Academic Vocabulary
the lesson or moral of a story
Which quotation best supports the inference that the shoes make Kitty act against her will?
A. "Just as she said that, the shoes gave her a skip and set her on her feet so suddenly that it scared all the naughtiness out of her". (P.3)
Which example best illustrates John Herrington's early interest in space exploration?
D: his childhood dream of being sent to the moom in a cardboard box.
Which quotation suggests that the guest's response to Lad is misguided?
B: ... loved dogs far better than he understood them." (p.2)
Which paragraph best supports the idea that elevation affects temperature?
D. paragraph 12
What is a summary? What two things should NOT be included in a summary?
A brief retelling of a story.
1. opinions
2. judgments
Which two words mean the same as the word obliging in P.1?
B. friendly
C. helpful
What inference can be made abour Herrington from his involvement in the cross-country bicycle ride?
C: he enjoys undertaking physically demanding challenges.
Which phrase from p.6 best supports the idea that Lad would have a good chance of doing well in the dog show?
C: .. he won't be up against any former champions."
Which sentence states the central idea from the section "What is a Desert"?
A: There is more than one type of desert.
What does contribute mean?
to add
A: they show Kitty's lack of control over her actions.
How does P.11 contribute to the passage?
C: it highlights the significance and inspirational values of Herrington's career.
How does the author develop the point of view of the lady of the house?
C: Through dialogue, the author shows both the lady's pride in Lad and her concern that he has nenver been left alone during nighttime.
How does the author introduce the idea of cold deserts?
C: The author uses imagery of snow and ice as an illustration.
What is a section?
A group of paragraphs
What can the reader infer abour Kitty's behavior in school due to the shoes?
C: the shoes help her focus and behave better in classs.
Which quotation best supports the idea that Herrington values his role as an inspirational figure for those who may feel limited by their background?
B: "'If my heritage as a Chickasaw Indian and the fact that what I do here might motivate somebody who might not otherwise think they can achieve their dreams, then that's a good thing,' Herrington said."
What does the author's use of the phrase stately collie contribute to the tone of the passage?
A: a sense of dignity
Which type of graphic would best contribute to an understanding of the section "Deserts in the United States"?
C: a topographical map of the United States showing locations of deserts
What is an inference?
A guess based on what you know and text evidence
What theme does the author develop in The Skipping Shoes"?
D: the struggle between personal desires and good behavior.
Which sentence provides the BEST objective summary of John Herrington's early years and education?
D: Herrington moved around a lot during his childhoos, and his interest in numbers led to him getting a degree in applied mathematics.
B: by emphasizing the idea of Lad's heroic adventures
[PART A] Which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
[PART B] Which detail from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
[PART A]: B: Most people think deserts are hot and dry.
[PART B]: A: "This is probably what you think of when you hear the word desert, but did you know that the largest desert tin the world is in Antarctica?