What is the Horror Genre?

Which of the following is NOT a reason to paraphrase what you read?

• to avoid plagiarism

• to make sure you understand what you read

• to show that you can memorize text

• to help clarify text

Read the sentence below. Then, answer the question to the right.

Volcanologists spend much of their time trying to decipher clues about Earth from rocks.

Question:

Which choice below best paraphrases the sentence?

• Scientists study rocks and volcanoes to learn about volcanologists.

• Volcanologists spend a lot of their time trying to figure out clues about Earth from rocks.

• Volcanologists spend much of their time trying to decipher clues about Earth from rocks.

• Volcanologists, or scientists who study volcanoes, examine rocks for clues about our planet.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the sentence below. Then, answer the question to the right.

Every day, Mount St. Helens emits steam and, although there have been no eruptions since 1985, volcanologists are monitoring its activity.

Which choice below best paraphrases the passage?

• Scientists still observe Mount St. Helens, which last erupted in 1985. The volcano gives off steam daily.

• Mount St. Helens emits steam every day, even though there have been no eruptions since 1985.

• Mount St. Helens may erupt at any moment—it’s spewing out steam every day!

• Every day, Mount St. Helens emits steam. Volcanologists are monitoring its activity.

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CCSS.W.7.2D

Read the sentence below. Then, answer the question to the right.

Earth's climate has an inherent variability that makes it difficult to determine the human impact on it.

Question

Which choice below best paraphrases the sentence?

• Earth’s climate has an inherent variability that makes it difficult to determine the human impact on it.

• The climate of Earth is inherently variable, so it’s hard to determine the impact of humans.

• Because Earth’s climate changes naturally, it is hard to know how human activity affects it.

• People’s activities greatly affect Earth’s climate.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the sentence below. Then, answer the question to the right.

Coral reefs and ocean plants live cooperatively—the coral organisms get their oxygen from the plants, which grow on the reef structures. This is why reefs usually grow in sunny areas near the surface.

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Which choice below best paraphrases the passage?

• Coral reefs and ocean plants live cooperatively, so reefs grow in sunny areas close to the ocean’s surface.

• Coral reefs and ocean plants live cooperatively, which is why reefs grow in sunny areas near the surface.

• Coral reefs are found close to the sunny ocean surface because the plants they rely on need sunlight to grow.

• Coral reefs don’t need sunlight. They do, however, need oxygen, which they get from the ocean plants.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.2D

A summary of a literary text should include which of the following?

• every detail about the characters

• the titles of each chapter

• the major plot events

• the minor events of the plot

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Mary Anning was born May 21, 1799, in Lyme Regis, a small seaside community in Great Britain. The cliffs of Lyme Regis contain many dinosaur fossils. Mary's father, Richard, searched for fossils as a hobby. He passed on this passion to Mary and her brother Joseph. After their father died in an accident, Mary and Joseph supported their family by selling fossils to tourists, museums, and scientists. In 1811, Joseph discovered the skull of a large dinosaur that once lived in the ocean. A year later, Mary found the rest of the skeleton. The Annings' discovery made them famous.

Question

Which detail should be included in a summary of the article?

• Lyme Regis is a small seaside community.

• Mary Anning's father died in an accident.

• Mary Anning discovered dinosaur fossils.

• Mary Anning's birthday was May 21.

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After their father died in an accident, Mary and Joseph supported their family by selling fossils to tourists, museums, and scientists. In 1811, Joseph discovered the skull of a large dinosaur that once lived in the ocean. A year later, Mary found the rest of the skeleton. The Annings' discovery made them famous.

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Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph from the article about the Anning family?

• Mary and Joseph Annings' father died in an accident.

• Mary and Joseph Annings' fossil discoveries made them famous.

  Mary and Joseph Annings' fossil discoveries made them famous.

• Scientists bought fossils from Mary and Joseph Anning.

• Mary Anning found the rest of the dinosaur skeleton.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Mia watched her mother's car pull away and felt her heart sink. I can't believe she's leaving me here with my grandparents for the entire summer, she thought. Tired from the trip, Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed. Still, she lay awake long after dark that night. Her grandparents had tried to make her feel welcome, but she still dreaded the weeks to come. The lights and sounds of the city made her feel happy and alive. She just knew that the countryside would be quiet and dull in comparison. The next morning, Mia stood staring out the window. The sky was filled with color: streaks of the brightest yellow, orange, and pink. Her ears tuned in to the songs of birds. Mia laughed, wondering how she could ever have thought this place would be quiet and dull.

Question

Which detail should be left out of a summary of this passage?

• Mia is staying with her grandparents for the summer.

• Mia wishes to return to her home in the city.

• Mia realizes she was wrong about the countryside.

• Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Tired from the trip, Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed. Still, she lay awake long after dark that night. Her grandparents had tried to make her feel welcome, but she still dreaded the weeks to come. The lights and sounds of the city made her feel happy and alive. She just knew that the countryside would be quiet and dull in comparison.

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Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph?

• Mia worries that she will dislike the countryside.

• Mia goes to stay with her grandparents.

• Mia learns to appreciate life in the country.

• Mia goes to bed early.

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