5th Grade Wonders U.1.W.5
Authored by Maria Amador
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5th Grade
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and comparative analysis of informational texts about transportation systems, specifically examining multiple articles that present different perspectives on cars versus public transportation. The questions assess 5th-grade level skills in identifying main arguments, main ideas, supporting details, text structure elements like subheadings, and author opinions across multiple related texts. Students need strong comprehension abilities to distinguish between different authors' viewpoints, extract specific information from named articles, and analyze how authors structure their arguments about complex topics like environmental impact and technological advancement. The quiz requires students to synthesize information from at least three different selections—"Autos Advance," "The Rail Way," and "Going Green"—demonstrating their ability to navigate multi-text reading scenarios and compare contrasting perspectives on the same general topic. Created by Maria Amador, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 5. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for evaluating students' comprehension of complex informational texts and their ability to analyze multiple perspectives on contemporary issues. Teachers can use this assessment after students have completed a unit on transportation and environmental themes, either as a culminating activity or as preparation for writing comparative essays. The quiz works effectively as homework to reinforce reading strategies, as a warm-up to activate prior knowledge before class discussions, or as review material before standardized assessments. The questions align with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.6 for analyzing multiple accounts of the same event or topic, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.8 for explaining how authors use reasons and evidence to support points, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.9 for integrating information from several texts on the same topic.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the main argument of each of the authors?
The author of "Autos Advance" argues that public transportation is a better form of transportation for the future and the author of "The Rail Way" thinks that cars are better.
The author of "Autos Advance" argues that the driverless car is the vehicle of the future and the author of "The Rail Way" thinks that high-speed trains are the future of transportation.
The author of "Autos Advance" argues that cars are much more fuel efficient than before and the author of "The Rail Way" believes that public transportation will reduce air polution.
The author of "Autos Advance" argues that cars are a better form of transportation and the author of "The Rail Way" thinks that public transportation is better
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CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.4.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the selection "Going Green?"
Electric cars emit no carbon dioxide.
Today's cars are more fuel efficient than ever.
Electric cars use less energy than regular cars.
Public transportation uses less fuel per person than a car.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
According to the article "The Rail Way," how does public transportation help the environment?
It produces less pollution.
It costs less than cars
It encourages recycling.
It saves water.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
According to the article "Auto Advance," what has the potential to make driving safer and easier?
Electric cars
driveless cars
high-speed trains
public transportation
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which factor is a drawback to high speed trains?
costs
development
pollution
speed
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Under which subheading does the author discuss the drawbacks of high speed trains in the United States?
Going Green
Speed Thrill!
Less Oil
Less Polution
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How are some engineers tried to advance plans to make driving easier?
A computer is able to access information from sensors in the car and make an instant analysis of the situation.
They are testing cars that start, steer, and stop without human drivers.
The cars have a radar, laser scanners, and video cameras.
All of the above.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
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