Show:
Samantha
Popcorn/An Interesting Trip
Jason and Lance
CIA Dogs / Charlies Letter
Esperanza's dance / What the Fish Want/Uncle Sam
100
Samantha walked slowly up the steps leading to M. Santiago's front door. Why do I have to be the one to do this? She wondered. As she neared the front door, she stepped carefully around the broken glas on the porch. "What a mess!" she said quietly. "I hope Mr. Snatiago isn't too angry. Most of all, I hope he will give our baseball back." Samantha looked behind her before she knocked on the door. She could see her friends hiding behind cars and in the bushes. Their eyes were fixed on her. They also looked ready to run at any moment. Samantha rolled her eyes at them and turned back to the door. She thought of the time Mr. Santiago threw some pitches with her friends. She also remembered a time he brought juice and cookies to them on a hot day. She raised her chin and firmly knocked on the door. What did Mr. Santiago do that suggests he likes the children? A. He brought them snacks. B. He broke his window. C. He got angry at them. D. He stole their baseball.
A. He brought them snacks.
100
Europeans learned about popcorn from Native Americans. Natives ate popcorn in Mexico and the West Indies. Cortes and Columbus saw them wearing it, too. The Natives wore popcorn as necklaces and headdresses. Native Americans brought popcorn to the first Thanksgiving. They did not have microwaves back then. Instead, they would put an ear of corn on a stick. Then they would put oil on it. They would hold the ear over the fire and chew the popped kernels off it. Some Native Americans made popcorn soup. Colonists used popcorn as cereal. They would put it in a bowl with milk or cream. From the passage, the reader can tell that A. only Native Americans ate popcorn cereal. B. popcorn was harder to make in the past. C. Europeans were the first to make popcorn. D. Europeans thought popcorn was strange.
B. popcorn was harder to make in the past.
100
Jason stood in the doorway to his bedroom. He didn't like seeing it emply. "Goodbye, room," he whispered. "I'll probably never see you again." Jason quickly looked behind him after he said the words. His face turned red. Luckily, his brother, Lance, was not standing near him. What would Lance think if he heard Jason talking to a room? Lance would flick my ear, Jason thought. He didn't want his big brother to think that he was an idiot. Jason closed the door and wlaked down the hall. his brother's room was emply now, too. So was his parents' room. He dragged his feet as he went downstairs. Why does Jason drag his feet when he goes down the stairs? A. He is lost in the new house. B He wants to sneak up on Lance. C He hurt his foot in his bedroom.D. He is sad about the emply house.
D. He is sad about the emply house.
100
Hello! My name is Whisper. I am a dog, and I work for the CIA. CIA stands for Central Intelligence Agency. It is a part of the United States governmnet. I got my name in school for the CIA. I went to the Explosives Detection School. That means I had to ler how to smell and find different things that can explode. I would always "whisper" my answeres. My teahcer would ask me to speak up. She would say, "Don't be afraid. Speak up if you have the answer. Even if you are wrong, we will admire you for trying." I always remembered what she said. Classes were had. I did well and was near the top of my class. I graduated in 1999. I have been trainiend in smelling 19,000 things that can explode. My family was very proud of me. I am the second lady officer to join the K-9 group of the CIA. The K-9 group is the group of dogs that work for the CIA. I work with Officer Ron. He things my name is funny becasue I am so loud. He can tell where I am from far away because of my voice! Which sentence from the story shows that Whisper's name does not fit her anymore? A. "He thinks my name is funny becasue I am so loud" B. I am the second lady officer to join the K-9 group of the CIA." C. "Even if you are wrong, we will admire you for trying." D. I have been trained in smelling 19,000 things that can explode.
A. "He thinks my name is funny becasue I am so loud"
100
The room was dark and empty now. It looked so huge without the viewers in their seats. The stage no longer held sets and props. there was silence. Once dancer remained. Esperanza, still in her costume, took her mark and began her elegant twirling dance, again. That night, she had danced the best she ever had in her life. the cheering and clapping still echoed in her mind. I never want to leave this stage, she thought. Ramon waited and waited by the backstage door. He wanted to tell Esperanza how well she did on her final dance before she completed her training at the dance shcool. She had held the crowd's attention that night. No one could take their eyes off her, including him. She was so light on her feet. Ramon wondered, where could she be? It's getting late. He decided to knock on her dressing room door. There was no answer. Ramon thought, where is she? Could she still be on the stage? Which event from the story shows that Ramon cares about Esperanza? A. He knows that she does not want to leave the stage and gives her encouragement. B. He looks for her becasue he wants to tell her how she dances that night. C. He claps and cheers for her louder than anyone else watching her dance that night. D. He thinks that she will not speak to him if he does not tell her she is a good dancer.
