Reading Response

After reading that the Closing Ceremony involved lowering the flag, a small speech and extinguishing the torch, how did John feel?

• worried

• disappointed

• concerned

• downhearted

For whom was John feeling empathy?

• athletes

• people of many countries

• spectators

• all of the above

What did Ruby see when she arrived on her first day of school?

• a crowd of people welcoming her to the school.

• a crowd of people celebrating Mardi Gras.

• a mob of white people screaming and chanting mean things.

• an empty parking lot in front of the school.

What did the guard probably mean when he said Ruby “marched along like a little soldier”?

• Ruby moved very quickly.

• Ruby did not show any fear.

• Ruby marched instead of walking.

• Ruby stayed in line when walking in the halls.

What are the benefits of having students write in response to text?

• see which hand the student uses for fine motor skills (e.g., cutting, eating).

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  helps students see reading as more than just a chore.

• it prompts students to reflect on what they have learned, enables students to connect ideas, and allows students to paraphrase ideas in their own word

• as an intervention to stimulate language development in young at-risk children.

Read the following passage: The sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the city. People rushed home from work, eager to start their weekend. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, a small, stray dog wandered through the streets, looking for scraps of food. Based on the passage, what can you infer about the setting?

• It is early morning.

• It is a rural area.

• It is nighttime.

• It is late afternoon or early evening.

The part of RACE where you respond to the question asked about the text.

(a)  

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

• Summarize

The part of RACE where you respond to the question asked about the text.

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

• Summarize

The part of RACES where you respond to the question asked about the text.

• Explain

• Answer

• Cite

• Restate

Based on the passages provided, which of the following best demonstrates the ability to read and respond to the information given?

• Describing the weather conditions in detail.

• Explaining why the dog was wandering the streets.

• Discussing the feelings of the people heading home from work.

• Identifying the themes of perseverance and routine in urban life.