Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from Passage 1. (LAFS.4.RI.2.4)

“The biggest runoff typically occurs in May or June, with some waterfalls (including Yosemite Falls) often only a trickle or completely dry by August.” (paragraph 1)

What does runoff mean as it is used in this sentence?

• Ⓐ spray of water

• Ⓑ drink of water

• Ⓒ color of water

• Ⓓ flow of water

Multiple Choice

Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Passage 1? (LAFS.4.RI.2.5)

• Ⓐ description

• Ⓑ comparison

• Ⓒ order of events

• Ⓓ cause and effect

Multiple Choice

How is Upper Yosemite Falls different from Lower Yosemite Falls? (LAFS.4.RI.1.1)

• Ⓐ the trail for hiking is wider

• Ⓑ the trail for hiking is longer

• Ⓒ the trail for hiking is shorter

• Ⓓ the trail for hiking is darker

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from Passage 1. (LAFS.4.RI.2.4)

“In spring the fall thunders; during the rest of the year look for its characteristic light, swaying flow.” (paragraph 3)

What does thunders mean as it is used in this sentence?

• Ⓐ drips softly

• Ⓑ pours heavily

• Ⓒ passes quietly

• Ⓓ moves smoothly

Multiple Choice

Based on passage 1, what causes Horsetail Fall to appear as if the fall were on fire? (LAFS.4.RI.1.3)

• Ⓐ Light from the sun shines back from the water.

• Ⓑ Light from the sun causes the water to catch fire.

• Ⓒ Water from the fall is hot and can cause flames to appear.

• Ⓓ Water from the fall changes color based on the time of year.

Multiple Choice

How does Map 2 contribute to ideas in Passage 2? (LAFS.4.RI.3.7)

• Ⓐ by showing when the best hotels are open

• Ⓑ by showing where some of the hotels are located

• Ⓒ by showing all the falls you can see from the hotels

• Ⓓ by showing the importance of staying in Yosemite National Park

Multiple Choice

In Passage 2, why does the author recommend visitors plan ahead when staying in Yosemite National Park? (LAFS.4.RI.3.8)

• Ⓐ There are many places to stay in the park.

• Ⓑ Many of the hotels may not have rooms available.

• Ⓒ Some of the lodges are closer to the falls and trails.

• Ⓓ The rooms do not have televisions or air conditioning.

Multiple Choice

What text structure does the author use to present information in Passage 2? (LAFS.4.RI.2.5)

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• Ⓐ a list of the different places to stay when visiting Yosemite

• Ⓑ a comparison of the different campsites available in Yosemite

• Ⓒ a description of different places to stay for visitors to Yosemite

• Ⓓ an explanation of why different hotels are better than others in Yosemite

Open Ended

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A (LAFS.4.RI.1.1)

Why would some people choose to only hike to Vernal Fall Bridge rather than the top of the fall?

Ⓐ There is no trail for hikers to go to the top of the fall.

Ⓑ The trail to the top can be too difficult for some hikers.

Ⓒ The bridge to cross the river is no longer there for hikers to use.

Ⓓ The top of the falls is too high for any hiker to climb.

Part B

Fill in the circle before the sentence that supports the answer in Part A.

Ⓐ The Vernal Fall Trail begins at an elevation of 4,030 feet at Happy Isles. Ⓑ The old Happy Isles bridge is gone, so hikers cross the Merced River downstream on the same bridge that shuttle buses use. Ⓒ Visitors can easily hike 1.6 miles to the Vernal Fall Bridge where they have wonderful views of the fall. Ⓓ More experienced hikers can take the challenge and continue on, making the exhausting but exciting trek up the famed Mist Trail to the top of the fall.

Open Ended

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A (LAFS.4.RI.1.2)

What is the main idea of Passage 2?

Ⓐ The hotels in Yosemite National Park have fantastic views of the falls.

Ⓑ Yosemite National Park offers cabins to guests on a first come, first serve basis.

Ⓒ Yosemite National Park has many different hotels from which to choose.

Ⓓ The hotels in Yosemite National Park have rooms without televisions or air conditioning.

Part B

Which sentence from Passage 2 supports the answer to Part A?

Ⓐ “There are several places to stay inside the Yosemite National Park, ranging from camping to luxury hotels.” (paragraph 8)

Ⓑ “Curry Village is the most popular place to stay inside the park due to its location and affordable prices.” (paragraph 9)

Ⓒ “Campers and families should keep this I mind when planning trips to Yosemite, as it is the first place to sell out.” (paragraph 9)

Ⓓ “Keeping in tradition with the National Park, the rooms at Yosemite Valley Lodge do not have televisions or air conditioning.” (paragraph 10)

Multiple Choice

how each of the lodges are located on a map

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

Multiple Choice

how high the waterfalls are to the top

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

Multiple Choice

which trails to hike to see the different waterfalls

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

Multiple Choice

where you can stay when you visit the waterfalls

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

Multiple Choice

How are both passages similar? (LAFS.4.RI.2.6)

• Ⓐ They both capture the experience of seeing Yosemite National Park.

• Ⓑ They both show why Yosemite National Park is a place to visit.

• Ⓒ They both explain how visitors might best see the falls in Yosemite National Park.

• Ⓓ They both describe the best time to visit Yosemite National Park

Multiple Select

What two things do readers learn in Passage 2 that are not included in Passage 1? (LAFS.4.RI.3.9)

• Ⓐ the busiest times of the year to visit

• Ⓑ the height of the waterfalls that can be seen

• Ⓒ how much it costs to stay inside the park

• Ⓓ what trails can be taken to see the falls

• Ⓔ what type of shelters are available