He looks for her becasue he wants to tell her how she dances that night.
200
Samantha walked slowly up the steps leading to M. Santiago's front door. Why do I have to be the one to do this? She wondered. As she neared the front door, she stepped carefully around the broken glas on the porch. "What a mess!" she said quietly. "I hope Mr. Santiago isn't too angry. Most of all, I hope he will give our baseball back." Samantha looked behind her before she knocked on the door. She could see her friends hiding behind cars and in the bushes. Their eyes were fixed on her. They also looked ready to run at any moment. Samantha rolled her eyes at them and turned back to the door. She thought of the time Mr. Santiago threw some pitches with her friends. She also remembered a time he brought juice and cookies to them on a hot day. She raised her chin and firmly knocked on the door. Which sentence from teh story shows that Samantha is not afraid of talking ot Mr. Santiago? A. "She raised her chin and frimly knocked on the door." B. "They also looked ready to run at any moment." C. She could see her friends hiding behind casrs and in the bushes." D. "Why do I have to be the one to do this? she wondered.
A. "She raised her chin and frimly knocked on the door."
200
Europeans learned about popcorn from Native Americans. Natives ate popcorn in Mexico and the West Indies. Cortes and Columbus saw them wearing it, too. The Natives wore popcorn as necklaces and headdresses. Native Americans brought popcorn to the first Thanksgiving. They did not have microwaves back then. Instead, they would put an ear of corn on a stick. Then they would put oil on it. They would hold the ear over the fire and chew the popped kernels off it. Some Native Americans made popcorn soup. Colonists used popcorn as cereal. They would put it in a bowl with milk or cream. Which example from the article shos that popcorn was important to native Americans? A. They cooked it over a fire. B. They gave some to Columbus. C. They used it for food and jewelry. D. They put oil on the ears of corn
C. They used it for food and jewelry.
200
Jason stood in the doorway to his bedroom. He didn't like seeing it emply. "Goodbye, room," he whispered. "I'll probably never see you again." Jason quickly looked behind him after he said the words. His face turned red. Luckily, his brother, Lance, was not standing near him. What would Lance think if he heard Jason talking to a room? Lance would flick my ear, Jason thought. He didn't want his big brother to think that he was an idiot. Jason closed the door and wlaked down the hall. his brother's room was emply now, too. So was his parents' room. He dragged his feet as he went downstairs. What does the reader learn about Lance in this selection? A. He shares a room with Jason. B He picks on his little brother. C He talks to emply bedrooms. D. He does not wnat to move.
B He picks on his little brother.
200
Hello! My name is Whisper. I am a dog, and I work for the CIA. CIA stands for Central Intelligence Agency. It is a part of the United States governmnet. I got my name in school for the CIA. I went to the Explosives Detection School. That means I had to ler how to smell and find different things that can explode. I would always "whisper" my answeres. My teahcer would ask me to speak up. She would say, "Don't be afraid. Speak up if you have the answer. Even if you are wrong, we will admire you for trying." I always remembered what she said. Classes were had. I did well and was near the top of my class. I graduated in 1999. I have been trainiend in smelling 19,000 things that can explode. My family was very proud of me. I am the second lady officer to join the K-9 group of the CIA. The K-9 group is the group of dogs that work for the CIA. I work with Officer Ron. He things my name is funny becasue I am so loud. He can tell where I am from far away because of my voice! From this article, the reader can tell that Whisper A. wants to play like other dogs. B. worked very hard in school. C. does not like Officer Ron. D. is not a good dog for hte CIA.
B. worked very hard in school.
200
The room was dark and empty now. It looked so huge without the viewers in their seats. The stage no longer held sets and props. there was silence. Once dancer remained. Esperanza, still in her costume, took her mark and began her elegant twirling dance, again. That night, she had danced the best she ever had in her life. the cheering and clapping still echoed in her mind. I never want to leave this stage, she thought. Ramon waited and waited by the backstage door. He wanted to tell Esperanza how well she did on her final dance before she completed her training at the dance shcool. She had held the crowd's attention that night. No one could take their eyes off her, including him. She was so light on her feet. Ramon wondered, where could she be? It's getting late. He decided to knock on her dressing room door. There was no answer. Ramon thought, where is she? Could she still be on the stage? Which sentence from teh story shows that hte crow likes Esperanza's dancing? A. "The cheering and clapping still echoed in her mind." B. "It looked so huge without the viewers in their seats." C. "He wanted to tell Esperanza how well she did on..." D. "Esperaza, still in her costume, took her mark..."
