Unit 2A Assessment

In paragraph 2 of The Four Regions of Texas, the word scarce most likely means—

• common and easy to find

• sometimes available

• rare or hard to find in the desert

• dangerous and harmful to people

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 5 of The Four Regions of Texas, the word fertile means—

• good for farming because the soil produces crops easily

• a land that is rocky and dry like a desert

• a place full of storms that water the ground

• a land covered with different types of trees

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the author's main purpose in writing The Four Regions of Texas?

• To persuade readers to live in Texas because it has everything

• To compare Texas regions to regions in other states

• To explain the features of the four Texas regions

• To entertain readers with stories about Texans

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In the selection The Four Regions of Texas, why does the author describe both the land and the people’s activities in each region?

• To make the text longer and more interesting

• To argue that Texas is the most powerful state

• To show how people have adapted their lives to the environment

• To warn readers about dangers in Texas regions

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In paragraph 4 of The Floating Experiment, the word density most likely means—

• the size or shape of an object

• how tightly matter is packed inside something

• the length of an object

• the color or appearance of an object

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 5 of The Floating Experiment, the word bobbed means—

• floated up and down on the water’s surface

• sank quickly to the bottom

• rolled across the floor

• broke apart into smaller pieces

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the theme of the selection The Floating Experiment?

• Science can be tricky to understand

• Curiosity can lead to discovery and learning

• Storms can sometimes be dangerous, even if you are inside

• Heavy things always sink in water

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why did the author include information about density in the selection The Floating Experiment?

• To teach readers about density through Maya and Carlos' story

• To entertain readers with science vocabulary

• To show that Maya was smarter than Carlos

• To persuade readers to try a density experiment

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In The Floating Experiment what can the reader infer about Maya?

• She enjoys teaching and explaining science to others.

• She is afraid of making mistakes during her experiments.

• She likes science more than any other subject in school.

• She thinks she is more intelligent than Carlos because she is older.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Directions: Combine the two sentences into one clear sentence. Write your answer in the space provided.

• The Central Plains have rivers and forests.

• The Central Plains are good for farming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2