Author's Purpose/Craft
What is the most likely reason the author included paragraph 2 in "The Ride of a Lifetime!"?
A. To suggest that the Abernathy boys acquired their determination and skills from their father.
B. To show how much President Theodore Roosevelt meant to all of the members of the Abernathy family.
C. To explain how Bud and Temple got the idea to ride 2,000 miles on horseback.
D. To emphasize that good horsemanship was essential to people living in the early 1900s.
A. To suggest that the Abernathy boys acquired their determination and skills from their father.
What is the controlling idea of "The Ride of a Lifetime!"?
Young Bud and Temple Abernathy made an impressive cross-country journey on their own.
How is the information in "Cameras in the Courtroom" organized?
chronologically
Which sentence from "The Ride of a Lifetime!" BEST supports the idea that Bud and Temple expected to have to take care of their own needs?
A. They were not allowed to travel at all on Sundays. (paragraph 3)
B. The boys took off on their 2,000-mile trip departing from Frederick, Oklahoma. (paragraph 4)
C. They traveled with some extra clothes, oats for their horses, and food for themselves. (paragraph 4)
D. They crossed American Indian Territory, even stopping to rest at some Indian camps. (paragraph 5)
C. They traveled with some extra clothes, oats for their horses, and food for themselves. (paragraph 4)
Which idea is developed in both “Cameras in the Courtroom” and “Challenging the Status Quo”?
A. New technology should always replace traditional practices.
B. Longstanding rules should only change after careful consideration.
C. Public opinion is more important than expert judgment.
D. Laws change primarily because of technological advances.
B. Longstanding rules should only change after careful consideration.
What is the most likely reason the author wrote "Challenging the Status Quo"?
to encourage the reader to embrace change so society can progress
Which idea is suggested in BOTH "Biking for Boots" and "The Ride of a Lifetime!"?
A. A long trip is likely to include both difficult and wonderful moments.
B. A great deal of preparation is needed in order to make a successful trip.
C. Taking a long trip is a good way to see important historical places.
D. People going on trips should travel in large groups in case there is trouble.
A. A long trip is likely to include both difficult and wonderful moments.
The author most likely included the photographs in "The Ride of a Lifetime!" to emphasize-
A. the unique relationship between Jack Abernathy and his sons.
B. the different time period in which the Abernathy boys lived.
C. the impressive skill the Abernathy boys had with horses.
D. the sights the Abernathy boys encountered on their ride.
B. the different time period in which the Abernathy boys lived.
Read this sentence from paragraph 10 of "Biking for Boots."
After ten days of biking, we whooped with amazement when we realized over 2,000 people had "liked" our posts on social media.
Which sentence from "The Ride of a Lifetime!" best conveys a SIMILAR idea?
A. People have crossed the country by bicycle, motorcycle, and even on foot. (paragraph 1)
B. Jack Abernathy helped his sons plan the trip. (paragraph 3)
C. They were allowed to cross creeks and rivers but only when the water was clear enough that they could see the bottom. (paragraph 3)
D. The press was eager to write about their adventure, and Americans were eager to read about it. (paragraph 6)
D. The press was eager to write about their adventure, and Americans were eager to read about it. (paragraph 6)
Based on the story 'Biking for Boots" the reader can predict that Emily and Shelby will-
complete the circle tour and donate their earnings to the animal shelter.
How does the author's use of language in paragraph 1 contribute to the tone of "Cameras in the Courtroom"?
by stressing the seriousness of the issue around cameras in the courtroom
What is a key DIFFERENCE in "Biking for Boots" and "The Ride of a Lifetime!"?
A. Only the girls had to deal with unpredictable weather.
B. Only the girls used their trip to raise money for a good cause.
C. Only the girls knew exactly where their trip would end.
D. Only the girls received support from people they did not know.
B. Only the girls used their trip to raise money for a good cause.
What counter argument does the author recognize in "Challenging the Status Quo"?
