CheckPoint 11 Functional Text Features

Read the sentence.

Before students used the new science lab equipment, the school made them attend [blank] training sessions instructing them in how to use the equipment safely.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• mandatory

• fabricated

• therapeutic

• lucrative

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which scenario illustrates what it means to procrastinate?

• A ballet dancer performed a series of high jumps.

  A ballet dancer performed a series of high jumps.

• Timmy made his lollipop last as long as he could.

• Mom put the chocolate bars on a high shelf so her kids wouldn’t find them.

• Alison watched one more episode of her favorite TV show instead of starting her chores.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the sentence below.

Sitting in jail, Jason quickly learned the [blank] of texting while driving.

Which word best completes the sentence?

• ramification

• therapeutic

• intrusion

• cistern

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the sentence,

Saving enough to purchase her first car, Serena's dog walking business turned out to be very [BLANK] for her.

Which word best completes the sentence?

• debunked

• lucrative

• erroneous

• mandatory

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Read the sentence.

Giving them a chance to interact as friends, her birthday spa day with her mom was very [BLANK] for both of them.

• ramification

• lucrative

• mandatory

• therapeutic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the purpose of the photographs that accompany each step of the “Construction in 6 Easy Steps” section of “How to Manage Stormwater: Rain Barrels”?

• The photographs provide visual representations of the instructions in each step.

• The photographs show mistakes in the construction process so readers know what to avoid when following instructions.

• The photographs show different types of rain barrels so readers can modify the instructions to suit their specific needs.

• The photographs provide visual representations of alternative approaches to each step.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the author effectively use bullet points in the “Indoor Tips” section of “Water Conservation and Efficiency”?

• to clearly place in order the least to most wasteful household activities

• to sequence the steps necessary to conserve water during household activities

• to emphasize the household activities that should be avoided to conserve water

• to clearly list household activities and the gallons of water consumed by each

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What does the photograph in the “How to Practice Conservation in Your Community” section of “Water Conservation and Efficiency” effectively contribute to the text?

• The photograph demonstrates how much water is wasted when a fire hydrant breaks or is left open.

• The photograph demonstrates how a fire hydrant reuses waste water collected from storm drains.

• The photograph demonstrates how to properly turn off a fire hydrant that breaks or is left open.

• The photograph demonstrates how to properly irrigate lawns using water from a fire hydrant.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How do the headings and subheadings help to organize the information presented in “Water Conservation and Efficiency”?

• The headings and subheadings alternately list the actions to take and the actions to avoid when conserving water.

• The headings separate conservation tips into two categories, and the subheadings describe specific programs and actions.

• The headings and subheadings create white space that clarifies which information is most relevant to the topic.

• The headings present all of the relevant information, and the subheadings list additional options for resources.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which answer best states a key idea in “Water Conservation and Efficiency”?

• Conserving water is more difficult to practice than using water more efficiently.

• Regular washing machines use 40 gallons of water per use.

• Fixing a leaky toilet can save more than 200 gallons a day.

• Water conservation reflects behavioral changes, and water efficiency refers to technological changes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2