Story #1
As it is used in line 9, the word fresh means---
F. energetic
G. comical
H. well-loved
J. original
J. original
The author includes the photograph under paragraph 7 most likely to --- (show students the photograph)
A. show an image of the animals mentioned in the selection
B. give an image that represents ancient rock art around the world
C. provide an image to help readers visualize ancient rock art
D. highlight the image that most excites scientists studying rock art.
C. provide an image to help readers visualize ancient rock art
3 The survival of these animals depended on water and plants. So, if the artists saw them living in the Sahara, the area must have had water and plants. A long time ago there must have been grassy plains where lions hunted. There must have been lakes where crocodiles and hippopotamuses swam. But over time, the grass disappeared, and the lakes dried up.
Read the following information about the origin of the word survive.
from the Latin super meaning “over, beyond” + vivere meaning “to live”
The information helps the reader know the word survival in paragraph 3 means —
F. remaining alive
G. risking one's life
H. living forever
J. not being alive
F. remaining alive
Which statement would the authors of both selections most likely agree on? (show both stories if needed)
A. Rock art allows us to know the reasons why ancient artists painted in caves.
B. Rock art painted by the same people is found in caves all over the world.
C. Rock art teaches us about history and how ancient people hunted animals.
D. Rock art gives us a small glimpse of how people long ago lived their lives.
D. Rock art gives us a small glimpse of how people long ago lived their lives.
5 I save thin, shiny, black seeds
from the apples,
white, wrinkled seeds
from the oranges,
and a big, brown, spiky pit
10 from the peach.
The imagery in the second stanza (lines 5-10) appeals to the reader’s senses of —
A. sight and taste
B. smell and sight
C. touch and sight
D. sound and touch
C. touch and sight
The playwright (person who wrote the play) includes the stage directions in line 8 to support the idea that---
8 [Kory lets his hand drop to his side and thumps down the stairs from the stage. He slumps into a seat next to one of the girls.]
A. Kory is ready to give up on the talent show
B. Kory is frustrated with their current act
C. Kory is angry with his friends' suggestions
D. Kory is trying his best to stay positive
B. Kory is frustrated with their current act
6 Giraffes appear in rock art all over Africa. Perhaps African people thought that giraffes had special powers. What kind of special powers? No one knows for sure. Perhaps people thought that giraffes helped bring rain. Many pictures show giraffes with their heads above the clouds. Other pictures show giraffes with rain falling on their heads.
What is the most likely reason that the author includes the information in paragraph 6 of the selection “Rock Art”? (Show story if needed)
F. To compare how rock art is made now versus ancient times.
G. To describe why Chauvet Cave became so popular.
H. To explain how ancient artists used life-like techniques.
J. To tell why Chauvet Cave sparked scientists’ curiosity.
J. To tell why Chauvet Cave sparked scientists’ curiosity.
Why did the author most likely write this selection? Select two correct answers. (show story to see)
F. To explain why animals have never survived in the Sahara Desert.
G. To show evidence of the signs that the Sahara had water and life.
H. To highlight the importance of animals and their connection to rain.
J. To describe the Sahara and its lush living conditions for animals.
K. To give information about the importance of giraffes across Africa.
G. To show evidence of the signs that the Sahara had water and life.
K. To give information about the importance of giraffes across Africa.
One difference between the images described in “Rock Art” and the images described in “When the Desert Was Wet” is that — (see story if needed)
F. the images in “Rock Art” show animals such as giraffes and crocodiles, while the images in “When the Desert Was Wet” show people farming in the field
G. the images in “Rock Art” were made thirty thousand years ago, while the images in “When the Desert Was Wet” were made between six and nine thousand years ago
H. the scientists in “Rock Art” made their discovery in 1997, while the scientists in “When the Desert Was Wet” made their discovery in 1994
J. the discovery in “Rock Art” did not cause enthusiasm, while the discovery in “When the Desert Was Wet” caused a great sensation among people
G. the images in “Rock Art” were made thirty thousand years ago, while the images in “When the Desert Was Wet” were made between six and nine thousand years ago
while I am planting
seeds in paper cups,
patting down soft dirt
around each one.
