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Which phrase is an example of effective speaking in a classroom discussion?

"I can understand your feelings, but my research shows that . . ."

By studying the suffix of "fallacy," a reader can conclude it means

"the state of being false."

What does the video help you better understand about the text? a. Bindi is very young to be making a speech at the National Press Club. b. Bindi is successfully selling wildlife warrior bracelets. c. Bindi is a poised and enthusiastic speaker. d. Bindi is supportive of wildlife conservation.

C. Bindi is a poised and enthusiastic speaker.

Which statement best explains why Bindi is considered an animal ambassador? a. she owns many endangered animals b. her father was a famous animal conservationist. c. she works to make people aware of endangered animals d. she travels to different countries.

C. She works to make people aware of endangered animals.

Which is the correct format for a formal letter?

C. heading, salutation, body, closing, signature

In a group discussion, effective participants A. avoid looking at other participants. B. share only opinions, not facts. C. prepare to listen and speak. D. share only facts, not opinions.

C. prepare to listen and speak.

Which detail from an essay about bird migration is the most vivid?

Bartailed godwits fly nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand.

Which scenario shows an example of a student using effective presentation skills in a group discussion? A. Steven uses informal language. B. Tamera ignores others' questions. C. Jared offers opinions without facts. D. Saren communicates with words and actions.

D. Saren communicates with words and actions.

Read this paragraph from The Dark Game. When the war began, Elizabeth Van Lew was considered a southern "spinster." She was in her early forties and unmarried. What could she do, she wondered, to serve her country? The answer came to her when she recalled her father's aunt Letitia telling her how she had ministered to the captured troops of the Continental army during the American Revolution, especially those who had been wounded in action. What is the best summary of this paragraph?

Elizabeth Van Lew wanted to help during the Civil War and drew inspiration from a relative who had taken care of wounded Revolutionary soldiers.

What is an example of appropriate language for an essay about global warming?

Global warming is beginning to change weather patterns throughout the world.

Grant receives the writing prompt below. Write an informative essay about the Greek hero, Jason. Summarize his unhappy youth and explain how he overcame obstacles to become great. Grant's first research question is "What happened in Jason's early life?" What should his second research question be, and what would be the most credible source for research?

Grant should ask, "How did Jason defeat his challenges and gain success?" using a book about Greek mythology for research.

Read the paragraph. Many people are afraid of snakes. They think snakes are slimy and creepy. But snakes are an important part of the natural world. What reason best supports the author's thesis?

Snakes can make great pets and take little maintenance.

Many people are afraid of snakes. They think snakes are slimy and creepy. But snakes are an important part of the natural world. What reason best supports the author's thesis?

Snakes eat millions of rodents that destroy crops.

Sean is not an effective speaker because he is disrespectful of others.

In a discussion, Peter shares his opinion about playing in the marching band: "Everyone should join the marching band! Making music with my friends is a lot of fun." Which fact best supports Peter's opinion?

Students who play an instrument get better grades than students who do not.

Which fact best supports Peter's opinion?

Students who play an instrument get better grades than students who do not.

Look at the frame from Iqbal. Which excerpt from the prologue of Free the Children reflects what is happening in this frame?

In exchange, Iqbal, said to be only four years old at the time, was forced to join several other child weavers squatting before looms in the owner's factory.

Which excerpt from The People Could Fly reflects the historical fact that some enslaved people were able to escape?

Then she felt the magic, the African mystery. Say she rose just as free as a bird. As light as a feather.

Which idea from this excerpt further complicates Neto's conflict?

The coach doesn't support Neto, Jesse, and the other teammate.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly Nehemiah was always bein moved from one plantation to another. For as soon as the slaveowner realized Nehemiah was outwittin him, he sold Nehemiah as quick as he could to some other slaveholder. How does this excerpt show that the story is a folktale?

It teaches a lesson about human behavior.

Which is a reason that "Bruh Lizard and Bruh Rabbit" from The People Could Fly is considered a fable?

It teaches the reader an important lesson.

Read the sentence. The skillful pilot maneuvered successfully during the training mission. How does the underlined phrase in the sentence function?

It's a prepositional phrase acting as an adverbial phrase.

Which scenario shows a student demonstrating good listening skills during a class discussion?

Jeremy asks questions to better understand others.

Ms. Chan's class is having a discussion about the value of school uniforms. As Michael shares some facts, Emery turns away to check the clock. Caleb glances down at his cell phone, and Jonah raises his hand to ask Michael a question. Which student demonstrates active listening skills?

Jonah

Which student demonstrates active listening skills?

Jonah

Kevin is a good listener because he uses attentive body language and takes notes.

Use the thesaurus entry for migrate to answer the question. migrate verb Definition: to move from one place to another Synonyms: drift, journey, rove, shift, wander Antonyms: sojourn, stay, stop, halt Which sentence contains another antonym for the word migrate?

Kit and Helen decided to remain in the small town and open a coffee shop.

Which sentence uses a third-person point of view?

The dog chased his ball for twenty minutes before plopping down on his bed.

Look at the frames from Iqbal. Read the excerpt from Free the Children. The autopsy report given at the judicial commission of the High Court of Lahore had said the same thing, but if Faryad was sitting on the bicycle behind Iqbal while they were riding, how could it be that Faryad had pellets in his left arm, and not on his right side, like Iqbal. Which statement describes how the purpose of the frame and the excerpt are different?

The excerpt informs the reader that there were likely inaccuracies in the report provided to the court.

Read the excerpt from "He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit" from The People Could Fly. "Listen," said he Lion, and then he roared: "ME AND MYSELF. ME AND MYSELF. Nobody tell me what not to do," he said. "I'm the king of the forest, me and myself." "Better had let me tell you somethin," Bruh Rabbit said, "for I've seen Man, and I know him the real king of the forest." He Lion was quiet awhile. He looked straight through that scrawny lil Rabbit like he was nothin atall. Which cultural idea about lions does this excerpt support?

They are prideful.

The women pictured here are Golda Meir (left) and Indira Gandhi (right). What do these two women have in common?

They both are prime ministers of their countries.

Which text would help readers of "Let Bindi Have the Limelight" better understand Bindi's life?

True Stories of Growing Up in a Zoo

Read the excerpt from Keesha's essay. Everyone seems to have a favorite breed of dog, but the Labrador retriever, with its many skills and natural friendliness, has always had a special place in my heart. Labradors are widely regarded as highly intelligent and loyal. Because of their personality, they are often valued as great family dogs. But the most fascinating thing about Labradors is their hunting skills. What statement below would be the best example in a body paragraph to support the thesis of this paragraph?

Labradors have been bred for hundreds of years to be loyal hunting dogs.

Why do developing countries usually have less variety in their economic activities?

Limited access to education means that people are not trained to work in industry or technology.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Their secret! as she heard it told, her knees grew tremulous and weak, her heart failed her. With eyes brimming tears she ran to him, throwing her arms around his neck, and kissed him Which theme do these lines support?

Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile

The _______________ of a discussion keeps the group on track.

Moderator

The ____________of a discussion keeps the group on track.

Moderator

Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." "I don't need to see the inside, Mrs. Henderson, I can tell . . ." But the dress was over my head and my arms were stuck in the sleeves. What allows the reader to infer that Mrs. Flowers is concerned about Marguerite's feelings?

Mrs. Flowers's words

What allows the reader to infer that Mrs. Flowers is concerned about Marguerite's feelings?

Mrs. Flowers's words

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. Well, I did it. Oh, it was a long rowin time in the cold, with me worryin. But pretty soon I see a light way up high. Then I remembered the woman told me to watch for a light. Told me to row to the light, which is what I did. And when I got to it, there were two men. They reached down and grabbed the girl. Then one of the men took me by the arm. Said, "You about hungry?" And if he hadn't been holdin me, I would of fell out of that rowboat. Which correctly describes the point of view in this excerpt?

The use of the pronouns I and me show that this excerpt uses a first-person point of view.

Read the sentence. When I go camping with my Dad, we always take supplies. What is the best revision?

When I go camping with my Dad, we take a tent, sleeping bags, food, and a cook stove.

When I go camping with my Dad, we always take supplies. What is the best revision?

When I go camping with my Dad, we take a tent, sleeping bags, food, and a cook stove.

I was telling my dad about how much I like starting a new notebook. Which revision best uses dialogue to show the narrator's feelings?

When I open the cover, the smell of fresh paper wafts up to greet me and the crisp, open page fills me with an exquisite sense of possibility.

Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention". "Sticks and stones don't break bones," she chanted. Yoyo could tell, though, by the look on her face, it was as if one of those stones the kids had aimed at her daughters had hit her. But she always pretended they were at fault. "What did you do to provoke them? It takes two to tangle, you know." What is the original meaning of the underlined idiom in this excerpt?

Words cannot actually hurt a person like sticks and stones can.

Mario is writing an essay that examines how volcanoes develop. What organizational tool would work best for outlining his ideas?

a process chart

Which are examples of symbols? Choose all that apply.

an Olympic torch an American flag a white dove

Tyrone is writing an essay about the importance of schools adopting exercise programs. What would be most relevant to his essay?

an example of a national program that encourages kids to exercise

Which multimedia choice would be most effective in persuading blog readers to learn to play a musical instrument?

an interview with a successful popular musician

Characters advance the plot of a story through ____________________ relationships, where their actions lead to results that move the plot along.

cause and effect

Read the excerpt from "The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes." At school, even in kindergarten, you teach us to behave in the world. You teach us . . . • not to hurt other creatures, • to share - not be greedy. Then why do you go out and do the things you tell us not to do? Suzuki most likely includes this question in her speech to

challenge listeners to think about how they act in the world.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. They say the people could fly. Say that long ago in Africa, some of the people knew magic. And they would walk up on the air like climbin up on a gate. And they flew like blackbirds over the fields. Black, shiny wings flappin against the blue up there. Which word best describes the setting in this excerpt?

enchanted

The author's purpose in this excerpt is to

encourage readers to do something about what they believe in.

What is the first step in summarizing a plot?

identifying important words and phrases

A(n) _________ cannot be taken literally and must be understood as a whole.

idiom

A(n) __________ cannot be taken literally and must be understood as a whole.

idiom

One way a reader can connect text evidence to an idea is to

look for details that are implied or stated directly.

Kaci and her classmates are discussing the importance of nutrition in students' health. Kaci has come prepared with some nutrition facts she found online. She has prepared a few answers to questions that may arise about her findings. Kaci will be an effective speaker because she

is ready to share and answer questions.

Read the excerpt from "Pakistan's Malala." Malala wondered on her blog if she should adopt a pen name - Gul Makai. Meaning corn flower in Urdu, the native language of the region, Gul Makai is a name taken from a character in a Pashtun folk story. It's not well known, but Pashtun experts say the story is a kind of Romeo and Juliet tale. It's a sweet love story laced with tragedy. Based on this excerpt, writing a blog about her experiences allowed Malala to

keep her identity a secret if she wanted.

When writing for a general audience, the writer should keep in mind that a general audience most likely

knows little about the topic.

When writing for a general audience, the writer should keep in mind that a general audience most likely __________.

knows little about the topic.

What does this excerpt help readers understand about Bindi? a.Her love of animals helps her cope with her father's death. b.Her love of animals helps her be a better rollerblader. c.Her love for her father makes her blog a great success. d. Her love for her father makes her a better performer.

not D.

Based on Kamkwamba's memoir, what is one trait that best makes him a hero?

perseverance

To indicate that one's purpose for writing is to inform, an author would include clues such as

facts

Read this excerpt from Exploring the Titanic. Soon I had spent more hours in the deep ocean than any other scientist. But the Titanic continued to haunt me. My oceanographic colleagues scoffed at my Titanic dreams and told me I should devote myself to "real" scientific projects. Colleagues are

fellow workers in the same field of study.

In an e-mail that addresses a problem, the writer should express a viewpoint in the

first body paragraph.

What describes the language that will most likely be be used in this class discussion?

formal

According to "Let Bindi Have the Limelight," Bindi's passion for animals resulted from her father's influence and

growing up at the zoo.

Which actions will make a student well prepared for a group discussion? Check all that apply.

reading and reviewing the materials bringing notes to the discussion supporting opinions with evidence responding thoughtfully to others

Read the excerpt from The Code Book. A theoretical breakthrough would be a fundamentally new way of finding Alice's private key. If a theory is an idea, then something theoretical is

unproven.

