much the mountain's size has changed in the last 5 years.
In March, scientists will climb the mountain. They will find out exactly how big it is. They will use radars and satellites to measure it. They will keep measuring the height over many years.

Which of these best states the main idea of the passage?

Mount Everest is easy to climb.

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain.

Mount Everest was measured in 1999.

Mount Everest is getting smaller.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

History of Video Games
Video game systems have gone through many changes over the years. In the 1970s, video games could only be played in public places. Players used coins to play arcade video games. Video game makers soon began selling systems for homes. Players hooked the systems to their TVs. The systems came with one or two controllers that attached to the system with cords. Games were sold separately. Popular games included PAC-MAN and Donkey Kong. Many of the games were the same games played on large arcade game machines.
Video game makers continue to come up with new and exciting ways to play at home. Today, most system controllers are used without cords. Some systems do not require controllers at all. These systems are able to "sense" the motion of the players. Also, players no longer have to go out and buy games. Players can download games on their system using the Internet. These games can be played right away. Companies will also ship rented and purchased games directly to homes. Players can be sure that video game systems will keep changing for many years to come.

Which sentence supports the idea that video game makers continue to come up with new and exciting ways to play games at home?

In the 1970s, video games could only be played in public places.

Video game makers soon began selling systems for homes.

Many of the games were the same games played on large arcade game machines.

Some systems do not require controllers at all.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Glow worms are not really worms. They are the larvae or the babies of the mosquito fly. Glow worms are found in New Zealand. They live in damp areas like caves. Glow worms live in groups called colonies. These insect larvae make a liquid that glows as it leaves their bodies. They also make webs to catch their food. Glow worms build their webs with silk threads. The threads stick to rocks or trees. Other threads hang straight down from the web. The glow worms squirt sticky drops onto the hanging threads. Small insects like gnats are drawn by the glow worms' light. The little insects get stuck on the threads. Then, the glow worms feel the movement of the trapped bugs. Next, the glow worms travel to the insects and eat them. Glow worms can be very bright. However, only the brightest glow worms can be seen in full moonlight.

What is this passage mainly about?

how glow worms can be seen in moonlight

how glow worms catch their food

what glow worms eat

where glow worms can be found

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Hibernation

Animals have many ways to deal with cold weather. Humans use heaters in the homes and wear jackets. Birds fly south to find warmer winter weather. Some animals dig in and wait for spring. To protect themselves, they go into a kind of sleep. That sleep is called hibernation. It keeps the animals from starving in the winter.
One animal that hibernates is the bear. During the winter, the bear goes into a cave to sleep. While it sleeps, the bear’s breathing and heartbeat slow down. This lets the bear save energy. The bear can go without food for the whole hibernation. The bear does not grow during hibernation. When spring comes, the bear wakes up and goes on with its normal life.

Which statement best supports the main idea of the passage?

Birds fly south to find warmer winter weather.

One example of an animal that hibernates is the bear.

The bear can go without food for the whole hibernation.

Humans use heaters in their homes and wear jackets.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Scientists recently found dinosaur tracks. They provide proof that big, meat-eating dinosaurs could run. These large animals usually moved slowly. However, the tracks showed that Tyrannosaurus rex could move quickly when necessary. The tracks also helped scientist Julie Day and her team find out how fast these dinosaurs ran. They spread their toes and put one foot in front of the other. They could run up to 19 miles per hour like this.

The tracks showed how these animals ran. Which sentence from the paragraph best supports this idea?

"They could run up to 19 miles per hour like this."

"They provide proof that big, meat-eating dinosaurs could run."

"They spread their toes and put one foot in front of the other."

"These large animals usually moved slowly."

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The SuperBall, also known as the bouncy ball, was invented in 1965 by Norman Stingley. At the time, Stingley was a chemist living in California. He would take scraps of rubber and pack them together with up to 3500 lbs of pressure per square inch. This made the ball super bouncy. When dropped from shoulder height, it would bounce right back. And if an adult throws it down, it can bounce as high as a three-story house. The SuperBall went through many changes before it was released to the public. At first, the ball would fall apart if it hit a surface with too much force. The toy company Wham-O made it better, and two years later, it hit the shelves. It was an immediate success. To this day, SuperBalls are popular all over the world.

Which is the best summary of the article?

The SuperBall was invented by Norman Stingley in 1965. It can bounce as high as a three story building.

The SuperBall was manufactured by Wham-O. It took them two years to get it ready to sell to the public.

The SuperBall is also known as the bouncy ball. Norman Stingley invented it by packing rubber together.

The SuperBall was invented by Norman Stingley in 1965. Its amazing bounce makes it a popular toy to this day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Peanuts go back as far as 950 B.C. They most likely first existed in South America when the Incas grew them. At some point, peanuts made their way to the U.S. Many believe explorers took peanuts to Africa from South America. The peanuts then may have been traded to Spain. Then, Spanish explorers brought them to the American colonies. It is known that peanuts were grown for profit as early as 1818 in North Carolina. Some people even tried to come up with clever ways to use peanuts. One of these ways involved making a paste using peanuts. This paste later became known as peanut butter.
Peanut butter's development began in the 1890's. A St. Louis doctor was looking for a way to help poor people who had bad teeth and were unable to chew meat. He wanted them to have an easier way to get protein into their diets. He used a meat grinder to grind peanuts into a paste. At about this same time, Dr. John Kellogg patented the peanut butter process with the help of his brother.
Today, the U.S. is the biggest supplier of peanut butter, which can be found in most U.S. homes. Most of the peanuts used in peanut butter come from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Which of the following titles best paraphrases the passage above?

Peanut Butter: A Popular U.S. Food

From Peanuts to Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter: Packed with Proteins

Peanuts Bring a Smile to Faces

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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