Reading Practice: MAY 1

A student is writing a report about castles in the United Kingdom and found the following source.

 

Many castles in the United Kingdom have fallen into ruin at some point in time. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall. The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country.

 

Which sentence in the source best reveals the author’s bias?

• Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history.

• Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes.

• Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall.

• The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A student made a plan for a research report. Read the plan.

 

Research Report Plan

Topic: home computers

Audience: teacher and classmates

Purpose: to inform

Research Question: How have home computers changed since they were first introduced? The student found several sources. Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student’s report?

• a website that explains how to upgrade old computers to make them work like new

• a magazine article titled “How Computers Can Help Solve Everyday Problems”

• a book titled Where Do We Go from Here? The History and Future of

  Computers

• a website that shows people how to safely get rid of old computers

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which statement gives a theme of both passages?

• Difficult problems often have easy solutions

• Family members should take care of one another during challenging times.

• Good listening is the key to successful teamwork.

• People should follow their dreams even if others fail to support them.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

How are Charlie in “The Cave” and Mikela in “The Climb” similar in their reactions to the challenges they each face?

• Neither character panics when faced with a difficult situation.

• They both help others understand a solution to a problem.

• Neither character understands what has caused a dangerous situation

• They both rely on special training they have received.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

In “The Cave,” which factor most likely contributes to the conflict?

• Ms. Chen may not have checked the tightness of the rope enough times while inside the cave.

• The rope may not have been tied tightly enough to the tree at the mouth of the cave.

• Mr. Sawyer may not have led the students and Ms. Chen down the correct path in the cave.

• The students may not have followed closely enough behind Mr. Sawyer through the cave

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the ending of the passage “The Climb” reveal about Mikela?

• She wants to learn more information about owls before searching for them again.

• Her appreciation of nature has grown as a result of her experience.

• She understands that she made a choice that could have put her in danger

• Her relationship with her family has changed because she broke their trust.

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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

Read this sentence from “The Cave”.

Like ducklings trailing their mother, the hikers trekked quietly after Mr. Sawyer, holding on tightly to the rope.

How does the figurative language in the sentence impact the meaning?

• The figurative language suggests that the group is in more danger than they may realize.

• The figurative language creates an image of the students as orderly.

• The figurative language suggests that the students do not behave in a mature way.

• The figurative language creates a controlling image of the teacher.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In paragraph 1 of “The Climb,” what is the meaning of the word dejected?

• angry

• ashamed

• disgusted

• discouraged

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4