Up, Up, and Away!

Read this sentence from Step 1.

"First, transport the materials outside and set them up where there is plenty of space."

Using knowledge of word parts, what is the meaning of transport?

• keep

• gather

• make new

• carry across

Why does Step 5 suggest setting the bottle "upright far away from people"?

• to make sure the vinegar does not spill

• to make it easier to take a good picture

• to stop the cork from hitting someone

• to let air flow around and into the bottle

The word impatient in Step 6 has the prefix im- and the base word patient. Based on these word parts, what does impatient most likely mean?

• willing to wait

• waiting for a long time

• not willing to wait

• making someone wait

What is the meaning of the word soars as it is used in Step 6?

• glides

• drops

• explodes

• draws a line

Part A

Which best describes the structure of this passage?

• sequential

• descriptive

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

Part B

Which sentence contains a signal word or phrase that best supports the answer to Part A?

• "If it is too tight, ask an adult for assistance in trimming the cork with a knife." (Step 2)

• "Next, cut a 4-inch by 4-inch piece of paper towel, and put the baking soda in the center." (Step 4)

• "Twist the ends of the paper towel to keep the baking soda in." (Step 4)

• "Use the ribbons to trace the cork's path as it soars through the sky." (Step 6)

How does the text structure add to the meaning of the passage?

• It provides examples of the central idea.

• It describes details about a topic.

• It tells what to do in a certain order.

• It shows how a problem is solved.