A Visit to the New Colony
What is the meaning of the word colony in paragraph 1?
A. a group of wild animals
B. a new settlement where people move to live
C. a type of ship
D. a farm where crops grow
B. a new settlement where people move to live
Which sentence from the passage best shows that Samuel Reed wanted readers to trust his writing?
A. He sailed across the ocean to visit a colony in America called Carolina.
B. Reed stayed in Carolina for several years.
C. Reed ended his book by telling readers that everything he wrote was true.
D. There were deer, wild turkeys, and animals that lived in trees.
C. Reed ended his book by telling readers that everything he wrote was true.
What is the main idea of the section “Bees at Work”?
A. Bees are insects that live in gardens.
B. Bees collect nectar and turn it into honey.
C. Bees only work during the summer.
D. Bees like flowers more than other insects.
B. Bees collect nectar and turn it into honey.
This sweet treat is made just like a cake. It tastes more like a brownie.
A student wants to combine the ideas in these sentences.
Write one sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.
This sweet treat is made just like a cake, but it tastes more like a brownie.
Explain how Sophia decides to solve the problem in the story.
Sophia decides to solve the problem in the story in a variety of ways.
Which phrase from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of colony?
A. people were moving there to start new lives
B. the land was rich and good for growing crops
C. he wrote a book about what he had seen
D. there were deer and wild turkeys
A. people were moving there to start new lives
Why does the author include information about the animals Reed saw?
A. To show that Reed enjoyed hunting
B. To show that animals were more important than people in the colony
C. To prove that animals in America were dangerous
D. To explain that the colony had many interesting things Reed had never seen before
D. To explain that the colony had many interesting things Reed had never seen before
“Bees are small insects that collect nectar and pollen from flowers.”
What does the word collect most nearly mean in this sentence?
A. Drop
B. Hide
C. Break
D. Gather
D. Gather
Carlos studied for the test. He still felt nervous.
A student wants to combine the ideas in these sentences.
Write one sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.
Carlos studied for the test, but he still felt nervous.
Explain how the author helps readers understand the main idea of the article.
The author helps readers understand the main idea of the article in a variety of ways.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Samuel Reed wrote about many details of life in a new American colony.
B. Animals in America were strange compared to animals in England.
C. Farming was the most important job in the colony.
D. England had better weather than America.
A. Samuel Reed wrote about many details of life in a new American colony.
How is the information in paragraphs 1 and 2 organized?
A. chronological order
B. cause and effect
C. compare and contrast
D. problem and solution
A. chronological order
Why does the author include the section “Life in a Hive”?
A. To explain how bees work together in their home
B. To show where flowers grow
C. To describe how honey tastes
D. To explain how bees fly
A. To explain how bees work together in their home
Maya wanted to play outside. It was raining.
A student wants to combine the ideas in these sentences.
Write one sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.
Maya wanted to play outside, but it was raining.
Explain how the mom changes from the beginning of the story to the end.
The mom changes from the beginning of the story to the end in a variety of ways.
Choose the sentence that states the central idea of the paragraph.
A. Workers could earn more money than they did in England.
B. A carpenter could earn several coins a day for building houses.
C. A farmer could sell crops at the market and earn money for his family.
D. People who had skills could often find good jobs.
A. Workers could earn more money than they did in England.
Reread paragraph 4.
Which details support the idea that workers could earn good money in the colony?
Select two correct answers.
A. A carpenter could earn several coins a day for building houses.
B. A farmer could sell crops at the market and earn money for his family.
C. Reed noticed many animals he had never seen before.
D. The land was rich and good for growing crops.
A. A carpenter could earn several coins a day for building houses.
B. A farmer could sell crops at the market and earn money for his family.
Which sentence from the passage best shows that bees are important to people?
A. “Every day they fly from flower to flower collecting nectar.”
B. “Thousands of bees can live in one hive.”
C. “Many foods people eat, such as apples and strawberries, grow because bees help pollinate plants.”
D. “A hive is the home where bees live together.”
C. “Many foods people eat, such as apples and strawberries, grow because bees help pollinate plants.”
Bees collect nectar from flowers. Bees bring the nectar back to their hive.
A student wants to combine the ideas in these sentences.
Write one sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.
Bees collect nectar from flowers and bring it back to their hive.
Explain why the information in the article is important for readers to learn.
The information in the article is important for readers to learn for several reasons.
Which details from the passage show a comparison between England and Carolina?
Select two correct answers.
A. Winters were warmer in Carolina than in England.
B. Reed stayed in Carolina for several years.
C. Workers could earn more money in Carolina than in England.
D. Reed wrote a book about his trip.
A. Winters were warmer in Carolina than in England.
C. Workers could earn more money in Carolina than in England.
Use the prompt below to write a thesis:
Explain why Samuel Reed wanted to write a book about the colony.
Samuel Reed wanted to write a book about the colony for several reasons.
What is one way people can help bees, according to the passage?
A. Keep bees inside houses
B. Plant flowers in gardens
C. Remove plants from yards
D. Catch bees in jars
B. Plant flowers in gardens
Bees are small insects. Bees do a very big job in nature.
A student wants to combine the ideas in these sentences.
Write one sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.
Bees are small insects, but they do a very big job in nature.
Explain the ways that dogs make humans happier.
Dogs make humans happier in a variety of ways.