25 I will water my seeds
every single day.
Soon I’ll be singing growing songs to
new-sprouted saplings.
Read lines 21 through 28 from the poem. What do these lines suggest about the speaker?
F. The speaker has no experience planting seeds.
G. The speaker cares for her seeds a great deal.
H. The speaker enjoys singing aloud to everyone.
J. The speaker is impatient for her orchard to grow.
G. The speaker cares for her seeds a great deal.
Kory: [holding up his script] I don't know. This part just isn't working for me guys.
Amyria: Maybe if you say it with a little more feeling.
Chyna: Nah, it's not the feeling that's the problem. It's the whole idea!
Kennedy: Listen. I know we're struggling o get our skit right, but we have to stay positive.
Kory: Kennedy's is right.
Part A:
The conversation between the four students shows that---
A. they constantly disagree with each other
B. they are open to new ideas and suggestions
C. they will drop out of the talent show this year
D. they are unwilling to change their minds
B. they are open to new ideas and suggestions
2 People have found rock art in mountain caves and on huge stones in the Sahara. This art shows giraffes, rhinoceroses, horses, lions, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses. The artists must have seen these animals near where they painted them.
3 The survival of these animals depended on water and plants. So, if the artists saw them living in the Sahara, the area must have had water and plants. A long time ago there must have been grassy plains where lions hunted. There must have been lakes where crocodiles and hippopotamuses swam. But over time, the grass disappeared, and the lakes dried up.
The author uses a compare-and-contrast organizational pattern in paragraphs 2 and 3 to — (show story if needed)
F. highlight the types of rock art and tools used to create them
G. describe the processes ancient people used to create rock art
H. give information on how to create rock art using the different tools
J. explain the many different types of rock art found around the world
F. highlight the types of rock art and tools used to create them
5 In 1997 scientists found wonderful rock art far out in the Sahara. The art shows two huge giraffes. People were very excited about these giraffes because they were very nicely carved. They look like real giraffes. The carvings are between six thousand and nine thousand years old.
6 Giraffes appear in rock art all over Africa. Perhaps African people thought that giraffes had special powers. What kind of special powers? No one knows for sure. Perhaps people thought that giraffes helped bring rain. Many pictures show giraffes with their heads above the clouds. Other pictures show giraffes
What is the central idea of paragraphs 5 and 6?
The central idea of paragraphs 5 and 6 is that scientists ______________________ in Africa. The carvings were ______________________. Many believe that Africans ______________.
The central idea of paragraphs 5 and 6 is that scientists found rock art in Africa. The carvings were of giraffes and thousands of years old. Many believe that Africans thought giraffes had power.
Which idea is supported by information in both selections? (remember key word: ANCIENT)
A. Both selections emphasize the importance of animals in ancient life.
B. Both selections tell how water was found in the caves with rock art.
C. Both selections show how animals were hunted in the rock art images.
D. Both selections demonstrate the skills needed to survive in the hot desert.
A. Both selections emphasize the importance of animals in ancient life.
Which lines from the poem support the idea that the speaker is comfortable spending time with her mom? (see story)
A. Lines 1-4
B. Lines 11-14
C. Lines 15-19
D. Lines 29-32
B. Lines 11-14
Part B:
Based on the answer in Part A, what is the main message of the story?
