Author's Purpose
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main purpose?
A. The author's purpose is to explain the fascinating history and culture of the Wampanoags.
B. The author's purpose is to share a story of Thanksgiving with key details about the Indians that are often left out of history.
C. The author's purpose is to convince the reader that Pilgrims were responsible for the deaths of many of the Wampanoag.
D. The author's main purpose is to explain that telling the old Thanksgiving story is wrong, because the Pilgrims actually had many Thanksgivings each year.
B. The author's purpose is to share a story of Thanksgiving with key details about the Indians that are often left out of history.
(1) My little brother wasn’t always so responsible with yard work. (2) A couple of years ago, when my mother asked him to mow, the yard looked like a maze afterward. (3) Tall, patchy grass spotted the lawn. (4) Weeds were left behind by my brother’s zig-zag mowing pattern. (5) Somehow, as unsightly as the yard was, my parents let him keep doing it.
Which of the following should be added after sentence 5 to help close this fiction paragraph?
A. My brother is known for his sense of humor.
B. Piles of leaves were left everywhere.
C. Now, my brother earns college money by mowing lawns.
D. I also wanted to earn money by doing yard work.
C. Now, my brother earns college money by mowing lawns.
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 1 through 3?
A. When the Pilgrims arrived, the Wampanoag Indians lived in the area and supported themselves by using resources from nature.
B. The Pilgrims invaded the land that was already occupied by the Wampanoag Indians, who were not welcoming.
C. The Wampanoag Indians moved around during the time the Pilgrims arrived, so they did not have rights to the land.
D. When the Wamanoag Indians arrived to the new land, the Pilgrims were living off the land.
A. When the Pilgrims arrived, the Wampanoag Indians lived in the area and supported themselves by using resources from nature.
According to the text, what is the relationship between the Iroquois democratic system and the Constitution of the United States?
A. The Iroquois democratic system was based on the U.S. Constitution.
B. The U.S. Constitution rejected the the Iroquois democratic system.
C. The U.S. Constitution was influenced by the Iroquois democratic system.
D. Representatives from the Iroquois democratic system wrote part of the U.S. Constitution.
C. The U.S. Constitution was influenced by the Iroquois democratic system.
What does the acronym RAP stand for?
When is it used?
R- Restate the question
A- Answer the question
P-Prove
The acronym is used when writing a Short Constructed Response.
What is most likely the author’s purpose for presenting the information in paragraphs 1 through 5 in logical order?
A. To create an image in the reader's mind about what is happening.
B. To help the reader understand the background information about the Native American culture.
C. To show the reader how the Native Americans lived before
D. To give the reader information about how the Pilgrims lived before
B. To help the reader understand the background information about the Native American culture.
(1) Two horses were brought to our rescue ranch at the same time. (2) The first month after we introduced Oakley and Penny, they avoided each other. (3) But something strange happened. (4) By the end of the second month, the horses became social. (5) Our ranch receives 1-2 horses per month. (6) The two would nip and groom each other, and they would gallop with the other horses in the wide, open fields.
Which extraneous sentence should be deleted from this fiction paragraph?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 5
D. Sentence 5
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraph 5?
A. Because of their belief system, the Wampanoag Indians felt obligated to help the Pilgrims.
B. The Wampanoag Indians had a strong belief that for anything they had, they were to give something back to others.
C. The Wampanoag Indians were a greedy group of people who did not care to help others.
D. The Wampanoag Indians always left something behind when they were hunting.
B. The Wampanoag Indians had a strong belief that for anything they had, they were to give something back to others.
Based on the passage, what inference can be made about the Native Americans and the Pilgrims relationship?
A. The Native Americans welcomed the Pilgrims in the beginning but then wanted them gone quickly.
B. The Native Americans did not welcome the Pilgrims in the beginning, which led to a heated relationship between the two cultures.
C. The Pilgrims came to the "new land" with a lot of knowledge they wanted to share with the Native Americans, but were not welcomed.
