R/LA 5.2

1

100

At last year’s camp, I learned that West African art is created in many forms. It can be made through writing music, singing, acting, and dancing. Which meaning of the word form is used in these sentences? F shapes G directions H patterns J ways

What is ways?

200

Which audience would be most interested in this speech? A people who have traveled to different countries B people who have lived and worked in many places C students interested in art from different parts of the world D students interested in reading books about art

What is students interested in art from different parts of the world?

300

Which of these is the best summary of this speech? F Darius took a long and exciting trip last summer. He went to the Cultures Around the World Camp and learned about West African culture. G Darius went to the Cultures Around the World Camp. There, he met teachers and musicians from local universities. He also learned about different types of West African art. H The Cultures Around the World Camp is held every summer. The camp offers opportunities for students like Darius to learn about different parts of the world. Some teachers at the camp have lived and worked around the world. J Darius went to the Cultures Around the World Camp last summer. He learned about West African art, which made him interested in his own culture. Darius believes that other children should go to the camp and have fun too.

What is "Darius went to the Cultures Around the World Camp last summer. He learned about West African art, which made him interested in his own culture. Darius believes that other children should go to the camp and have fun too."?

400

Why does Darius most likely begin his speech with questions? A to get answers from the audience B to give a summary C to get the attention of the audience D to list different activities

What is to get the attention of the audience?

500

Which sentence best supports the idea that artwork is created in many forms? F While at camp, I painted tribal masks, danced wearing colorful costumes, and helped make tie-dyed costumes for musicians. G Some of them have lived and studied their art in countries all over the world. H Each day we chose the activities that sounded most interesting to us. J It was so exciting to play the drums and sing for such a huge audience.

What is "While at camp, I painted tribal masks, danced wearing colorful costumes, and helped make tie-dyed costumes for musicians."?

2

100

.Which sentence from the speech is a fact? A The best part of my trip was that I never left Knoxville! B Last summer I attended the Cultures Around the World Camp, an art camp for kids 5–18 years old. C Maybe one of my ancestors played the same kinds of drums. D You will have a great time.

What is "Last summer I attended the Cultures Around the World Camp, an art camp for kids 5–18 years old."?

200

Suppose someone in the audience was persuaded by Darius’s speech. What question would he or she most likely ask Darius? F Is the Cultures Around the World Camp far away? G What is the name of the drum-making book you are reading? H How many local artists teach at the camp each year? J How do I sign up to attend the Cultures Around the World Camp next summer?

What is How do I sign up to attend the Cultures Around the World Camp next summer?"?

300

Which sentence states the main message Darius wants to give with his speech? A If you enjoy music, acting, or just working with your hands, then you will have a memorable experience at the Cultures Around the World Camp. B At the end of the week, all the campers performed in a parade during the annual Knoxville Kuumba Festival. C I never knew that so many people celebrated West African history and culture here in Tennessee. D It’s true that some summer camps are expensive, but the Cultures Around the World Camp offers scholarships to help pay student fees.

What is "If you enjoy music, acting, or just working with your hands, then you will have a memorable experience at the Cultures Around the World Camp."?

400

What would be best for Darius to show the audience to support the ideas in his speech? F a poster with a detailed map of the location of the Cultures Around the World Camp G a short video of campers drumming at the Cultures Around the World Camp H a map showing the countries featured at the Cultures Around the World Camp J a handout with the Web site address for the Cultures Around the World Camp

What is a short video of campers drumming at the Cultures Around the World Camp?

500

The main purpose of this speech is to A persuade parents to go to a summer camp. B entertain readers with a funny story about summer camp. C compare world travel with attending a summer camp. D provide information about a special summer camp.

What is provide information about a special summer camp?

3

100

Which audience would be most interested in reading this report? F researchers studying the history of photography G students with an interest in space exploration H people who like to look at planets using telescopes J people who like to read science-fi ction stories

What is students with an interest in space exploration?

200

Which sentence does not belong in Paragraph 5? A The rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, were smaller than most cars, and each had the ability to move around rocks that were in the way. B The rovers were equipped with cameras and other tools that sent information to scientists on Earth. C There have been a number of public events giving details about the mission of the rovers. D Scientists have carefully studied the information sent by the rovers and still continue to do so.

What is "There have been a number of public events giving details about the mission of the rovers."?

300

Which sentence offers the best conclusion to Paragraph 6? F I hope exploration continues for many more years. G Maybe creatures really did live on Mars. H Scientists will keep discovering more information about this interesting planet. J The rovers may be important in providing new information about other planets.

What is "Scientists will keep discovering more information about this interesting planet."?

400

Which sentence, if added at the end of Paragraph 1, best supports the main topic of the paragraph? A Scientists fi rst began using telescopes in the early 1600s. B Cameras today can take much sharper images than earlier models. C Scientists in the United States can actually study the surface of the planet. D Photographs of planets are known to become important historical records.

What is "Scientists in the United States can actually study the surface of the planet."?

500

Which sentence best supports the ideas in Paragraph 3? F The details of these missions are too numerous to describe here. G Other planets are as interesting, but most of them are farther away. H Satellites were unable to take pictures of the rovers themselves. J Scientists were eager to learn more about the planet’s surface and atmosphere.

What is "Scientists were eager to learn more about the planet’s surface and atmosphere."?

4

100

During the summer of 2003, the United States launched two spacecraft headed toward Mars. ________, the cargo of each craft made a bouncy landing on the surface of the planet. Which word belongs on the blank to link the two sentences together? A Eventually B However C Besides D Otherwise

What is eventually?

200

Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 are in the wrong order. What is the correct order for these paragraphs? F 2, 4, 3 G 4, 2, 3 H 3, 4, 2 J 4, 3, 2

What is 2, 4, 3?

300

Which title would be best for Henrika’s report? A A Lifeless, Rust-Colored Planet B The First Successful Mission C Rovers Take Over Mars D Exploring the Landscape of Mars

What is Exploring the Landscape of Mars?

400

See #38.

What is can move around rocks?

500

Which source would provide the most up-to-date information on Mars’s rovers? A a book titled Mars: Earth’s Outer Neighbor B an encyclopedia entry about Mariner 4 C a magazine article titled “Ways to Explore the Planets” D the Web site marsrovers.gov

What is the Web site marsrovers.gov?

5

100

See #40

What is took photographs?

200

Which source would be best to gather information about the history of the United States’ exploration of Mars? A a magazine B an online encyclopedia C a local newspaper D an editorial column

What is an online encyclopedia?

300

The main purpose of broadcasting news over the radio is to A persuade listeners. B entertain listeners. C provide information to listeners. D teach a lesson to listeners.

What is provide information to listeners?

400

They rush about from room to room Like little cars that go ZOOM, ZOOM. They pack their lunches, pick up their books, And grab their coats off the backdoor hooks. My tail wags as their car speeds away. I can fi nally lie on the couch for the rest of the day! Which line from the poem lets the reader know this poem is written in first person? F They rush about from room to room G They pack their lunches, pick up their books, H And grab their coats off the backdoor hooks. J My tail wags as their car speeds away

What is "My tail wags as their car speeds away."?