High-Tech Backpacks Open a World of Whales to Deaf Kids

Which statement describes Maria Batlle in “High-Tech Backpacks Open World of Whales to Deaf Students”?

A.She helped deaf children create music.

• A.She helped deaf children create music.

• B.She discovered that whales create songs.

• C.She introduced deaf students to the whale songs.

• D.She helped invent the backpack technology.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Based on its context, which meaning of natural does the author use in this sentence from “High-Tech Backpacks Open World of Whales to Deaf Students”?

The annual whale migration to the Dominican Republic made it a natural learning opportunity for students interested in marine life, Batlle said.

• A.in the outdoors

• B.created by nature

• C.obvious or reasonable

• D.using one's own ability

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which statement is true of students who are deaf, according to “High-Tech Backpacks Open World of Whales to Deaf Students”?

• A.They are likely to be interested in animals.

• B.They can use other senses to appreciate sound.

• C.They can hear a limited range of noises and music.

• D.They use new technologies to communicate with each other.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which word best describes the students’ reactions when they experienced the whale sounds in “High-Tech Backpacks Open World of Whales to Deaf Students”?

• A.amused

• B.excited

• C.nervous

• D.puzzled

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the meaning of incorporated in the following sentence from “High-Tech Backpacks Open World of Whales to Deaf Students”?

Batlle said she learned in 2014 of the Subpac technology, developed for music producers and aficionados by a Los Angeles company, and a year later incorporated the devices into a music program she launched for the 500-student National School for the Deaf in Santo Domingo.

• A.added in

• B.built from

• C.created with

• D.learned about

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following sentences best states a main message in “High-Tech Backpacks Open World of Whales to Deaf Students”?

• A.Unique experiences are important to motivating people with disabilities to learn.

• B.Students with disabilities should have the same educational experiences as other students.

• C.High-tech devices are needed to help students with disabilities understand the world around them.

• D.Creative solutions can help students with disabilities have experiences that would be impossible otherwise.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2