A. "The cheering and clapping still echoed in her mind."
300
Samantha walked slowly up the steps leading to M. Santiago's front door. Why do I have to be the one to do this? She wondered. As she neared the front door, she stepped carefully around the broken glas on the porch. "What a mess!" she said quietly. "I hope Mr. Santiago isn't too angry. Most of all, I hope he will give our baseball back." Samantha looked behind her before she knocked on the door. She could see her friends hiding behind cars and in the bushes. Their eyes were fixed on her. They also looked ready to run at any moment. Samantha rolled her eyes at them and turned back to the door. She thought of the time Mr. Santiago threw some pitches with her friends. She also remembered a time he brought juice and cookies to them on a hot day. She raised her chin and firmly knocked on the door. From their behavior in the story, the reader can tell that Samantha's friends... A. think they will get in trouble. B. hurt Mr. Santiago on purpose. C. are playing in the bushes. D. want to talk to Mr. Santiago.
A. think they will get in trouble.
300
Everyone seemed interested in Jamal's story. He was telling a goup of kids about his family's trip to England. Sean felt a little jealous to see all those eyes on someone else. The kids kept saying things during the story like "That's so cool" and "You'r so lucky." When Jamel finished his story, Sean took a chance. "My family went to Antarctica over the summer," he said. The kids in the group rolled their eyes. "I played with the plar bears," he continued. "I also made a lot of big snowmen." Jamal looked puzzled. "I didn't think people could even go to Antarctica." "They can't," one girl said. "Don't listen to him. He always does that." "There aren't even polar bears in Antarctica." one boys said. The kids walked away shaking their heads. Sean felt all alone. What does the reader learn aboaut Sean in this selection? A. He likes to build snowmen. B. He wants more attention. C. He is friends with Jamal. D. He does a lot of traveling.
B. He wants more attention.
300
Jason stood in the doorway to his bedroom. He didn't like seeing it emply. "Goodbye, room," he whispered. "I'll probably never see you again." Jason quickly looked behind him after he said the words. His face turned red. Luckily, his brother, Lance, was not standing near him. What would Lance think if he heard Jason talking to a room? Lance would flick my ear, Jason thought. He didn't want his big brother to think that he was an idiot. Jason closed the door and wlaked down the hall. his brother's room was emply now, too. So was his parents' room. He dragged his feet as he went downstairs. What is Jason doing in this story? A. He is getting a new brother. B. He is cleaning all the rooms. C He is sharing a room with Lance. D. He is moving to a new house.
D. He is moving to a new house.
300
Hello! My name is Whisper. I am a dog, and I work for the CIA. CIA stands for Central Intelligence Agency. It is a part of the United States governmnet. I got my name in school for the CIA. I went to the Explosives Detection School. That means I had to ler how to smell and find different things that can explode. I would always "whisper" my answeres. My teahcer would ask me to speak up. She would say, "Don't be afraid. Speak up if you have the answer. Even if you are wrong, we will admire you for trying." I always remembered what she said. Classes were had. I did well and was near the top of my class. I graduated in 1999. I have been trainiend in smelling 19,000 things that can explode. My family was very proud of me. I am the second lady officer to join the K-9 group of the CIA. The K-9 group is the group of dogs that work for the CIA. I work with Officer Ron. He things my name is funny becasue I am so loud. He can tell where I am from far away because of my voice! What does the reader learn abouth Whisper's teacher? A. She yells when she gets angry. B. She talks very quietly C. She is friends with Officer Ron. D. She encourages her students
D. She encourages her students
300
When you go to dinner, there are many places to eat. How do you decide where to go? First, you decide what you want to eat. Like people, different fish like different food. When you go fishing, give the fish food they like. you many have to do some research to find out. Also, be sure to take a bobber. Tie the bobber to the line a few feet above the hook. It floats, or "bobs" on top of the water. When it's pulled under, you have caught a fish. Most fish want to see the "menu" before they bite. They want to see what's on your hook. You should bring more than one kind of bait. Worms are excellent bait. Minnows are good bait becasue large fish will feed on smaller fish. Cheese, bacon, marshmallows, or corn kernels can work, too. Sometimes you can fool fish with lures. Lures are not really bait, but fish think they are. Lures work best with bigger rish. When you go to dinner, thek ind of restaurant is important. Sometimes you want to eat in a dark, quite spot. Other times, some noise and lots of people are fun. Fish eat in differnet places. too. Take the time to find the popular "dining spots." Weeds or wood in the water mean there are bugs or small fish or bigger fish to eat. Which sentence frome th article shows that all fish can picky about the bait? A. "Other times, some noise and lots of people are fun." B. "Sometimes you want to eat in a dark, quit spot. C. "Lures are not really bait, but fish think they are." D. "Most fish want to see the "menu" before they bite."
