3.2 Assessment

How does the sidebar contribute to the meaning of the text?

• It describes how to purchase an eBook reader.

• It explains how libraries help others.

• It shows how libraries have changed over time.

• It provides more information on eBook readers.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A What is the overall text structure of the passage?

• Chronology

• Cause and effect

• Comparison

Part B Which sentence from the text best supports your answer from Part A?

• “In 1833, public libraries gained popularity in communities across the United States.” (paragraph 2)

• “Librarians are experts at finding books.” (paragraph 4)

• “People started walking into libraries with e-readers, like the Amazon Kindle.” (paragraph 6)

• “Still, libraries won't throw away their books anytime soon.” (paragraph 7)

Select the best summary of the text, Libraries Aren’t Just for Books Anymore.

• Libraries are changing. Librarians were trained in finding books for people. Once the internet became popular, they helped others find jobs and shop online. Now librarians only help others with the internet and books are no longer found.

• Libraries have not changed over time. When they were first created, they were used to check out books. In 1932, electronic checkouts started to be used. That has been the only technology used in libraries. Not much has changed today.

• Libraries are changing. At first, libraries were just for books. When the internet became available, libraries were used for the free internet, too. Over time, librarians have assisted others in tech-based skills. Now, libraries offer many resources.

• Librarians help others. At first, librarians helped others find books. Today, librarians help others look for jobs. They also help others with computer skills and other internet-based skills like sending an email.

Select two details from the passage that could be included in a summary?

• Librarians’ responsibilities have changed over time.

• Libraries have both books and tech resources.

• Amazon kindles are a popular tool for ebooks.

• Electronic checkouts made checking books out easier.

• Many people lost their jobs in 2008.

What are the morphemes in the word popularity?

• pop-u-lar-ity

• popu-lari-ty

• popular-ity

• popular-it-y

Using your knowledge of morphemes, what is the meaning of the word popularity?

• state of being popular

• not popular

• to be popular again

• a person who is popular

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What is the author’s purpose?

• to convince people to use the library so they do not close

• to inform and entertain people of all the programs libraries provide

• to entertain people using funny stories that can be found in libraries

• to give information to people about how to apply to become a librarian

Part B Which of the following words or phrases does the author include to develop the purpose?

• “With more people downloading e-books to read on tablets and computers, many people wonder how important libraries still are.” (paragraph 2)

• “If you want to research almost any topic—from dinosaurs to ancient Egypt—just ask a librarian!” (paragraph 3)

• “Librarians can help steer you to new and interesting books that you might otherwise miss.” (paragraph 5)

• “If a library is forced to close its doors, the whole community loses a valuable resource.” (paragraph 6)

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What claim is the author making in the text?

• Libraries carry popular books to loan.

• Libraries are a valuable resource.

• Libraries are outdated.

• Librarians are not as helpful as the internet.