In Paragraph 1, the word Grains means-
D things that are very small and hard
Based on the information in the selection, the reader can tell that the twins are most likely to-
J Thank Buck for showing them an exciting time.
After reading both selections, you can tell that the canyon in Canyonlands was created by
H Erosion.
What reading skill do you need to answer Question 1?
Context Clues
What should you do if you do NOT know the answer?
Cross out the ones you know are wrong. Narrow it down to 2 and pick the better one.
What is the purpose of the selection?
F to inform readers about the way the parts of Canyonlands National Park were formed.
Why did Jackson think about sitting near the middle of the raft?
C He was scared of being thrown from the boat while going through Mile long Rapids.
How are both of these passages connected?
They are both set in he canyons.
What reading skill do you use to answer question 2?
Authors Purpose
How can you check to make sure an answer is correct?
Go back into the text and look for text evidence, to prove your answer.
What would be the best way to find out if the information in this selection is true?
C Read about Canyonlands in an encyclopedia or science book.
Look at the web. It should show a main idea and a detail that support the main idea. Which of the following completes the web?
G Miles Long Rapids looked fearsome as the group for close.
What reading skill do you use to answer question 4?
Inference
How can you make sure your brain stays strong through the whole test?
Take short breaks in between reading passages.
How is setting important to this selection?
D The rapids on the river provide an exciting way for the boys to get a thrill.
What reading skill do you use to answer question 5?
Character Motive
What should you do after answering all the questions on your Scranton?
Go back and make sure you bubbles the correct letter for each question, make sure you have bubbled all your answers on your answer document, and erase any old answers or stray mark.