SOL Review #1: Balloon in a Bottle Passage

What does the Latin root "halare" mean as used in the word “inhale”?

• To breathe

• to hurry

• to push

• to stop

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CCSS.L.6.4B

Why are certain words in the passage printed in boldfaced type?

• to highlight the questions most often asked by students

• to make the passage look more interesting to students

• to point out important materials needed for the experiment

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  to distinguish the different sections of the passage

The straws should be pushed through the holes from inside of the jar lid because

• the straws are exactly the same width as the holes in the jar lid.

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  the end of the straw with the balloon attached must be inside the jar.

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  the balloon attached to one of the straws must be pulled through the hole.

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  the straws will only fit through the holes if pushed from inside of the jar lid.

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CCSS.W.6.1B

What is most likely the author’s main purpose for writing the passage?

• to improve students’ artistic skills

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  to further students’ interest in science

• to teach students to use household tools

• to offer students a fun activity to do with friends

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why is it important to use modeling clay for this experiment?

• so the balloon can be fastened to the straw

• so the straws can be pushed through the holes

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  so the jar lid can be twisted on easily

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  so the holes can be sealed in the jar lid

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

• Materials needed for the activity include a glass bottle, a balloon, two straws, a rubber band, a small piece of clay, and a drill.

• As air is inhaled from a jar, a balloon expands to show how the change in air pressure is due to fewer molecules being present.

• An activity using a balloon, straws, a bottle, and other materials demonstrates how a change in air pressure affects objects.

• Push one end of the straw into the balloon and securely fasten it onto the mouth of the balloon with a rubber band.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence best describes how the structure of the passage helps to develop the main idea?

• Chronologically ordered steps tell how to conduct an investigation.

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  The author defines a new word or idea and then provides examples.

• Bold printed text summarizes the type of information that is found in each section.

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  The author presents a problem and then shows the reader how to solve the problem.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which sentence from the passage states an opinion?

• Here is an interesting and fun experiment for you to try.

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  The holes should be the same width as the straws.

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  Twist the lid onto the jar as tightly as possible.

• As you remove air from the jar, you will see the balloon grow larger.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The balloon gets bigger because

• A

  less pressure is pushing on the balloon.

• more air is blown directly into the balloon.

• the holes drilled in the jar lid allow air to enter the jar and the balloon.

• the air pressure inside the jar is the same as the pressure outside the jar.

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CCSS.W.6.2D