3.3C PECOS BILL
1. Read the dictionary entry for the word pack.
Which definition best matches the way pack is used in paragraph 3?
A Definition 1
B Definition 2
C Definition 3
D Definition 4
C Definition 3
1. Why does the author most likely write this text?
A To help the reader better understand how to play basketball
B To give the reader a brief history of basketball
C To teach the reader about an unusual basketball team
D To encourage the reader to attend a basketball game
C To teach the reader about an unusual basketball team
1. In paragraph 2, the author uses bold font to call attention to-
A important parts of the flag
B information that might not be correct
C the main idea of the text
D words that are difficult to define
A important parts of the flag
Which sentence in the text uses a simile?
A Misty grabbed her cousin's bat and approached home plate. (paragraph 1)
B When the inning was over, the family decided to end the game with the score tied (paragraph 3)
C The smell of hot dogs and burgers sizzling on the hot grill made Misty hungry. (paragraph 4)
D As they ate, stories flew through the air like playful hummingbirds. (paragraph 4)
D As they ate, stories flew through the air like playful hummingbirds. (paragraph 4)
2. Which word in paragraph 4 best helps the reader know what soothe means?
A sang
B cowboy
C voice
D rest
D rest
2. The author structures the text to help the reader understand
A how music during games solved a problem for the Harlem Globetrotters
B how the Harlem Globetrotters slowly became famous
C which tricks the Harlem Globetrotters were known for performing during games
D why 1952 was an important year for the Harlem Globetrotters
B how the Harlem Globetrotters slowly became famous
2. Which sentence from the text supports the image of the children?
A The flag is often displayed in schools, at ballparks, and at national monuments. (paragraph 1)
B Many people salute the flag or place their hands over their hearts to honor it during important events. (paragraph 1)
C Throughout the years, the flag has been called Old Glory, the Star Spangled Banner, and the Stars and Stripes. (paragraph 1)
D Every part of the United States flag has a meaning. (paragraph 2)
D Every part of the United States flag has a meaning. (paragraph 2)
Read the sentence from paragraph 2
Misty's mom waved her gloved hand in the air, but the ball sailed past her.
The imagery in this sentence helps the reader visualize-
A the action of the baseball game
B the excitement Misty feels as she runs to first base
C the people in Misty's family
D the team that will win the baseball game
A the action of the baseball game
3. In paragraph 4, the prefix dis- helps the reader know that discouraged means-
A without hope
B full of hope
C having more hope
D having hope again
A without hope
3. Why does the author include paragraph 2 in the text?
A To describe the experiences of the first Harlem Globetrotters team
B To show that the Harlem Globetrotters team became known for amazing tricks
C To explain how the Harlem Globetrotters team came up with its interesting game
D To prove basketball was popular when the Harlem Globetrotters team was formed
A To describe the experiences of the first Harlem Globetrotters team
3. Which image could the author add to the text to best support the reader's understanding?
A A drawing that shows the flags of other countries
B A photograph showing people playing ball at a park
C A drawing that shows the wrong way to hold the American flag
D A photograph showing the American showing in the American flag at national monument
D A photograph showing the American showing in the American flag at national monument
Read the sentence from paragraph 2.
Smack! went Misty's bat.
The author uses onomatopoeia in this sentence to help the reader understand that Misty-
A loves playing baseball
B makes an awkward swing
C has hit the ball hard
D is using an old bat
C has hit the ball hard
4. What word is an antonym for the word crowded in paragraph 2? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
An antonym for the word crowded in paragraph 2 is empty. In paragraph 2, it says, "A few years later, settlers moved closer to his family's cabin." This shows how an antonym for the word crowded is empty because the opposite of full is empty.
4. Why is paragraph 3 important to the text? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Paragraph 3 is important to the text because it shows why the Globetrotters began adding ball-handling routines to their games. On paragraph 3 it says, "They used comical ball-handling routines to give the players breaks from the action." This shows how the players performed tricks so their teammates could rest.
Why does the author most likely include the image of the flag with the text? Use evidence from the image and the text to support your answer.
The author most likely include the image of the flag with the text to show the parts of the flag that are describe. On the image you can see the 13 stripes, 50 white stars, the colors red, white, and blue. This shows how the image of the flag shows the parts of the flag that are described.
In paragraph 1, what does the author's use of the word "scattered" help the reader understand? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
The author's use of the word "scattered" help the reader understand that the family is spread out. On paragraph 1 it says, "Her entire family was scattered around the field, playing their annual baseball game." This shows how the author's use of the word "scattered" help the reader understand that the family is spread out.