Research
A student is writing a research report for language arts class about the advantages of smaller class size. Read the credible source the student found and the directions that follow.
Source 1: “Learn Small, Learn Big” by Helen Johnson
A study of students in Tennessee looked at the benefits of smaller class size and the use of a teacher’s aide in the classroom. With more time to spend with each student and less distraction, teachers can have focused instruction. The presence of a teacher’s aide showed some improvement in students’ test scores, while the smaller class size improved students’ scores to a larger degree. The study followed the students for a period of years and found that students that went on to regular sized classes still showed marked improvement in test scores because of being in smaller class settings early on. Overall, the results of the study showed that smaller class sizes greatly improve student performance.
The student found another source. Click on one, sentence in Source 2 that supports the information presented in Source 1.
Source 2: “From Home-school to High School” by Francis Walker
Parents feel their children learn more in smaller settings. A group of parents decided to start a home-school group because their children were failing math. In group A, two parents taught 2020 children, while group B had one parent teaching 10 children. During the year, the children in group BB were developing stronger friendships than the children in group A. At the end of the year, the students took the High School Standard Test. The students in group A scored average, while the students in group B scored above average on the test. The parents concluded that smaller classrooms improve a student’s learning and social skills.
The students in group A scored average, while the students in group B scored above average on the test.
"Hydration Basics for Kids"
Which details from the presentation best support the idea that water is important? Select two options.
a. Cells use water to function.
b. There are several ways to prevent dehydration.
c. Water is present in many kinds of food and drink.
d. Plants and humans need water for similar reasons.
e. People need to replace water lost during everyday activities.
a. Cells use water to function.
e. People need to replace water lost during everyday activities.
"Mud Race Challenge"
Read the last two sentences in the text.
Janet was pleased. She knew she could do anything now, so what quest would she embark on next?
Which of these best describes why the author ended the text with these sentences?
a. They show that Janet is ready for new challenges.
b. They show that Janet wants to make her family proud.
c. They show that Janet is pleased to have won the race.
d. They show that Janet will be the best in her age group.
a. They show that Janet is ready for new challenges.
"Student Wellness and Healthy School Menus" by Kelly Guyton
Part A
What conclusion can be drawn about the author’s point of view?
a. The author believes that schools should hire more experienced chefs.
b. The author believes that all junk food should be removed from cafeterias.
c. The author believes that actions must be taken to improve nutrition in schools.
d. The author believes that Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign is central to fixing school nutrition.
Part B
Which sentence from the text best supports your answer in part A?
a. “If the meals that schools provide are healthy, children will learn about a balanced diet and nutritional foods.”
b. “Most people recognize that it would be very difficult to enforce a total ban on all junk food at schools, particularly in meals that the school itself does not provide.”
c. “The National School Boards Association (NSBA) supports school boards and communities.”
d. “First Lady Michelle Obama’s 'Let’s Move' campaign also provides support for programs with these goals.”
Part A
c. The author believes that actions must be taken to improve nutrition in schools.
Part B
a. “If the meals that schools provide are healthy, children will learn about a balanced diet and nutritional foods.”
Read the sentence and the question that follows.
At the age of ten, my family moved to the city.
Choose the correct way to edit the grammar usage error.
a. At ten, my family and I moved to the city.
b. My family moved to the city at the age of ten.
c. When I was ten, my family moved to the city.
d. At the age of ten, to the city my family moved.
c. When I was ten, my family moved to the city.
A student is writing a research report about the Hubble Telescope. He found a print source that is trustworthy and has accurate information. Read the source and the directions that follow.
Source 1: The Hubble Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990. The purpose was to send pictures from space to researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It is the only telescope in space that has been specifically designed to be continually maintained by astronauts, making the lifespan of the telescope longer. After being repaired numerous times, the Hubble Telescope is expected to continue functioning well into 2020 and will continue to send pictures of the universe back to Earth. In its years of service, Hubble has transmitted beautiful pictures from deep space that have allowed researchers to understand the composition of the universe, how it works, and Earth's significance in relation to the expanses of space.
The student needs to find additional sources that contain accurate information about his topic. Which source contains information that accurately supports information in Source 1?
A. www.ihearthubble.comwww.ihearthubble.com
This site is dedicated to my favorite pictures from the Hubble Telescope. Let's explore the beauty of the universe together.
B. www.seethehubble.comwww.seethehubble.com
Explore the mechanics that make telescopes work. View pictures and diagrams of the Hubble Telescope.