Which actions will make a student well prepared for a group discussion? Check all that apply.

reading and reviewing the materials bringing notes to the discussion supporting opinions with evidence responding thoughtfully to others

Read the excerpt from "Bruh Lizard and Bruh Rabbit" from The People Could Fly The lizard grinnin to heself all over the place. Then he slide out there and pick up Sword and take it on home. Rabbit watch him go. That's all. Which line is an example of personification?

"The lizard grinnin . . ."

Read the excerpt from The People Could Fly Bruh Alligator think to heself, What this here? I never seen such animals before. But it's vittles! Food! And he grabs one, two of the beagles and pulls them under the water. The other hound swum out of there, took he feet in he hands, and ripped on home. Based on the clues in the excerpt, the word ripped most likely means

"ran quickly."

Read the excerpt from Iqbal. Suddenly I realized that I had to get back to work. My mind had wandered. Just in time I managed to recapture a thread I was about to lose. Then the sunbeams were blocked and the two swords of light stopped fighting. We all turned around to see the master standing in the doorway. His big body filled it. He was dressed for traveling, with a long coat that almost reached his feet and boots covered with red dust. Based on the descriptive details in the passage, what inferences can be made about the setting? Check all that apply.

-It is a work environment. -It is daytime. -The room holds several people.

Read the excerpt from Iqbal. They grabbed him by the arms and dragged him into the courtyard. We followed, but stopped at the door like a group of frightened baby chicks. We saw Iqbal's knees scrape on the stones on the ground, his arm bang against the edge of the well. The master stopped at the rusty iron door and pulled it slowly open on rasping hinges. We saw him disappear down the steps into the dark, jerking Iqbal after him. Then we heard the awful, terrifying sound that haunted our sleep: the grate of the Tomb as it was raised and then bang! as it fell closed. The sound echoed in the heavy heat of the courtyard. Which details from the excerpt best indicate that the tomb is a frightening place? Check all that apply.

-The master stopped at the rusty iron door and pulled it open on rasping hinges. -We saw him disappear down the steps into the dark, -Then we heard the awful, terrifying sound that haunted our sleep

Which sentence uses an objective tone?

A garden would provide numerous benefits to the students.

Which statement best describes how Andy has been affected by the conflict?

Andy is intent on making a change for the better and putting an end to the racist comments coming from the racist fans

Which sentence from Exploring the Titanic indicates a shift in tone?

As we settled in to the new ship, tension began to mount.

It was as if my brain had long ago made a place for these symbols, and once I discovered them in these books, they snapped right into place.

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." As to whether she [Bindi] felt like touring and performing even as she mourned her dad, it indeed seemed there was nothing she felt like doing more. If anything, she indicated, thoughts of her father only drove her. The information in this excerpt helps readers understand that

Bindi's work helps her honor her father.

How is the nonfictional text similar to the fictional text in The People Could Fly?

Both describe a person gaining his freedom.

What viewpoint do Jim and the slaveowner first have about the turtle in The People Could Fly?

Both doubt a talking turtle actually exists.

How is the nonfictional text similar to the fictional text in The People Could Fly?

Both tell an inspirational story about an enslaved person becoming free.

Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best supports the conclusion that Odysseus's fate is doomed?

But Zeus disdained my offering; destruction for my ships he had in store

Read the sentence. Carlos began studying to become a doctor in college. What is the best revision of this sentence?

Carlos learned chemistry and biology in college as part of his medical studies.

Read the excerpt from Iqbal. Hussain Khan looked at us and growled, "What do you think you're looking at? Get back to work." We bent to our looms, but then we quickly peeked over our shoulders. Hussain brought the new boy over to an empty loom in the row next to mine, pulled out a rusty shackle, and locked it on the boy's right ankle. "This will be your place, here's where you'll work," he said. Based on the excerpt, which inference can be made about the setting?

Children are used to working in unfair conditions.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. One Saturday, Gilbert met me in the library and we flipped through books we thought might be fun. I couldn't study all the time. One book that caught my attention was the Malawi Junior Integrated Science book, used by Form Four students. Hmm, I thought, and flipped it open. There were lots of pictures and diagrams, which I found easy to understand. I saw pictures of cancer and scabies and children stricken with kwashiorkor, like so many who'd wandered the country. One picture had a man in a shiny silver suit walking on the moon. What is the primary idea that the details in the excerpt tell a reader about Kamkwamba?

He is intelligent despite his lack of education.

Read the excerpts from different sections "The Scarlet Ibis." Although Doodle learned to crawl, he showed no signs of walking, but he wasn't idle. He talked so much that we all quit listening to what he said. It was about this time that Daddy built him a go-cart and I had to pull him around. At first I just paraded him up and down the piazza, but then he started crying to be taken out into the yard and it ended up by my having to lug him wherever I went. If I so much as picked up my cap, he'd start crying to go with me and Mama would call from wherever she was, "Take Doodle with you." *** He'd nod his head, and I'd say, "Well, if you don't keep trying, you'll never learn." Then I'd paint for him a picture of us as old men, white-haired, him with a long white beard and me still pulling him around in the go-cart. This never failed to make him try again. Based on these excerpts, what best describes the symbol of the go-cart within the story?

It changes from a symbol of freedom to a symbol of captivity.

Which of these arguments is often made against the idea of conservation?

Land and natural resources should be used for economic gain.

Read the excerpt from "The Scarlet Ibis." Doodle was frightened of being left. "Don't go leave me, Brother," he cried, and he leaned toward the coffin. His hand, trembling, reached out, and when he touched the casket he screamed. A screech owl flapped out of the box into our faces, scaring us and covering us with Paris green. Doodle was paralyzed, so I put him on my shoulder and carried him down the ladder, and even when we were outside in the bright sunshine, he clung to me, crying, "Don't leave me. Don't leave me." What do Doodle's repeated pleas of "Don't leave me" foreshadow?

Later in the story, the narrator races ahead and leaves Doodle to struggle behind during a terrible storm.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. The wind would spin the blades of the windmill, rotate the magnets in a dynamo, and create electricity. Attach a wire to the dynamo and you could power anything, especially a bulb. All I needed was a windmill, and then I could have lights. No more kerosene lamps that burned our eyes and sent us gasping for breath. With a windmill, I could stay awake at night reading instead of going to bed at seven with the rest of Malawi. Which fact about Malawi helps the reader understand what the excerpt is mostly about?

Malawi lacked sufficient resources to generate energy.

The information in this excerpt helps readers understand that a. Bindi often feels pressured to perform. b. Bindi's work helps her honor her father. c. Bindi's sad feelings are starting to fade. d. Bindi likes being the center of attention.

NOT A.

How would readers most likely connect this excerpt to their own lives? a. by understanding how challenging it is to be part of a famous family b. by understanding how hard it is to carry on after losing a loved one c. by relating to the changes that occur with every season d. by relating to the time it takes to be an animal ambassador

NOT D.

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference. That night, Neto, Jesse, and another teammate walked into the coach's office and handed him their uniforms and pads. They explained why they were leaving and expected him to understand, but they were disappointed. "The coach said, 'Quitting will just make it worse,'" Neto remembers. "He said the fans would call us losers and quitters instead of respecting us. Nothing could convince him. After a while we just walked out." Now there was no turning back. Which statement best describes the change in Neto since the beginning of the story?

Neto is fully committed to putting an end to the racist comments coming from the fans.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. "Count up the suitors for me, let me know what men at arms are there, how many men. I must put all my mind to it, to see if we two by ourselves can take them on or if we should look round for help." Based on this excerpt, what is the best prediction about what will happen next in the story?

Odysseus will battle the suitors with Telemachus.

Read the excerpt from "He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit" from The People Could Fly The little animals could go out in the mornin because he Lion was more peaceable. He didn't walk around roarin at the top of his voice all the time. And when he Lion did lift that voice of his, it was like, "Me and Myself and Man. Me and Myself and Man." Like that. Which cultural idea does this excerpt support?

People should treat others with respect.

Which scenario shows an example of a student using effective presentation skills in a group discussion?

Saren communicates with words and actions.

How does the author of "Let Bindi Have the Limelight" persuade readers to consider the importance of wildlife conservation?

She describes Bindi's message and accomplishments.

Read the sentence. The bear slowly wandered down into the valley, occasionally stopping to eat some berries.

The bear is peaceful.

Which details from the myths support the idea that both the Maori and Haida understand the value of determination?

The brothers in the Maori myth try several different ways to separate the sky and earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth continues to wail until he's given the box he wants.

Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase as an adverbial phrase?

The bumpy road jangled the carriage that we drove around the lake.

Read the excerpt from "Justin Lebo." On the way home, Justin was silent. His mother assumed he was lost in a feeling of satisfaction. But he was thinking about what would happen once those bikes got wheeled inside and everyone saw them. How would all those kids decide who got the bikes? Two bikes could cause more trouble than they would solve. What conflict is introduced in this excerpt?

There are not enough bicycles for the residents of the Kilbarchan Home for Boys.

Which text would most strongly connect to "Let Bindi Have the Limelight"?

a book about kids who make a positive difference in the world

Fidel Castro led a revolution in Cuba in 1959 and created a government based on

a communist dictatorship.

If a writer were writing a modern-day story based on the Theseus myth featured in "Cruel Tribute," what would the story's plot most likely include?

a young man searching through a new city, trying to find his lost friends before they are harmed

In "The Caged Bird," what is the speaker's tone or attitude toward the subject of oppression? Check all that apply.

anger defiance outrage

Which issue would a reader likely connect to "Let Bindi Have the Limelight"?

animal extinction

Look at this excerpt from a manual for SunFun Inc. Which text feature is used in this document?

bolded text

How does the author highlight Iqbal's impact on others in these frames?

by showing a group of children intently listening to Iqbal

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." In Australia, spring begins in September, so for the Irwins, the new season began with unspeakable sadness. As the dust settled, though, a new beginning slowly and steadily took shape. To start fresh with hearts so badly broken was incredibly difficult, but it was also necessary. Terri and the kids were determined to do it for their supporters and fans, for wildlife everywhere and, of course, for Steve. How would readers most likely connect this excerpt to their own lives?

by understanding how hard it is to carry on after losing a loved one

Read the sentence. While we could never prove it, we suspected him of duplicity, so we were never able to fully trust him despite his numerous good deeds. What is the most likely definition of "duplicity"?

dishonesty

An inference needs to be supported by __________ in the text.

evidence

An inference needs to be supported by ____________ in the text.

evidence

The best way to make inferences is to combine background knowledge with ,______________ or the proof found in the details provided in the text.

evidence

The best way to make inferences is to combine background knowledge with _______________, or the proof found in the details provided in the text.

evidence

In this excerpt, the author ______________ to persuade readers to believe in something.

expresses opinions

Read the excerpt from The People Could Fly Bruh Alligator think to heself, What this here? I never seen such animals before. But it's vittles! Food! And he grabs one, two of the beagles and pulls them under the water. The other hound swum out of there, took he feet in he hands, and ripped on home. Which word in the excerpt provides a definition for vittles?

food

Read the sentence. The gold yellow light of the sun made the lake shimmer.

gold yellow

What is one type of source you should look for while researching for reliable information on a topic?

government websites

A formal letter that you print and mail begins with a .

heading

Read the excerpt from The People Could Fly. Never again do Bruh Gator sleep most far from the riverside. If he yeddy any branch creak, or gush snap, if he yeddy any sound be like cracklin fire, he don't say nothin. Just quick, him fall off he log in the water. Cause he know Trouble when he hear it. For true. Based on the clues in the excerpt, what does yeddy mean?

hear

Read this excerpt from the employee handbook for Carey's Sandwiches. The sublist under Number 1 provides information about

helping customers order.

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." From the tree house, Bindi shows viewers these various visitors from the wild, offers up interesting facts, and introduces the videotaped segments. These, including one called "Croc Hunter Unplugged," generally feature Steve, Wes, the zoo staff, and often Bindi as they encounter all walks of wildlife from around "Bindi's Globe." Music videos in which the Crocmen and/or Bindi perform are another regular part of the show, and splashy, animated graphics and sound effects add to the overall appeal of each episode. Which parts of Bindi's life are connected in this excerpt?

her talent as a performer and her work protecting animals

Read the excerpt from The People Could Fly Bruh Rabbit smells the wind. He find out which way it drivin. He knock the coal from he pipe. Red-hot coal fall in the broom grass. Bruh Rabbit blow on the coal and it catch fire. Fire set pen the field, the broom grass all around on fire. And Bruh Rabbit find heself a stump to set pontop and he set up there and he watch and wait. The fire comin strong all around and around, for true. The details in this excerpt show readers that the scene is

hot and dry.

