Reading Unit 1 Checkpoint

2- Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?

• Detailed and challenging

• Larger and easier

• Is understandable

• Different-shape

3- In the second paragraph, what does the word prosthetic mean?

• embarrassed or ashamed

• running competitively

• an artificial, or fake, body part

• training for a race

4-What genre is this selection?

• Science Fiction

• Poetry

• Traditional Literature

• Informational or Biography

5-What can you infer about April Holmes from reading this selection?

• April is a strong girl who did not let an accident get in the way of living a successful life.

• April will continue to train for a little while, but then she will have to stop because of her accident.

• April likes her prosthetic leg better than her real leg.

• April will no longer run competitively.

7-What does the word scrambled mean in this paragraph?

• to toss or mix together

• to move with urgency or panic

• to spread or grow irregularly

• to mix the elements of a signal

8- Why does it make sense that Cynthia is disappointed when she isn't chosen as team leader?

• Cynthia is disappointed because she wanted Brody to be the group leader.

• Cynthia is disappointed because she was put on a team with a boy.

• Cynthia is disappointed because she was excited to participate and possibly be group leader.

9- What genre is this selection?

• Fantasy

• Informational

• Traditional Literature

• Realistic Fiction