C. www.hubblehistorynow.comwww.hubblehistorynow.com This site documents the history and advancements of the telescope in space exploration. Explore the genius of Hubble.
D. www.hubblesearchuniverse.comwww.hubblesearchuniverse.com Support the advancement of space science and technology. Explore the possibilities of space and donate to the Hubble Search Foundation.
C. www.hubblehistorynow.comwww.hubblehistorynow.com This site documents the history and advancements of the telescope in space exploration. Explore the genius of Hubble.
"Hydration Basics for Kids"
Which additional information could be added to the presentation to support the speaker's claim that people need to drink plenty of water?
a. an explanation of how human bodies process water
b. an examination of water-drinking habits around the world
c. a recommendation of other foods that are high in water content
d. a description of the consequences of not drinking enough water
d. a description of the consequences of not drinking enough water
"Mud Race Challenge"
Which of these inferences about Janet's attitude towards training for a race is supported by the text?
a. She trains harder for long-distance races than for the "Mud and Sweat" race.
b. She doesn't like the extra training she needs to do for the "Mud and Sweat" race.
c. She trains more enthusiastically after deciding to enter the "Mud and Sweat" race.
d. She becomes bored with training after deciding to enter the "Mud and Sweat" race.
c. She trains more enthusiastically after deciding to enter the "Mud and Sweat" race.
"Student Wellness and Healthy School Menus" by Kelly Guyton
What does the author accomplish by using headings in the text? Select two options.
a. The headings help readers locate information.
b. The headings suggest a chronological order within the text.
c. The headings establish the items to be compared within the text.
d. The headings provide a quick idea of what the section will cover.
e. The headings describe the importance of healthy meals at school.
f. The headings help readers understand aspects of a personal health program.
a. The headings help readers locate information.
d. The headings provide a quick idea of what the section will cover.
Read the sentences and complete the task that follows.
Sarah and Jess were relieved the strong winds and torrential rain had stopped before they left for school. However, their morning did not transpire as smoothly as they hoped it would. While standing patiently at the corner bus stop, a speeding delivery truck splashes water on the two girls.
Choose the correct way to edit the two grammar usage errors.
a. While standing patiently at the corner bus stop, a speeding delivery truck splashed water on the two girls.
b. While the two girls stand patiently at the corner bus stop, a speeding delivery truck splashed water on them.
c. While the two girls stood patiently at the corner bus stop, a speeding delivery truck splashed water on them.
d. While the two girls were standing patiently at the corner bus stop, a speeding delivery truck splashes water on them.
c. While the two girls stood patiently at the corner bus stop, a speeding delivery truck splashed water on them.
A student is writing a research report about the effects of pet ownership on people. She found a trustworthy source. Read Source 1 and the directions that follow.
Source 1: “Pets and Human Health” by Martha Rosen-Birch, science reporter
Scientists are studying the bond between people and their pets. They have made some discoveries that support what pet-lovers already know: pets make them feel better. They found that spending time with pets eased physical pain in people suffering from a variety of illnesses. For example, patting dogs slowed people’s pulse rates. Holding cats in their laps calmed people who were upset. Pets truly offer positive health benefits.
The student found another source. Read Source 2 and click on three facts that support the author’s analysis, or examination of information in Source 1.
Source 2: “The Benefits of Pet Ownership on Human Health" by Dr. Sander Gleason, medical researcher
In our research, we explore the effects of owning a pet on the health of pet owners. Our most recent study included a large group of people, both pet owners and people without pets, at a health center in Australia. All subjects were tested for traits that show a risk for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and certain levels of cholesterol, a fat-likefat-like substance in the blood. Our findings showed that on these tests, the pet owners had healthier ranges than those who did not own pets. There are other factors that might be responsible for the lower risk, such as diet and other health habits. However, the pet owners in the study had better heart health. Only pet ownership was the distinct difference among those with lower risk. It is recommended that more research be done to see if these results are the same among other groups of people.
1. Our findings showed that on these tests, the pet owners had healthier ranges than those who did not own pets.
2. However, the pet owners in the study had better heart health.
3. Only pet ownership was the distinct difference among those with lower risk.
"Hydration Basics for Kids"
What is the most likely purpose of the presentation?
a. to convince people to get enough fluids
b. to show that water is the most important fluid
c. to demonstrate that all living things need water
d. to explain what happens when people get dehydrated
a. to convince people to get enough fluids
"Mud Race Challenge"
Which sentence best supports the following inference?
