Hey, Saw Lady! ELA7 NJSLA Practice

PART A: What is most likely the author's purpose for writing the article?

• to describe the lasting effects of Natalia's injuries in her professional life

• to show how the accident changed Natalia's life in positive ways

• to encourage readers to find new interests

• to describe a young immigrant's life in the United States

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PART B: Which THREE quotations support the answer to Part A?

to show how the accident changed Natalia's life in positive ways

• "At first, playing the saw was just a hobby for Natalia" (par. 10).

• "When God closed the door on dance, he opened a window into a whole new musical world for me..." (par. 9).

• "But her performance was a hit, and the Salvation Army center recommended her to another center..." (par. 11).

• "She practiced at home but always worried that neighbors would complain..." (par. 10).

• "Soon, Natalia was fielding invitations from all over the city" (par. 11).

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PART A: What most likely was the author's purpose for writing this article?

• to persuade readers that a carpenter's hand saw should be considered a legitimate musical instrument

• to inspire readers by telling the story of how a young woman overcame a life trauma by developing a unique talent

• to warn readers to be especially cautious about stepping into busy streets

• to convince readers that their dreams can come true if they find a skill they are passionate about and practice it diligently

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PART B: Which TWO details did the author include to support the answer to Part A?

to inspire readers by telling the story of how a young woman overcame a life trauma by developing a unique talent

• "Natalia Paruz came to the United States from Isreal in 1989" (par. 1).

• "She was 14, already a talented dancer, and she had been accepted as a student at the prestigious Alvin Alley school in New York City" (par. 1).

• "To cheer up their grieving daughter Natalia's parents took her to Austria for a trou of the countryside where her favorite childhood movie, The Sound of Music, was filmed" (par. 3).

• "Just like Maria in The Sound of Music, Natalia had found her calling" (par. 9).

• "Since those early days, Natalia has played the saw with some of the world's greatest musicians, including the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra" (par. 12).

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How does the author MAINLY develop the central idea throughout the article?

• by contrasting the danger of playing the saw with the beauty of the music

• by contrasting Natalia's feelings of loneliness with her feelings of joy

• by contrasting the innocence of a child with the wisdom of an adult

• by contrasting Natalia's obstacles with her accomplishments

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PART A: How did the trip to Austria affect Natalia's mood?

• She felt peaceful.

• She felt proud.

• She felt relieved.

• She felt renewed.

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PART B: Which TWO quotations from the article show how Natalia's mood was affected?

She felt renewed.

• "It was the first time since the accident that I felt excited about something..." (par. 3).

• "He told me to go home, pick up any saw for carpentry, and figure it out" (par. 6).

• "...she went to the hardware store and tested a few saws..." (par. 7).

• "The accident changed my life for the better" (par. 9).

• "She would play the saw while on break from her job..." (par. 10).

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PART A: As used in paragraph 2 of the article, what is the meaning of the word nascent?

• becoming well-known

• becoming threatened

• beginning to develop

• beginning to lose control

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PART B: Which phrase from paragraph 2 of the article helps the reader understand the meaning of nascent?

beginning to develop

• "...would suffer permanent injury..."

• "...acupuncture helped ease the pain..."

• "...over before it had begun."

• "...can't turn my head all the way..."

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PART A: As used in paragraph 3 of the article, what is the meaning of the word entranced?

• captivated her attention

• reminded her of past events

• motivated her to sing better

• surprised her

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