The Wright Brothers & First Flight Quiz

"The Wright Brothers" What can the reader conclude about the Wright brothers based on information in the selection ?

• They believed that mistakes often lead to important discoveries.

• They saw the possibilities for something that others did not.

• They purchased several toy planes from different companies.

• They searched for new inventions by reading books.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

"The Wright Brothers" In the selection, the details about the boys’ experience with the small rubber band powered toy support the idea that ––

• an interest in flight was born from the event

• flying objects were uncommon during this time period

• flight would not be possible without rubber bands

• many inventors dreamed of UFOs

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

"The Wright Brothers" How does the author organize the

information in the selection ?

• The author uses cause and effect to explain why the design of the airplane changes.

• The author uses logical order to help the reader understand how to build a man powered plane.

• The author uses chronological order to show the reader how the idea for the airplane was created.

• The author uses compare and contrast to illustrate the

  differences between historical and modern air travel.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

"First Flight" Read these lines from the poem.

Open up your wings

Spread them wide

Just like me

These three lines reveal that the speaker

• believes the ducklings will have difficulty

• can be easily surprised

• is demonstrating the action

• is glad to see her children

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

"First Flight" The reader can tell that the speaker is experienced at flying because she-

• provides suggestions about the best way to prepare for the activity

• reveals that there is a pond nearby

• identifies the number of times the ducklings should flap their wings

• states that she is proud of her offspring

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

"First Flight" What is one important effect of the rhyme

scheme of the poem ?

• It focuses the reader on the most important words in the poem.

• It creates a rhythm that emphasizes the quick actions in the poem.

• It helps explain what flying feels like.

• It helps the reader visualize the anxiety the speaker experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

"Both Passages" Which message is expressed by both the article and the poem ?

• Achieving a goal can be a difficult process.

• Circumstances can change unexpectedly.

• Mammals often rely on others for help.

• Working together is essential.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

"Both Passages" Which idea is expressed in both the

article and the poem ?

• Flight is a difficult activity to plan and organize.

• Flying as far as possible can be historical.

• Recording the distance a person flies can be difficult.

• The process of flight can be hard to achieve.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

"Both Passages" What is one main difference between the event the author describes in the article and the event the speaker describes in the poem ?

• the excitement of the characters

• the steps that are followed

• the type of flight that is achieved

• the type of airplane that is used

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

"Both Passages" Which of the following describes a difference between the article and the poem ?

• The article provides details of an event related to airplane flight, while the poem describes the process of a bird’s first flight.

• The article explains how to build an airplane, while the poem highlights how to fly with wings.

• The article provides information about activities that occur before a flight, while the poem describes the results of a flight.

• The article focuses mainly on the people who invented flight, while the poem features those who practice the activity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9