She trains more enthusiastically after deciding to enter the "Mud and Sweat" race.
a. "'You actually missed a practice last week, which is the first time that has happened in two years, and you just don't seem as upbeat as usual,' he continued.”
b. "'For me, practices aren't as demanding as they used to be, but I still love race day,' explained Janet.”
c. Janet wonders if she will be able to compete on a higher level.
d. “Mr. Denis noticed that Janet's attitude had changed; she was training hard at practice, and she seemed to be enjoying herself.”
d. “Mr. Denis noticed that Janet's attitude had changed; she was training hard at practice, and she seemed to be enjoying herself.”
"Student Wellness and Healthy School Menus" by Kelly Guyton
Click on the statement that best describes how the ideas develop over the course of the text.
a. The ideas are presented mainly in a chronological order, showing how the school lunch program has developed over time.
b. The ideas are presented mainly in a compare and contrast format, so that readers can compare and contrast different solutions for providing good nutrition.
c. The ideas are presented in a problem and solution format, so that readers first learn the problems that poor nutrition causes and then read proposed solutions.
d. The ideas are presented in a cause and effect order, showing how bad nutrition has a negative effect on children’s lives and how good nutrition has positive effects.
c. The ideas are presented in a problem and solution format, so that readers first learn the problems that poor nutrition causes and then read proposed solutions.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a. The neighbors bought a red, rubber ball for their niece.
b. The students read a funny, entertaining book after school.
c. The child ate the most deliciously, juicy peach for her snack.
d. The strangely, quiet man seemed to be thinking about what to say.
b. The students read a funny, entertaining book after school.
A student is writing a report about Machu Picchu. Read both sources and the directions that follow.
SOURCE 1
Machu Picchu was built in the 1400s by the Incas of Peru. It is located on a high ridge in the Andes Mountains, surrounded on three sides by the Urubamba River. Scholars are not sure why the Incas chose this remote location. It is estimated that fewer than 1000 people lived there. It might have served military or religious purposes. The city was made up of more than 150 buildings, including houses and a temple. Below the city were flat terraces for farming. Trails and roads connected the fields, and a network of channels provided irrigation.
SOURCE 2
Professor Hiram Bingham was the first to uncover the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru in the early 1900s. He believed the Incas built the city as a refuge. The location was hidden and nearly impossible to reach. It was known mostly through stories. Not even local farmers, who lived 2000 feet below, knew it existed. Professor Bingham was surprised to find many complex structures there. He admired the skill of the builders, declaring their work “equal to the best masonry the world has ever seen.” The walls were made of cut stones, fitted closely together without cement. This was an amazing feat because the Incas had no tools of iron or steel to cut the stones.
The student took notes about information in the sources. Which note correctly paraphrases information by combining details from both sources?
A. The city of Machu Picchu had been abandoned for hundreds of years, and most people in Peru did not believe stories that the city actually existed.
B. Professor Hiram Bingham concluded that the city of Machu Picchu was a refuge because it had many terraces for agriculture along with homes and a temple.
C. No one knows why the Incas built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains or how they constructed remarkable stone buildings without using advanced tools.
D. Scholars think that the Incas were a religious people who built Machu Picchu as a hidden refuge on high mountaintops surrounded on three sides by the Urubamba River.
C. No one knows why the Incas built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains or how they constructed remarkable stone buildings without using advanced tools.
"The Sunken City"
Which additional information could be added to the presentation to support the idea that Heracleion sunk more than 1,000 years ago?
a. descriptions of the jobs people held in Heracleion
b. descriptions of the goods people sold in Heracleion
c. evidence that shows the age of the coins found in Heracleion
d. evidence that Heracleion was the richest city on the continent
c. evidence that shows the age of the coins found in Heracleion
Read the sentences from the text.
“One of Janet's coaches, Mr. Denis, noticed that Janet seemed to be showing signs of boredom. The excitement of competing seemed to be waning for Janet.”
What does the word waning most likely mean?
a. decreasing
b. lacking
c. liberating
d. distracting
a. decreasing
"Student Wellness and Healthy School Menus" by Kelly Guyton
The ideas develop over the course of the text by being presented in a problem and solution format, so that readers first learn the problems that poor nutrition causes and then read proposed solutions.
What is a sentence from the text that best supports the idea listed above?
