Let's Go Fly a Kite - Tutoring

Which is the best summary of paragraph 1?

• At the kite celebration, you will be able to build different types of kites and receive tips on how to fly kites.
• If you like to build box kites or diamond-shaped kites, you should come to the kite celebration.
• At the kite celebration, you can stay as long as you like and may build as many kites as you like.
• If you want to receive some good advice on how to fly kites, you should come to the kite celebration and talk to an expert.

Which of these would be the best heading for paragraph 2?

• Build a Kite
• Take a Break
• Support the PTO
• Join the Fun

In “Kites Throughout History,” ingenious means —

• strange 
• brilliant 
• entertaining 
• spirited 

 Based on “Kites Throughout History,” the reader may best conclude that —

• Dr. Lehrman will present detailed information about kites
• kites are more popular in China than in any other country
• kites were used to carry people across Europe
• Dr. Lehrman is most interested in kites that are made by scientists

Which times are most important for someone interested in participating in kite contests?

• 10:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
• 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M.
• 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
• 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.

How does the flier highlight the events that will take place?

• By printing in capital letters
• By listing activities in bold print
• By including bulleted lists of participants
• By placing the schedule in a box

Which statement from the flier contains an opinion?

• Take a break from kite flying and drink some lemonade!
• All materials are supplied for both simple and complex kites.
• The results of the day’s judging will be announced, with awards such as Best of Show, Most Artistic, Highest Flyer, and others.
• Under the direction of Assistant Principal O’Conner, everyone flies kites at the same time, creating a remarkable sight for all to enjoy

 With which statement would the author most likely agree?

• The kite celebration is a day filled with enjoyable and educational events.
• B The best reason to go to the kite celebration is to fly a kite in the contest.
• The kite celebration will give people a chance to see kites from around the world.
• The main reason to attend the kite celebration is to learn about the history of kites.

Read these notes a student made about part of the schedule.
 Schedule Notes:
1. Watch kite-flying demonstrations
2 . Participate in kite-flying competitions
3 . Listen to a presentation about kites
4 . Learn how to build a box kite
Which note shows that the student misunderstood the order of the events?

• Watch kite-flying demonstrations
• Participate in kite-flying competitions
• Listen to a presentation about kites
• Learn how to build a box kite