Hearing the dialect in an audio recording of The People Could Fly would likely give readers a better understanding of

how certain words are pronounced.

Central ideas are the most ______________ ideas in a text.

important

Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. She was thin without the taut look of wiry people, and her printed voile dresses and flowered hats were as right for her as denim overalls for a farmer. She was our side's answer to the richest white woman in town. The author's purpose in including this passage is to

inform the reader of Mrs. Flowers's social position in Black Stamps.

The author's purpose in including this passage is to ___________.

inform the reader of Mrs. Flowers's social position in Black Stamps.

Read the sentence from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. Some of these people had mocked me for months, and still they whispered, even laughed. Which word in the sentence is a strong word choice that provides context?

mocked

The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support. Religious Beliefs and Party Support, 2012 This chart demonstrates that

more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. I could get money by working ganyu. At the time, guys were making one hundred kwacha unloading trucks at CHiPiKU store, so I headed there. If I worked a whole week, I could have enough. I waited outside the store all morning and into the afternoon. The sun was dreadful, and I had no water. Finally the owner walked outside and saw me. "Why are you standing here?" he said. "Waiting for trucks." "Trucks come every day," he said. "Except Monday." It was Monday. That night at home, I hit upon another idea. The bicycle dynamo was the ideal generator for the bigger windmill I wanted to create, and at some point I'd have to work for the money to buy it. But for this experimental model, I could get by with using a much smaller generator, and I knew just where to find that. Which character trait do the details in the excerpt reveal about Kamkwamba?

persistence

Clear examples of pollution's negative consequences would best serve the purpose of

persuading readers to take action to stop pollution.

A _________ is a group of words that work together to express an idea and can function as a noun, adjective, verb, or adverb.

phrase

In a group discussion, effective participants

prepare to listen and speak.

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." As to whether she felt like touring and performing even as she mourned her dad, it indeed seemed there was nothing she felt like doing more. If anything, she indicated, thoughts of her father only drove her. "I think about him just looking at me," she said on Good Morning America. "Like at the dinner table and stuff, he used to say, 'Oh, Bindi, I'm so proud of you, good job, well done.' It was really nice." Readers would most likely connect this excerpt to their lives by

relating to wanting to make their parents proud.

Read the sentences. Andrea couldn't sing very well. She was off-key and too loud.

shriek

Read the excerpt from "The Scarlet Ibis." Finally I went back and found him huddled beneath a red nightshade bush beside the road. He was sitting on the ground, his face buried in his arms, which were resting on his drawn-up knees. "Let's go, Doodle," I said. He didn't answer, so I placed my hand on his forehead and lifted his head. Limply, he fell backwards onto the earth. He had been bleeding from the mouth, and his neck and the front of his shirt were stained in brilliant red. "Doodle! Doodle!" I cried, shaking him, but there was no answer but the ropy rain. He lay very awkwardly, with his head thrown far back, making his vermillion neck appear unusually long and slim. His little legs, bent sharply at the knees, had never before seemed so fragile, so thin. In this excerpt, the imagery appeals primarily to which sense to help place the reader in the scene?

sight

Participants in a formal discussion use language that is ___________.

sophisticated

To effectively participate in a group discussion, balance must be maintained between

speaking and listening

To effectively participate in a group discussion, balance must be maintained between _____

speaking and listening

The theme in A wolf story connects to the author's purpose by

teaching a moral lesson

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. When everythin seemed to be ready and everybody had gathered around and quieted down, Mas Tom brought John out, blindfolded, and had him stand there. Which word best describes the setting in this scene?

tense

Which part of "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" best shows that the Maori value freedom?

the motivation of the brothers

Which phrases include sensory language? Check all that apply.

the softly drifting snow the bumpy, twisted tree the scarred, stained rug

What elements did the artist use to illustrate a sense of confusion and concern? Check all that apply.

the subject's facial expression the use of shadows and darkness the subject's body language

Cinta reviewed her notes about genealogical research before the class discussion. She was ready to share her information with her classmates and then answer questions. When Mr. MacGregor asked if she was ready, Cinta smiled and nodded her head. What is the purpose of the class discussion?

to educate

Which best describes the author's primary purpose in the prologue of Free the Children?

to educate readers about a serious issue

Which best describes the overall purpose of "Youth Activism and Animal Rights"?

to educate readers about an important issue

Why does the author most likely include this interaction?

to emphasize the generational cycle of debt slavery

In Free the Children, why does the author provide a first-hand account of visiting a brick kiln?

to emphasize the horrific conditions of debt slavery

Look at this workplace document. What is the purpose of the numbered list?

to explain in point-by-point form how to maintain workplace safety

What is the main purpose of an informative essay?

to explain the relation of parts to a whole

What is the most likely reason the author of Exploring the Titanic describes in detail the procedure of towing Argo before finally discovering the Titanic?

to highlight the combined efforts used to find the Titanic

Which best shows why the author describes the homecoming at the end of Exploring the Titanic.

to indicate the importance of the discovery he made

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Said Odysseus: "Run then, while I hold them off with arrows as long as the arrows last. When all are gone if I'm alone they can dislodge me." Based upon this excerpt, which trait has Odysseus learned as part of his transformation?

to lead confidently in times of distress

Which of the following is an important purpose of national parks and wildlife refuges?

to protect landscapes and endangered species

Look at the frames from Iqbal. Which best describes the author's purpose in these frames of Iqbal?

to show how Iqbal inspired others

Why does the myth explain that each tribe has its own gift?

to show the Maasai's view that each tribe has a purpose

What is one reason that an author may choose to relate events in memoir form?

to tell significant stories from one's life

Read the passage from "The Caged Bird." But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. What is the literal meaning of stalks?

to walk with measured, stiff strides

The __________ of a poem is the attitude of the text toward the subject and theme.

tone

Which three factors determine the formality of a discussion?

topic, audience, and purpose

Read the excerpt from "Bruh Lizard and Bruh Rabbit" from The People Could Fly. One day Bruh Lizard has to go away. And Bruh Rabbit, he sneak up and he steal Bruh Lizard's sword. Bruh Rabbit laughs to heself because he now got Sword. Which human characteristic does the rabbit show?

trickery

In "Initiation," one example of a character vs. self conflict is when Millicent ______________.

worries about how her actions affect Tracy.

Which part of a formal e-mail is optional?

the contact information

A documentary is a film that

tells a nonfictional story about a person, topic, or event.

Read the excerpt from The People Could Fly Now the first time the buckras run Bruh Deer with the hounds, he didn't know nothin about them. And he just lie down in his bed in the thicket on the edge of the broom-grass field. But here come the hounds, and Bruh Deer so afraid and so, he jump and he run. And he gets away to the river first. Just as he ready to jump off the bluff above the river, he look down and see Bruh Alligator's two big eyes come risin out of the water. Bruh Alligator just waitin for him! What details best help readers visualize the setting?

the broom-grass field; bluff above the river

Events that take the conflict to its highest point help to develop

the climax.

Events that take the conflict to its highest point help to develop ______________.

the climax.

Which of the following competes with the need for safe, clean, drinking water?

the economic needs of industries that supply the nation's products

Read the excerpt from "He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit" from The People Could Fly Doc Rabbit kicked Tar Baby with another foot, and that foot got stuck way deep. "Better turn me loose," Rabbit hollered, gettin scared now. Shakin now. Says, "I got one foot left and here it comes!" He kicked that tar baby with the one foot left, and that got stuck just like the other three. "Well, well, well," said Doc Rabbit, shakin his head and lookin at Tar Baby. Which line from the excerpt is an example of personification?

"'Well, well, well,'" said Doc Rabbit, . . ."

Read the excerpt from "Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox, and Tar Baby" from The People Could Fly "You have to go. You have to, yer the only doctor. Go ahead on, you," Bruh Fox say. Big Doc Rabbit went down to the brook again. The water was so cool and ribbly and it kept the crock of cream so fresh and cold. Doc Rabbit drank about half of the cream this time. Then he went back up to help Brother Fox with the hard labor of raisin the roof. Heard tell about This phrase helps remind readers that these stories were usually told, not read. Which line from the excerpt is an example of personification?

". . . he went back up to help Brother Fox with the hard labor . . ."

Which detail from the excerpt best indicates that one of the author's purposes in writing It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference was to create suspense?

"I couldn't believe I was really doing this," Neto recalls.

Read the excerpt from The People Could Fly Here come the beagles boilin hard for the bluff. They come so fast upon Bruh Deer's track, they never have a chance to stop. Two or three go on over the bluff, and they drop in the water right in front of Bruh Alligator's snout. Which phrase in the excerpt provides a clue about what boilin hard means?

"come so fast"

Based on the prefix, the word "extricate" most likely means

"to get out of a situation."

Over the next week, I struggled with the text but managed to figure out every few words and was able to grasp the context.

Which statement best describes a similarity between a documentary and memoir?

A memoir requires the audience to use more imagination and conveys a message.

What is the effect when the author of Exploring the Titanic describes the night the Titanic sank?

A respectful mood forms alongside the existing general mood of excitement.

How might a sixth-grader connect this text to his or her own life? A. A sixth-grader can appreciate that a pet can be a great comfort to a kid who is sad. B. A sixth-grader knows what it is like to have a career. C. A sixth-grader understands how to train rats. D. A sixth-grader knows a lot about nature and animal habitats.

A. A sixth-grader can appreciate that a pet can be a great comfort to a kid who is sad.

Sean and his classmates are discussing natural resources in the community. Sean feels strongly that Pinetop Lake is a local treasure that should be protected from pollution and traffic. He uses forceful language and frequently interrupts others to make his point. Which best describes what kind of speaker Sean is? A. Sean is not an effective speaker because he is disrespectful of others. B. Sean is not an effective speaker because he does not answer questions. C. Sean is a very effective speaker because he is passionate about the topic. D. Sean is a very effective speaker because he defends a local resource.

A. Sean is not an effective speaker because he is disrespectful of others.

Which text would best help you better understand Bindi's message of wildlife conservation? a. The Jungle Book -- the story of a young boy who is raised by wolves b. "The Chenoo" -- a legend about siblings who outwit a scary monster c. Seedfolks -- a story about three narrators learning the value of community d. "Healthy Eating: Small Changes Can Equal Big Results" -- a newspaper article urging people to eat healthier food

A. The Jungle Book-- the story of a young boy who is raised by wolves

Which text would help readers of "Let Bindi Have the Limelight" better understand Bindi's life? a. True Stories of Growing Up in a Zoo b.The History of the Kids' Choice Awards c.The Ultimate Animal Encyclopedia d. A Visitor's Guide to Australia

A. True Stories of growing up in a zoo.

Which world event provides the best connection to the passage about young conservationists? a. world pollution b. space exploration c. ocean exploration d. national elections

A. World Pollution

Which issue would a reader likely connect to "Let Bindi Have the Limelight"? a. animal extinction b. voting laws c. school bullying d. health care

A. animal extinction

A view or judgment not necessarily based on knowledge is a(n) A. opinion. B. fact. C. truth. D. reality.

A. opinion

Which actions will make a student well prepared for a group discussion? Check all that apply. A. reading and reviewing the materials B. ignoring and dismissing questions C. focusing exclusively on one viewpoint D. bringing notes to the discussion E. supporting opinions with evidence F. responding thoughtfully to others

A. reading and reviewing the materials D. bringing notes to the discussion E. supporting opinions with evidence F. responding thoughtfully to others

To effectively participate in a group discussion, balance must be maintained between . A. speaking and listening B. speaking and thinking C. laughing and listening D. watching and listening

A. speaking and listening

Alexander the Great traveled long distances with his army. What would make the best revision of this detail?

Alexander the Great traveled from Greece to India with his army.

Read this sentence. Alexander the Great traveled long distances with his army. What would make the best revision of this detail?

Alexander the Great traveled from Greece to India with his army.

A view or judgment not necessarily based on knowledge is a(n)

opinion

Which idea best indicates that one of the purposes of the author of It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference is to persuade?

Andy makes copies of the students' letters and ensures that the letters are passed out.

What concept from the poem does author Maya Angelou also address in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?

Angelou equates using one's voice with freedom.

