Strategic Reading Challenge for 8th Graders

Read the following excerpt and answer the question: *"The old house stood at the end of the lane, its windows clouded with dust and its doors creaking in the wind. For years, no one had dared to enter, but tonight, Jamie felt a strange pull toward its shadowy porch."* What can you infer about Jamie’s feelings toward the house?

• Jamie is terrified and will not approach the house.

• Jamie is curious and feels compelled to explore the house.

• Jamie is angry at the house for being abandoned.

• Jamie is indifferent to the house’s presence.

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After reading a passage about a character who moves to a new city and struggles to make friends, which evidence best supports the idea that the character is feeling isolated?

• The character joins a soccer team.

• The character spends lunch alone and writes in a journal.

• The character visits the city’s museum.

• The character calls an old friend from their hometown.

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A passage describes a town that has experienced a severe drought. Based on the details provided, which prediction is most reasonable about what might happen next?

• The town will host a water festival.

• The town will implement water conservation measures.

• The town will ignore the drought.

• The town will build a new amusement park.

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Given a poem that uses the metaphor "Her mind was a stormy sea," what does this metaphor suggest about the character’s thoughts?

• Her thoughts are calm and peaceful.

• Her thoughts are turbulent and unsettled.

• Her thoughts are organized and clear.

• Her thoughts are slow and steady.

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After reading a story where a character repeatedly fails at a task but continues to try, what theme is most strongly supported by the text?

• The importance of giving up.

• The value of perseverance.

• The benefits of luck.

• The dangers of overconfidence.

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A nonfiction article describes the process of photosynthesis. Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the article?

• Photosynthesis is a process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.

• Plants are green because of chlorophyll.

• Sunlight is important for all living things.

• Water is necessary for plant growth.

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Read the following scenario: A character in a novel is faced with the decision to tell the truth or protect a friend by lying. What is the most likely internal conflict the character is experiencing?

• Deciding what to eat for lunch.

• Choosing between honesty and loyalty.

• Deciding which book to read.

• Choosing a new hobby.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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A passage describes a city where the air is thick with smoke and people wear masks outside. What can you infer about the city’s environment?

• The city has clean air.

• The city is experiencing air pollution.

• The city is celebrating a festival.

• The city is very cold.

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After reading a persuasive essay about recycling, which piece of evidence would most strengthen the author’s argument?

• Recycling is sometimes inconvenient.

• Recycling reduces the amount of waste in landfills.

• Some people do not recycle.

• Recycling bins are blue.

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A story describes a character who always helps others, even when it is difficult. Which character trait is best demonstrated by this character?

• Selfishness

• Generosity

• Laziness

• Dishonesty

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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