A Geologist in Training

What is the author's purpose in the passage about Hazel's interest in geology?

• To entertain readers with a fictional story about rocks

• To inform readers about Hazel's journey to learn about geology

• To persuade readers to study geology

• To describe the process of rock formation

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TEKS.ELA.5.10A

What should Hazel do if she doesn't understand a section in the geology book she is reading?

• Skip the section and move on

• Use a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words

• Re-read the section and ask questions

• Ignore the section and ask her father for answers

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TEKS.ELA.5.6I

In the context of the passage, what does the phrase "caught the geology bug" mean?

• Hazel became sick from studying geology

• Hazel developed a strong interest in geology

• Hazel was bitten by an insect while studying rocks

• Hazel lost interest in geology

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TEKS.ELA.5.3B

Which piece of text evidence supports the idea that Hazel became knowledgeable about rocks and minerals?

• Hazel received a sparkling geode for her birthday.

• She had so many important questions.

• She became an expert on rocks and minerals.

• She found several thick, serious-looking geology books.

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TEKS.ELA.5.7C

What is the author's message about learning in the passage?

• Learning is only effective when done in a classroom.

• Curiosity and self-study can lead to expertise.

• Books are not helpful for learning new subjects.

• Asking questions is not important in learning.

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TEKS.ELA.5.10A

If Hazel encounters a word she doesn't know while reading, what strategy should she use?

• Guess the meaning based on the first letter

• Use context clues from the surrounding sentences

• Skip the word and continue reading

• Ask someone else for the meaning

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TEKS.ELA.5.3B

How does Hazel ensure she understands the geology books she reads?

• She reads them quickly to get through them faster.

• She draws her own conclusions from the information.

• She only reads the parts she already knows.

• She asks her friends for help with every page.

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TEKS.ELA.5.6I

Which sentence from the passage shows Hazel's enthusiasm for sharing her knowledge?

• Hazel received a sparkling geode for her birthday.

• She informed her friends about how molten lava and magma hardened to form igneous rocks.

• She found several thick, serious-looking geology books.

• She had so many important questions.

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TEKS.ELA.5.7C

What does the word "luster" most likely mean in the context of the passage?

• A strong desire

• A shiny appearance

• A type of rock

• A geological term

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TEKS.ELA.5.3B

What is the main idea of the passage about Hazel?

• Hazel's father is a geologist.

• Hazel's birthday gift led her to become interested in geology.

• Hazel dislikes reading thick books.

• Hazel's friends are not interested in rocks.

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TEKS.ELA.5.10A