Tandem Bicycle

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• To inform the reader about tandem bicycles

• To describe how tandem bicycles are used in Paralympics

• To convince the audience to join a touring bike club

• To highlight the idea of the 'sociable bicycle'

Read the dictionary entry for sociable.

sociable-

1. Marked by or conducive to friendliness

2. 2. An open carriage with facing side seats

3. 3. An informal social gathering

Which definition matches the meaning of sociable as it is used in paragraph 2?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• None of the above

In paragraph 2, why are the bicycles built with side by side seats called 'sociable bicycles'?

• They aren't called 'sociable bicycles'

• Couples ride them to their wedding

• The seat arrangement makes it easier to talk to each other

• People rode them to social gatherings

Which of these sentences from the selection is an opinion?

• Tandem bicycles were not named for the number of riders, but rather for how the seats were positioned.

• The bicycle can be maneuvered by both riders or only the front person pedaling.

• Tandem bicycles exist today.

• The fun of it is they are together, reach the same destination, and arrive at the same time.

Read the origin of the word exhilarate.

From Latin exhilarare meaning "to gladden"

This information helps the reader understand that exhilaration in paragraph 3 means-

• A feeling of excitement

• A feeling of power

• A feeling of gloom

• A feeling of independence

What can the reader conclude from paragraph 3?

• There was a song written about the tandem bike.

• The author's grandmother had a tandem bike.

• Some tandem bikes have four seats.

• Tandem bikes have many uses.

Which line from the song best helps the reader understand why it was originally named "Daisy Bells"?

• Daisy, Daisy,

• But you'll look sweet,

• Give me your answer, do!

• Of a bicycle built for two!

According to the text, what makes the Paralympics special?

• It includes a tandem bike.

• It allows superior athletes to feel the excitement of competition.

• It can be difficult.

• Two people compete.

After reading "Tandem Bicycle", you remember when you saw two people riding a tandem bicycle while you were on vacation. You remember calling it a "double" bike because you didn't know it's actual name. Now you know what it is called. Which type of text connection did you just make?

• Text to Self

• Text to Text

• Text to World

• You did NOT make a connection with the text!

Which of the following is a correct summary for "Tandem Bicycle"?

• Tandem bicycles got their name because two riders can ride the same bicycle on their own seats. These bicycles are used for different reasons including as a Paralympic competition.

• Tandem bicycles were named after how the seats were positioed. There were also bicycles built where the seats were side by side. These were "sociable bicycles."

• A tandem bicycle is designed for two riders, with two sets of pedals and two seats.

• Tandem bicycles got their name because two people can ride at a time. They are used by many couples to spend time with one another. They are used in the Paralympics. They are a lot of fun!