Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Example Items - Example Item 1

Which sentence shows the correct way to write the title of a book?

• A. During the summer I read a great novel, Because of Winn-Dixie.

• B. During the summer I read a great novel, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE.

• C. During the summer I read a great novel, Because of Winn-Dixie.

• D. During the summer I read a great novel, “Because of Winn-Dixie.”

Making Hockey Safer Hockey is a popular sport in North America. Players skate across a sheet of ice. They use special sticks to pass the puck, a small disc of hard rubber. Then the players try to score by shooting the puck into the opposing goal. The game moves fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection. Fortunately, protective equipment has improved over the years. History When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear. Helmets were not required. Goaltenders did not wear masks. This allowed players to see everything on the ice. However, it also increased the risk of getting hurt. Surprisingly, players were not forced to wear helmets until 1979. This was only required of new players, though. Players who had signed with the league before 1979 could choose for themselves. The last player to skate without a helmet retired in 1997. Present Today, the league is clearer on player safety. All new players in the National Hockey League have to wear a partial visor on their helmets. A visor is a clear shield that protects the eyes. The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years. Players who have already been in the league do not have to follow the rule. When asked why they didn’t want the added protection, some players claimed that wearing the gear makes it hard for them to see the puck clearly. Does this new rule mean that audiences will never see players without helmets shoot the puck? Not exactly. Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off. But, once the players leave the ice, they cannot return without helmets. Goalies, however, have a different rule. If they lose their helmets, play stops immediately. The Future Each year, experts try to make hockey safer. Some of their attempts are successful, while others are not. Clearly, the league and the players need to work together to make the game safer. The debate continues over how much protection is enough.

Which sentence from the article BEST supports the idea that the National Hockey League now has a stronger focus on safety?

• The game moves fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection.

• When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear.

• The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years.

• Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off.

Making Hockey Safer Hockey is a popular sport in North America. Players skate across a sheet of ice. They use special sticks to pass the puck, a small disc of hard rubber. Then the players try to score by shooting the puck into the opposing goal. The game moves fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection. Fortunately, protective equipment has improved over the years. History When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear. Helmets were not required. Goaltenders did not wear masks. This allowed players to see everything on the ice. However, it also increased the risk of getting hurt. Surprisingly, players were not forced to wear helmets until 1979. This was only required of new players, though. Players who had signed with the league before 1979 could choose for themselves. The last player to skate without a helmet retired in 1997. Present Today, the league is clearer on player safety. All new players in the National Hockey League have to wear a partial visor on their helmets. A visor is a clear shield that protects the eyes. The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years. Players who have already been in the league do not have to follow the rule. When asked why they didn’t want the added protection, some players claimed that wearing the gear makes it hard for them to see the puck clearly. Does this new rule mean that audiences will never see players without helmets shoot the puck? Not exactly. Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off. But, once the players leave the ice, they cannot return without helmets. Goalies, however, have a different rule. If they lose their helmets, play stops immediately. The Future Each year, experts try to make hockey safer. Some of their attempts are successful, while others are not. Clearly, the league and the players need to work together to make the game safer. The debate continues over how much protection is enough.

Fill in the blank: Hockey players use special sticks to pass the ____ across the ice.

• puck

• ball

• bat

• net

Making Hockey Safer Hockey is a popular sport in North America. Players skate across a sheet of ice. They use special sticks to pass the puck, a small disc of hard rubber. Then the players try to score by shooting the puck into the opposing goal. The game moves fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection. Fortunately, protective equipment has improved over the years. History When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear. Helmets were not required. Goaltenders did not wear masks. This allowed players to see everything on the ice. However, it also increased the risk of getting hurt. Surprisingly, players were not forced to wear helmets until 1979. This was only required of new players, though. Players who had signed with the league before 1979 could choose for themselves. The last player to skate without a helmet retired in 1997. Present Today, the league is clearer on player safety. All new players in the National Hockey League have to wear a partial visor on their helmets. A visor is a clear shield that protects the eyes. The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years. Players who have already been in the league do not have to follow the rule. When asked why they didn’t want the added protection, some players claimed that wearing the gear makes it hard for them to see the puck clearly. Does this new rule mean that audiences will never see players without helmets shoot the puck? Not exactly. Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off. But, once the players leave the ice, they cannot return without helmets. Goalies, however, have a different rule. If they lose their helmets, play stops immediately. The Future Each year, experts try to make hockey safer. Some of their attempts are successful, while others are not. Clearly, the league and the players need to work together to make the game safer. The debate continues over how much protection is enough.

Fill in the blank: Before 1979, no hockey players were required to wear _____

• helmets

• gloves

• skates

• jerseys

Fill in the blank: The last player to skate without a helmet retired in _____

• 1997

• 1985

• 2001

• 1992

Fill in the blank: The National Hockey League improved player safety by adding ____ for eye protection.

• visors

• helmets

• gloves

• mouthguards

Fill in the blank: Hockey players move quickly and try to score by shooting the puck into the _____?

• goal

• net

• basket

• ring

Summarize two key details about hockey safety based on the passage.

• 1. Before 1979, no hockey players were required to wear helmets. 2. The National Hockey League improved player safety by adding visors for eye protection.

• 1. Hockey players have always worn full face masks. 2. The National Hockey League banned all body checking.

• 1. Helmets were optional until 1990. 2. The National Hockey League required mouthguards for all players.

• 1. Hockey safety rules have not changed since 1950. 2. The National Hockey League eliminated all penalties.

Which skill is being assessed in the section where you read two passages about wind energy and write an opinion essay using information from both?

• Comprehending passages and writing an opinion essay

• Solving mathematical problems

• Conducting scientific experiments

• Drawing diagrams

According to the passage, what is a wind turbine?

• A device that stores solar energy

• A structure that captures wind to generate electricity

• A machine that produces noise pollution only

• A type of aircraft