Think With Your Pencil Practice!

Paragraph 1 Note: research in past = long vs. research now with internet = quick

In paragraph 1, the author suggests that before the Internet, researching a given topic was -

• restricted to academics

• based on less reliable sources

• a time-consuming task

• a classroom-based activity

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Paragraph 2 Note: reference sources changed (2,000 years ago - 1728)

The implied main idea of paragraph 2 is that reference books-

• have become more accessible since they were introduced

• are written by historians and ordinary people alike

• are written to fulfill various research needs

• have been developing over time

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Paragraph 3 Note: worried about moving to new place

sees ship = excited

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

• Traveling can become tiresome.

• Appearances can be deceiving.

• Expectations can become realities.

• New experiences can be adventurous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Paragraph 2 Note: knew he would win - would try to act humble

Based on paragraph 2, the reader can infer that Cody is -

• appreciative (thankful)

• friendly

• arrogant (cocky)

• deceptive (dishonest)

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Paragraph 5 Note: flip start times - elementary start first then middle/high

What is paragraph 5 mainly about?

• A solution to secondary students starting school early

• An explanation of why the school board would like an earlier start time

• Reasons why high and middle schools should start earlier

• Why elementary students should start later than middle/high students

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Paragraph 4 Note: Black rhino vs. white rhino characteristics

The author's organizational pattern in paragraph 4 is best described as -

• problem and solution

• chronological

• enumeration

• compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Paragraph 2 Note: journey there horrible

Paragraph 3 Note: sold as indentured servant / work tobacco farm = hard

Paragraph 4 Note: life working in the fields = hard & uncertain

Paragraph 5 Note: misses family / wants to come home

In which paragraph does Henry tell his mother about his experiences on the journey to Virginia Colony?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Paragraph 5 Note: Wants to see family but can't = no money

What is paragraph 5 mainly about?

• Henry's inability to return home.

• The difficulties faced by tobacco farmers.

• The hardships of traveling by sea during colonial times.

• Henry's love of England.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Paragraph 3 Note: Josiah = bad student

Margaret = good student

Paragraph 3 is mainly about -

• how Margaret views school

• the differences between Margaret and Josiah

• the way Josiah feels about Mrs. Riddleberger

• the role of the honor organization in the school

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Paragraph 5 Note: wants to ask Margaret to dance

fussed at by Mrs. R

Paragraph 6 Note: tilts back in chair = falls

Paragraph 7 Note: class laughs; embarrassed; Mrs. R helps him up

Paragraph 8 Note: gets Mrs. R's rules; goes after Margaret

Which paragraph provides the details of Josiah landing on the floor?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3