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P2 I remember standing there with my grandfather watching her. As we approached...

P10 Today my father watches his grandson - my son - climb upon his own horse. In the few short years of my son's life, we have watched him grow.

Who is the narrator of this story?

• a teenage boy

• the father of a young boy

• A five year old boy

• The grandfather of a young boy

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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My note for P2: history of encycl.

how changed

Based on my note for paragraph 2, the implied main idea of paragraph 2 is that reference books-

• have become more accessible since they were introduced

• are written by historians and ordinary people alike

• are written to fulfill various research needs

• have been developing over time

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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Producing such huge multiple-volume works was a daunting task. Soon, multiple experts began to collaborate on these publication efforts, pooling their knowledge and sharing responsibility.

Based on this excerpt, what major change occurred in the organization of early encyclopedias?

• Publishers began to arrange works according to the subject.

• Publishers began to receive assistance from editors in different fields.

• Authors began to work together rather than individually.

• Authors began to condense works to make entries shorter.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Most students today rely on the swiftness and convenience of the Internet to provide the facts they seek...prior to the Internet, students journeyed to the library to search...

The author suggests that before the Internet, researching a topic was -

• restricted to academics

• based on less reliable sources

• a time-consuming task

• a classroom-based activity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Britannica employed a board of 12 scholars to review articles from more than 4,000 writers in its latest edition. The board members include college professors, leaders of foundations, and even bloggers. The idea is to have some of the brightest minds in the arts and sciences help to improve the content provided by writers.

What has Encyclopedia Britannica done to improve the quality of its entries?

• Employed better writers to develop material.

• Hired authorities to confirm information.

• Looked to other companies for suggestions.

• Revised older volumes on a regular basis.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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When asked what the main idea of a text is, you should reread the LAST paragraph.

My note for the last paragraph: changes likely

Based on this information, the main idea of the article is that people should -

• contribute often to online encyclopedias

• use print rather than online resources

• be aware that traditional encyclopedias lack quality

• understand that research tools will continue to change

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The word corrode contains a root that means - (**This is a "gimme" question...the answer is ALWAYS in the bottom right corner!)

• destroy

• weaken

• gnaw

• damage

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which event is presented as the climax of the trip? (The passage with the girl on the boat.)

• The storm at Cape Horn

• The farewell to the Slates

• The stay in Rio de Janeiro

• The arrival in San Francisco

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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Which information should be included in a summary of the "Cast Your Vote" section?

• Four novels have been chosen as the books people can read and vote for in the the Best Book of the Summer contest.

• Teens will choose from a select group of books and vote for their favorite, which will be the topic of a Teen Book Club meeting.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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Which is the most likely reason poets are asked to register for the Poetry Session?

• To allow the library time to review their work

• To provide support for readers at the event

• To let the library know how many readers will attend the event

• To collect the names of those who could bring refreshments

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5