Ideas & Support
Which sentence from the speech is an opinion?
A This exhibit has a model log cabin and a model longhouse, which we learned about in social studies.
B You can even make and take home your own artwork!
C There is also a batting cage where you can practice your swing!
D I think an astronaut’s job is very interesting.
D I think an astronaut’s job is very interesting.
Who is the author trying to persuade in her speech?
A students at Edgebrook Elementary
B teachers at Edgebrook Elementary
C adults who work at the Children’s Museum
D families planning a trip to the Children’s Museum
A students at Edgebrook Elementary
According to paragraph 3, how does the museum being close to the school affect the plot?
A. Students cannot visit it.
B. The class can spend more time enjoying the museum.
C. The museum becomes crowded.
D. Students must walk to the museum.
B. The class can spend more time enjoying the museum.
Based on the table at the end of the passage, what other field trips were considered?
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City Garden, City Zoo, Children's Theater
Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of the speech.
I’ve even memorized facts about different astronauts.
What does the word memorized mean in the sentence?
A said
B seen
C learned
D discovered
C learned
How does the author support the idea that the class should go on a field trip that is inside?
A by sharing information about the exhibits at the museum
B by telling about what the weather is usually like in spring
C by telling that the students might learn something new
D by explaining how close the museum is to the school
B by telling about what the weather is usually like in spring
How does the rainy spring weather affect the events in the story?
A. It makes students want to stay at home.
B. It helps Lisa explain why an indoor museum is a good choice.
C. It closes the school.
D. It stops the class from voting.
B. It helps Lisa explain why an indoor museum is a good choice.
Why did the author most likely include a table at the end of her speech?
A to share facts about the museum
B to share her favorite places in the city
C to share information about past field trips
D to share facts about other possible field trips
D to share facts about other possible field trips
Review paragraph 7 to best answer the question.
The suffix -logy means “the study of.”
Which word means the study of space?
A. geology
B. biology
C. astrology
D. technology
C. astrology
Which detail best supports Lisa’s idea that the Children’s Museum is a good field trip?
A. The museum has many different exhibits to explore.
B. Lisa likes reading about astronauts.
C. The class takes a trip every year.
D. The museum has buses nearby.
A. The museum has many different exhibits to explore.
What claim does the author make in her speech?
Use details from her speech to support your answer.
example response:
CLAIM: The author claims that the Children’s Museum is the perfect place to go for the end-of-year field trip.
DETAILS: She explains that the museum is a good place because it is indoors, is close to the school, and has many different exhibits that students will enjoy.