Making Inferences
What can you infer about why some neighborhoods have fewer parks than others based on the text?
A. City planners forgot about those neighborhoods
B. People in those areas don’t like green spaces
C. Parks in those neighborhoods were destroyed by floods
D. Some communities, especially low-income ones, have been overlooked in park planning
What is D, Some communities, especially low-income ones, have been overlooked in park planning?
What is the central idea of the text The Power of Parks?
A. Parks are places where kids can play and have fun
B. Parks are important for entertainment and education
C. Parks are useful in many ways for people, cities, and nature
D. Parks are difficult to maintain and build
What is C, parks are useful in many ways for people, cities, and nature?
What does the word "absorb" most likely mean in the sentence:
“Parks, with their grass, trees, and soil, absorb much of that water”?
A. Soak up or take in
B. Avoid or block
C. Move quickly
D. Fill up with cement
What is A, soak up or take in?
Which sentence best explains the meaning of the idiom “under the weather”?
A. Jamie is standing in the rain.
B. Jamie is feeling sick today and stayed home from school.
C. Jamie is worried about tomorrow’s test.
D. Jamie likes to watch clouds during storms.
What is B, Jamie is feeling sick today and stayed home from school?
What text structure is used in the 3rd paragraph that explains how parks help during heavy rain?
A. Chronological
B. Problem and solution
C. Sequence
D. Compare and contrast
What is B, problem and solution?
Why might some parks include “rain gardens,” ?
A. To make the park more colorful
B. To give people a place to relax during storms
C. To stop people from walking on the grass
D. To absorb stormwater and prevent flooding
What is D, to absorb stormwater and prevent flooding?
Which sentence best supports the main idea that parks help with climate-related challenges?
A. Parks provide spaces for kids to play soccer
B. Parks can be up to 17 degrees cooler than nearby streets
C. People meet their neighbors in parks
D. Parks are found in every neighborhood
What is B, parks can be up to 17 degrees cooler than nearby streets?
Which TWO words from the passage are related to science or the environment?
A. Flooding
B. Playground
C. Ecosystem
D. Blanket
E. Movie
What is A, flooding and what is C, ecosystem?
Select the sentence that includes a simile.
A. “The baby slept like a rock during the thunderstorm.”
B. “The thunderstorm raged across the sky.”
C. “The baby was very tired.”
D. “The room grew quiet after the lights went out.”
What is A, “The baby slept like a rock during the thunderstorm.”?
Why are cities adding “pocket parks” between buildings?
A. To make cities prettier
B. To help communities become healthier and more connected
C. To reduce crime
D. To encourage shopping
What is B, to help communities become healthier and more connected?
What does the author imply when stating, “Whether it’s cooling a city, cleaning the air, or saving a species, parks do a lot more than most people realize”?
A. Parks are more fun than schools
B. People already know everything about parks
C. Parks are more powerful than they seem
D. Most parks are only for animals
What is C, parks are more powerful than they seem?
Which of the following is NOT an important detail that supports the idea that parks help cities?
A. Parks provide shade and reduce heat
B. Parks provide internet access
C. Parks absorb rainwater to prevent flooding
D. Parks create cooler areas in urban spaces
What is B, parks provide internet access?
Select the sentence that best helps you understand the meaning of the word “resilient” in the text.
A. “Some cities even design ‘rain gardens’ inside parks.”
B. “These small but powerful changes are helping make communities healthier, more connected, and more resilient to climate change.”
C. “Others are adding small ‘pocket parks’ between buildings.”
D. “Concrete and buildings absorb heat.”
What is B, “These small but powerful changes are helping make communities healthier, more connected, and more resilient to climate change?"
What does this metaphor mean?
“Her voice was music to my ears.”
A. Her voice sounded like a guitar.
B. She was singing loudly.
C. Her voice was beautiful and pleasant to hear.
D. Her voice was distracting.
What is C, her voice was beautiful and pleasant to hear?
Which sentence best supports the idea that parks are important for public health?
A. “Parks can be up to 17 degrees cooler than nearby streets.”
B. “Some endangered animals survive today partly because of these protected spaces.”
C. “Studies have shown that access to green space can improve mental health, increase physical activity, and build stronger social connections.”
D. “Others are adding small ‘pocket parks’ between buildings.”
What is C, “Studies have shown that access to green space can improve mental health, increase physical activity, and build stronger social connections.”?
What can you infer about the connection between parks and public health?
A. Parks help people learn more about the environment
B. Parks help prevent crime in cities
C. Parks support healthier lifestyles and stronger communities
D. Parks cause flooding when they are overcrowded
What is C, parks support healthier lifestyles and stronger communities?
Which of the following is the best summary of the text The Power of Parks?
A. Parks are fun places for families to hang out and have picnics.
B. Parks help cities deal with heat and flooding, protect wildlife, and improve community health.
C. All cities should replace parking lots with new buildings.
D. People don’t visit parks as often as they used to.
What is B, parks help cities deal with heat and flooding, protect wildlife, and improve community health?
What does the word “access” mean in the sentence:
“Not everyone has equal access to parks”?
A. The ability to get to or use something
B. A new type of vehicle
C. A community leader
D. An emergency service
What is A, The ability to get to or use something?
Which TWO sentences contain figurative language?
A. “He ran so fast, it was like his feet had wings.”
B. “We sat under the umbrella on a hot day.”
C. “The leaves danced across the sidewalk.”
D. “The sidewalk was made of gray concrete.”
E. “She found her backpack under the table.”
What is A, “He ran so fast, it was like his feet had wings.” and what is C, “The leaves danced across the sidewalk.”?
Select TWO ways national parks and city parks are described differently in the text.
A. City parks help with flooding; national parks protect wildlife
B. City parks are fun; national parks are boring
C. National parks are only for tourists; city parks are for locals
D. City parks cool the air; national parks provide safety for endangered species
E. National parks are built underground; city parks are on rooftops
What is A and D?
Why might city planners turn parking lots into green spaces?
A. Because it saves them from repaving the roads
B. Because it looks nicer on maps
C. Because parks help communities become healthier and more resilient
D. Because parking lots are cooler than parks
What is C, because parks help communities become healthier and more resilient?
Select TWO phrases from the text that help the reader understand what "pocket parks" are.
A. “Cool areas where people can find relief”
B. “Turning empty lots or unused parking areas into new green spaces”
C. “Provide shade during heat waves”
D. “Small but powerful changes”
E. “Save endangered animals like the Florida panther”
What is B, “Turning empty lots or unused parking areas into new green spaces” and what is D, “Small but powerful changes”
Which sentence includes personification?
A. “The rain soaked our shoes.”
B. “The flowers begged for sunlight after a cloudy week.”
C. “The flowers need water to survive.”
D. “We walked through the garden quietly.”
What is B, “The flowers begged for sunlight after a cloudy week?"
Which sentence best supports the author’s claim that parks can help reduce the effects of heat waves?
A. “In fact, some studies show that parks can be up to 17 degrees cooler than nearby streets.”
B. “Some cities even design ‘rain gardens’ inside parks.”
C. “People have picnics in shaded areas.”
D. “The author enjoys visiting national parks.”
What is A, “In fact, some studies show that parks can be up to 17 degrees cooler than nearby streets.”?