Short Reading Passages

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

• share with your neighbor

• work before you play

• be respectful

• don't be greedy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

You will need to be able to analyze the structure of a passage.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Each sections of the reading test can contain what number of passages? Check all that apply.

• long prose passage

• shorter prose passages

• long and short prose passage

• really short prose passages

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

True or False. In close reading you will need to be able to paraphrase statements.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Concerned is trying to tell us that pollution caused by garbage is

• unhealthy.

• beneficial.

• alarming.

• risky.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the Health Ministry investigating?

• The shortage of banana leaves.

• The rise in the cost of banana leaves.

• If paper banana leaves are harmful to health.

• If there are benefits of using paper banana leaves.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the main idea of the passage about the Grasshopper and the Ant?

• A) The importance of planning ahead

• B) The joy of living in the moment

• C) The benefits of teamwork

• D) The value of friendship

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which character trait best describes the Ant in the passage?

• A) Lazy

• B) Generous

• C) Hardworking

• D) Carefree

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What lesson does the Grasshopper learn by the end of the passage?

• A) To always have fun

• B) To plan for the future

• C) To rely on others

• D) To be more generous

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

In the passage, what season is the Grasshopper not concerned about?

• A) Spring

• B) Summer

• C) Winter

• D) Fall

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10