A Smoother Ride

Which statement below describes the process of developing a smartphone application?

• It is easy to do.

• It is best left to adults.

• It can be very dangerous.

• It takes a lot of time and help.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What does the word determined mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

• hesitated

• decided

• discovered

• cancelled

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What words from paragraph 3 best help the reader identify the meaning of determined?

• "already stored"

• "went street by street"

• "citizens dial 3-1-1"

• "current available information"

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which paragraph does the map of the City of Jackson best help the reader understand?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 6

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What information from the passage supports the claim that technology is very important to create a smartphone application?

• 'When the smartphone application detects a pothole, it is highlighted in red,' Chokwe says. (paragraph 2)

• As Chokwe and his friends built the encoding for the smartphone application prototype, they also went street by street throughout the city. (paragraph 3)

• They determined that focusing on the 10 busiest streets in Jackson would give them a large enough sample size to test the prototype. (paragraph 3)

• Through the program, Chokwe says, he and his friends received encouragement and guidance. (paragraph 5)

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Based on information from the passage, what was most needed to help Chokwe and his friends develop the smartphone application?

• time to find potholes

• support from adults

• transportation to look for potholes

• cellphones to test the smartphone application

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which two main ideas are best supported throughout the passage?

• The best smartphone applications are often the most practical.

• Most smartphone applications are created by accident, and adults are the only people who can create useful smartphone applications.

• Developing smartphone applications takes a long time, and it costs a lot to create a smartphone application.

• The best inventions are those created by children, and adults are not helpful when it comes to creating smartphone applications.

• Creating a useful smartphone application requires updated technology, and when adults encourage children they can contribute to their community.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which statement best compares how the author presents information in the passage?

• In the first half of the passage, the author describes how Chokwe developed the smartphone application. In the second half, the author explains how Chokwe received support to help develop the smartphone application.

• In the first half of the passage, the author explains how Chokwe’s friends helped create the smartphone application. In the second half, the author describes how the smartphone application works.

• In the first half of the passage, the author describes how the pothole destroyed Chokwe’s mother’s car. In the second half, the author explains how the city repaired Chokwe’s mother’s car.

• In the first half of the passage, the author explains what motivated Chokwe to create the smartphone application. In the second half, the author describes how the smartphone application works with technology.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The word prototype is used in paragraphs 3 and 6. Which phrase in the passage is most helpful in determining the meaning of the word prototype?

• remains limited to 10 streets (paragraph 6)

• large enough sample size to test (paragraph 3)

• relies on current available information (paragraph 3)

• isn’t yet available for sale (paragraph 6)

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4