"Right in Your Own Backyard!" 2010 SOL #1

Which of these is necessary to construct a horseshoe court?

• A patch of lawn

• A level surface

• A bag of concrete

• A plastic bucket

Which sentence should be included in a presentation about the proper way to pitch horseshoes?

• The stake pits should be anywhere from four to eight inches deep, with the stake spot in the center of the rectangle.

• Drive the stakes into the centers of their respective pits until they extend 14-15 inches above the pit surface.

• Each player pitches two consecutive shoes at the same stake and then walks to the stake, totals the points, and pitches back to the other stake.

• Experts recommend concentrating on the spot where you want the horseshoe to fall while lofting the horseshoe with an easy underhand motion.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Based on the section “Tips to anchor the stakes more firmly,” the reader may best infer that —

• players risk potential injury from stakes that are not anchored

• stakes that are not anchored may shift during the course of play

• the most effective way to anchor the stakes is with concrete

• stakes must be anchored according to the official rules of play

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

The organizational structure of the section “Finally, Time to Play” is best described as —

• chronological order

• comparison/contrast

• order of importance

• listing or enumeration

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

According to the document, a full inning of play consists of —

• both players pitching at each stake

• one toss at each stake

• one player pitching at each stake

• two tosses at one stake

What section of the document explains how to use loose dirt or sawdust as filler for your stake pits?

• The Game of Horseshoes

• Follow these steps to construct a court:

• Tips to anchor the stakes more firmly:

• Finally, Time to Play

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which statement best expresses the main idea of this document?

• The game of horseshoes was created many years ago and is still played today.

• Points are scored in horseshoes by trying to pitch a horseshoe toward a stake.

• Pitching horseshoes is an ancient sport and an easy game to set up and play.

• Driving the stakes is the most difficult part of setting up a horseshoe court.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence supports the idea that there are variations to the rules of amateur horseshoe pitching?

• If you want to enjoy the game of horseshoes with your own family and friends, it’s easy enough to get started.

• For safety, locate your court away from houses, decks, and other buildings, as well as far from any streets or walkways.

• You’re going to dig neat rectangular areas at either end of the court.

• You can rotate pitching order or allow the highest scorer from the previous round to throw second.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which question is answered in this document?

• Who is considered the game’s greatest player?

• What is the best strategy if an opponent throws a leaner?

• How long does a game of horseshoes typically last?

• Where can proper stakes for a horseshoe court be found?

The main purpose of this document is to--

• amuse

• persuade

• inform

• analyze

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6