D. "Most fish want to see the "menu" before they bite."
400
Samantha walked slowly up the steps leading to M. Santiago's front door. Why do I have to be the one to do this? She wondered. As she neared the front door, she stepped carefully around the broken glas on the porch. "What a mess!" she said quietly. "I hope Mr. Santiago isn't too angry. Most of all, I hope he will give our baseball back." Samantha looked behind her before she knocked on the door. She could see her friends hiding behind cars and in the bushes. Their eyes were fixed on her. They also looked ready to run at any moment. Samantha rolled her eyes at them and turned back to the door. She thought of the time Mr. Santiago threw some pitches with her friends. She also remembered a time he brought juice and cookies to them on a hot day. She raised her chin and firmly knocked on the door. What did Samanta and her friends do in this story? A. They wnet to play at a friend's house. B. They cleaned a neighbor's porch. C. They broke a window with a baseball. D. They brought cookies to Mr. Santiago
C. They broke a window with a baseball.
400
Everyone seemed interested in Jamal's story. He was telling a goup of kids about his family's trip to England. Sean felt a little jealous to see all those eyes on someone else. The kids kept saying things during the story like "That's so cool" and "You'r so lucky." When Jamel finished his story, Sean took a chance. "My family went to Antarctica over the summer," he said. The kids in the group rolled their eyes. "I played with the plar bears," he continued. "I also made a lot of big snowmen." Jamal looked puzzled. "I didn't think people could even go to Antarctica." "They can't," one girl said. "Don't listen to him. He always does that." "There aren't even polar bears in Antarctica." one boys said. The kids walked away shaking their heads. Sean felt all alone. What is most likely true about the kids in the group? A. They do not believe Sean's stories. B. They are worried about Sean's family. C. They are afraid of polor bears. D. They have been to Antarctica.
A. They do not believe Sean's stories.
400
Did you know there are two kinds of money? There is real money and fake money. It's against the law to make fake money. Now the government has made it easier to tell them apart. You want to know how? Every bill worth a different amount of money has a different picture on it. The picture is always of an important person in U. S. History. On the $100 bill there is a picture of Benjamin Franklin. This picture is called the portrait. On one side there is a watermark shaped like the portrait. Its visible from both sides of the bill if you hold it up to light. It is too hard for people who make fake money to make a watermark. Also, every new $100 bill has a thread like a riboon that you can see from both sides by holding the bill up to light. It also glows red under a special light. You can learn how to tell if money is real or fake. Then you won't get stuck with fake money that you can't use. Which of the following statements is true? A. People who make fake money go to jail. B. Real money has pictures of movie stars. C. The government want t oamke new money. D. Most stores let people use fake money.
A. People who make fake money go to jail.
400
December 3, 2006 Dear Charlie, Mom and das said that I could invite some friends to come to my birthday party. My birhday is January 13. We are going to the Sunny Land Zoo. The zoo has a giraffe, some wolf pups, monkeys, and snakes. There ares some funny seals. They are my favorite animals. We will get to watch the zookeepers feed the sharks, groupers, and other fish in the aquarium. There are alligators. too. We can watch a dolphin show and see the dolphins do tricks. I'll be sure we also get to see any animals that you like. We will meet at the zoo at 1:00. I hope you can come. Call me soon. Your friend, Stan After reading the letter, the reader knows that Stan willl MOST LIKELY stay happy if he can A. see many animals. B. get good presents C. get a new pet D. go to Charlie's house
