Skeletons on Ice

1. The main purpose of this selection is to-

• A. describe how the competitor slides on ice.

• B. describe the speed of the skeleton sport.

• C. describe the history of the skeleton sport.

• D. highlight skeleton sport equipment.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

2. The author includes details in paragraph 3 most likely to  -

• A. show how the slider takes off on the sled.

• B. describe how the slider dives headfirst on to the sled.

• C. illustrate how the slider steers the skeleton.

• D. highlight how a competitor uses the sled.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

3. Which detail from paragraph 2 best supports the idea that skeleton competitors must wear specialized attire?

• A. They need this special equipment for speed and safety.

• B. Skeleton competitors wear tight, stretchy uniforms.

• C. They wear helmets and goggles.

• D. Zooming downhill on a sled can be incredibly thrilling.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

4. Which sentence highlights that the author is impressed with the high speed of a skeleton race?

• A. Then the slider dives headfirst onto the sled, lying on his or her stomach.

• B. But what if you were going eighty miles an hour?

• C. To take off, the athlete sprints as fast as possible, pushing the sled.

• D. Zooming downhill on a sled can be incredibly thrilling.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

5. In paragraph 2, the word hairpin means-  

• A. a slow turn

• B. a sharp U-shaped turn

• C. a piece of attire used in the sport

• D. the shape of the sled

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6. Part A:

The reader can conclude that skeleton competitors wear a tight, stretchy uniform to -

• A. increase their safety.

• B. stay warm.

• C. decrease their speed.

• D. increase their speed.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

7.  Part B:

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. They need this special equipment for speed and safety while zipping down an icy track with hairpin turns.

• B. To take off, the athlete sprints as fast as possible, pushing the sled.

• C. They also wear helmets and goggles for protection.

• D. That’s how fast the world’s best competitors go in the sport of skeleton.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

8. The photograph below paragraph 3 is included with the selection to help the reader-

• A. Locate where a skeleton competition is held.

• B. Identify the attire used in a skeleton competition.

• C. Visualize how the skeleton competitor uses the sled.

• D. Visualize how fast the competitor is traveling.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

9. Look at the diagram. Which of the following is the best title for the diagram?

• A. The History of the Skeleton

• B. Speed of Skeleton

• C. Driving a Skeleton

• D. Skeleton Equipment

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

10. What is the best summary of paragraph 2-3?    

• A. Skeleton competitions have been around since the 1800s. It has changed over time.

• B. Skeleton competitors use their body to manipulate and move the skeleton. This helps them increase their speed.

• C. Special equipment is used during a skeleton competition. This helps the competitor to improve the speed of their skeleton.

• D. Skeleton competitors wear special attire to improve their speed. They use their body to manipulate and move the skeleton.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2