Read this excerpt from The Odyssey. "Oh, Nan, they are a bad lot; they intend ruin for all of us; but Antinous appears a blacker-hearted hound than any. Here is a poor man come, a wanderer, driven by want to beg his bread, and everyone in hall gave bits, to cram his bag—only Antinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder!" Based on previous knowledge of Greek values, what prediction can best be made about Antinous's future?

Antinous's friends will turn on him, and he will suffer for his actions.

What detail from the excerpt causes Neto's conflict?

He realizes that racist remarks are being made.

What evidence from the text shows that young people can accomplish amazing things when they have a passion? A. Bindi learned many things about nature from her mother and father. B. Bindi takes action, through business and performing, to help conservation causes. C. Bindi has fans who help her become famous and win awards. D .Bindi likes being famous and making TV shows and DVDs.

B. Bindi takes action, through business and performing to help conservation causes.

Kevin is participating in a group discussion about teens and technology. Kevin feels strongly that texting can be a dangerous distraction, especially for teen drivers. When his classmate argues that texting is not a problem for teenagers, Kevin does not interrupt. He makes eye contact with the speaker and takes a few notes of the speaker's argument. Which best describes what kind of listener Kevin is? A. Kevin is a good listener because he asks questions to better understand the speaker. B. Kevin is a good listener because he uses attentive body language and takes notes. C. Kevin is not a good listener because he interrupts the speaker to make a point. D. Kevin is not a good listener because he uses informal language inappropriately.

B. Kevin is a good listener because he uses attentive body language and takes notes.

Readers would most likely connect this excerpt to their lives by A. understanding the effort it takes to protect animals. B. relating to wanting to make their parents proud. C. understanding the difficulty of touring the World. D. relating to pushing themselves to act happy.

B. Relating to wanting to make their parents proud.

Which text below would have the strongest connection to the passage about crocodiles? a. a guide about how to take care of pets b. the life story of crocodiles conservationist Steve Irkin c. a book about the history of zoos. d. a book about the other reptiles

B. The life story of crocodiles conservationist, Steve Irkin.

Which are topics best suited for a formal discussion? Check all that apply. A. a television series B. a scientific discovery C. a literary analysis D. a restaurant menu E. a medical diagnosis F. a sporting event

B. a scientific discovery C. a literary analysis E. a medical diagnosis

According to "Let Bindi Have the Limelight," Bindi's passion for animals resulted from her father's influence and a. singing songs on TV. b. growing up at the zoo. c. traveling to New York. d. winning many awards.

B. growing up at the zoo

Bailey is participating in a group discussion about family pets. Bailey is anxious to share her experience raising chickens and selling their eggs for extra money. She is so excited that she raises her hand frequently and interrupts others as they speak. Which best describes what kind of listener Bailey is?

Bailey is not a good listener because she makes frequent interruptions.

Which best describes what kind of listener Bailey is?

Bailey is not a good listener because she makes frequent interruptions.

In a discussion, Kate shares her opinion about her ballet class: "I love the way ballet makes me feel! I have become so much stronger and more flexible since I joined the dance studio." Which fact best supports Kate's opinion?

Ballet is a dance form that encourages strong muscles and posture.

Look at the frames from Iqbal. Read the excerpt from Free the Children. "He was crying and he was confused," said the translator. I knew it could not have been all that Liaqat had said, but we had no way of probing further. "Then what happened?" I asked. "They were taken to the police station. They put their thumbs on a blank sheet of paper and were told to leave." Which statement best describes a similarity in purpose between the frames and excerpt

Both inform the reader that Faryad and Liaqat were not given the chance to tell their version of events at the police station.

Read the excerpt from Free the Children. "He was crying and he was confused," said the translator. I knew it could not have been all that Liaqat had said, but we had no way of probing further. "Then what happened?" I asked. "They were taken to the police station. They put their thumbs on a blank sheet of paper and were told to leave." Which statement best describes a similarity in purpose between the frames and excerpt?

Both inform the reader that Faryad and Liaqat were not given the chance to tell their version of events at the police station.

Read the first paragraph from a letter arguing for pothole repairs. It's that time of year again, known locally as "pothole season." Each winter, harsh weather, snow plows, and salt on the roads work together to create potholes. Now that the snow is melting, this year's potholes are being revealed. So far, the large pothole on Main Street has caused two flat tires and a big traffic snarl. And that's just one pothole among the many that riddle the downtown area. What should be added to this paragraph to make the writer's argument more effective?

C.the author's viewpoint

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles. Wyke's work was always delicate and demanding, more so in the damp and confined space. Gently and carefully, Wyke scraped the dirt until he found the three cables encased in black rubber and, he believed, pressurized by nitrogen, a common practice in the 1950s to keep moisture out of cables. He knew that once he cut through the rubber sheathing on the cables, the nitrogen would escape. The resulting drop in pressure would be detected by the Soviets. The engineers solved this potential problem by building a concrete barrier with a steel door to pressurize the tap chamber and separate it from the pre-amp room. (It turned out that the cables were not pressurized.) Wyke next attached wires to the exposed cable—probably with alligator clips—and began to draw power from the cables. Once again, the work called for a deft hand. If he drew off too much power, the Soviets would be sure to notice it. As expected, Wyke did a masterful job, and the tapping began on May 11, 1955. Which sentence best states the controlling idea of the passage?

Caution and precision enabled Wyke's cable-tapping success.

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." The 10-day adventure wrapped up with the honor of a lifetime, as Bindi had been invited to speak with her mother at the Washington National Press Club luncheon in Washington, D.C. Past speakers include Winston Churchill, Indira Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela, all respected leaders with whom Bindi now had a shared experience. . . . "We have never had an eight-year-old girl speak at the National Press Club, as far as I know. I can never remember anyone close to being that young." Which theme does the information in this excerpt support?

Children can achieve incredible things when they do what they love.

Which phrase is an example of effective speaking in a classroom discussion? A. "I can't believe you feel that way! Listen to me, I'll change your mind." B. "Wow! Where did you find that unbelievable information?" C. "In my personal opinion, the only way to answer the question is . . ." D. "I can understand your feelings, but my research shows that . . ."

D. "I can understand your feelings, but my research shows that . . ."

The information in this passage helps develop the idea that A. families must work together to help wildlife. B. a good attitude can easily mend a broken heart. C. tragic events are a necessary part of life. D. doing something positive can help people heal.

D. Doing something positive can help people heal.

What life event caused Bindi to want to dedicate her career to animal conservation? a. the loss of a friend b. the failure of her first television show c. the death of a pet d. the death of her father

D. The death of her Father.

D. formal

In the interest of public safety, Griffin Avenue should have a traffic light installed. There have been many traffic accidents recently at Griffin Avenue and 32nd Street. Statistics show that overall traffic in the area has also increased. Installing a traffic signal at Roman Avenue reduced accidents by ten percent, so it is likely that installing one at Griffin Avenue, which has similar conditions, will also result in fewer accidents. At your next council meeting, please consider my suggestion for making this intersection safer. What viewpoint is being expressed in the e-mail?

Due to the number of accidents, the writer feels that Griffin Avenue needs a traffic light.

Read this paragraph from The Dark Game. It may seem surprising that no Confederate sympathizers took action against Van Lew, given her strong and public views on secession and slavery. Surely there were suspicions, especially among her upper-crust neighbors, but the matter never went beyond those suspicions. Historians have suggested that the secessionists were victims of their own cultural bias, believing that no aristocratic person, and certainly not a lady, would ever consider taking part in anything as impolite as spying. A true lady managed her servants, prepared parties and gatherings, and blindly supported her husband. Such attitudes worked in Van Lew's favor, diverting suspicion from her. What central idea is implied in this paragraph?

Elizabeth Van Lew was a successful spy because society did not expect a lady to serve in that role.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. News of the machine had spread to the villages, and people were starting to arrive. The traders spotted it from their stalls and packed up their things. The truckers left their vehicles along the roads. Everyone walked into the valley, and now gathered in its shadow. I recognized these faces. Some of these people had mocked me for months, and still they whispered, even laughed. More of them were coming. It was time. What does this paragraph reveal about Kamkwamba?

He feels tense and hopes the windmill will work.

Why does the filmmaker decide to make a documentary about Kamkwamba's story?

He has learned about Kamkwamba's story and wants it to reach a wider audience.

Which best describes Toby's role on the plantation in The People Could Fly?

He helps other enslaved people escape.

What do the details in this passage tell you about Kamkwamba?

He is determined and hard working.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. But for now, he [Jim] was a slave. Not far from the big house of the slaveowner was a pond. Jim liked to sit beside it and think. Someone had told him that animals used to talk. And Jim dreamed that someday some animal would talk to him and tell him how to get his freedom. . . . . . . And he thought one day that if he let his owner meet the cooter, he might get his freedom that way. After all, a talkin cooter was a wonderful thing to hear. Which statement best describes Jim's viewpoint in the story?

He is hopeful that he will eventually escape slavery.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. After two more weeks of reading this book, I found the most fascinating chapter - the discussion of magnets. I knew about magnets because they were used to make the speakers in radios. I'd busted off a few and taken them to school as toys, moving little slivers of metal around through a piece of paper. But as I read further, I discovered that some magnets - called electromagnets - are used to generate electricity, specifically in simple motors, like those found in a radio. What do the details in the excerpt tell a reader about Kamkwamba?

He is interested in new ideas and concepts.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. I didn't have a drill, so I had to make my own. First I heated a long nail in the fire, then drove it through a half a maize cob, creating a handle. I placed the nail back on the coals until it became red hot, then used it to bore holes into both sets of plastic blades. I then wired them together. I didn't have any pliers, so I used two bicycle spokes to bend and tighten the wires on the blades. What do the details in the excerpt reveal about Kamkwamba?

He is inventive and resourceful.

Read the paragraph. It takes a lot of hard work to become a doctor. Carlos began studying to become a doctor in college. He continued his studies in medical school. He liked playing the piano as a way to relax. Once he finished medical school, he still spent years as a resident, or a type of apprentice, at a hospital before he started his own practice. Which detail is not relevant in the paragraph?

He liked playing the piano as a way to relax.

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference. Neto was waiting by Andy's locker the next morning. "He had tears in his eyes," Andy remembers. "He said that adult fans were swearing at the Mexican players and that it wasn't fair. He was really hurting. He said, 'Is there any way you can help?' I told him I'd try." When Neto left, Andy walked into the principal's office and repeated Neto's story. He asked for the school's support in dealing with the crowd. "The principal told me he hadn't heard adults say those things," Andy recalls. "He said some of the parents would have to call him and complain before the school administration could get involved. He said Neto had probably heard it out of context anyway." Andy stormed out angrily. How is Andy affected by the conflict that Neto experiences?

He sympathizes with Neto and decides to try to help.

Identify the reason that best explains why the director of Moving Windmills might have wanted to share William Kamkwamba's story through film rather than through writing.

He wants the audience to feel William Kamkwamba is speaking directly to them.

Identify the reason that best explains why the director of Moving Windmills might have wanted to share William Kamkwamba's story through film rather than through writing.

He wants the audience to visually see the windmill and how it works.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. Now it was funny. I never saw my passengers after that first girl. Because I took them on the nights when the moon was not showin, it was cloudy. And I always met them in the open or in a house with no light. So I never saw them, couldn't recognize them, and couldn't describe them. But I would say to them, "What you'say?" And they would say the password. Sounded like "Menare." Seemed the word came from the Bible somewhere, but I don't know. And they would have to say that word before I took them across. Which statement best describes the speaker's viewpoint in this passage?

He wants to help people, even if he does not know them.

Identify the reason that best explains why the director of Moving Windmills might have wanted to share William Kamkwamba's story through film rather than through writing.

He wants to show firsthand the condition of Malawi.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. 'Cyclops, try some wine. Here's liquor to wash down your scraps of men. Taste it, and see the kind of drink we carried under our planks. I meant it for an offering if you would help us home. But you are mad, unbearable, a bloody monster! After this, will any other traveler come to see you?' What best describes why Odysseus gave his wine to the Cyclops?

He wants to trick the Cyclops by getting him drunk and weakening him.

Marlow is writing an essay about the invention of the automobile. When he begins revising, he realizes his essay lacks examples of early automobiles. What would Marlow most likely do to improve his essay?

He would go to the library to do research about early automobiles.

"I got him [Candy] two weeks after my dad died," Bindi wrote on her personal zoo blog, Bindi's Say. "He helps me feel lots better!" . . . A sense of security is critical for any grieving child, and Bindi, naturally, had found it in an animal -- one who'd sit on her shoulder as she'd rollerblade and on her lap during interviews. As she prepared to take on life without Dad, a small friend provided big comfort. What does this excerpt help readers understand about Bindi?

