Q1A 8th Grade Practice

What happened to Jason as a result of Mr. Freamon's Lesson?

• He became more aware of the ecosystem of Yellowstone National Park

• He became more aware of how copperhead snakes affected an ecosystem

• He became more aware of the connections within all ecosystems

• He became more aware of how creatures have to complete with others to get what they need

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which statement BEST expresses the theme of "All the Pieces Matter?"

• Ecosystems are complex webs of interconnected relationships

• Ecosystems are simple systems of creatures

• Ecosystems are complex webs that stand alone

• Ecosystems are simple systems of basic needs of living things

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence reveals Jason's initial reaction to the diagram Mr. Freamon drew on the whiteboard?

• You don't need to memorize what is on the board.
• Jason wasn't the only one that was confused.
• The whole idea was starting to make sense to Jason.
• About half the students raised their hand.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of Mr. Freamon's discussion of wolves in paragraph 8?

• Mr. Freamon wants to show how predatory wolves can be
• Because of wolves, the other animals are out of luck
• Mr. Freamon wants to show the importance of keeping an ecosystem balanced
• Because of wolves, elk are able to help other animals survive

Jason makes a comparison between "ecosystem resilience" and a set of dominoes. What conclusion does he draw?

• The ecosystem has the same level of resilience as a set of dominoes

• We can control the ecosystem as easily as we can control a set of dominoes

• The ecosystem and dominoes are both puzzles that are almost impossible to solve

• The movement of one domino effects the next like one ecosystem change impacts changes to come

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the first paragraph, what does the word snaked reveal about how Mr. Freamon is communicating his message to students?

• The arrows in Mr. Freamon’s diagram show the connectedness of the different pieces of the ecosystem

• Mr. Freamon did not put much thought into his diagram, so the arrows that don't fit must "snake around"

• The arrows in Mr. Freamon's diagram show how disconnectedness of the different pieces of the ecosystem

• Mr. Freamon wants to illustrate that the ecosystem is like a slithering snake changing the environment

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How did the authors of the two passages, "All the Pieces Matter" and "Pythons Invade Florida," structure their texts and what is the impact of the structure(s)?

• Both passages are cause and effect, showing how one event leads to another

• Both passages are chronological, showing changes in attitudes or events over time

• "All the Pieces Matter" is chronological, showing a change in attitude over time, while "Pythons Invade Florida" is descriptive, illustrating specific changes in the Florida Everglades

• "All the Pieces Matter" is cause and effect, showing how one event leads to another, while "Pythons Invade Florida" is chronological, showing a change in events over time

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

How do the introductory paragraphs in the two passages, "All the Pieces Matter" and "Pythons Invade Florida," serve the authors' purposes?

• In "Pieces", the author shows Jason's disinterest in the topic to demonstrate change later; in "Pythons," the author describes the Everglades to establish setting before revealing the dangers of pythons

• In "Pieces," the author introduces the story in order to pull the reader into Jason's world; in "Pythons," the author shows how the ecosystem of the Everglades has been destroyed by the pythons

• In "Pieces," the author introduces the story to pull the reader into Jason's world; in "Pythons," the author describes the Everglades to establish setting before revealing dangers of the python

• In "Pieces," the author shows Jason's disinterest in the topic to demonstrate the great change in him later; in "Pythons," the author shows how the ecosystem has been destroyed by pythons

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In "Pythons Invade Florida," which statement BEST reflects the central idea of the entire passage?

• At one time, the Everglades covered 11,000 acres across the southern end of Florida

• Due to the presence of water, the Florida Everglades teems with life including the Burmese python

• The population of small mammals in the Everglades has decreased significantly

• Since the mid-1800s, the Florida Everglades have undergone much change and continue to face new threats

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which detail BEST supports the central idea of "Pythons Invade Florida?"

• Since then efforts have been underway to safeguard the park and return the Everglades to health.

• For centuries, humans have thought of the wetlands as unhygienic swamps.

• Ecological indicators are showing some improvements.

• The area was designated as one of the world’s most important wetland areas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2