Vocabulary
What does resourceful mean?
Using creativity or cleverness to solve problems.
What must text evidence always do?
Directly support your answer.
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as.
What is the central idea?
The most important message of the text.
Where is the orchestra located?
Cateura, Paraguay.
What does transform mean in a text?
To change something in form or appearance.
What words show that an answer is based on inference?
“This suggests…,” “This shows…,” “I can infer…”
Why does the author include background on Cateura, Paraguay?
To explain why the orchestra was needed.
Why is it important to summarize key points?
To show understanding of the main message.
Why did the kids need recycled instruments?
Real instruments were too expensive.
In the passage, what does improvised mean?
Made with available materials; created on the spot.
True or False: Evidence can include your personal experience.
False — it must come from the text.
Why might an author use emotional language?
To create empathy and connect the reader to the topic.
What central idea usually appears first in informational text?
Background or context for the topic.
What materials were used to build the instruments?
Oil cans, pipes, scrap metal, spoons, etc.
What does resonance mean when describing sound?
Deep, rich, or echoing quality.
Give one evidence detail showing the musicians faced challenges.
They practiced in extreme heat OR instruments were fragile.
Identify one example of imagery from the passage.
Anything describing vivid sensory detail
What is a supporting detail?
A fact or example that helps explain the central idea.
What impact did the orchestra have on the community?
It created hope and brought opportunity.
What is a connotation?
The feeling or idea a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.
What is reliable evidence?
Evidence that is accurate, relevant, and clearly supports a claim.
What tone is created when the author describes landfill conditions?
Serious, sad, or concerned.
What is a central idea of the Paraguay orchestra text?
Creativity and determination can turn trash into music and opportunity.
How does the orchestra show resilience?
Students overcame poverty using creativity, determination, and teamwork.