What is the setting of the story?

Where and when the story takes place.

Criminalizing cyber-bullying is not the most effective solution to the problem.Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

The co-director of the Cyber-bullying Research Center stated that the best responses to cyber-bullying include in-school detention and family partnership programs.

"Many of my students complain about headaches, which I believe are caused by too much time spent on their tablets," said eighth-grade science teacher Tom Pittman.

Tablets in the classroom, which are usually equipped with a web browser and a variety of applications, are a source of distraction.

Schools should require uniforms, which makes students safer by deterring crime. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

After one year of having a uniform policy, Nevada's Sparks Middle School experienced a two-thirds reduction in police log reports.

In one survey, 86% of principals and other school leaders agreed that uniforms make a "significant, positive impact on peer pressure."

A study found that, on average, the introduction of school uniforms in the most violent schools increased the volume of assaults.

Contrary to what some may say, bike-sharing programs are safe. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

A team of Seattle-based researchers foudnd that cities that adopted bike-sharing programs saw cyclist injuries decrease by twenty-eight percent.

One study found that only thirty percent of riders participating in a bike-share program in Washington, D.C. wore helmets, as compared with seventy percent of riders who owned their own bikes.

A caller to a radio program about bike-sharing programs said, "Bike-sharing programs allow people who may not own bicycles a transportation option that lets them get physical exercise while reducing carbon emissions."

Cheerleading, which requires great physical skill, is a legitimate sport. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

The American Medical Association, the nation's largest physician's group, officially recognizes cheerleading as a sport.

A high school senior told the school newspaper: "My brother is a football player, and as a cheerleader, I train just as hard, take just as many risks, and compete just as seriously as he does."

Researchers have concluded that cheerleading is now the leading cause of catastrophic injuries for all high school and college females.

Wikipedia is not a reliable source for academic research. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

Information on Wikipedia is not necessarily posted by subject-matter experts.

Wikipedia was launched in 1999, whereas the Encyclopedia Britannica has been published continuously since 1768.

Wikipedia is a non-profit, which means that any profit it makes is reinvested in the business.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. What can you infer about Macey?

Macey has trouble making decisions.

Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

Lightning is the flash of light that occurs when electricity moves between clouds or between a cloud and the ground. A lightning bolt that flashes in the sky can reach a temperature of 60,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That is about five times hotter than the sun! The heat from lightning causes the surrounding air to expand, resulting in the loud sound known as thunder. What evidence can you find that explains how thunder is created??

Heat from the lightning creates thunder.

Thunder is created from the rain.

Running a comb through your hair creates thunder.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." How would you describe what is happening in this passage?

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a home anymore.

Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know and he is scared.

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother for a while.

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The sun was warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9:48," she shouted,"Holy cow!" Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. Can you explain what is happening in the text?

She threw on the first outfit she found, grabbed her books, and ran out the door to go to school.

Cassie headed out the door to go get pizza because she was hungry.

Cassie struggled to open her eyes because she was tired.

It was Thursday and she was going to the store for her mom.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down. What time of day do you think it is and why?

afternoon because she is coming home from school

evening because there was no one on the street

lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

morning because birds are out at that time

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down. Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well. Which words help describe the setting?

"...cracked glass of the curtainless window..."

"Michael woke up with a start."

What is text evidence?

Evidence/facts from the sources that support the position identified in the thesis statement.

Evidence/facts that prove the position identified in the thesis statement to be untrue.

An explanation for why the thesis statement is true.

Which piece of text evidence is the best support for this claim/position? Claim: Horticultural therapy is becoming more popular because it has proven to help people lead a healthy lifestyle.

"Studies have shown that being around plants can help reduce stress and they can also help with physical rehabilitation" (Source A).

"I was classified as a paraplegic when I arrived here" (Source A).

"At the hospital's horticultural therapy they plant and work on crafts" (Source A).

Which piece of text evidence is the best support for this claim/position? Claim: Individualism brings a greater sense of success to a person because it shows a person they can do things on their own.

"The pursuit of personal success and happiness is a powerful motivation" (Source 2).

"Collaboration and partnership promotes competition and rivalry" (Source 2).

"Effective teamwork allows workers to accomplish projects which are too complex or large for an individual to do alone, which includes all but the smallest of projects" (Source 2).

