Week 28 Cold Read

Read the passage TWICE! Then answer the questions that follow.

• I know what I read about and am ready to answer the questions.

• I am a little confused, but ready to answer.

• I have no idea what I just read about.

Which statement best describes the main idea of this passage?

• The Denver Broncos should be praised for being the first team to start an African American quarterback.

• Marlin Briscoe is an American hero.

• Marlin Briscoe, the first African American to start as a quarterback in a professional game, was treated unfairly by his team.

• Football is the best sport.

What was the effect when the coach decided to have Marlin Briscoe play quarterback in the third game?

• They scored two touchdowns.

• The Denver Broncos came from behind and won the game.

• Marlin Briscoe got hurt.

• THe Broncos lost by a lot because Marlin Briscoe only knew three plays.

Who were the Denver Broncos playing when Marlin Briscoe became the first Black quarterback to start a professional game?

• Miami Dolphins

• Boston Patriots

• Buffalo Bills

• Cincinnati Bengals

What does “drafted” mean in this passage?

• a type of drawing

• a first copy of something

• to be chosen

• to be fired from a job

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• To describe the process of Marlin Briscoe's football career.

• To persuade the reader that Marlin Briscoe is the best football player in history.

• To give the reader information about Marlin Briscoe.

Which words use the prefix 'non' as it is used in nonstop?

• nonfiction

• nonsense

• none

• noggin

• nonstick

Which words use the prefix 're' as it is used in 'rewrite'?

• redo

• ready

• reread

• reason

• rearrange

What is the root word in disrespect?

• dis

• spect

• respect

• disrespect

What is the root word in misbehave?

• mis

• be

• have

• behave