Sandstorm -Summarizing Literary Texts

Which sentence BEST describes how Jason reacts after the crawler crashes?

• He gives in to the urge to panic.

• He deals with the situation the best he can.

• He imagines what it will be like to to be a hero.

• He goes looking for his backpack.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Select the three sentences that should be included in a summary of paragraphs 1 through 9 of the passage.

• Jason, a human, a Bindor, and Centini are best friends despite being very different.

• Jason is on a trip to visit his best friend when fierce winds blow his craft around.

• Imagery from the weather satellites did not predict the sandstorm on Luyten Three.

• Jason is scared of how powerful the sandstorm is, but Mr. Dama, the dirver, seems calm.

• After a gust flips the crawler over, Jason hears a leak from Mr. Dama's suit and realizes they could die.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Which of these BEST explains why Jason's emergency kit is a key detail?

• It contains a bottle of Centini air.

• Jason complains about carrying it.

• It gives Jason a place to store items.

• Jason uses it to save Mr. Dama's life.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

This question has two parts. First, answer PART A, then answer PART B.

PART A

Read this sentence from Paragraph 8.

I heard the sound that brought fear into the heart of every colonist-the whistle of atmosphere leaking from an enviro-suit. What does the word atmosphere mean as it is used in the sentence?

• gas

• water

• sound

• protection

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Part B

Which detail from the story provides the best clue for the meaning of the word atmosphere?

• "The storm slammed our two-passenger sand crawler, the howling wind buffeting us so viciously we nearly tipped over."

• "Sand and rocks battered the vehicle as the wind roared in 100-mile-per-hour gusts ..."

• "I searched the jumbled mess until I found my backpack, and I pulled out the emergency kit I take everywhere."

• "A search of the cabin yielded a spare bottle of Centini air, and I topped off his tank."

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which statement BEST summarizes the main idea of the text?

• New experiences sometimes bring danger.

• It is important to take care of the people you care for.

• People from very different backgrounds can be friends.

• In an emergency, stay calm and think before taking action.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2