Reading Skills
The theme of this paragraph?
Jordan was kicking a soccer ball in the house and broke her mom's expensive vase. The vase was shattered into a million pieces. She went to her mom and told her what she had done even though she knew she'd be punished.
What is honesty?
What is integrity?
What is the basic paragraph sentence structure?
Topic sentence
Body sentences
Closing sentence
1. Read this sentence from Passage 1.
“Lee says there’s no evidence that mountain bike tires cause any more erosion
than hikers do.” (paragraph 3)
What is the meaning of erosion as it is used in paragraph 3 of Passage 1?
A. drought
B. harm
C. pebbles
D. waste
B- harm
4. How does the author of Passage 2 make a connection between his wolverine
sighting and the issue of allowing mountain bikes on trails?
A. He explains that wildlife can frighten mountain bikers easily and cause
accidents.
B. He suggests that mountain bikers damage the wilderness some species
need to survive.
C. He suggests that it is necessary to keep people away from animals in their
natural habitats.
D. He explains that mountain bikers often go off trail and this can cause
wildlife to leave the area.
B – He suggests that mountain bikers damage the wilderness some species need to survive.
Aubri assumed her mom washed her shirt because it was missing.
The word assumed means
What is suspected or guessed?
Identify the error in this sentence:
jamari likes to swim, ride bikes and read books
What is Jamari should be capitalized?
Jamari likes to swim, ride bikes, and read books.
2. This question has two parts. In the Answer Document, first, answer Part A. Then,
answer Part B.
Part A
Select two main ideas from Passage 1.
A. More people are interested in mountain biking.
B. People can ride mountain bikes in limited places.
C. Bans on mountain bikes in wilderness areas should be reconsidered.
D. Mountain bikes provide people with easier access into hard-to-reach
areas of the wilderness.
E. Solutions related to mountain biking in wilderness areas can be found if
people work together.
C – Bans on mountain bikes in wilderness areas should be reconsidered.
E – Solutions related to mountain biking in wilderness areas can be found if people work together.
5. What does the word veer mean as it is used in paragraph 13 of Passage 2?
A. explore
B. park
C. reach
D. turn
D – turn
If a text uses the words "he", "she", or "they" to tell a story.
- is it third-person or first-person?
What is third-person point of view?
What types of words do you capitalize? Give 3 examples.
Proper nouns.
Example: Portland, California, Mt. Hood
Use the text to put the events in order.
The space shuttle Challenger took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 28, 1986. The crew members were all in their seats on the shuttle by 8:36 a.m. However, the day of the launch was very cold, and there was ice on the ground. A team had been sent to the launch area to inspect the icy conditions in the middle of the previous night. At 8:44 a.m., the crew decided that they needed to wait for the ice to melt before launching. Once the ice had melted, the shuttle finally launched. Unfortunately, the shuttle exploded only seconds after taking off due to an issue with a tank.
1.The team inspects the icy conditions.
2. All Challenger crew members are in their seats.
3. The crew waits for the ice to melt.
Part B of Question #2
Select two details that support the answers in Part A.
A. “It would allow bikers to join hikers and horseback riders in those scenic,
undisturbed areas.” (paragraph 1)
B. “They help people move about.” (paragraph 5)
C. “He is with the Wilderness Society.” (paragraph 6)
D. “Rowsome said that only about 10 to 12 percent of all U.S. public lands are
protected under the Wilderness Act.” (paragraph 7)
E. “The mountain bikers say bikers should instead focus on working with interest
groups and lawmakers to negotiate.” (paragraph 9)
A – “It would allow bikers to join hikers and horseback riders…”
E – “The mountain bikers say bikers should instead focus on working with interest groups…”
6. In the Answer Document, select two sentences that compare the perspectives presented in the passages.
A. The passages present differing views on how mountain bikes impact trails.
B. The passages present similar views on the purpose for visiting wilderness trails.
C. The passages present similar views on the importance of protecting the wilderness.
D. The passages present similar views on the safety risks presented by mountain bikes on trails.
E. The passages present differing views on how desirable the trails would be for mountain bikers.
A – differing views on how mountain bikes impact trails
E – differing views on how desirable the trails would be for mountain bikers
Details that help support a main idea are called____.
What are supporting details?
The text structure to put events in order is know as
What is sequence or chronological?
Compare and Contrast Shane and Jackie
The ocean was a clear, sparkling blue, stretching as far as Shane could see. He tried to imagine what it would be like under the water.
Jackie helped him strap on his air tank. Shane didn't expect it to be so heavy and almost fell backward.
Steadying himself, he asked, "Are there turtles? I can't wait to see turtles."
"Just follow my lead," Jackie said, grinning. "I know all the good spots. I can't wait to show you!" she exclaimed.
Jackie is the experienced scuba diver.
Both Jackie and Shane were excited.
3. This question has two parts. In the Answer Document, first, answer Part A. Then,
answer Part B.
Part A
Which idea could be supported by both passages?
A. Protecting the land should be the primary concern of government.
B. Mountain bikers are concerned that changing the law might be too
difficult.
C. Mountain bikers have access to other places where their bikes are less
harmful to the land.
D. Opening wilderness areas to mountain biking would lead to other
mechanical devices being allowed on trails.
C – Mountain bikers have access to other places where their bikes are less harmful to the land.
7. How is the structure of Passage 1 different from the structure of Passage 2?
A. Passage 1 presents differing opinions about a proposed bill, while Passage 2 outlines the negative effects of backcountry biking.
B. Passage 1 describes the effects a proposed bill could have on bikers, while Passage 2 compares and contrasts the effects bikes have on wildlife.
C. Passage 1 introduces a problem with a bill and gives a solution, while Passage 2 introduces a problem and then gives several possible reasons for it.
D. Passage 1 outlines the steps needed to pass a bill to allow mountain bikes in wilderness areas, while Passage 2 explains the impact of mountain bikes on the land.
A – Passage 1 presents differing opinions about a proposed bill, while Passage 2 outlines the negative effects of backcountry biking.
I was bending over backwards to please my new teacher. The idiom "bending over backwards" means
What is really trying hard to please?
What inference can you make about what Errol hit?
Errol swung the stick. He heard the whoosh of air, and his friends' laughter. Errol swung again. More air, more laughter. On the third swing, he heard a loud thump. Errol ripped off his blindfold. The piñata was still in one piece, but the tree's bark had a big dent in it.
Errol hit the tree instead of the piñata.
Part B of Question #3
Select two sentences, one from each passage, that support the answer in Part A.
A. “They have introduced a new bill.” (Passage 1, paragraph 1)
B. “But conservationists say allowing the bicycles will alter the character of those spaces.” (Passage 1, paragraph 6)
C. “‘We don’t need to ride our bikes everywhere.’” (Passage 1, paragraph 10)
D. “Because mountain bikers ride fast, they startle wildlife more than hikers or horseback-riders do.” (Passage 2, paragraph 13)
E. “Let’s face it: Mountain bikers need all that protective gear because they’re not always in control.” (Passage 2, paragraph 13)
F. “Generally speaking, the place for mountain bikes is on roads, not in relatively pristine backcountry.” (Passage 2, paragraph 14)
C – “We don’t need to ride our bikes everywhere.” (Passage 1)
F – “The place for mountain bikes is on roads, not in relatively pristine backcountry.” (Passage 2)
OREO Outline: Should the use of mountain bikes be allowed in wilderness areas?
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