Her love of animals helps her cope with her father's death.

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." "I got him [Candy] two weeks after my dad died," Bindi wrote on her personal zoo blog, Bindi's Say. "He helps me feel lots better!" . . . A sense of security is critical for any grieving child, and Bindi, naturally, had found it in an animal -- one who'd sit on her shoulder as she'd rollerblade and on her lap during interviews. As she prepared to take on life without Dad, a small friend provided big comfort. What does this excerpt help readers understand about Bindi?

Her love of animals helps her cope with her father's death.

Peter is writing about this excerpt from The Code Book. A variation on the Trojan horse is a brand-new piece of encryption software that seems secure, but which actually contains a backdoor, something that allows its designers to decrypt everybody's messages. In 1998, a report by Wayne Madsen revealed that the Swiss cryptographic company Crypto AG had built backdoors into some of its products, and had provided the U.S. Government with details of how to exploit these backdoors. As a result, America was able to read the communications of several countries. Which of Peter's lines shows that he is using personal experience to understand the reading?

Hidden messages can be shared through a backdoor in encryption software. It reminds me of the way I leave my kitchen door open so the cat can come in.

Read this excerpt from "A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change." As the Earth gets warmer, plants and animals that need to live in cold places, like on mountaintops or in the Arctic, might not have a suitable place to live. If the Earth keeps getting warmer, up to one-fourth of all the plants and animals on Earth could become extinct within 100 years. Every plant and animal plays a role in the ecosystem (for example, as a source of food, a predator, a pollinator, a source of shelter), so losing one species can affect many others. What can people do about it? Just like people, plants and animals will have to adapt to climate change. Many types of birds in North America are already migrating further north as the temperature warms. People can help these animals adapt by protecting and preserving their habitats. Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can be drawn about endangered species?

Humans can help endangered species adjust to new environments.

Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows Odysseus demonstrating the epic hero traits of strength and leadership?

I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, tied them down under their rowing benches, and called the rest: 'All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one taste the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.'

Look at the table Zareen created to help plan her narrative essay. What does Zareen most need to add to her table to complete the planning for her essay?

She needs to add to the beginning and introduce what her challenge was.

Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention". But Laura had gotten used to the life here. She did not want to go back to the old country where, de la Torre or not, she was only a wife and a mother (and a failed one at that, since she had never provided the required son). Better an independent nobody than a high-class houseslave. She did not come straight out and disagree with her husband's plans. Instead, she fussed with him about reading the papers in bed, soiling their sheets with those poorly printed, foreign tabloids. "The Times is not that bad!" she'd claim if her husband tried to humor her by saying they shared the same dirty habit. How do Laura's interactions with her husband reveal the conflict she experiences?

Instead of openly disagreeing with her husband's desire to return to the Dominican Republic, she criticizes the foreign papers he reads.

How does this timeline enhance the information provided in Chapter 1 of Wheels of Change by Sue Macy?

It connects the book's ideas about the bicycle's evolution.

Read the opening paragraph from a formal e-mail. The Nature Center was founded to preserve three hundred acres of woods and wetlands. Our miles of nature trails provide hours of hiking pleasure to our visitors. Our Nature's Classroom has helped countless children gain an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of nature. Each year, we strive to earn enough donations to maintain this local treasure.This year, in honor of the Nature Center's fiftieth birthday, our annual fundraiser will be even more elaborate and elegant than usual. Why can the reader conclude that this e-mail was written for a general audience?

It contains background information about the Nature Center that a general audience would need.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly And the old man, old Toby, flew behind them, takin care of them. He wasn't cryin. He wasn't laughin. He was the seer. His gaze fell on the plantation where the slaves who could not fly waited. How does this excerpt show that the story is a folktale?

It describes a group of people with a special ability.

Which reason best explains why "The Beginnings of the Maasai" can be classified as a myth?

It has fantastic features that help to explain the reason for the Maasai's traditions.

What is the purpose of prewriting?

It helps organize your ideas.

Which is a reason that "Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox, and Tar Baby"from The People Could Fly is considered a fable?

It includes animals that are personified.

Which is a reason that "He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit" from The People Could Fly is considered a fable?

It includes animals with human characteristics.

It is a work environment. It is daytime. The room holds several people.

Read the excerpt from The People Could Fly. Now the first time the buckras run Bruh Deer with the hounds, he didn't know nothin about them. And he just lie down in his bed in the thicket on the edge of the broom-grass field. But here come the hounds, and Bruh Deer so afraid and so, he jump and he run. And he gets away to the river first. Just as he ready to jump off the bluff above the river, he look down and see Bruh Alligator's two big eyes come risin out of the water. Bruh Alligator just waitin for him! Based on the details in this excerpt, which statement best describes the setting of the story?

It is an area deep in the country where many wild animals live.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. The slaves who could not fly told about the people who could fly to their children. When they were free. When they sat close before the fire in the free land, they told it. Which element of a folktale is included in this excerpt?

It is passed down through generations.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly They say that the children of the ones who could not fly told their children. And now, me, I have told it to you. How does this excerpt show that the story is a folktale?

It is shared through oral tradition.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. I continued to climb, slowly and assuredly, until I was facing the machine's crude frame. Its plastic arms were burned and blackened, its metal bones bolted and welded into place. I paused and studied the flecks of rust and paint, how they appeared against the fields and mountains beyond. Each piece told its own tale of discovery, of being lost and found in a time of hardship and fear. Finally together now, we were all being reborn. How does the excerpt provide context to the story?

It provides context for the idea that the people of Malawi have suffered a great deal from not having a reliable source of energy.

Read the passage from "Initiation." And from that time on, initiations didn't bother Millicent at all. She went gaily about Lewiston Square from store to store asking for broken crackers and mangoes, and she just laughed inside when people stared and then brightened, answering her crazy questions as if she were quite serious and really a person of consequence. So many people were shut up tight inside themselves like boxes, yet they would open up, unfolding quite wonderfully, if only you were interested in them. And really, you didn't have to belong to a club to feel related to other human beings. Based on the indirect characterization, which is the most logical inference?

Millicent is beginning to question her decision to join the sorority.

Use the dictionary entry for charisma to answer the question. charisma cha•ris•ma [kuh-riz-muh] adj from Greek charis 1. a magnetic charm that appeals to people In which sentences is the word charisma used correctly? Check all that apply.

Most people seemed to respond to the candidate's charisma rather than to his political agenda. Alyssa's acting talent was not great, but she hoped her charisma would secure her a role in the play. Though Farhan could be charming, he knew that he could not rely on his charisma to get the job.

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. News of the machine had spread to the villages, and people were starting to arrive. The traders spotted it from their stalls and packed up their things. The truckers left their vehicles along the roads. Everyone walked into the valley, and now gathered in its shadow. I recognized these faces. Which phrase or sentence from the excerpt provides a text clue about the story's context?

News of the machine had spread to the villages. . .

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind the Wind by William Kamkwamba. No more skipping breakfast; no more dropping out of school. With a windmill, we'd finally release ourselves from the troubles of darkness and hunger. In Malawi, the wind was one of the few consistent things given to us by God, blowing in the treetops day and night. A windmill meant more than just power, it was freedom. Standing there looking at this book, I decided I would build my own windmill. I'd never built anything like it before, but I knew if windmills existed on the cover of that book, it meant another person had built them. After looking at it that way, I felt confident I could build one, too. Which phrase or sentence from the excerpt best provides context for the story?

No more skipping breakfast, no more dropping out of school.

Why does the author most likely include this review of Bindi's television show in the article? a. She wants to give information to parents about which shows their children should be watching. b She wants to show why it is so important for people to work together to protect animal habitats. c. She wants to show how Bindi's talent helps her spread the message about wildlife conservation. d. She wants to show how Bindi's father continues to educate others about wildlife conservation.

Not B. She wants to show why it is so important for people to work together to protect animal habitats.

Carlos is revising his essay about long-distance bird migration. He wants to add more details. What detail would be most effective?

One species of bird called the Manx shearwater migrates 8,700 miles.

Which is one difference between a graphic novel and a memoir?

Only graphic novels use speech bubbles to show dialogue.

Look at the frame from Iqbal. Read the excerpt from the prologue of Free the Children. Later that year he arrived in Boston to receive the Reebok Youth in Action Award. Holding a pencil in one hand and a carpet tool in the other, Iqbal stood before the audience. And in his small but commanding voice he spoke of the horrors of child labour. The room was intensely silent. Which statement best describes a difference between the frame and the excerpt?

Only the excerpt tells about the atmosphere in the room after Iqbal received the award.

Which statement best describes a difference between the frame and the excerpt?

Only the excerpt tells about the atmosphere in the room after Iqbal received the award.

Read the sentence. You have to agree that paving over that muddy, gross area where we wait before school is a good idea. Which revision makes the tone of the sentence appropriate for a formal e-mail?

Please review our suggestion for paving over the muddy area where students wait before school.

You have to agree that paving over that muddy, gross area where we wait before school is a good idea. Which revision makes the tone of the sentence appropriate for a formal e-mail?

Please review our suggestion for paving over the muddy area where students wait before school.

Talk To You Later: Which is the best way to revise the closing?

Respectfully,

Read the dictionary entry. re • frain [ri-freyn] 1. (verb) to resist doing something 2. (noun) the chorus of a musical piece Which sentence uses refrain as a noun?

The haunting refrain stayed with the audience long after the show ended.

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." After Terri told attendees about the Steve she knew and loved, his dreams for wildlife protection, and the Irwin family's determination to continue his work, it was Bindi's turn to take the podium. With conviction and poise, she offered her perspective on the topic that had defined her eight years to date. "It's very sad, but in my lifetime, a lot of wildlife could disappear," she said. "We could lose tigers, gorillas, and even my favorite koalas could become extinct. We need to continue my daddy's work and make this place safer for animals." This excerpt shows a connection between

Steve Irwin's death and Bindi's work as a wildlife ambassador.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. Well, there in Ripley was a man named Mr. Rankins, the rest was John, I think. He had a "station" there for escaping slaves. Ohio was a free state, I found out, so once they got across, Mr. Rankins would see to them. We went at night so we could continue back for more and to be sure no slave catchers would follow us there. Mr. Rankins had a big light about thirty feet high up and it burned all night. It meant freedom for slaves if they could get to that bright flame. What viewpoint does Mr. Rankins most likely share with the speaker?

Taking personal risks is worthwhile if it helps others gain their freedom.

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. I had been patiently waiting, hoping that at any moment my grandmother would signal her approval of my grown-up outfit, upswept hairdo, and high-heeled black patent shoes. Layers of forbidden makeup and dark glasses completed what I thought was the perfect disguise. The white people would never, ever recognize me from any picture they might have seen. What is the central idea of the excerpt?

The narrator longs to be unnoticed in public.

What is the central idea of the excerpt?

The narrator longs to be unnoticed in public.

Based on Kamkwamba's memoir, describe one trait that makes him a hero.

The answer is perseverance, William had shortage of the resources and even support from his own village, yet with what little knowledge and scrap he was able to overcome and achieve his dream of putting electricity onto his village with the use of a windmill.

Which excerpt fromThe People Could Fly reflects the historical fact that enslaved people were kidnapped and sent overseas?

The folks were full of misery, then. Got sick with the up and down of the sea. So they forgot about flyin when they could no longer breathe the sweet scent of Africa.

IKE SAYS HE WILL USE LAW. TELLS FAUBUS: COOPERATE WITH US "The federal Constitution will be upheld by every legal means at my command," President Eisenhower had told Governor Faubus. The President had sent a telegram to Governor Faubus saying he was sure the governor, the National Guard, and other state officials would give full cooperation to the United States Supreme Court. What idea is emphasized through repetition?

The governor is expected to follow the law.

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game. As Montgomery and de Grey slowly made their way through the message, they noticed more and more oddities. For example, 97556 appeared near the end of the message; the 90000 family indicated important names that were not used very often in messages. We can imagine their shock when they realized that 97556 stood for Zimmermann. That single name fired the men with excitement as they began working on the message from the beginning. Which statement best explains how the evidence of this excerpt leads to the inference that the men had intercepted a very important message?

The inference is supported by the excitement the men feel when they discover that the message was sent by Zimmermann, the German foreign secretary.

