Cat-egories

There are many kinds of house cats. Around 50 different breeds exist. House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur. Let's learn about a few breeds. The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon. The Ocicat has spots. It's names after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles. The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur. It has big pointed ears and looks like a cat you might see in an ancient Egyptian drawing. What kind of cat would you like as a pet?

What evidence from the text supports the claim that LaPerm cats have fur?

• It is named after a wild jungle cat which is resembles.

• It has big pointed ears.

• The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Cat-egories

There are many kinds of house cats. Around 50 different breeds exist. House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur. Let's learn about a few breeds. The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon. The Ocicat has spots. It's names after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles. The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur. It has big pointed ears and looks like a cat you might see in an ancient Egyptian drawing. What kind of cat would you like as a pet?

According to the text, what kind of markings does an Ocicat have?

• House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur.

• The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur.

• Around 50 different breeds of cats.

• The Ocicat has spots. It's named after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Horrible Hilarious Hiccups

At some point in your life, you've probably had the hiccups. Hiccups can be funny or annoying, but what causes them? Normally when you breathe in, a muscle in your abdomen called the diaphragm tightens, or contracts, and your lungs fill with air. Sometimes, the diaphragm contracts too quickly. What does that cause? That causes you to hiccup over and over. Normally hiccups only last for a few minutes. But in rare cases they can last for days or even weeks. The longest case of hiccups ever recorded was 68 years!

According to the text, what causes hiccups?

• Hiccups are a result of your diaphragm contracting too quickly.

• The best way to get rid of hiccups is to hold your breath.

• Hiccups are caused by chewing bubble gum.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Snow and Salt

Snow and salt have a surprising amount of things in common. Both are white and both consist of crystals. Looking at a snowflake under a microscope, you can see little ice crystals in the shape of a star. If you study an individual salt crystal, you'll see it's shaped like a tiny cube. You can put both snow and salt in your mouth. The sure don't taste the same though. In your mouth, snow melts into plain water, while salt tastes, well, salty. Here's another difference. You can build a snowman, but you can't build a saltman.

According to the passage, which sentence describes the shape of a salt crystal?

• A salt crystal is very large and difficult to move.

• If you study an individual salt crystal, you'll see it's shaped like a tiny cube.

• Looking at a salt crystal under a microscope, you can see little crystals in the shape of a star.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Should Kids Have Chores?

Do you have to do chores at home? When it comes to this issue, different people have very different ideas. Some people think that having chores is important for kids. They say chores help kids develop responsibility and self-reliance. They also say that having chores will encourage kids to care about the needs of others. But those against having kids do chores think it is a waste of their time. They argue that kids should be focused on their homework and other activities that will bring them success. They say that kids have enough to do without worrying about household tasks. What do you say?

According to the text, what are TWO reasons why some people agree with kids having chores?

• It is a waste of their time.

• It will help children develop responsibility and self-reliance.

• Kids have enough to do with school work and activities.

• Chores will encourage kids to care about the needs of others.

Dandy Dandelions

The dandelion is a very common plant with yellow flowers. some people may consider these weeds a nuisance and try to remove them from their yards. Such people are wrong about dandelions. Dandelions are beautiful. They're also edible. Dandelions are eaten in salads. They are even used to make homemade root beer. Late in the summer, their yellow flowers are replaced by seeds. If you blow on them, the seeds float through the air like tiny parachutes. Dandelions are just dandy with me.

According to the text, what are the reasons that Dandelions are helpful flowers to have around?

• Dandelion flowers are replaced with seeds that float through the air like tiny parachutes.

• Dandelions can be eaten, they are also used to make Root Beer soda.

• Dandelions are just dandy with me.

• The Dandelion is a very common plant with yellow flowers.

Evidence that DOES connect to the claim is _____________ evidence.

Evidence that DOES NOT connect to the claim is _______________ evidence.

Select the WEAK evidence that does not prove this claim: Dogs are better than cats.

• Dogs are quicker to train in a household.

• Dogs are always happy to see their owners.

• Dogs are more adventurous than cats.

• Dogs are more lovable than cats.

• Dogs are clumsy and shed their hair everywhere in the house.

Select the STRONG evidence that proves this claim: Schools should start later in the morning.

• Students would be more awake in class for getting more sleep in the mornings.

• Schools would get out later in the day, which gives students less time to complete homework or after school activities.