T3W6 MI & Citing Evidence

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

What evidence in the passage could lead you to infer that the Montgolfier brothers discovered how to make a hot air balloon?

• “He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.”

• “Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.”

• “After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air.”

• none of the above

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

What evidence in the text could lead you to infer that the Montgolfier brothers launched the first successful hot air balloon?

• “He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.”

• “Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.”

• “After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air.”

• none of the above

Which sentence best supports the following inference?

Lyndon B. Johnson was president during a critical period in U.S. history.

Lyndon Baines Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th President of the United States. He was born on a farm near Stonewall, TX, in the hill country west of Austin. Johnson was still young when he went to Washington D.C. to pursue a career in politics. Johnson served 12 years in the United States House of Representatives. He then served another 12 years in the United States Senate. Johnson was asked by John F. Kennedy to be his vice-presidential running mate during the 1960 presidential election. The Democratic Party won, and Johnson became the vice president.

For three years, Johnson had little influence in government. His situation changed drastically in 1963. Two hours after John F. Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as President. Johnson went on to win a subsequent term during the 1964 presidential election.

Johnson's term as president was occupied by many challenges. The Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement were causing social unrest. War protests and urban riots were taking place across the country. Johnson has received a mixture of praise and criticism for the way he handled these events.

• Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th President of the United States.

• Johnson was asked by John F. Kennedy to be his vice-presidential running mate during the 1960 presidential election.

• His situation changed drastically in 1963.

• War protests and urban riots were taking place across the country.

Astronauts Living in Space

by Becky Bray and Patrick Meyer

Astronauts living in space do many of the same things they would do on Earth. They eat, sleep, work, wash, and have fun, just as we do on land.

The astronauts are prepared to meet the challenges of living in space. They must have a college degree in engineering and must complete at least 1500 hours of instructional flying time. They must graduate from a school for jet pilots.

They also must meet stiff requirements and undergo difficult training before they are approved for a space trip. Training in jet aircraft and simulated spacecraft prepares them to cope with the effects of weightlessness. In addition, they must be in excellent physical condition when they enter the spacecraft, and they must maintain their health during the flight.

Astronauts have to be careful when eating in the space shuttle because their food can float away. Sticky foods are the best, and crumbly food isn't sent to space. Many foods have the water removed, so they weigh less and take up less room. Before eating, the astronauts add water and squish the food and water around in a plastic bag so that it is not too dry to eat. Astronauts can add hot water for hot food, but there is no refrigerator on the shuttle, so no cold drinks.

Astronauts agree that sleeping in the shuttle is an adventure, too. Some astronauts like to float free in the shuttle to sleep, gently bouncing off a wall once in a while. Other astronauts sleep better if they are zipped into a sleeping bag. They say it feels more like sleeping in a bed on Earth. There's even a little pillow that they can fasten to their heads with a strap.

Staying clean is harder in space, too. There is no shower or bathtub on the shuttle, so astronauts have to take sponge baths. They can brush their teeth the regular way but have to be careful that toothpaste globs don't drift away.

One of the most important things astronauts must do every day in space is exercise. Without gravity, the human body starts to lose muscle and bone tissue. To keep their bodies strong, astronauts exercise using a treadmill or rowing machine.

In spite of the many similarities between living on Earth and living on the space shuttle, space is still a hostile environment for human beings. We still have much to learn about how to make our astronauts comfortable in space.

Which sentence from the article supports the idea that astronauts have to be educated?

• A. "They can brush their teeth the regular way but have to be careful that toothpaste globs don't drift away."

• B. "They must have a college degree in engineering and must complete at least 1500 hours of instructional flying time."

• C. "Before eating, the astronauts add water and squish the food and water around in a plastic bag so it is not too dry to eat."

• D. "Some astronauts like to float free in the shuttle to sleep, gently bouncing off a wall once in a while."

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.

Which line in the text tells you that Max is upset because it is raining?

• He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

• Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

• Thunder struck and rain poured

• Mom sighed

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
• Soccer players learn how to dribble.
• They learn how to work together as teammates.
• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is a detail that tells about the main idea?

• how the four presidents were chosen

• why Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota

• which presidents are at Mount Rushmore

Which key detail best supports the main idea:

Senior citizens have the best stories.

• Since they have lived longer, their stories are interesting and teach us about the past.

• Senior citizens are people who are older than the age of 65, but most think it's much older.

• Sometimes senior citizens need to use a cane or wheelchair to get around.

Which key detail best supports the main idea:

Healthy eating can lead to feeling more energized.

• Broccoli and carrots are two healthy foods.

• Most people report needing less sleep when they switch to healthier food.

• McDonald's is not healthy for your body.

What is the main idea?

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!

• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

• The author's grandparents live far away.

• The author enjoys spending time with her family.