8.12.15-Workshop 6- Interim Review

Workshop 6- Interim Review

Day 1

Poll

1. Which detail from the text supports the idea that the National Park Service (NPS) needs to create rules to protect the health of Badwater 135 runners?

• A

  “The foot race starts in Death Valley, California.”

• B

  “The race has been held in Death Valley every year since 1987.”

• C

  “During July in Death Valley, it is often over 110 degrees at lower elevations.”

• D

  “They argue that there haven’t been any major injuries in the race’s history.”

“The foot race starts in Death Valley, California.”

Poll

2. Read the sentence from paragraph 5.

Some racers who disagreed with the rule have had a change of heart.

In this sentence, what does the phrase change of heart mean?

• A

  a strong opinion

• B

  a shift of opinion

• C

  a feeling of love

• D

  a feeling of anger

a shift of opinion

Poll

3. In paragraph 7,

what is the meaning of autobiography?

A the story of someone else’s life

B a story about a challenge

C the story of one’s own life

D a story about a famous athlete

• A

• B

• C

• D

the story of one’s own life

Poll

4. According to the passage, when is Death Valley National Park dangerousfor athletes?

A during summer days

B during summer evenings

C every day after sunset

D every day at noon

• A

• B

• C

• D

during summer days

Poll

5. Which detail from the passage supports the idea that some people were worried about the safety of an evening race?

A “Top athletes typically finish the race in about 24 hours.”

B “Also, the racers are trained athletes.”

C “This start time falls in line with the NPS policy.”

D “So runners will be able to see their way.”

• A

• B

• C

• D

“So runners will be able to see their way.”

Poll

6. Which statement summarizes details in paragraphs 4 and 5?

A The NPS rule requires a new race start time.

B There are disagreements over the NPS rule.

C The NPS rule makes runners happy.

D There are people who think the NPS rule is important.

• A

• B

• C

• D

There are disagreements over the NPS rule.

Multiple Select

There have been no reports of major injuries in Badwater 135’s history

• Supports NPS Rule

• Does Not Support NPS Rule

Does Not Support NPS Rule

Multiple Select

Running the Badwater 135 in the evening may protect runners.

• Supports NPS Rule

• Does Not Support NPS Rule

Supports NPS Rule

Multiple Select

The Badwater 135 racers are experienced athletes

• Supports NPS Rule

• Does Not Support NPS Rule

Does Not Support NPS Rule

Multiple Select

Death Valley heat can make the ground hot enough to melt the soles of shoes

• Supports NPS Rule

• Does Not Support NPS Rule

Supports NPS Rule

Poll

8. Which of the following statements contains an opinion that should not be included in a summary of the passage?

A The Badwater 135 has been held in Death Valley, California, many times.

B The Badwater 135 is a boring race that covers over a hundred miles.

C The Badwater 135 is an event for trained runners.

aD The Badwater 135 has raised some safety concerns

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Badwater 135 is a boring race that covers over a hundred miles.