D. The Native Americans and the Pilgrims lived peacefully in the beginning, but due to mistrust, they were soon at war with each other.
D. The Native Americans and the Pilgrims lived peacefully in the beginning, but due to mistrust, they were soon at war with each other.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
When are FANBOYS used?
F - For
A- And
N- Nor
B- But
O-Or
Y- Yet
S- So
FANBOYS are used when writing a compound sentence
How does the author’s use of language in paragraphs 8 and 9 contribute to the voice of the article?
A. By showing the reader that the Native Americans did not want these "newcomers" on their land.
B. By expressing the feelings of the Native Americans who felt that they were being invaded.
C. By emphasizing that the Native Americans wanted the Pilgrims to feel welcome by showing them kindness.
D. By showing the reactions of the Pilgrims when the Native Americans welcomed them and chose to help them.
C. By emphasizing that the Native Americans wanted the Pilgrims to feel welcome by showing them kindness.
(1) Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth and eat roughly 8,000 pounds of krill per day. (2) Their tongues can weigh just as much as an elephant! (3) A blue whale might travel alone and lunge for their food. (4) Blue whales might travel in small groups, swimming and creating bubble nets to trap krill. (5) As filter feeders, blue whales must swim with their mouths open just to eat.
What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 4?
A. Fortunately
B. Finally
C. As a result
D. In addition
D. In addition
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 6 and 7?
A. Telling about Squanto's experiences shows how his is the best person to help the Pilgrims.
B. The Wampanoag's helped Squanto, so he wanted to pay them back by helping the Pilgrims.
C. Squanto teamed up with Samoset to help the Pilgrims and give the Wampanoag's a break.
D. Squanto, who eventually stepped in to help the Pilgrims, experienced quite a bit throughout his life, which ended up giving him the chance to give back the kindness shown to him previously.
D. Squanto, who eventually stepped in to help the Pilgrims, experienced quite a bit throughout his life, which ended up giving him the chance to give back the kindness shown to him previously.
What can the reader conclude about the Native Americans after reading paragraphs 1 through 3?
A. The Native American tribes lived simply and used the environment to survive.
B. The Native Americans were a prideful culture and did not want others to invade their land.
C. The Native Americans did not know how to survive and were struggling before the Pilgrims came to live on the land.
D. The Native Americans did what was needed to survive the various seasons by using their skills and the land.
D. The Native Americans did what was needed to survive the various seasons by using their skills and the land.
What does the AWUBIS acronym stand for?
When is it used?
A- After, As, Although
W- When, While, Where
U - Unit, Unless
B- Because, Before
I- If
S- Since
AWUBIS is used when writing a complex sentence.
What is the most likely reason the author included the photograph in the article?
A. To show the reader that the Native Americans and Pilgrims were at war with each other.
B. To demonstrate the importance of the meal they had together
C. To show the reader how even through differences, people can come together in celebration.
D. To emphasize to the reader that the Pilgrims thought they were better than the Native Americans.
C. To show the reader how even through differences, people can come together in celebration.
(1) The moment arrived. (2) With smiles on their faces, Gabriel and his dad paddled out past the waves to meet his mom and sister. (3) He could feel the power of the ocean beneath the board. (4) With each rolling wave, Gabriel’s excitement grew, matching the energy of the water. (5) When the perfect wave finally hit, Gabriel jumped on his board. (6) It was incredible! (7) He twisted the board to his left.
The writer wants to expand on the idea expressed in sentence 7. Which sentence should BEST follow sentence 7?
A. The first of many surfing trips had just begun.
B. As the wave got higher, Gabriel’s smile got bigger and bigger.
C. Soon the ocean curled around him, creating a crystal-blue tunnel of water.
D. Everyone behind him cheered as he surfed his way to the shore.
C. Soon the ocean curled around him, creating a crystal-blue tunnel of water.
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 9 and 10?