A. see many animals.
400
When you go to dinner, there are many places to eat. How do you decide where to go? First, you decide what you want to eat. Like people, different fish like different food. When you go fishing, give the fish food they like. you many have to do some research to find out. Also, be sure to take a bobber. Tie the bobber to the line a few feet above the hook. It floats, or "bobs" on top of the water. When it's pulled under, you have caught a fish. Most fish want to see the "menu" before they bite. They want to see what's on your hook. You should bring more than one kind of bait. Worms are excellent bait. Minnows are good bait becasue large fish will feed on smaller fish. Cheese, bacon, marshmallows, or corn kernels can work, too. Sometimes you can fool fish with lures. Lures are not really bait, but fish think they are. Lures work best with bigger rish. When you go to dinner, thek ind of restaurant is important. Sometimes you want to eat in a dark, quite spot. Other times, some noise and lots of people are fun. Fish eat in differnet places. too. Take the time to find the popular "dining spots." Weeds or wood in the water mean there are bugs or small fish or bigger fish to eat. What does the reader learn about fishing in this selection? A. Fishers need to learn what the fish like to eat. B. Wood is good bait for small and large fish. C. Poeple are allowed to take fish into restaurants. D. A bobber is the most important fishing tool.
A. Fishers need to learn what the fish like to eat
500
Astronauts need different clothing when they go into space. They wear special suits when they leave Earth. They wear those suits again when they return from space. The space suits help the astronauts live and work in space. The suits protect the mfrom temperatures that are too hot or too cold. When they are working inside the spacecraft, they wear pants and shirts liked we do. They wear special clothes and a special backpack when they are working outside the spacecraft. The backpack has air that they can breathe. What is the most likely reason that astronauts need special backpacks? A. They need air in space. B. They like to look nice. C. They carry their clothers. D. They go to a school
A. They need air in space.
500
What will most likely happen to the Robert Frost Elementary 6th grade students if they do well on the 2010 MSA? A. There teachers will get a raise B. They will be promoted on to 7th grade C. They will earn a trip to Mexico D. They will be demoted to 5th grade
B. They will be promoted on to 7th grade
500
Did you know there are two kinds of money? There is real money and fake money. It's against the law to make fake money. Now the government has made it easier to tell them apart. You want to know how? Every bill worth a different amount of money has a different picture on it. The picture is always of an important person in U. S. History. On the $100 bill there is a picture of Benjamin Franklin. This picture is called the portrait. On one side there is a watermark shaped like the portrait. Its visible from both sides of the bill if you hold it up to light. It is too hard for people who make fake money to make a watermark. Also, every new $100 bill has a thread like a riboon that you can see from both sides by holding the bill up to light. It also glows red under a special light. You can learn how to tell if money is real or fake. Then you won't get stuck with fake money that you can't use. How can the reader tell that the government wants people to recognize when money is not real? A. It puts Benjamin on the $100 bill B. It buys everyone special red lights. C. It makes more fake money than real monehy. D. It makes real money with a watermark.
D. It makes real money with a watermark.
500
December 3, 2006 Dear Charlie, Mom and das said that I could invite some friends to come to my birthday party. My birhday is January 13. We are going to the Sunny Land Zoo. The zoo has a giraffe, some wolf pups, monkeys, and snakes. There ares some funny seals. They are my favorite animals. We will get to watch the zookeepers feed the sharks, groupers, and other fish in the aquarium. There are alligators. too. We can watch a dolphin show and see the dolphins do tricks. I'll be sure we also get to see any animals that you like. We will meet at the zoo at 1:00. I hope you can come. Call me soon. Your friend, Stan Which part of the letter shows that Stan is a thoughtful boy? A. He forgets to invite Charlie to his birthday party. B. He gets Charlie a snake for his birthday. C. He makes Charlie take him to the zoo. D. He wants to see Charlie's favorite animals.
D. He wants to see Charlie's favorite animals.
500
Did you know everyone in America has one relative in common? His name is Uncle Sam. he isn't a real person. He was created during the War of 1812 to stand for the United States. No one knows if he was named for a real person or not. Most people think he was named for Samuel Wilson. Samuel Wilson sent free meat to U. S. soldiers during the War of 1812. He put U. S. on the barrels of meat to show they belonged to the U.S. People joked that he put U. S. to mean "Uncle Sam." However, there is nothing to prove Uncle Sam is named for Samuel Wilson. Uncle Sam is everywhere today. He is on posters and cards. He is even in books and magazines. People dress up as Uncle Sam for Fourth of July parades. Keep your eyes open, and you never know where you will see him next! Which example from the passage shows that Uncle Sam is a popular character? A. uncle Sam was named for Samuel Wilson. B. Uncle Sam sent meat to soldiers in war. C. Uncle Sam is on posters and in parades. D. Uncle Sam is not a real person.
C. Uncle Sam is on posters and in parades.