A. Working as a team is not always better.
B. Being prepared requires hard work.
C. Working together allows for more creativity.
D. Talent shows are more work than fun.
C. Working together allows for more creativity.
What is the genre of the story "Rock Art"? (show story if needed)
A. Fiction
B. Drama
C. Nonfiction
D. Poetry
C. Nonfiction
What is the genre of the selection "When the Desert Was Wet"? (show story if needed)
A. Poetry
B. Fiction
C. Drama
D. Nonfiction
D. Nonfiction
“Rock Art” is different from “When the Desert Was Wet” in that — (see both stories)
F. only “Rock Art” mentions the importance of giraffes to ancient people
G. only “Rock Art” explains the two main types of rock art and materials used
H. only “Rock Art” speaks of the hot and dry climate that rock art artists faced
J. only “Rock Art” mentions the discoveries of rock art made by scientists
G. only “Rock Art” explains the two main types of rock art and materials used
Which statements describe an element of the poem? Select two correct answers. (see story)
F. None of the stanzas contain a rhyme pattern.
G. All of the stanzas have the same number of lines. H. Each stanza introduces a new conflict.
J. The stanzas are organized in order of events.
K. All of the lines include the same number of syllables.
F. None of the stanzas contain a rhyme pattern.
J. The stanzas are organized in order of events.
Read the lines below. What effect does Kory's foot-tapping have on the plot of the story?
18 CHYNA: [sighing] Maybe we should just skip the talent show this year.
19 AMYRIA: No way. [looking around the auditorium] What if we tried something with audience participation?
20 CHYNA: What do you mean?
21 KORY: [catching on] I think she’s talking about making everybody part of our act.
22 AMYRIA: Exactly!
23 KENNEDY: How can we do that?
24 [All four fall silent, thinking. Kory begins tapping his foot against the edge of the chair.]
25 PHAM: What’s that rhythm you’ve got going, Jory?
26 JORY: Oh, you know. That rock song they play at all the school games.
27 KENNEDY: I love that song.
28 AMELIA: Just about everyone does. ..Hey! We could play it live and have the audience sing along. It would be like a concert.
29 [Kory, CHYNA, and KENNEDY look at each other, grinning.]
30 KORY, CHYNA, and KENNEDY: That’s a great idea!
31 [The four stand up, high-fiving each other.]
Answer: The effect that Kory's foot tapping has on the plot of the story is that it caused ____________
___________________________________________________________________________________.
The effect that Kory's foot tapping has on the plot of the story is that it caused the friends to come up with an idea that included the audience and was an original act.
Based on the selection, the reader can conclude that-- (show story if needed)
A. rock art of animal sculptures in modern caves still exist
B. people today create rock art using ancient techniques
C. rock art from caves helps to show how ancient people lived
D. scientists know reasons ancient people had for painting animals
C. rock art from caves helps to show how ancient people lived
What is the best summary of the selection? (show story)
A. Images have been discovered inside the caves that form in the mountains and on huge rocks in the Sahara. This art shows images of giraffes, rhinos, horses, lions, crocodiles, and hippos. Many artists saw these animals and painted them years ago.
B. Wild animals left the Sahara when the place became too hot and dry to survive. The same happened with the people who made the animal images on the walls. However, if you visit the Sahara, you can actually still see the wonderful rock art painted on the walls.
C. Giraffes are represented in the rock art of almost the entire African continent. These giraffes must have had special powers. It is believed that their necks are so long that they helped bring on the rain. The rock art of the Sahara does not answer all the questions about the people who lived in that region.
D. The Sahara was not always a huge desert. The discovery of rock art is evidence that water and plants once existed in the Sahara. However, the dry climate caused people, animals, and plants to disappear. Rock art gives us some clues about the lifestyle of the ancient people of that region.
D. The Sahara was not always a huge desert. The discovery of rock art is evidence that water and plants once existed in the Sahara. However, the dry climate caused people, animals, and plants to disappear. Rock art gives us some clues about the lifestyle of the ancient people of that region.
What do you call the graphic organizer that is used to compare two different stories?
Venn diagram
Which word from stanza 2 means the same as “furrowed”? Enter your one-word answer in the box/line. (look up definition of "furrowed")
I save thin, shiny, black seeds
from the apples,
white, wrinkled seeds
from the oranges,
and a big, brown, spiky pit
from the peach.
wrinkled