2nd Grade Unit 5, Week 5: VISITING THE PAST

Read this sentence from the text.

On the fourth of July, skies across the United States light up.

Which is the meaning of the word light in this sentence?

• not heavy

• easy to carry

• a small amount

• brighten

On the 4th of July, skies across the country light up.

Which sentence uses light in the same way it is used in the sentence above?

• The box is light and easy to carry.

• There is a light rain outside today.

• The stars really light up the sky outside the city.

• Please go light on the mayonnaise on my sandwich.

Read these sentences from the text.

The writers of the constitution created new rules for our country. Rules are important. They help to keep order in a country and give people rights. One new rule was that people could state their opinion.

Which sentence in the paragraph that best shows why rules are important.

• The writers of the constitution created new rules for our country.

• Rules are important.

• They help to keep order in a country and give people rights.

• One new rule was that people could state their opinion.

What actions do ringing the Liberty Bell represent? Pick two choices.

• voting for a new president

• electing a new president

• writing the Declaration of Independence

• the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

• electing congress

Why is Franklin Court a famous place?

• Benjamin Franklin lived and worked there.

• Benjamin Franklin named it himself.

• Benjamin Franklin never lived there.

• Benjamin Franklin was born there.

Read this sentence from the text.

He also helped frame the constitution.

Which meaning of the word frame is the same one used in the sentence?

• to write

• to blame someone else for a crime

• the outline around a picture

• a block of wood

Read this sentence from the text.

He also helped frame the constitution.

Which sentence uses frame in the same way it is used in the sentence above?

• He said he will frame someone else for the crime.

• I put the photograph in a new frame.

• The construction worker put up the frame of the new house.

• Be sure to frame your essay well.

Why does the family mail a postcard from Franklin's post office?

• to remind them where they live

• to remember their visit

• to forgot their visit

• to write their neighbor

Which sentence from the article best supports your answer of why the family sent a postcard from Franklin's post office?

• "Franklin was one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence."

• "Janet and her family explored Franklin Court."

• "I'll never forget this day!"

• "This is where Benjamin lived and worked."

Why most likely did the author write "Visiting the Past?" Pick two choices.

• to tell a funny story

• to tell about our country's history

• to tell how Benjamin Franklin helped writing the Declaration of Independence

• to explain what a vacation is