"Daisy's Perfect World"
Which detail best shows how Samantha changes from the beginning to the end of the story?
a. Samantha walks home with Daisy and Emma
b. Samantha says that Daisy brought the best gift.
c. Samantha worries that Mrs. Joseph will be upset.
d. Samantha thinks of different words to describe the day.
What is the meaning of the word "breakthrough" as it is used in paragraph 2 of the article?
a. funny story
b. strange event
c. difficult challenge
d. important change
How does the information in the section "Through the Ages" support a central idea of the article?
a. It shows that today turkey and gravy are eaten for Thanksgiving.
b. It shows that some people believed birds had unusual powers.
c. It shows that there were many wild turkeys in the New World.
d. It shows that many people share the history of the wishbone.
What does the word provided mean as used in paragraph 11?
spoke or said the words
What is 1 test taking strategy we talked about in class?
Answers will vary
What does the word "quest" mean as used in paragraph 4?
a. difficult assignment
b. determined search
c. favorite activity
d. careful planning
How does paragraph 5 support a central idea of the article?
a. By explaining that Goodall's work became easier over time, it shows that repeating her tasks eventually made her an expert.
b. By telling that she was able to come close to the chimps, it show that Goodall's thoughtful and patient study of the animals were a success.
c. By demonstrating how Goodall was able to become friendly with David Greybeard, it shows that Goodall learned how to communicate with chimps.
d. By detailing the different steps in the process of her work, it shows that Goodall did the same work as other scientists but got better results.
How does the illustration support the information in paragraph 2?
a. It shows parts of the bird that are usually eaten.
b. It shows why the furcula has an unusual name.
c. It shows why all birds have wishbones.
d. It shows where the furcula is on the body.
True or False
Walt called his character Mortimer Mouse at first.
True
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate
Answer
Cite Evidence
Explain and Ending sentence
How does paragraph 14 relate to paragraphs 19-22?
a. Paragraph 14 explains the setting in paragraphs 19-22.
b. Paragraph 14 describes the cause for the events in paragraphs 19-22
c. Paragraph 14 introduces a character developed in paragraphs 19-22
d. Paragraph 14 gives a problem that is solved in paragraphs 19-22.
What is the central idea of paragraph 4?
a. David Greybeard had fun looking through Goodall's campsite.
b. Goodall's actions helped her build trust with David Greybeard.
c. David Greybeard spent most of each day looking for and eating food.
d. Goodall was so still and quiet that David Greybeard was unaware of her.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1.
But one of the most popular-pulling the wishbone-dates back centuries.
Which sentence from the article BEST supports this claim?
a. "The winner is the person who ends up with the bigger piece." (p 3)
b. "The practice of making a wish on a bird's furcula date back to the ancient Etruscans, a people who lived in what is today northern Italy." (p 4)
c. "Passerby would pick it up, stroke it for good luck, and make a wish." (p 4)
d. "Today a wishbone tug-of-war is as much a part of Thanksgiving as is gobbling down turkey smothered in gravy." (p 6)
What is the biggest difference between this text and the text Excerpt from "Daisy's Perfect World?"
Daisy's Perfect world is fiction, while the article about Walt Disney is nonfiction.
What are the paragraphs in a poem called?
stanzas
Which sentence best gives the theme of paragraph 7?
a. Giving someone a gift is just as much fun as receiving a gift.
b. Buying a gift from a store is easier than making a gift.
c. Cards with messages inside create wonderful memories.
d. There are many ways to show someone that you care.
Which detail from the article shows how Goodall affected future researchers?
a. "According to Goodall's camp cook, the chimpanzee had spent about an hour eating fruit from one of the oil palms that grew nearby." (p 1)
b. "It was the summer of 1961. For a year, Goodall had been studying the chimps living in Gombe Stream Reserve near Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa." (p 2)
c. "Goodall's career began as a childhood wish to see African animals in their natural environments." (p 9)
d. "She also opened the door for other women to become ethnologists, scientists who study animal behavior." (p 6)
Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article?
a. Breaking a wishbone is just one of many Thanksgiving traditions.
b. All birds have a wishbone that helps to support the birds as they fly.
c. Making wishes with a wishbone is a traditions that began thousands of years ago.
d. There was once a shortage of chickens in Rome because the wishbone tradition was so popular.
How does the structure of the article help the reader?
It is written as a description of Walt Disney's life in chronological order.
True or False
If a story is really hard and long and you do not understand it, just skip it and guess.
FALSE! Reread it slowly and try to picture it in you head as you read.
What point is the author making in the story?
a. Words can be powerful
b. Learning can be fun
c. Learning is easier with friends
d. Words should be spoken loudly
How does the structure of the article help the reader understand the events?
a. By explaining the sequence of events over time, it shows how each small step was important to Goodall's work.
b. By comparing Goodall's thoughts about her work at different times, it shows how she changed her research over time.
c. By providing a description of the camp, it shows why Goodall's work was special and important.
d. By listing the problems and solutions of studying chimpanzees, it shows why Goodall's work changed ideas in science.
How are the details in paragraphs 4 through 6 organized?
a. by presenting descriptions of some points.
b. by presenting a problem and a solution.
c. by comparing and contrasting events.
d. by listing events in the order they happen.
What is the central idea of "Excerpt from Walt Disney?"
Answers may vary
Which one of the following are examples of "text structures?"
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. chronological/sequence
d. all of the above