Claim & Central Idea
What evidence does the author of Passage 1 use to support the claim that “bald eagle” is a good name for these birds?
A. Eagles’ heads have no feathers, and this makes them look bald.
B. Eagles look bald because they have white feathers instead of hair.
C. Eagles’ heads have white feathers, and bald once meant “white spot.”
D.Eagles don’t show the tops of their heads, so people think they’re bald.
What is "Eagles’ heads have white feathers, and bald once meant “white spot.”
C.
How does the photograph contribute to the meaning of Passage 1?
A. It supports the physical description of how eagles look.
B. It helps to develop the idea that eagles have good eyesight.
C. It supports the idea that male and female eagles mate for life.
D. It helps to develop the idea that eagles build their nests in tall trees.
What is it supports the physical description of how eagles look?
A.
Which sentence should be included in a summary of Passage 2?
A. Spain’s national animal is the bull.
B. Ben Franklin wrote to his daughter in 1784.
C. The U.S. Congress chose the bald eagle to represent the country.
D. E pluribus unum is a famous saying that means “out of many, one.”
E. People feel that the eagle is a perfect example of freedom and strength.
What is the U.S. Congress chose the bald eagle to represent the country?
C.
Is information is presented in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages:
Eagles use the same nest every year.
What is Bald Eagles?
Passage 1.
How does the author of Passage 2 support Benjamin Franklin’s claim that the bald eagle should not be chosen?
A. by telling how eagles are proud and bold
B. by describing eagles as lazy and dishonest
C. by stating that another country chose a tiger
D. by sharing that turkeys are courageous animals
What is by describing eagles as lazy and dishonest?
B.
How does the author of Passage 1 develop the purpose?
A. by telling an entertaining story about bald eagles
B. by explaining why the bald eagle is an important animal
C. by describing the bald eagle’s body, habitat, and behavior
D. by pointing out the different ways that people are wrong about eagles
What is by describing the bald eagle’s body, habitat, and behavior?
C.
Read this sentence from Passage 2.
“Every country in the world has an animal of some kind as its symbol.” (paragraph 8)
What does symbol mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. something that stands for an idea
B. a number that stands for an amount
C. written or printed marks that mean something
D. a person who represents a quality or movement
What is something that stands for an idea?
A.
Is information is presented in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages:
Eagles eat dead animals.
What is The National Bird?
Passage 2.
What is the central idea of Passage 1?
A. Bald eagles are good parents.
B. Bald eagles are exceptional birds.
C. Bald eagles are fierce and dangerous.
D. Bald eagles can weigh fourteen pounds.
What is Bald eagles are exceptional birds?
B.
What text structure does the author use in paragraphs 10 through 12 of Passage 2?
A. comparison
B. chronological
C. cause and effect
D. problem and solution
What is comparison?
A.
Which sentence should be included in a summary of Passage 2?
A. Spain’s national animal is the bull.
B. Ben Franklin wrote to his daughter in 1784.
C. E pluribus unum is a famous saying that means “out of many, one.”
D. People feel that the eagle is a perfect example of freedom and strength.
What is People feel that the eagle is a perfect example of freedom and strength?
D.
Is information is presented in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages:
Eagles have no natural enemies.
What is Both?
Both Passages.
Which detail from Passage 2 supports the central idea that bald eagles are a good example of strength?
A. “The animal represents an idea that is important to the people of the country.” (paragraph 8)
B. “Today, the bald eagle is on many U.S. coins.” (paragraph 9)
C. “He called the bald eagle ‘too lazy to fish for himself.’” (paragraph 11)
D. “They like that no other animals hunt eagles.” (paragraph 12)
What is “They like that no other animals hunt eagles.” (paragraph 12)?
D.
Which sentence from the passage supports the text structure?
A. “The bald eagle sometimes steals food from other animals.” (paragraph 10)
B. “One famous critic of the bald eagle was Benjamin Franklin.” (paragraph 11)
C. “Franklin wrote a letter to his daughter in 1784.” (paragraph 11)
D. “Others consider the bald eagle a good choice.” (paragraph 12)
What is “Others consider the bald eagle a good choice.” (paragraph 12)?
D.
Read this sentence from Passage 1.
“Bald eagles have excellent vision.” (paragraph 3)
Based on the meaning of the root word vis, what does vision mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. hearing
B. sight
C. speed
D. talent
What is sight?
B.
Think about Passage 1 and Passage 2. Which detail about bald eagles is presented by the authors of both passages?
A. Bald eagles have excellent eyesight.
B. Bald eagles show freedom and strength.
C. Bald eagles live about twenty-five years.
D. Bald eagles steal food from other animals.
What is Bald eagles show freedom and strength?
B.