"Meet Alicia Ortega, Pueblo Artist"
Which quotation proves the central (main) idea that Alicia Ortega feels that it is rewarding to be an artist?
a. "both of my parents are poters who take part in many art shows in New Mexico and Arizona."
b. "This huge show takes place every year on the third weekend of July."
c. Going to the Eight Northern Show is a lot of work, but it's worth it."
D. Finally, I sign my drawings with my Pueblo name, Evergreen Blossom."
C
What is the theme of the passage?
It is important to recognize when an activity is too difficult.
What is the theme of the poem?
A person who helps a friend is worthy of being admired.
Which sentence(s) from the text support the central (main) idea that numerous animals have a natural ability to understand small numbers?
"These tests have led scientists ot think that many animals, including humans, are born with basic number sense. Some think we have an 'estimating' sense for large numbers, and a 'counting' sense for numbers up to four." (paragraph 9)
"Her brother Liam was at basketball practice and could not play, but her only real option i this weather was to play games on the family's table.
Which change, if any, is needed to the word: but
Change 'but' to 'so'
Based on the text, how does Alicia Ortega believe dancing affects her?
It allows her to better appreciate her family and its beliefs.
What are TWO ways that paragraphs 1-4 contribute to the overall structure of the text?
**What do they tell or show the reader?
A. They show how the main character solves the problem.
B. They provide important details about the setting.
C. They show how the characters meet one another.
D. They give a clue about how the passage will end.
C and E
Which TWO choices show results of the events at the stream?
a. Charlie and Bobby got a message from Grannie.
b. Charlie and Bobby became companions.
c. Charlie learned ot like geese.
d. Charlie apologized to Mother.
e. Charlie became a Boy Scout.
B and E
"The chick always ran to the larger hidden group - proving that it had been keeping track in its head."
What does the author mean by the phrase "keeping track" in the sentence?
The chick followed along and knew where most of its "brothers and sisters" were hidden.
"After Deirdra nudged Lola gently the sleeping dog leaned slightly to the left."
Which change, if any, is needed ot the italicized text?
Add a comma after 'gently'
Pick a quote from the text that supports that Alicia appreciates her family and its beliefs.
"It helps me understand our customs and traditions. It helps me learn how to live in harmony with Mother and Earth and its inhabitants."
What does the word reckless mean as it is used in paragraph 14?
careless
How does the speaker's point of view (perspective) influence how events are described?
A. It allows the reader to understand why the mother asked her son to run errands that day.
B. It allows the reader to understand what the characters said and did in different situations.
C. It allows the reader to understand the reasons why people like ot help others.
D. It allows the reader to understand the difficulty in making the right choices all the time.
B
How did honeybees display their counting abilities to the scientists?
"In about an hour, the border of the enormus puzzle had come together."
Which change, if any, is needed for the italicized word?
It's misspelled, change the spelling to:
E N O R M O U S
What does the author mean by the phrase, "the sun is just peering over," from paragraph 4?
The sun is rising.
How did Peggy's cousin treat her differently from what she expected?
Peggy's cousin thought of her as a baby, even though she hoped they would include her in their adventure.
Which set of lines from the poem describes what is seen in the illustration?
Teacher note: pull up image from downloads
"But he dispersed them all, and he put them to rout-
A hero was Bobby, there isn't a doubt;
Then onward together the journey they did take," (lines 21 - 33)
How does the author support the point that some animals are able to add and subtract?
by giving examples of experiments conducted by scientists to test the math skills of animals
As she reached her hand under the coffee table, her fingers touch something familiar.
Which change, if any, is needed to the italicized word?
Change 'touch' to 'touched'
Part 1: What does the word discipline mean as it is used in paragraph 5
Part 2: Read a quote from the text that helped you understand what the word discipline means.
pt. 1: train; control
pt 2: "If I'm going to start drawing, I have to finish it..."
What does the word despair mean as it is used in paragraph 16?
hopelessness
How are "Peggy's Lesson" and "A Hero!" similar in their approaches to the topic of receiving help from others?
Both the passage and the poem show that receiving help from others can cause a person to change for the better.
What does the word 'primates' mean?
mammals with hands and feet that can grasp, such as apes and monkeys
Deirdra picked up the last of the scattered pieces and restarted the border.
Which change, if any, is needed for the italicized word?
No change