GRADE 7 READ-A-THON MECHANICS

Anna had always struggled to express herself and connect with others, often feeling isolated in her small town. One day, she picked up a book from the local library—a memoir about overcoming adversity. As she read, Anna found herself deeply moved by the author's journey, gaining insight into her own struggles. Inspired, she began reading more books about resilience, creativity, and personal growth. Over time, the lessons she absorbed gave her confidence to start journaling and sharing her thoughts. Soon, Anna was leading book discussions at the library, forging friendships and discovering a new sense of purpose.

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​MECHANICS

​YOU WILL BE GIVEN 1 MINUTE TO SCAN THE QUESTIONS AND 2 MINUTES TO READ THE PASSAGE.

​THE TOP 6 SECTIONS WILL MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ROUND!

​MECHANICS

​YOU WILL BE GIVEN 1 MINUTE TO SCAN THE QUESTIONS AND 2 MINUTES TO READ THE PASSAGE.

​​THE TOP 5 SECTIONS WILL MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ROUND!

​MECHANICS

​YOU WILL BE GIVEN 1 MINUTE TO SCAN THE QUESTIONS AND 2 MINUTES TO READ THE PASSAGE.

​​​THE TOP 2 SECTIONS WILL MOVE ON TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND!

​Questions:
1. What is Emma fascinated by?
2. What does Emma use to observe the night sky?
3. How did Emma feel about seeing the meteor?

​Emma had always been fascinated by the stars. Every night, she would sit by her window with a telescope, trying to identify constellations. One evening, she spotted a bright meteor streaking across the sky. Excited, she quickly wrote about her experience in her journal, describing the event as magical and unforgettable.

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​Questions:
1. What does Tom enjoy doing on weekends?
2. What did Tom discover last Saturday?
3.Why does Tom plan to bring his friends to the waterfall?

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​Tom loves spending his weekends exploring nature trails near his hometown. He enjoys observing different types of birds, listening to the rustling leaves, and breathing in the fresh air. Last Saturday, Tom discovered a small waterfall hidden deep in the woods, which quickly became his favorite spot. He plans to bring his friends there next weekend to share the experience.

​Questions:
1. What changed in Maria’s life after she started reading?
2. What was the effect of reading on Maria’s perspective?
3. How did reading help Maria feel more connected?