The master stopped at the rusty iron door and pulled it open on rasping hinges. We saw him disappear down the steps into the dark, Then we heard the awful, terrifying sound that haunted our sleep

The master stopped at the rusty iron door and pulled it open on rasping hinges. We saw him disappear down the steps into the dark. Then we heard the awful, terrifying sound that haunted our sleep

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. "That's strange," Mama mumbled as she waved to people who didn't bother waving back. "No matter, maybe they didn't see me." Our neighbors had always been so friendly, but now they peered at us without their usual smiles. Then I saw Kathy and Ronda, two of my school friends, standing with their mothers. Anxious to catch their attention, I waved out the window with a loud "Hi." Their disapproving glances matched those of the adults. What idea is emphasized through repetition?

The narrator's neighbors are not offering their usual greetings.

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference. When they entered the board's meeting room, Neto was terrified. They were alone with the ten white men who were the members of the Marsing school board. "I couldn't believe I was really doing this," Neto recalls. "Then I heard Baldy say, 'Neto wants to talk with you about the football team.' "So I just started. I told them I was quitting and why. I told them word-for-word what I had heard. Only one of them looked like he was really listening. When I was finished, they thanked me for coming, but they didn't say they would do anything about it. I went home thinking, Well, at least I tried. Now they can't say nobody told them." What detail in this excerpt further complicates Neto's conflict?

The school board does not respond to Neto.

Which excerpt from The People Could Fly best reflects the historical fact that enslaved people were forced to work under brutal conditions?

The slaves labored in the fields from sunup to sundown.

Cynthia is writing a fictionalized story about the real life of a nurse. She used a scene from her favorite television sitcom as the source material for her research on the life of nurses. How will Cynthia's teacher most likely critique her source material?

The teacher will say that Cynthia did not make a good choice in source material because a nonfiction source would be more reliable.

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. He [Jim] took the slaveowner down to the pond. When they got there, there was no cooter to be seen. "Huh," grunted the slaveowner. He had his whip in his hand and he snaked it good and hard, making a big, crackin sound. "Good mornin," Jim said, loud, but not too loud. There was no answer. "Good mornin to ya, cooter," Jim said, a bit louder this time. No answer again. "Well, I knew it," said the slaveowner. "Dang you, Jim, you fooled with me one time too many!" And he raised his whip to thrash Jim as hard as he could. Just then, they heard music, a fiddle playin nearby. And right there the cooter came climbin out of the pond. Which statement about the point of view in this passage is true?

The use of the pronouns they and he shows that this passage uses a third-person point of view.

What are the characteristics of women today in developing countries? Check all that apply.

They are at high risk for abuse. They are more likely than men to be poor. They are more likely than men to be at risk for hunger.

When defining a topic for an informative essay, what's the first question you must ask yourself?

What do I want to write about?

Read the sentence. I was telling my dad about how much I like starting a new notebook. Which revision best uses dialogue to show the narrator's feelings?

When I open the cover, the smell of fresh paper wafts up to greet me and the crisp, open page fills me with an exquisite sense of possibility.

Which sentence could be added to "A Century Ride" and match the language and style common to the late 1800s?

When Lizzie discovered that Maude had been wooed by the Doctor, she declared, "Oh Maudie dear! I shall just about expire from excitement!"

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game. On several occasions Room 40 received an unexpected but welcome gift when a German codebook was recovered after a sea battle and presented to the British code breakers. One such gift was a codebook from the German ship Magdeburg, a light cruiser that ran aground on an island off of Finland. When Russian ships quickly bore down on the cruiser, the captain of the stranded ship immediately did what all naval officers were taught to do: he ordered his signalman to bring him the ship's codebook so he could throw the book, wrapped in lead covers, into the sea. But before the signalman could deliver the book to his captain, he was killed by Russian guns. When the Russians recovered his body, the sailor was still clutching the codebook in his arms. Which pieces of textual evidence support the inference that the codebook was of high importance? Check all that apply

When Russian ships quickly bore down on the cruiser, the captain of the stranded ship immediately did what all naval officers were taught to do: he ordered his signalman to bring him the ship's codebook so he could throw the book, wrapped in lead covers, into the sea.

Read the excerpt from "Elizabeth Blackwell." The next day Elizabeth visited an old family friend who had been practicing medicine for many years. When she told him of her intentions, Dr. Melton's eyebrows nearly took leave of his head, but he quickly settled himself and said, "Well, that is a brilliant idea, Miss Blackwell, but clearly it is an impossible one." "But if it is truly a brilliant idea, then it must be possible," Elizabeth countered. Dr. Melton shrugged and said, "Perhaps it will be possible someday." Then he added, "But while you're waiting for someday, you may borrow from my library if you wish." Which line from the excerpt provides an implied detail about the restrictions women faced during Elizabeth's time?

When she told him of her intentions, Dr. Melton's eyebrows nearly took leave of his head . . .

Look at the frame from Iqbal. Which excerpt from the prologue of Free the Children reflects what is occurring in this frame?

With the help of a human-rights organization, Iqbal was able to escape and go to school. Iqbal completed two grade levels that first year.

Which are topics best suited for a formal discussion? Check all that apply.

a scientific discovery a literary analysis a medical diagnosis

Mario is writing an essay that examines how volcanoes develop. What organizational tool would work best for outlining his ideas?

a concept web

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." As one important being left Bindi's life, another entered it. He certainly wasn't larger than life like her dad had been. In fact, he wasn't very large at all. That's because Candy . . . was a rat. "I got him [Candy] two weeks after my dad died," Bindi wrote on her personal zoo blog, Bindi's Say. "He helps me feel lots better!" . . . A sense of security is critical for any grieving child, and Bindi, naturally, had found it in an animal -- one who'd sit on her shoulder as she'd rollerblade and on her lap during interviews. As she prepared to take on life without Dad, a small friend provided big comfort. Which kind of reader would likely make a personal connection to this passage?

a person who has a close bond with a pet

Read this student essay written about Greek mythology. 1.The Greek god of sheep and shepherds was Pan. 2. Pan had the body of a man, with the horns, legs, and tail of a goat. 3. He played the pan flute, which he made of hollow reeds. 4. Pan became a popular character in art and literature over the years. Where should the quotation below be placed to further develop the paragraph? In fact, Pan was "one of the great inspirations behind the childhood classic, Peter Pan" (Graham 79).

after sentence 4

What element of a myth is featured in the title "The Beginnings of the Maasai"?

an attempt to explain an origin

Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly. Well, I did it. Oh, it was a long rowin time in the cold, with me worryin. But pretty soon I see a light way up high. Then I remembered the woman told me to watch for a light. Told me to row to the light, which is what I did. And when I got to it, there were two men. They reached down and grabbed the girl. Then one of the men took me by the arm. Said, "You about hungry?" And if he hadn't been holdin me, I would of fell out of that rowboat. Which two words best describe the speaker's feelings in this passage?

anxious and frightened

The most important goal of the Schuman Plan was to

attain stability and peace in Europe.

The conflict in this excerpt affects Jesse because he decides to ______________.

avoid speaking publicly about the situation.

Those matches were big events in my life because we traveled downtown to the Robinson Auditorium, a place usually reserved for white people only. Those were the times when I got to go outside my neighborhood, outside the world where I spent most of my life. We sat in the same room with white folks, able to observe them close up. I wanted to get to know them better, to see what it was they had that put them in charge. The central idea of this excerpt is that the narrator

cherishes her rare worldly experiences.

In which of the following is the danger of saltwater intrusion the greatest?

coastal freshwater supplies

A Venn diagram would work best for developing an essay that

compares and contrasts the evolution of alligators and crocodiles.

Events that make a conflict more difficult are called ___________.

complications.

Read the excerpt from "Doc Rabbit, Bruh Fox, and Tar Baby" from The People Could Fly. Every once in a while, Doc Rabbit got thirsty. And he hollered aside so Bruh Fox wouldn't know who it was, "Whooo-hooo, whooo-hooo, whooo-hooo," like that. Scared Bruh Fox to death. "Who is it there?" Bruh Fox say. "Sounds like somebody callin bad," said Doc Rabbit. "Well, can you tell what they want?" Bruh Fox say. "Can't tell nothin and I'm not lookin to see," said Doc. What human quality does the fox show in this excerpt?

concern for others

As we have seen, Glenway Park will offer recreational opportunities, provide a place for wildlife, and add much-needed green space to our neighborhood. A vote for the park is a vote for the future of our community. Where does this paragraph belong in an essay?

conclusion

Read the paragraph. As we have seen, Glenway Park will offer recreational opportunities, provide a place for wildlife, and add much-needed green space to our neighborhood. A vote for the park is a vote for the future of our community. Where does this paragraph belong in an essay?

conclusion

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. A sudden gust muffled the voices below, then picked up into a steady wind. It took hold of my T-shirt and whistled through the tower rungs. Reaching over, I removed a bent piece of wire that locked the machine's spinning wheel in place. Once released, the wheel and arms began to turn. They spun slowly at first, then faster and faster, until the force of their motion rocked the tower. My knees buckled, but I held on. Which character trait do the details in the excerpt reveal about Kamkwamba?

determination

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." In Australia, spring begins in September, so for the Irwins, the new season began with unspeakable sadness. As the dust settled, though, a new beginning slowly and steadily took shape. To start fresh with hearts so badly broken was incredibly difficult, but it was also necessary. Terri and the kids were determined to do it for their supporters and fans, for wildlife everywhere and, of course, for Steve. The information in this passage helps develop the idea that

doing something positive can help people heal.

One of the goals of the war in Afghanistan was to

establish a democratic government

What will most likely be included in the magazine article that follows this introduction?

examples of radio programs

Read the paragraph. Tanya sat in the back of the canoe, guiding it along the shore. She and Hwen had been paddling all day, but they still couldn't see a clearing where they might camp. Every time Tanya dipped her paddle in the water and pulled, her shoulders and arms strained with fatigue. Tanya could tell from the slump of Hwen's shoulders that she was also feeling __________.

exhausted

To indicate that one's purpose for writing is to inform, an author would include clues such as __________

facts

A credible source contains which of the following?

facts and evidence

Jing is writing a book about her experience playing soccer as a child. She wants to utilize both her writing and illustration skills. Which form should Jing use to tell her story?

graphic novel

Read the passage. The town council of Hopewell has proposed that the vacant lot at the end of Elm Street be converted into a parking lot. While this unused land may seem like a suitable location, the nearby residents have many objections. For example, the youth in nearby neighborhoods enjoy using the lot for recreation. Many pet owners appreciate the undeveloped land because it allows dogs a place to run. Adding cars and pavement to this cherished natural area would be a grave error. The town council should observe the lot and all its uses before taking action. Which phrase best reveals the author's viewpoint?

grave error

Which is the correct format for a formal letter?

heading, salutation, body, closing, signature

Raven crept into the chief's dwelling. He appeared as a baby, with raven hair and black eyes. The chief's daughter adopted the child, never knowing that he was in fact Raven the trickster. The daughter loved the child, but soon the baby began to cry. The Sky Chief did whatever he could to comfort his new grandson, but the baby was inconsolable. Finally, to appease the child, he gave him a small box to play with. Raven, as the baby, tumbled and tossed the box until it fell open. Whoosh! The stars flew up through the smoke hole in the ceiling, settling in the night sky. The chief was very upset, but was able to recover, as they were only stars and not very luminous. Based on the passage, the reader can infer that some Haida families lived in homes that _______________.

had fireplaces.

Read the excerpt from "Let Bindi Have the Limelight." With backup group the Crocmen, she [Bindi] performed in Los Angeles and New York, singing lively, choreographed songs about the plight of threatened wildlife. . . . "It's very cool because everyone's cheering and it feels really nice to get out there and just be me and just do what I love to do, sing and dance," Bindi said on the set of ABC's Good Morning America, one of several stops on her talk show circuit that week. "It's really hard to explain but it's a great feeling." Readers can most likely connect this passage to their own lives by thinking about

how good it feels to be yourself.

Read the excerpt from The People Could Fly So [the alligators] all be quiet. Until the fire flare real high and close. Sparks flyin, they swinge all over them gators bare, white skins. The gators swink close down but it don't do them no good. They got to move. The hot fire is real up now. It blister they tails and they snouts. And the gators are runnin away. Bruh Gator is in front, the little alligators is in the middle, and Sis Alligator comin on from the last. The details in this excerpt help readers visualize

how hot and painful the flames are to the alligators.