A. The Pilgrims were dying out in the new land because they did not have the skills to survive.
B. The Native Americans chose not to step in to help the Pilgrims when they were suffering.
C. If it weren't for Squanto deciding to stay with the Pilgrims for some time, the Pilgrims never would have survived in the new land.
D. The Native Americans, despite being invaded, chose to give the Pilgrims everything they had to help them survive and eventually take over the land.
C. If it weren't for Squanto deciding to stay with the Pilgrims for some time, the Pilgrims never would have survived in the new land.
How do paragraphs 7-8 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?
A. It explains how Squanto learned English to reveal one of the reasons why Squanto was able to be so helpful to the Pilgrims.
B. It shows that Squanto learned English by helping the pilgrims prepare for the Thanksgiving feast.
C. It demonstrates that without the Iroquois democratic system, Squanto would not have been able to assist the pilgrims.
D. It tells the story of how Squanto learned English to reveal why so many of the English settlers died from an illness.
A. It explains how Squanto learned English to reveal one of the reasons why Squanto was able to be so helpful to the Pilgrims.
What does the acronym RACES stand for? When is it used?
R - Restate the question
A- Answer the question
C- Cite evidence
E- Explain the evidence
S- Summarize your response
It is used when writing an Extended Constructed Response.
How does the following excerpt from paragraph 9 contribute to the author's version of the Thanksgiving story?:
"The Pilgrims were not in good condition. They were living in dirt-covered shelters, there was a shortage of food, and nearly half of them had died in the winter"?
A. It reminds the reader that the American frontier was a dangerous place, especially during the winter.
B. It demonstrates why the Pilgrims needed help from Squanto.
C. It reveals that the Pilgrims needed to learn more about the poisonous plants in the area.
D. It shows that if the Pilgrims had worked harder they would not have needed Squanto's help.
B. It demonstrates why the Pilgrims needed help from Squanto.
(1) My heartbeat quickens with each rung I climb up the ladder. (2) I feel lightheaded as I glance toward the ground, but I know it is just my nerves. (3) As the guide lifts onto the wooden platform, I know that my turn is next. (4) When I hook the cables into the straps of my harness, the guide tests their security. (5) I cannot believe I am about to soar above the canopy of trees.
Which sentence should BEST follow sentence 1 to add some detail to support the idea presented in sentence 1?
A. I’m thinking that ziplining will be difficult.
B. The zipline hovers above me as the treetops sway softly around us.
C. I follow the guide as fast as I can, but it is not fast enough for this guide.
D. While I find adventure fun, this doesn’t seem fun at all.
B. The zipline hovers above me as the treetops sway softly around us.
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraph 14?
A. The Pilgrims soon began to take advantage of the Native Americans, which brought on hurt feelings and mistrust between the groups.
B. Although the Native Americans were essential to the original Pilgrims survival, as new English people came to the land, the friendship between the two groups fell apart.
C. The Native Americans soon began to mistrust the Pilgrims since they had to supply most of the food for the feast.
D. The Pilgrims soon began to mistrust the Native Americans intentions toward them after the feast.
B. Although the Native Americans were essential to the original Pilgrims survival, as new English people came to the land, the friendship between the two groups fell apart.
What role did nature play in Wampanoag life?
A. The Wampanoag depended on salmon for food all year long.
B. The Wampanoag used elm and birch bark to make their breechlouts.
C. The Wampanoag relied upon nature to provide for their basic needs.
D. The Wampanoag wore feathered headdresses in their braided hair.
C. The Wampanoag relied upon nature to provide for their basic needs.
Which is the most effective way to combine sentences 18 and 19?
A) Since the team practiced every day for the championship, they were unable to win the game.
B) Although the team practiced every day for the championship, they were unable to win the game.
C) The team practiced every day for the championship but they were unable to win the game.
D) The team practiced every day for the championship, so they were unable to win the game.
B) Although the team practiced every day for the championship, they were unable to win the game.