Dodgers Transition to California

The article primarily discusses __________.

• how two New York City baseball teams became California teams

• the various awards the Dodgers won before moving to California

• how baseball stadiums in New York City and Los Angeles differed

• the history of the land Dodger Stadium was built on in Los Angeles

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CCSS.RI.6.2

In what way does the article contrast the New York Giants with the Brooklyn Dodgers prior to the teams' moves to California?

• The New York Giants had an excellent record, while the Brooklyn Dodgers struggled to win games.

• The New York Giants played in a run-down ballpark, while the Brooklyn Dodgers played in a flashy new stadium.

• The New York Giants played in a flashy new stadium, while the Brooklyn Dodgers played in a run-down ballpark.

• The New York Giants struggled to win games, while the Brooklyn Dodgers had an excellent record.

The article states: Both the Giants and the Dodgers played their first few seasons in temporary stadiums while their new ballparks were being built. Which is the closest antonym for the word temporary?

• proper

• polluted

• private

• permanent

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

According to the article, what is one reason why the Giants moved to California?

• The Giants wanted to move to an area with fewer people.

• The Giants were experiencing a period of low revenue.

• The Giants were purchased by a new team owner.

• The Giants wanted to play games in warmer weather.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.3

Based on information in the article, which of these happened last? This question asks about when events happened. It does not ask where in the article the events appear. Reread the article for clues, such as dates.

• The Giants moved to Candlestick Park near San Francisco Bay.

• People in San Francisco had a welcoming parade for the Giants.

• The Dodgers won their first home game against the Giants.

• The Giants played their first game in the city of San Francisco.

In the last paragraph, the author presents information about the land on which Dodger Stadium was built in order to _________.

• explain the reasons why the location of the stadium benefited tourism in Los Angeles

• discuss the differences between the baseball stadiums in New York and Los Angeles

• illustrate the historical significance of the stadium's location

• reveal the ways the Dodgers' move negatively affected Los Angeles residents

• highlight the ways the Dodgers' move improved the lives of Los Angeles residents

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CCSS.RI.6.6

Suppose Lyla wants to find out about National League baseball in the United States. Lyla would find most of the information _________.

• in a book about the benefits of team sports

• on a website about major sports organizations

• in a book about how to play baseball

• on a website about famous baseball players

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CCSS.W.6.7

CCSS.W.6.8

Which is the closest synonym for the word archrival, as it is used in the article?

• comrade

• supporter

• visitor

• opponent

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4