Junior Park Rangers
What is the central idea of the selection?
F) The Junior Ranger Program offers a way for children to learn about and explore Texas state parks.
G) Children can meet Junior Rangers by visiting Texas state parks.
H) Children who live near a Texas state park can become Junior Rangers.
J) The Junior Ranger Program activity books give children something to do when they visit Texas state parks.
F) The Junior Ranger Program offers a way for children to learn about and explore Texas state parks.
Use “Do What You Can” to answer the following question. Which sentence from the story “Do What You Can” supports the idea that the first raindrop inspires the other raindrops?
F) “I feel very sorry for him.” (paragraph 2)
G) “I wish I might help him.” (paragraph 2)
H) “Yes,” said the other, “but you are only a little raindrop.” (paragraph 3)
J) “Well, if you really insist upon going, I think I will go, too.” (paragraph 6)
J) “Well, if you really insist upon going, I think I will go, too.” (paragraph 6)
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
A) To describe the best places for people to listen to music
B) To show why athletes should listen to more music
C) To explain that music is more powerful than many people realize
D) To suggest that music is the best way to fix bad habits
C) To explain that music is more powerful than many people realize
In line 12, the suffix -ly in the word suddenly helps the reader understand that suddenly means —
F) in a fast way
G) without being fast
H) known for being fast
J) a person who is fast
F) in a fast way
What is the seventh month of the year?
July
In which section would the reader find information about having a park ranger review the Junior Ranger Activity Journal after the activities in the journal have been completed?
A) Junior Rangers across Texas
B) Becoming a Junior Ranger
C) Helpful Tools for Junior Rangers
D) Spoken Like a Real Junior Ranger
B) Becoming a Junior Ranger
Use “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. Based on the events throughout the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi,” which sentence best describes how Anansi feels about his sons?
A) He is bothered by their unusual behaviors.
B) He is eager to teach them new skills.
C) He is proud of their accomplishments.
D) He is upset by their attitudes.
C) He is proud of their accomplishments.
What can the reader infer about the results of the research study described in paragraph 5?
F) A certain type of music encourages restful sleep for college students.
G) Music helps college students understand the importance of sleep.
H) College students are too busy to listen to music at night.
J) College students like classical music better than other kinds of music.
F) A certain type of music encourages restful sleep for college students.
What is the most likely reason the poet includes the figurative language in lines 6 and 7 of the poem?
A) To suggest that the speaker’s room is too quiet at night
B) To emphasize what causes the speaker to imagine something
C) To describe objects that cannot be seen during the night
D) To emphasize why the speaker’s room is too dark at night
B) To emphasize what causes the speaker to imagine something
What is the 3rd planet from the sun?
Earth
Which sentence best states a message in the selection?
F) Spending time outdoors is a good way to make new friends.
G) The most difficult activities are usually the most interesting ones.
H) It is important for children to make their own goals.
J) Learning about nature can be challenging and rewarding.
J) Learning about nature can be challenging and rewarding.
Use “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. What causes BOTH the raindrops in the story “Do What You Can” and the sons in the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to take action?
F) They hope to receive a prize.
G) They are looking for adventure.
H) They are asked to do something.
J) They realize someone needs help.
J) They realize someone needs help.
Based on the information throughout the selection, what can the reader conclude about students who listen to music during a test?
F) Students will likely fall asleep during a test if there is music playing.
G) Students will get their blood pumping if they listen to music during a test.
H) Students will be less bored if they are able to listen to music during a test.
J) Students will feel calmer during a test if there is music playing.
J) Students will feel calmer during a test if there is music playing.
Which line from the poem best explains the speaker’s problem?
F) that isn’t there by day — (line 3)
G) I’m afraid. (line 13)
H) I know just what you’ll say — (line 16)
J) Reading The reason is, (line 20)
G) I’m afraid. (line 13)
Which weighs more - a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
Neither - a pound is always a pound no matter what you are weighing.
In paragraphs 4 through 6, what key idea about the Junior Ranger Activity Journal is best supported?
A) It includes activities students must complete to earn a badge.
B) It describes activities students have done to improve the park.
C) It teaches students about the different state parks in Texas.
D) It gives students a place to write about their experience.
A) It includes activities students must complete to earn a badge.
Use “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the stories “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?
A) Both stories include a family who spends time together.
B) Both stories include characters who are rewarded for their efforts.
C) Both stories have characters who go on dangerous journeys.
D) Both stories use humor to send a message.
B) Both stories include characters who are rewarded for their efforts.
The author uses a problem-and-solution organizational structure in the section titled “Music Helps You Sleep” to help the reader understand —
A) that music allows people to feel more rested
B) why most college students do not get enough sleep
C) the steps to follow before going to sleep
D) how music is able to get students to relax
A) that music allows people to feel more rested
Which line helps the reader understand that the poet uses a first-person point of view in the poem?
A) Of course there’s nothing (line 1)
B) except that sometimes (line 4)
C) by moonlight (line 5)
D) that I’m all right, (line 29)
D) that I’m all right, (line 29)
What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?
Tinkerbell
What is the most likely reason the author includes the anecdote in paragraph 1?
F) To explain what a child must do to become a Junior Ranger
G) To persuade children to use a Junior Ranger Explorer Pack at a park
H) To provide details about activities available at Texas state parks
J) To introduce the topic by describing a real Junior Ranger experience
J) To introduce the topic by describing a real Junior Ranger experience
Use “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. How do the raindrops in the story “Do What You Can” DIFFER from the sons in the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?
F) The raindrops do not have different abilities, but the sons do.
G) The raindrops do not listen to one another, but the sons do.
H) The raindrops do not spend time together, but the sons do.
J) The raindrops do not like one another, but the sons do.
F) The raindrops do not have different abilities, but the sons do.
What is the best summary of the selection?
A) There are many reasons why people should listen to music. Studies show that music can improve your mood. Music is also good for the mind and body.
B) Many people enjoy listening to music. It helps them feel less worried. In fact, one study showed that listening to music before bed can make people happier.
C) Not everyone chooses to listen to music. However, some people listen to music because it helps them learn. Music is also good for people who have trouble sleeping.
D) Music is able to help people become healthier. In addition, music helps people when they are trying to learn. Students who listen to music during a test get better grades.
A) There are many reasons why people should listen to music. Studies show that music can improve your mood. Music is also good for the mind and body.
What theme does the poet express in the poem?
F) Dreams make life more interesting.
G) People need to accept advice from others.
H) Some problems come from our imagination.
J) Reading Some new experiences are more pleasant than others.
H) Some problems come from our imagination.
According to the Dr. Seuss book, who stole Christmas?
The Grinch