Sue sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was crying and wearing all black. In between gasps and sobs, Sue cried out a name: "Oh... Bob..." And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from Bob. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, "I need to get my jacket back from you." Sue threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing. Sue is sad. What evidence tells you this?

Bob wants his jacket back from her.

Sue is sitting by the fountain.

Sue doesn't like her cell phone.

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9:48," she shouted,"Holy cow!" Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. Cassie is late to school. How do you know this?

She threw on the first outfit she found, grabbed her books, and ran out the door.

Cassie struggled to open her eyes.

Do you know what a political party is? It has nothing to do with birthdays. A political party is a group of people who have similar ideas about what the government should do. They work together to elect people of their party into government office. The United States has two big political parties. One is the Democratic Party. The other is the Republican Party. Many other, smaller parties also exist. Political parties in the United States nominate, or choose, the people they want to elect. Once those people are chosen, party members work to win votes for their candidates. Party members want their candidates to be the ones making laws and the ones carrying out those laws. The Democratic Party is the United States’ oldest political party. It began nearly two hundred years ago. Democrats who became president include Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. The Republican Party began in the 1850s. It was nicknamed the “Grand Old Party,” or GOP. Republican presidents have included George W. Bush and his father, George H.W. Bush. Many Americans are members of a political party. No one has to be a member of any party to vote in an election, however. In the end, the voters decide which candidates get elected. Based on the text, how are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party different?

The Democratic Party and the Republican party have different ideas about what the government should do.

The Democratic Party and the Republican party have different ideas about how to throw parties.

The Democratic Party and the Republican party have different ideas about how to elect people into office.

Why is the setting important in a story?

It helps us be a part of the story.

It tells us about the conflict.

Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low. Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?

The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.

Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap

Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.

Identify the text evidence sentence starter. The story states, "The Rainbow Fish shared his scales left and right."

"The Rainbow Fish Shared his scales left and right."

There is no sentence starter used

What is an inference?

An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

An inference is directly written in the text

Although Peacocks originally came from Asia, they now live in many parts of the world, including Africa, North America, and Australia. Peacocks are one of the largest flying birds and are known for their beautiful tail feathers. They are omnivores (eat both plants and animals) and are ground feeders. Their diet includes small animals like insects or frogs, as well as flowers and seeds. Their main predators are tigers, leopards, and mongoose. At night or whenever they feel threatened, they fly into the trees for safety. Which sentence best supports the claim that Peacocks are omnivores?

"Their diet includes small animals like insects or frigs, as well as flowers and seeds."

"Peacocks are one of the largest flying birds and are known for their beautiful tail feathers."

"Their main predators are tigers, leopards, and mongoose."

"They are omnivores (eat both plants and animals) and are ground feeders."

What is the author's purpose of this paragraph? I was only three when I first smelled the fresh, damp soil of Grandma's garden. Somewhere inside me, a seed of love sprouted and began to grow.

to reflect on a personal experience.

to explain a process of gardening

the dictionary definition of a word

Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.

A struggle or option in a story

Difference between objective and subjective

Subjective: biased. Objective: unbiased

Subjective: unbiased. Objective: unbiased

Subjective: unbiased. Objective: biased

Subjective: biased. Objective: biased

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READING COMPREHENSION
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.

has developed under the influence of musical theater

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra

is not a high-budget production

is often performed in Europe

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

We can understand from the reading that ----.

people are captivated more by opera than musical theater

drama in opera is more important than the music

orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size

musical theater relies above all on music

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

It is stated in the reading that ----.

acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theater

many

music in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera

an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior
It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.

don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them

are proven to be less intelligent than once thought

have a reputation for being friendly to humans

are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

One can infer from the reading that ----.

dolphins are quite abundant in some areas of the world

communication is the most fascinating aspect of the dolphins

dolphins have skills that no other living creatures have such as the
ability to think

dolphins have some social traits that are similar to those of humans

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30 sec • 1 pt

The point of greatest interest in a story, in which the conflict is resolved is called the _________.

Turning Point

Climax

Either the climax or the turning point

None of the Above

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the climax of a story?

The end of the story.

The beginning of the story.

The turning point of the story.

The funniest part of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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It is stated in the reading that ----.

One can infer from the reading that ----.

The point of greatest interest in a story, in which the conflict is resolved is called the _________.

What is the climax of a story?

What is the setting of the story?

Which genre has stanzas and lines?

Criminalizing cyber-bullying is not the most effective solution to the problem.Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

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