Junior Park Rangers

What is the central idea of the selection?

• The Junior Ranger Program offers a way for children to learn about and explore Texas state parks.

• Children can meet Junior Rangers by visiting Texas state parks.

• Children who live near a Texas state park can become Junior Rangers.

• The Junior Ranger Program activity books give children something to do when they visit Texas state parks.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In which section would the reader find information about having a park ranger review the Junior Ranger Activity Journal after the activities in the journal have been completed?

• Junior Rangers across Texas

• Becoming a Junior Ranger

• Helpful Tools for Junior Rangers

• Spoken Like a Real Junior Ranger

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which sentence best states a message in the selection?

• Spending time outdoors is a good way to make new friends.

• The most difficult activities are usually the most interesting ones.

• It is important for children to make their own goals.

• Learning about nature can be challenging and rewarding.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In paragraphs 4 through 6, what key idea about the Junior Ranger Activity Journal is best supported?

• It includes activities students must complete to earn a badge.

• It describes activities students have done to improve the park.

• It teaches students about the different state parks in Texas.

• It gives students a place to write about their experience.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the most likely reason the author includes the anecdote in paragraph 1?

• To explain what a child must do to become a Junior Ranger

• To persuade children to use a Junior Ranger Explorer Pack at a park

• To provide details about activities available at Texas state parks

• To introduce the topic by describing a real Junior Ranger experience

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which sentence best explains why children should visit as many parks as they can?

• This program offers a fun way for children to discover and explore in Texas state parks.

• This is good news for Texas state parks because there are nearly 100 parks in the state.

• Each park offers a unique experience for young explorers.

• This journal is available at every state park.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2