Ode to Pablo's Tennis Shoes
What tone is created by lines 41 and 42?
A dismissive
B reassuring
C exhaustion
D fearful
C exhaustion
As you read, you should try to figure out the meanings of these
unfamiliar words
Something you should do the morning of the FSA Reading Assessment.
eat a good breakfast
Carro writes, “Companies began zeroing in on the most talented athletes and enlisting them to market new designs.” Based on context clues, what does the phrase “zeroing in” mean?
A. to take something away gradually
B. to give money for
C. to dismiss from employment
D. to direct all of one’s attention to someone or something
D. to direct all of one’s attention to someone or something
Reread the section “From Luxury to Necessity.” Which statement that BEST expresses the central idea of this section.
A. Sneakers are a $58 billion industry today.
B. By the 1920s, most people could afford a pair of sneakers.
C. The price of sneakers and the way they have been used have changed over time.
D. The first sneakers were created in the mid-1800s.
C. The price of sneakers and the way they have been used have changed over time.
Read lines 37 and 38 below.
Rubber like A lifeboat on rough sea.
What does the comparison of rubber on the shoes to a lifeboat suggest?
A. It shows that the shoes can float.
B. It shows that the shoes provide safety.
C. It shows that the shoes have become neglected.
D. It shows that the shoes have become stretched.
B. It shows that the shoes provide safety.
The name of support or proof or your claim /answer.
textual evidence
Something you should do the night before the FSA Reading Testing.
get a good night's sleep
Mackenzie Carro writes, “But the sneaker industry didn’t hit its stride until the Air Jordan.” Based on context clues, what does the expression “to hit one’s stride” mean?
A. to run at full speed over a short distance
B. to travel around the world
C. to begin to do something well and easily
D. to try very hard to achieve something difficult
C. to begin to do something well and easily
The main purpose of the article is to _______, whereas the main purpose of the interview is to ________.
A. show what the life of a professional basketball player is like; entertain readers with a story about life in New York
B. convince readers to buy more sneakers; introduce readers to Kobe Bryant
C. explain how our relationship with sneakers has changed over time; provide a glimpse into the life of a sneaker designer
D. explain how sneakers are made; convince readers to buy Guisbert’s shoes
C. explain how our relationship with sneakers has changed over time; provide a glimpse into the life of a sneaker designer
An “ode” is a poem that celebrates a person, quality, or object. What does the title Ode to Pablo's Tennis Shoes suggest?
A. It praises Pablo’s efforts in school.
B. It shows Pablo’s affection for his shoes.
C. It shows sympathy for Pablo’s football accident.
D. It describes Pablo’s relationship with his mother
B. It shows Pablo’s affection for his shoes.
Clues in a text that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words
context clues
All questions on the assessment should be...
read carefully
When you see the word support on FSA, you should _______________.
think about or find examples in the text to prove that your answer is correct or true
Choose three claims that can be supported by information in both the article and the interview?
A. Sneakers have become collector's items.
B. The sport of basketball contributed to the sneaker industry’s success.
C. Today’s sneakers are bold, bright, and designed to attract attention.
D. Michael Jordan is one of the most legendary athletes of all time.
A. Sneakers have become collector's items.
B. The sport of basketball contributed to the sneaker industry’s success.
C. Today’s sneakers are bold, bright, and designed to attract attention.
Read lines 25–28 below.
He wants to be Like his shoes, A little dirty From the road,
What do the lines most reveal about Pablo?
A. He wants to lead an adventurous life.
B. He wants to have more time alone.
C. He wants to take fewer showers.
D. He wants to see foreign places.
A. He wants to lead an adventurous life.
telling the most important points from the text
summarizing
The way a writer organizes a text
text structure
An example of a different medium to present text besides print
digital, video, or mulitmedia
Part A. Which central idea of the article does the sidebar “Sneaker Stories” support?
A. Air Jordans marked a turning point for the sneaker industry.
B. Sneakers were once a luxury item.
C. Sneaker companies owe much of their success to high-profile athletes.
D. Sneakers have transformed from practical footwear to coveted fashion items
D. Sneakers have transformed from practical footwear to coveted fashion items.
What do lines 1–12 suggest about the tennis shoes?
A. They do not fit Pablo.
B. They are not Pablo’s favorites.
C. They remind Pablo of his family.
D. They keep a record of Pablo’s experiences.
D. They keep a record of Pablo’s experiences.
This strategy uses what the text says explicitly and what you already know. It means the same as the phrase "read between the lines."
infer
This is what should be done to answer choices that do not answer a question.
eliminate them
Dialogue can make known or show aspects of the character. Select the word below that most likely means, "show or make known."
A. contribute
B. summarize
C. analyze
D. reveal
D. reveal
Part B. Select two pieces of evidence that support your answer in part A.
A. “By the 1990s, ‘sneakerheads’ were collecting sneakers like precious gems.”
B. In 2005, a crowd camped out in front of a New York City store for three days waiting for the limited release of Nike’s Pigeon Dunk.
C. “Today, sneakers are a $58 billion industry.”
D. “The sneaker industry as we know it today began to take shape in the 1970s. ”
E. Good luck wearing these Nikes on the court. They’re covered in pure gold. Price tag? $5,000.
B. In 2005, a crowd camped out in front of a New York City store for three days waiting for the limited release of Nike’s Pigeon Dunk.
E. Good luck wearing these Nikes on the court. They’re covered in pure gold. Price tag? $5,000.