Paired Passage Assessment

Read these lines from the poem. The poet uses imagery in these lines to let the reader know that –

• the prank must be performed by a skilled person

• a person's breath is used to perform the prank

• several steps are required to perform the prank

• an unsuspecting person will be the target

The reader can say that the speaker has experience in the activity because she –

• identifies the number of times she has practiced during the summer

• reveals that there is a paper-covered straw on the table

• provides several suggestions on the best way to prepare for the activity

• claims that she will be stealthy

Which line of the poem best helps the reader understand the meaning of 'lanzar'?

• Round your lips

• Through the air

• One more tip:

• Through the air

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the article?

• As one contestant, Victoria Comacho, 14, says, “It's very fun and exciting.”

• During the contest, people of all ages place watermelon seeds in their mouths, purse their lips, and blow the seed as far as possible.

• Each contestant has two attempts, and the judges record the best distance.

• “The crowd is watching and cheering, and your family is there.”

Based on the information in the article, what can the reader infer about the contest?

• Some people travel from places outside the city to participate in the event.

• Contestants are required to grow the watermelons used in the event.

• The townspeople only enjoyed the event when it was a small neighborhood gathering.

• Contestants need to have participated in a similar event in the past.

The prefix dis- helps the reader to know that the word disqualified in paragraph 2 means –

• granted

• eliminated

• allowed

• counted

What message do both the article and the poem convey?

• It is important to be a gracious and kind winner.

• Even if you don't succeed immediately, you should keep trying.

• Some activities can be appreciated simply for the fun they provide.

• Great talent is often shared by family members.

What is one of the main differences between the event described by the author in the article and the event described by the speaker in the poem?

• the distance

• the type of object being used

• the emotion felt by the people

• the way people are looking

Which of the following describes a difference between the article and the poem?

• The article provides details of an event related to spitting watermelon, while the poem describes the process of launching paper from a straw.

• The article provides information about activities that occur before a contest, while the poem describes the results of the contest.

• The article explains how to organize a local competition, while the poem highlights how to participate in one.

• The article focuses mainly on people spitting watermelon seeds, while the poem features those watching the straw launch.

What idea is expressed both in the article and in the poem?

• Throwing an object can be a difficult activity to plan and organize.

• The process of throwing something is exciting to describe.

• Throwing something as far as possible can be fun.

• Recording the distance an object travels is difficult.