Read the passage from Perseus. "Your child!" Acrisius cried in great anger. "Who is his father?" But when Danaë answered proudly, "Zeus," he would not believe her. In the passage, the dialogue primarily serves to

illustrate the feelings of the characters.

Read the paragraph. We didn't enjoy our food when we went out to eat, but our friend Nelson said that the restaurant normally served some of the best Italian food in town. In fact, he said it was one of his favorite places to eat. He said that we should return and give it a second chance. What word best replaces "said" in the last sentence?

insisted

Read this excerpt from "A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change." Heat waves are uncomfortable for everyone, but for infants and young children, the elderly, and people who are already sick, they can be especially dangerous. Extreme heat can cause illnesses such as heat cramps, heat stroke, and even death. A 2003 heat wave in Europe caused about 50,000 deaths, and a 1995 heat wave in Chicago caused more than 600 deaths. In fact, heat waves cause more deaths in the United States every year than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. What action would a reader be most likely to take after reading this excerpt?

limit time outdoors during heat advisories

Which parts of Bindi's life are connected in this excerpt? a. her talent as a performer and her love for her father. b. her childhood at the zoo and her work with the crocmen c. her childhood at the zoo and her love for animals d. her talent as a performer and her work protecting animals.

not a. her talent as a performer and her love for her father.

A ___________ is a group of words that work together to express an idea and can function as a noun, adjective, verb, or adverb.

phrase

Which issue would a reader most likely connect to Bindi's career in "Let Bindi Have the Limelight"?

polluting animal habitats

Read the sentence. She __________ along the platform and __________ through the doors just as the train was pulling out of the station.

raced, jumped

Which is a right in some countries but is not considered a human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

right to cast a ballot

Which can readers use to find the meaning of an unfamiliar word? Check all that apply.

root words word endings parts of speech

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. As we approached behind them, we could see only the clusters of white people that stretched for a distance of two blocks along the entire span of the school building. My mind could take in the sights and sounds only one by one: flashing cameras, voices shouting in my ears, men and women jostling each other, old people, young people, people running, uniformed police officers walking, men standing still, men and women waving their fists, and then the long line of uniformed soldiers carrying weapons just like in the war movies I had seen. Which words help create the mood in the excerpt? Check all that apply.

shouting jostling fists weapons

Read the paragraph. Many people think of heroes as policemen or firemen, whose jobs involve helping people. Other people may think of heroes as great leaders. But to me, the biggest heroes are ordinary citizens who make everyday contributions to their communities. A prime example is Ms. Elva Gonzales, who worked tirelessly to make a vacant lot into Parkway Community Garden. After months of hard work and lobbying, she helped turn an eyesore into a place for kids and adults to enjoy. What information would best support the author's thesis?

the author writing about how Ms. Gonzales lobbied the city counsel to turn the vacant lot into a community garden

Look at the frames from Iqbal. In these frames, the author emphasize the challenges Iqbal faced by showing

the potential dangers Iqbal might encounter because of his actions

In these frames, the author emphasize the challenges Iqbal faced by showing

the potential dangers Iqbal might encounter because of his actions.

How do authors present and develop characters? Check all that apply

the way characters are described the situations in which the characters interact dialogue between characters conflicts within and between characters

How do authors present and develop characters? Check all that apply.

the way characters are described the situations in which the characters interact dialogue between characters conflicts within and between characters

Read the excerpt from "The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes." Parents should be able to comfort their children by saying, "Everything's going to be alright," "We're doing the best we can," and "It's not the end of the world." But I don't think you can say that to us anymore. Are we even on your list of priorities? The purpose of Suzuki's question is to challenge listeners to

think of how their actions affect their children.

Read this excerpt from Exploring the Titanic. Alvin could only dive to 6,000 feet. Since the average depth of the deep ocean is about 12,000 feet, the Navy decided to give it a new hull of titanium alloy, a very strong metal that could hold up to huge underwater pressures and allow us to dive to 13,000 feet. By chance, this refitting project was called Project Titanus. Titanium, Titanus, Titanic - that started me thinking. The Titanic was thought to lie at a depth of just over 12,000 feet. Based on the excerpt, why does the author include the name of the refitting project?

to connect Alvin with the author's search for the Titanic

Read the excerpt from "The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes." Two days ago here in Brazil, we were shocked when we spent some time with some children living on the streets. And this is what one child told us: "I wish I was rich and if I were, I would give all the street children food, clothes, medicine, shelter, and love and affection." If a child on the street who has nothing is willing to share, why are we who have everything still so greedy? Why does Suzuki most likely ask this question in her speech?

to connect listeners to the topic of poverty

Cameras flashed, bright lights stung my eyes, and reporters asked lots of questions for the next half hour. Many of the reporters asked the attorneys what they planned to do to get rid of the troops. And questions were directed to Elizabeth. She seemed shy about answering, but with Mrs. Bates's help, she forced herself to say a few words. Eventually, however, questions were directed to all of us. My heart raced with fear and anticipation as I observed the process. I was almost hypnotized by the wonder of it all. What is the author's purpose for including these details?

to describe her personal recollections to readers

Read the excerpt from Free the Children. "School," I had asked him, "would you like to go to school?" "What is school? What is it like? What do people do there?" "What do you hope for the future?" I said. "I will do the same job. I will work to pay the debt. I will work to eat. One day I will take a loan from the owner. My children will have to pay." Why does the author most likely include this interaction?

to emphasize the generational cycle of debt slavery

Which best describes the purpose of "Justin Lebo"?

to entertain readers with an inspirational story

Voter participation is the cornerstone of a democratic society, and America's young people should seize this privilege as soon as they are able. Some youth wait until a presidential election year or until confronted with a compelling political issue. Instead, everyone ought to register on his or her eighteenth birthday and embrace this rite of passage into adulthood. What is the author's purpose?

to persuade young adults to register to vote

Look at the frames from Iqbal. What is the author's purpose in these frames?

to inform

What is the author's purpose in these frames?

to inform

The United States Department of Agriculture has historically published recommendations for healthy eating based on a food pyramid. This concept has been reimagined with the introduction of their new website www.choosemyplate.gov. This interactive website allows individuals to explore healthy menus tailored to their particular needs. The website also provides information about physical activity, caloric intake, and food groups. What is the author's purpose?

to inform readers about a government website

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. Just before the court hearing where Governor Faubus would be called to account, the nine of us were summoned to Mrs. Bates's house to meet with the press. Nothing had changed since our last meeting. The troops were still in place around the school, and every morning the crowd of segregationists grew larger. Governor Faubus was still predicting violence. Several very dignified and important-looking men sat in her living room. One was the NAACP attorney, Wiley Branton. I recognized another man whose picture I'd seen in the newspapers: the famous lawyer Thurgood Marshall, the man who had delivered the argument that resulted in the Supreme Court's 1954 school integration ruling. What is the author's purpose for including these details?

to inform readers about historical context

A cardinal ideal in this heritage we cherish is the equality of rights of all citizens of every race and color and creed. We know that discrimination against minorities persists despite our allegiance to this ideal. Such discrimination—confined to no one section of the Nation—is but the outward testimony to the persistence of distrust and of fear in the hearts of men. This fact makes all the more vital the fighting of these wrongs by each individual, in every station of life, in his every deed . . . I propose to use whatever authority exists in the office of the President to end segregation in the District of Columbia, including the Federal Government, and any segregation in the Armed Forces. What is the president's purpose for including these details?

to persuade his listeners of the importance of equal rights

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles. Yet, by the time Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses Grant at Appomattox, Virginia, some four years later, about 620,000 soldiers had died on the battlefields, more than American battle deaths in all other wars from the Revolution through the Vietnam War. What is the author's primary purpose for including this detail?

to persuade readers of the seriousness of the American Civil War

Write a letter to the school board in which you propose turning part of the schoolyard into a garden. What is the purpose of the e-mail?

to persuade the school board

Read this excerpt from "A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change." Climate change could make it too hot to grow certain crops, and droughts caused by climate change could reduce the amount of water available for irrigation. Climate change is also likely to cause stronger storms and more floods, which can damage crops. Higher temperatures and changing rainfall patterns could help some kinds of weeds and pests to spread to new areas. If the global temperature rises an additional 3.6°F, US corn production is expected to decrease by 10 to 30 percent. What can people do about it? Farmers may be able to prepare for climate change by planting crops during different times of the year, or by planting crops that can survive better in hot and dry conditions. What is most likely the reason the writer uses a problem-solution text structure in this excerpt?

to propose changes in farming that temperature increases make necessary

Read the excerpt from Free the Children. "Can he explain a little of what happened after the shot was fired?" Liaqat's answer caused the translator to raise his voice slightly at him. Iqbal's mother broke in briefly, and she, too, raised her voice at Liaqat. It was as if he had not given the answer they wanted to hear. "He was crying and he was confused," said the translator. Why does the author most likely include this interaction?

to show that the family is trying to prevent Liaqat from sharing certain information

The voice on the radio grew more urgent as the announcer described the ranks of Arkansas National Guardsmen who ringed Central High School. Hearing the news as we drew near our destination, Mother said, "I think I'll park here. The meeting place is quite a ways away, but from the looks of things we won't get any closer." The author's words create a mood of

uncertainty.

Listening to the audio recording of The People Could Fly best helps readers

understand how to pronounce words in a dialect.

Simply by asking enough people in the trading center, and at home, I knew that water from the river flowed down the country until it reached the ESCOM plant, where it produced electricity.

Which detail from Free the Children shows that there were suspicious circumstances surrounding Iqbal's final night?

And what had happened to the bicycle, which might have shed some light on the shooting? The police had never collected this vital piece of evidence.

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. The minister was urging us to pray for Governor Faubus and do whatever was necessary to heal any sour feelings we had against white people. He had been organizing other ministers in Little Rock to speak out and condemn the governor for dispatching the troops. He said we should pray for the judges and city officials and the President to make the right decisions- to let us into Central High. What is the central idea of the excerpt? A. ministers sometimes encourage people to make positive changes B. ministers can be in change of making changes in local government C. people should never forgive Governor Faubus D. people should not share their beliefs with the public

A. ministers sometimes encourage people to make positive changes

Read the e-mail. In the interest of public safety, Griffin Avenue should have a traffic light installed. There have been many traffic accidents recently at Griffin Avenue and 32nd Street. Statistics show that overall traffic in the area has also increased. Installing a traffic signal at Roman Avenue reduced accidents by ten percent, so it is likely that installing one at Griffin Avenue, which has similar conditions, will also result in fewer accidents. At your next council meeting, please consider my suggestion for making this intersection safer. What viewpoint is being expressed in the e-mail?

A.Due to the number of accidents, the writer feels that Griffin Avenue needs a traffic light.

Read the paragraph from an e-mail. Students who visit the school library can't find the materials they need for reports or projects. There are also so few fiction books available that most students don't even consider visiting the library for their own reading pleasure. Which viewpoint would be the best addition to the paragraph?

A.The school library needs an update in order to be an effective resource for the students.

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. The voice on the radio grew more urgent as the announcer described the ranks of Arkansas National Guardsmen who ringed Central High School. Hearing the news as we drew near our destination, Mother said, " I think I'll park here. The meeting place is quite a ways away, but from the looks of things we won't get any closer." The author's words create a mood of A. confidence B. excitement C. uncertainty D. resentment

C. uncertainty

Realizing that the dilemma of integration wasn't going to be resolved quickly, everybody seemed to be concerned about our falling behind in our schoolwork. Teachers from our community along with other professionals were offering to give us books and to tutor us. Grace Lorch, who had helped Elizabeth escape the mob, and her husband, Dr. Lorch, organized tutoring sessions. It felt good to dress in school clothes and go to Philander Smith, our community's college. For part of each day, I studied schoolwork and spent time with my eight friends, enjoying a thimbleful of normality. What ideas are presented in the excerpt? Check all that apply

Community members rallied to support the students' education. Daily meetings with tutors temporarily replaced school. The narrator enjoyed the return of a school routine.

Which excerpt from the prologue of Free the Children reflects what is happening in this frame?

In exchange, Iqbal, said to be only four years old at the time, was forced to join several other child weavers squatting before looms in the owner's factory.

Which statement best describes the change in Neto since the beginning of the conflict?

Neto is determined to stay off the field until the conflict is resolved.

Which statement best describes how Neto has been affected by the conflict he experienced?

Neto now knows that he can make a difference if he decides to take a stand.