There are many areas of society that can influence the diet of a child, including their family, their peers, their school, and advertisements. . . advertisements. . . Beginning at age five, children spend more than six hours each day at school and have at least one meal there. If the meals that schools provide are healthy, children will learn about a balanced diet and nutritional foods. The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is an organization that provides information on issues related to education.
“If the meals that schools provide are healthy, children will learn about a balanced diet and nutritional foods.”
What are the three sentences that are punctuated correctly?
a. Angie chose to wear a green, cotton sweater to the birthday party today.
b. James thought the exciting, suspenseful movie was worth the admission price.
c. Andrew feels his long, excessive, homework assignment should be changed.
d. Samantha likes to take long, hot bubble baths to relax after a tough day.
e. Jill walked through the park with her friends on the cold, bleak night.
f. Alexander slept comfortably last night in a blue, flannel pajama set.
b. James thought the exciting, suspenseful movie was worth the admission price.
d. Samantha likes to take long, hot bubble baths to relax after a tough day.
e. Jill walked through the park with her friends on the cold, bleak night.
Research Report Plan
Topic: The Titanic
Audience: seventh-grade history teacher
Purpose: to inform
Research Question: What was the reason for the sinking of the Titanic?
Research Report Plan
Topic: The Titanic
Audience: seventh-grade history teacher
Purpose: to inform
Research Question: What was the reason for the sinking of the Titanic?
The student needs to find a credible, or trustworthy, source with relevant information. Which of these is most likely the most useful source for the information needed to answer the research question?
A. www.titanicsurvivorbiograhies.comwww.titanicsurvivorbiographies.com Read fascinating biographies from the Titanic’s survivors.
B. www.thetitanichistory.comwww.thetitanichistory.comExtensive information about all areas of the Titanic’s construction and history.
C. www.wikioftitanicfriends.comwww.wikioftitanicfriends.com Read stories written about the Titanic, one of the most famous ships in history.
D. www.titanicphotos.comwww.titanicphotos.com Photographs of the Titanic before it set sail and after it was found at the bottom of the ocean.
B. www.thetitanichistory.comwww.thetitanichistory.comExtensive information about all areas of the Titanic’s construction and history.
"The Sunken City"
Part A
Which conclusion is best supported by evidence from the presentation?
a. Heracleion was lost in a great flood.
b. Heracleion was home to many artists.
c. Heracleion gained its wealth from trade.
d. Heracleion is still considered a legend by many.
Part B
Which detail from the presentation provides evidence for your answer in part A?
a. The city was found underwater off the coast.
b. Researchers could find no trace of the great city.
c. People traveled to the city to buy and sell goods.
d. The city had many small sculptures and large statues.
Part A
c. Heracleion gained its wealth from trade.
Part B
c. People traveled to the city to buy and sell goods.
"Mud Race Challenge"
What two sentences best support the inference that Mr. Denis does not know Janet is training for the “Mud and Sweat" race.
Janet wanted to surprise Mr. Denis about entering the race. She also wanted to prepare herself. So Janet continued with her usual routine, but when she got home at night, she trained even more. The race website gave her a training program, and she was doing jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups and other exercises to gain endurance.
Mr. Denis noticed that Janet’s attitude had changed; she was training hard at practice and she seemed to be enjoying herself. He wasn’t sure what had transpired, but he was glad to see Janet happier and more determined to improve.
"Janet wanted to surprise Mr. Denis about entering the race."
AND
"He wasn’t sure what had transpired, but he was glad to see Janet happier and more determined to improve."
"Student Wellness and Healthy School Menu" by Kelly Guyton
Select the two sentences that should be included in a summary of the text.
a. The Centers for Disease Control tracks health information.
b. It is impractical to require schools to ban all junk food from school.
c. The food provided to students in schools is better than it used to be.
d. Schools don't have to stop at government standards on food that is served.
e. Healthy meals in schools will help show students what a good diet looks like.
f. Schools can provide nutrition workshops and other nutritional information to families.
e. Healthy meals in schools will help show students what a good diet looks like.
f. Schools can provide nutrition workshops and other nutritional information to families.
Choose two sentences that do not have errors in grammar usage.
a. Mattix had thought his parents left already.
b. I have read that book five times in the last two years.
c. Lacey had never been to New York before the eighth grade field trip with Mrs. Williams.
d. A novelty to her, Condola has requested the table by the window so she can see the riverboats.
e. Since so few students had time to complete the test last week, the accuracy of the results had been questioned.
b. I have read that book five times in the last two years.
c. Lacey had never been to New York before the eighth grade field trip with Mrs. Williams.