The most likely reason that the author provides the information in paragraph 1 of the article 'The Broken-Crayon Solution' is —

to explain why Cassidy wanted to make her invention

to explain why Cassidy has so many crayons

to explain who helped Cassidy to become an inventor

to explain what color of crayon Cassidy likes best

Which sentence from the article 'The Broken-Crayon Solution' best supports the conclusion that Cassidy’s product was profitable?

Eventually so many crayon holders were sold that Cassidy was able to pay for most of her college education out of her earnings. (paragraph 3)

She noticed that all of her crayons were broken. (paragraph 1)

Cassidy knew that her invention would make many young artists happy. (paragraph 3)

Cassidy’s invention encourages others to waste less. (paragraph 4)

Which sentence from the article "The Broken-Crayon Solution" supports the idea that the author likes Cassidy’s crayon holder?

Cassidy’s invention is a brilliant idea. (paragraph 4)

And she had an idea. (paragraph 1)

The ends of the tubes fit tightly around the crayons. (paragraph 2)

It could also hold a small broken one. (paragraph 2)

What is the most likely reason the author included the photographs in the selection “Bouncing Around”?

To show that the trampoline can be used for different purposes

To show that the trampoline was invented many years ago

To show that people enjoy watching others use trampolines

To show that people can perform together on a trampoline

What is the best summary of the selection “Bouncing Around”?

The 2000 Olympic Games included a trampoline event for the first time. George Nissen, the inventor of the trampoline, always dreamed that his invention would one day be used in the Olympics.

The trampoline was invented by George Nissen, an athlete who wanted a new way to practice his skills. When Nissen began selling trampolines, many people bought them and used them for a variety of purposes.

In high school George Nissen was a diver and gymnast. After watching a trapeze artist, he decided to make a bouncer in his garage. However, it did not work as he expected.

As a teenager George Nissen invented a bouncer he could use to jump on. He shared the bouncer with swimmers and divers at a swimming camp. They used the bouncer to practice flips and twists.

What is the most likely reason that the author includes the information in paragraph 8 of the selection “Bouncing Around”?

To show that Nissen’s invention is still enjoyable and useful for many people

To compare how different types of athletes use Nissen’s invention

To describe how Nissen feels about his invention years after he made it

To explain when Nissen’s invention was first used in the Olympics

What are ways that Cassidy’s crayon holders in the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” differ from Nissen’s trampoline in the selection “Bouncing Around”?

Only the crayon holders encourage people to not throw things away.

Only the crayon holders were made while the inventor was in college.

Only the crayon holders help make a common object easier to use.

Only the crayon holders can be used to help improve a skill.

Only the crayon holders can be used by children.

Which statements best describe differences between Cassidy in the article "The Broken-Crayon Solution" and Nissen in the selection “Bouncing Around”?

Cassidy found it easy to sell her product, but Nissen found it difficult.

Cassidy was not happy with her invention at first, but Nissen was pleased with his at first.

Cassidy made her product to avoid waste, but Nissen made his for exercise.

Cassidy sold her product online, but Nissen started his own store to sell his product.

Cassidy got the idea for her invention at a public event, but Nissen thought of his idea at home.

What is one way the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” and the selection “Bouncing Around” are different?

“The Broken-Crayon Solution” tells about a short period in Cassidy’s life. “Bouncing Around” describes several years of Nissen’s life.

“The Broken-Crayon Solution” explains many benefits of Cassidy’s product. “Bouncing Around” suggests that there is only one benefit from using Nissen’s product.

“The Broken-Crayon Solution” describes the steps Cassidy used to make her invention. “Bouncing Around” does not tell how Nissen made his invention.

“The Broken-Crayon Solution” shows that Cassidy had many interests as a child. “Bouncing Around” shows Nissen had only one interest.

Which sentence from paragraph 1 of the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” describes in a similar way what led to building an invention?

Then Cassidy found some plastic tubes used to hold single-cut flowers.

One day 11-year-old Cassidy Goldstein was trying to work on an art project.

She noticed that all of her crayons were broken.

She would make her own crayon holders.

The Broken-Crayon Solution

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English

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4th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.5.2, RI.4.5, RI.3.9

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Who is the main character in the passage 'The Broken-Crayon Solution'?

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem was Cassidy Goldstein trying to solve?

Finding a way to organize school supplies

Creating a new type of art tool

Solving a math problem

Inventing a new game

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: Cassidy Goldstein's invention was a solution for a broken-______ problem.

problem

pencil

toy

gadget

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Cassidy use to hold the broken crayons?

A box

A bag

A jar

A cup

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Cassidy's invention was able to pay for most of her college education.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What event marked the first use of a trampoline in the Olympics?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invented the trampoline?

George Nissen

Thomas Edison

Alexander Graham Bell

Nikola Tesla

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The Broken-Crayon Solution

21 questions

Who is the main character in the passage 'The Broken-Crayon Solution'?

What problem was Cassidy Goldstein trying to solve?

Fill in the blank: Cassidy Goldstein's invention was a solution for a broken-______ problem.

What did Cassidy use to hold the broken crayons?

True or False: Cassidy's invention was able to pay for most of her college education.

What event marked the first use of a trampoline in the Olympics?

Who invented the trampoline?

In what year did George Nissen go to college?

The original purpose of the trampoline according to the passage was:

What does the Spanish word 'trampolín' mean?

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