Evaluating Evidence (HS)

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Question 1:

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.

With whom is Michael Living?

• His Parents

• Jacko and Toby

• Michael and Toby

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 2:

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.

What can you infer about Jacko's mood?

• He's excited

• He's grumpy

• He's happy

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 3:

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 of the following would be considered explicit textual evidence?

• Michael was trying to sleep

• Toby is Michael's brother

• "the sky looked gray and dirty"

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 4:

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.

What can you infer about the place they are living?

• It's dull and uncared for

• It's bright and colorful

• it's brand new

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 5:

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?

• "Michael woke up with a start."

• "then the front door slammed shut."

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

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 6:

 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.

Where is the beach?

• in a small town

• on a deserted coast

• in a mountain village

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 7:

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.

How do you think Emily feels?

• cheerful

• unhappy

• sympathetic

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 8:

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.

Emily probably _______________.

• wants to be left alone

• wants to go swimming

• is on vacation

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 9:

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."

Lesson-28: Evaluating Evidence

Direction: Evaluate the Evidence

Question 10:

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?

• evening because there was no one on the street

• morning because birds are out at that time

• afternoon because she is coming home from school