When writing a formal letter or e-mail, what kind of words should the writer use to convey a formal tone? Check all that apply.

confident polite serious unemotional

Why does the crowd grow silent after the speech?

The crowd is moved by the students' compassion.

The next day, in the Sunday paper, I saw a pitiful closeup photograph of Elizabeth, walking alone in front of Central on that first day of integration. It pained my insides to see, once again, the twisted, scowling white faces with open mouths jeering, clustered about my friend's head like bouquets of grotesque flowers. It was an ad paid for by a white man from a small town in Arkansas. "If you live in Arkansas," the ad read, "study this picture and know shame. When hate is unleashed and bigotry finds a voice, God help us all." I felt a kind of joy and hope in the thought that one white man was willing to use his own money to call attention to the injustice we were facing. Maybe the picture would help others realize that what they were doing was hurting everybody. What is the central idea of the excerpt?

There is sympathy and support for the children struggling to integrate schools.

In any kind of formal writing, the writer should be sure to use a formal ____________or attitude, toward the subject.

Tone

Which excerpt from the prologue of Free the Children reflects what is occurring in this frame?

With the help of a human-rights organization, Iqbal was able to escape and go to school. Iqbal completed two grade levels that first year.

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. The announcer said it was 7:55 as Mama squeezed into a parking space, and we settled ourselves quietly for a moment, trying to identify the buzzing noise that seemed as if it were all around us. It resembled the sound of crowds at my high school football games. But how could that be? The announcer said there was a crowd, but surely it couldn't be that big. Which word from the excerpt creates mood?

buzzing

It's that time of year again, known locally as "pothole season." Each winter, harsh weather, snow plows, and salt on the roads work together to create potholes. Now that the snow is melting, this year's potholes are being revealed. So far, the large pothole on Main Street has caused two flat tires and a big traffic snarl. And that's just one pothole among the many that riddle the downtown area. What should be added to this paragraph to make the writer's argument more effective?

the author's viewpoint

What should the writer include in the second body paragraph of an e-mail that addresses a problem? Check all that apply.

the importance of solving the problem a clear solution to the problem

Please drop students off no more than fifteen minutes prior to the start of the dance, which will last two hours. After the dance, the school will remain open for an additional thirty minutes, although we prefer that students do not linger until the last minute. If you would like to help with the dance, please contact the principal for volunteer opportunities. Who is most likely the intended audience of the letter?

the students' parents

What were the author's purposes in writing It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference? Check all that apply.

to inform readers about the ways young people are changing the world. to entertain readers with a story about high schoolers who made a change.

In that city, under the leadership of demagogic extremists, disorderly mobs have deliberately prevented the carrying out of proper orders from a Federal Court. Local authorities have not eliminated that violent opposition and, under the law, I yesterday issued a Proclamation calling upon the mob to disperse. What is the president's purpose for including these details?

to persuade his listeners of the need for presidential intervention

I support the purchase of streetlights for our community. My young sons enjoy riding their skateboards in the street in the evening, but darkness makes this a reckless undertaking, even with reflective gear. Further, our family has contributed dues to the neighborhood association for nearly ten years, and no structural improvements have been made during this time. The association has money saved for projects such as these, and it is time to use these funds to promote safety. What is the author's purpose?

to persuade readers to support an investment

Look at these frames from Iqbal. Which best describes the author's purpose in these frames of Iqbal?

to show Iqbal's pain and confusion after his debt increased

Which best describes the author's purpose in these frames of Iqbal?

to show how Iqbal inspired others

Why does the author most likely include this interaction?

to show that the journalist knows more about what happened to Iqbal than Liaqat knows

Which are characteristics of graphic novels? Check all that apply.

using speech bubbles combining words and images dividing the story into frames

Which are characteristics of graphic novels? Check all that apply.

using speech bubbles combining words and images dividing the story into frames

(1) The torrential rain that postponed the festival has finally ceased, but it left a trail of disaster. (2) Rescheduling the annual Pickle Palooza is going to be a huge undertaking. (3) The ceremonial pickle podium floated off during the downpour and hasn't been seen since. (4) A flock of ducks have taken up residence on it and have been chasing off anyone who comes near them. (5) And, there is a puddle the size of a small lake where the festival field was. What is the best way to reorganize the paragraph to make the writer's viewpoint clear to the reader?

2, 1, 3, 5, 4

B. buzzing

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. Those matches were big events in my life because we traveled downtown to the Robinson Auditorium, a place usually reserved for white people only. Those were the times when I got to go outside my neighborhood, outside the world where I spent most of my life. We sat in the same room with white folks, able to observe them close up. I wanted to get to know them better, to see what it was they had that put them in change. The central idea of this excerpt is that the narrator. A. is surprised by public race restriction B. cherishes her rate worldly experiences C. enjoys time spent with her grandmother D. longs to have a more diverse neighborhood

B. cherishes her rate worldly experiences

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. As the evening wore on and the matches got really heated, Grandma India and I would behave as we behaved nowhere else. She would pound the floor with her parasol and shout and wave her fist until her hat was twisted on her head and her churchgoing outfit was rumpled. Once she had even dropped her glasses and broken them in a fit of rage when her tag-team favorites, Mud Mountain and Blue Moon Hog, were counted out by the referee. Which words help create the mood in the excerpt? Check all that apply. A. behave B. pound C. shout D. head E. rage F. counted

B. pound C. shout E. rage

Read the excerpt from Warrior Don't Cry. " Then you don't have anything to be concerned about." Mother Lois maneuvered through the unusually heavy traffic. " I don't know where all the cars could have come from," she said. We both craned our necks, curious about all the unfamiliar cars and people. Certainly there had never before been so many white people driving down the streets of our quite, tree-lined neighborhood. What idea is emphasized through repetition? A. commuter traffic is a daily inconvenience B. the streets are unusually crowded C. the narrator is looking for her friends D. mother lois is not a skilled driver

B. the streets are unusually crowded

Read the paragraph from a formal letter. Please drop students off no more than fifteen minutes prior to the start of the dance, which will last two hours. After the dance, the school will remain open for an additional thirty minutes, although we prefer that students do not linger until the last minute. If you would like to help with the dance, please contact the principal for volunteer opportunities. Who is most likely the intended audience of the letter?

B. the students' parents

Read the paragraph from an e-mail. (1) The torrential rain that postponed the festival has finally ceased, but it left a trail of disaster. (2) Rescheduling the annual Pickle Palooza is going to be a huge undertaking. (3) The ceremonial pickle podium floated off during the downpour and hasn't been seen since. (4) A flock of ducks have taken up residence on it and have been chasing off anyone who comes near them. (5) And, there is a puddle the size of a small lake where the festival field was. What is the best way to reorganize the paragraph to make the writer's viewpoint clear to the reader?

B.2, 1, 3, 5, 4

Read the salutation from a formal letter. Dear Mr. Garcia What is the correct way to punctuate the salutation?

D. Dear Mr. Garcia:

Read the excerpt from a formal letter. The woods behind the high school have become littered with trash. The students at the school are partly responsible for the problem. We are often careless with our trash when we are in the schoolyard. Since we helped make the mess, we should organize a clean-up day. which sentence from the paragraph best identifies the letter's purpose?

D. Since we helped make the mess, we should organize a clean-up day.

Read the excerpt from President Eisenhower's address on September 24, 1957. In that city, under the leadership of demagogic extremists, disorderly mobs have deliberately prevented the carrying out of proper orders from a Federal Court. Local authorities have not eliminated that a Proclamation calling upon the mod to disperse. What is the president's purpose for including these details? A. to entertain his listeners with shocking stories of protest B. to entertain his listeners with clolorful details of mod behavior C. to persuade his listeners of the importantce of racial equality D. to persuade his listeners of the need for presidential intervention

D. persuade his listeners of the need for president intervention

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. Being together in those classes, the nine of us were developing a true friendship- becoming closer knit than we might have been under other circumstances. We talked about our fears, what we missed at our old school, and our hopes that the integration issues would soon be resolved. While I regretted the friendships I was losing, I cherished the growing ties to the eight. What best describes the narrator's mood? A. disappointed B. embarrassed C. confident D. sentimetal

D. sentimetal

Read the excerpt of President's Eisenhower's words from Warriors Don'r Cry. IKE SAYS HE WILL USE LAW> TELLS FAUBUS: COOPERATE WITH US "The federal Constitution will be upheld by every legal means at my command," President Eisenhower had told Governor Faubus. The President had sent a telegram to Governor Faubus saying he was sure the governor, the National Guard, and other state officials would give full cooperation to the United States Supreme Court. What idea is emphasized through repetition? A. the constitution can be changed or altered B. the supreme court determines faimess or laws C. the president admires governor faubus D. the governor is expected to follow the law

D. the governor is expected to follow the law

Read the salutation from a formal letter. Dear Mr. Garcia What is the correct way to punctuate the salutation?

Dear Mr. Garcia:

Which statement best describes how William Kamkwamba feels at the beginning of his memoir?

He is nervous and hopeful that his invention will work.

Choose the text evidence that best indicates to readers that Kamkwamba faced an obstacle?

I missed school so terribly.

The minister was urging us to pray for Governor Faubus and do whatever was necessary to heal any sour feelings we had against white people. He had been organizing other ministers in Little Rock to speak out and condemn the governor for dispatching the troops. He said we should pray for the judges and city officials and the President to make the right decisions—to let us into Central High. What is the central idea of the excerpt?

Ministers sometimes encourage people to make positive changes.

The woods behind the high school have become littered with trash. The students at the school are partly responsible for the problem. We are often careless with our trash when we are in the schoolyard. Since we helped make the mess, we should organize a clean-up day. Which sentence from the paragraph best identifies the letter's purpose?

Since we helped make the mess, we should organize a clean-up day.

"Then you don't have anything to be concerned about." Mother Lois maneuvered through the unusually heavy traffic. "I don't know where all the cars could have come from," she said. We both craned our necks, curious about all the unfamiliar cars and people. Certainly there had never before been so many white people driving down the streets of our quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. What idea is emphasized through repetition?

The streets are unusually crowded.

Read the sentence from a letter. Harrington City Park has recently become quite run-down. This sentence is an example of the writer's _____________ , or perspective, on the topic.

Viewpoint

As hard as I tried not to care, I couldn't start my morning without knowing what the governor, his National Guard, and the school board were up to. I had to face the awful truth. Grandma was right, I was letting those people determine how I felt, and how I lived a great part of my day. What best describes the narrator's mood?

bothered

The announcer said it was 7:55 as Mama squeezed into a parking space, and we settled ourselves quietly for a moment, trying to identify the buzzing noise that seemed as if it were all around us. It resembled the sound of crowds at my high school football games. But how could that be? The announcer said there was a crowd, but surely it couldn't be that big. Which word from the excerpt creates mood?

buzzing

Look at the frames from Iqbal. How does the author highlight Iqbal's impact on others in

by showing a group of children intently listening to Iqbal

Events that set up the conflict in the beginning of the story are called __________.

causes.

Dear Diary, The two days since I first went to Central felt like I was living in some stranger's life. Today I won't think of integration, I won't think of Central High, and I won't think of the white people. I will spend the whole day finding the perfect disguise to wear to the wrestling matches. . . . No matter what, I'm gonna be a regular person. I'm gonna have my usual date with Grandma and my secret, pretend date with Vince at the matches. The author's words present a mood of

determination.

The details of this excerpt reveal the author's purpose by ___________.

including facts and details about the topic.

As the evening wore on and the matches got really heated, Grandma India and I would behave as we behaved nowhere else. She would pound the floor with her parasol and shout and wave her fist until her hat was twisted on her head and her churchgoing outfit was rumpled. Once she had even dropped her glasses and broken them in a fit of rage when her tag-team favorites, Mud Mountain and Blue Moon Hog, were counted out by the referee. Which words help create the mood in the excerpt? Check all that apply.

pound shout rage

Being together in those classes, the nine of us were developing a true friendship—becoming closer knit than we might have been under other circumstances. We talked about our fears, what we missed at our old school, and our hopes that the integration issues would soon be resolved. While I regretted the friendships I was losing, I cherished the growing ties to the eight. What best describes the narrator's mood?

sentimental

Which are characteristics of memoirs? Check all that apply.

telling a nonfiction story using first-person perspective

What should the writer include in the second body paragraph of an e-mail that addresses a problem? Check all that apply.

the importance of solving the problem a clear solution to the problem

Harrington City Park has recently become quite run-down. This sentence is an example of the writer's , or perspective, on the topic.

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