Reading a physical book as opposed to an e-reader may lead to better comprehension.
Which sentence from “Cameras in the Courtroom” best supports the idea that concerns about fairness led to limits on camera use?
“Those who supported the ban argued that lawyers would play to the cameras by showing off.”
Based on information in BOTH the article "Cameras in the Courtroom" and the article "Challenging the Status Quo," what can the reader infer about making changes to existing processes?
It is a complicated task.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the article "Challenging the Status Quo."
People find comfort in routine and familiarity.What is the most likely reason that the author uses a sweeping generalization?
To help introduce the idea that change can be hard for people
Which detail in the article "Cameras in the Courtroom" best supports the key idea in paragraphs 1 and 2 of "Challenging the Status Quo" that people are often reluctant to accept change?
Ban supporters believe that cameras would distract jurors during important courtroom proceedings.
What is the most likely reason the author includes the map in "Biking for Boots"?
To help the reader understand why it takes weeks to ride around Lake Superior.
Which sentence from "Biking for Boots" shows that the girls have mixed feelings throughout their Lake Superior tour?
For the next month, our enthusiasm ebbed and flowed along with the demands of our bicycling experiences. (paragraph 9)
What can the reader infer about why Jack Abernathy set strict rules for the boys’ journey, such as limiting their daily travel and forbidding travel on Sundays?
He understood the dangers of long-distance travel and wanted to reduce risks.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the article "Cameras in the Courtroom."
Even though cameras are everywhere these days, they are currently not allowed in many federal courtrooms.
Now read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the article "Challenging the Status Quo."
However, this relatively minor example pales in comparison to the countless times the status quo was not preferable.
In these sentences, how do the author's DIFFER in their use of juxtaposition?
The juxtaposition in "Cameras in the Courtroom" calls attention to an exception to the current situation, while the juxtaposition in "Challenging the Status Quo" dismisses an exception to the expected results.
What is the best summary of the article "Challenging the Status Quo"?
A. Over time, people have developed familiar ways of thinking and doing things that work for society. But change is something that happens no matter what. Preserving these old ways is important as society evolves and grows.
B. The Latin phrase "status quo" means "existing state." People are usually more comfortable living in the status quo. Society tends to function in this state, moving forward in a predictable and safe way.
C. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and Justice Thurgood Marshall were great supporters of change. Their courageous acts helped shape society. Without them, people would have been stuck in the way things have always been done.
D. The status quo is how things are, and people tend to get comfortable with what is familiar. But change happens regardless. Even though some old ways of doing things are good, challenging the status quo opens up endless possibilities.
D. The status quo is how things are, and people tend to get comfortable with what is familiar. But change happens regardless. Even though some old ways of doing things are good, challenging the status quo opens up endless possibilities.
How does the presentation of information in "Biking for Boots" and "The Ride of a Lifetime!" DIFFER?
"Biking for Boots" emphasizes some of the enjoyment the girls get from their ride.
"The Ride of a Lifetime" does not discuss how the boys felt during their ride.
How does the author's use of language in paragraph 2 of "Cameras in the Courtroom" and paragraph 1 of "Challenging the Status Quo" convey DIFFERENT tones?
The phrase "All these factors" in "Cameras in the Courtroom" develops an analytical tone, while the phrase "better way of functioning" in "Challenging the Status Quo" builds a hopeful tone.
Based on the information in paragraphs 2-4 of the article "Cameras in the Courtroom," what is the most likely reason the Judicial Conference began to allow cameras in courtrooms after 2015?
Use the RACE strategy.
The Judicial Conference most likely began allowing cameras in courtrooms after 2015 because the second pilot study showed that cameras could be used carefully without disrupting trials. In paragraph 4 it states that after the 2011–2015 pilot study, "five federal courts now allow video cameras in limited instances in civil cases", suggesting the concerns seen in earlier tests were reduced. This evidence shows the Judicial Conference felt more confident that cameras could increase public access to the courts while still protecting fairness and due process.