text evidence

Tory noticed the banner above a booth at the summer fair which read, “Ring Toss, Win a Prize”. In the stall were a variety of glass bottles clustered closely together. Overhead dangled a collection of prizes such as stuffed animals of various sizes, shapes, and colors. “Ooh, I want one!” squealed Tory enthusiastically.

What type of game did Tony want to play?

• Ring Toss

• Glass Bottles

• Stuffed Animals

• A fair booth game

Horrible Hilarious Hiccups

At some point in your life, you've probably had the hiccups. Hiccups can be funny or annoying, but what causes them? Normally when you breathe in, a muscle in your abdomen called the diaphragm tightens, or contracts, and your lungs fill with air. Sometimes, the diaphragm contracts too quickly. What does that cause? That causes you to hiccup over and over. Normally hiccups only last for a few minutes. But in rare cases they can last for days or even weeks. The longest case of hiccups ever recorded was 68 years!

According to the text, what causes hiccups?

• Hiccups are a result of your diaphragm contracting too quickly.

• The best way to get rid of hiccups is to hold your breath.

• Hiccups are caused by chewing bubble gum.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

Microchips are easily and quickly implanted just under the skin in a dog or cat. Once the chip is in place, it goes unnoticed by the animal due to its minute size, that of a grain of rice. This microchip is activated by a scanner that reads and transmits the identification number to a computer screen where it can be read.

Why aren't the animals bothered by the microchips?

• The chips are inserted under the skin.

• It is activated digitally, so it doesn't have to be touched.

• The dogs can't feel it.

• It is very small (the size of a grain of sand).

What is this response missing?

"Shakes the sleepy brothers awake, ties their shoes, combs their hair with water" (para.1). Salvador is responsible for helping his brothers get ready in the morning, which is usually a parent's job.

• Text evidence

• Citation for text evidence

• Elaboration

• Transition into text evidence

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.9A

"Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."

What chore does Michael hate?

• Folding the laundry

• Cleaning his room

• Doing the dishes

• Taking out the garbage

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

A professional animal trainer works diligently with all sorts of animals. The focus is on teaching directives, or commands, that the animal can follow and complete. The trainer uses treats to communicate to the animal when a command is properly executed. With enough repetitions, the monkey can learn exactly what the trainer wants the monkey to do. Jessica’s monkey learned how to successfully open a door during its very first lesson.

How does a trainer let an animal know that they are following commands correctly?

• The trainer verbally praises the animal.

• The trainer uses treats.

• It teaches it directives.

• It uses repetition.

Select the supporting detail that does not fit:

My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

• He runs away when you sweep the floor.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

• He sleeps all day long.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.SL.7.2

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

• She lost her first game.

• Her head was hanging down.

• She walked down the street.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

• When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

• A student replied, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

• School uniforms can be ordered online.

• At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A