What is the central idea of the story?

The Ferris wheel overcame a lot of doubt to be the most amazing structure of its time

The Ferris Wheel was the biggest thing ever built

Mr. Ferris decided to build a new attraction for the fair

The Ferris wheel is not a safe ride to go on

Which sentence from the article best supports the idea that the Ferris Wheel was magical?

"Each was the size of a living room, with enormous picture windows and forty velvet seats."

"Finally, with only two months left, the last section was bolted into place."

"The monster wheel had to spin."

"Workers huddled to fit all the pieces together like a giant toy."

The passage suggests that building the Ferris Wheel was difficult for several reasons. Besides everyone doubting him, what other challenge did Mr. Ferris face?

There was quicksand where they were building

The builder of the Eiffel Tower refused to help him

The bank only gave him a little money

How does the passage support the idea that the Ferris Wheel was the biggest invention of its time?

"Visitors returned to their homes to tell the story of the world's greatest ride."

"The pointy iron and air tower soared so high that visitors at the top could see Paris in one breathtaking sweep."

"George and his brave workers kept frantically digging."

"George's partner was loosing hope."

Read the opinion below: At night, George's Ferris wheel became a magical, glowing circle. Which fact supports this opinion?

"with 3,000 light bulbs - another brand-new invention"

"All summer, visitors from around the world traveled to Chicago."

"the spectacular blaze of light"

What happened as a result of the banks not giving him any money?

Mr. Ferris had to use his own savings

Mr. Ferris was not able to build the wheel

The author wrote this story to _________.

Explain how the Ferris wheel was made

Persuade his readers to go to the fair

Inform the reader about the Ferris wheel

Describe what the Ferris wheel looks like

Read the sentences from the story: George had heard enough! He rolled up his drawing and said,"You are an artifact sir, and I am an engineer!" Based on information in these sentences, the reader can conclude that Ferris was _______.

offended that he did not believe in the wheel

sad about him not supporting the idea

Mr. Ferris and His Wheel

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The Eiffel Tower is in _______.

New York

Chicago

Paris

California

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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metaphor

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simile

onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Mr. Ferris and His Wheel

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The Eiffel Tower is in _______.

In 1893 America would hold the World's Fair in what major city?

George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. was a/an ________________.

What was the mood when Mr. Ferris went to the construction manager?

How did the judges feel when they finally decided to give George's idea a try?

Which trait best describes George?

"Blast!" is an example of ___________.

How did George and his wife probably feel on opening day of the fair?

Guests had to __________ up the courage to ride this new invention.

The ground was ___________ with water, making a thick muck like quicksand.

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