Scholstic News Monster Goldfish

(Invasive) Which word means the opposite of captivity?

• population

• waterway

• freedom

• danger

(Invasive) Which section describes how invasive goldfish affect bodies of water?

• “Gone Wild”

• “Food Fight”

• “You Can Help”

• “Other Unwanted Pests”

(Invasive) What do all the invasive species described in “Other Unwanted Pests” have in common?

• They eat rodents.

• They damage plants and crops.

• They harm native wildlife.

• They live in Florida.

(Invasive) According to “Other Unwanted Pests,” which species came to the U.S. in shipping containers?

• nutria

• Burmese python

• spotted lanternfly

• Key Largo woodrat

(Colors for Everyone) What is the section “Making Change” mostly about?

• why Bellen Woodard added “ballet pink” and “ballet brown” to her crayon set

• what Bellen has accomplished since starting her company

• why pink is a popular color among ballet dancers

• Bellen’s advice to other kids

(Colors for Everyone) Which word is closest in meaning to tradition?

• custom

• difference

• curiosity

• inspiration

(Colors for Everyone) Which of these does the article describe as a tradition?

• kids coloring

• ballet studios updating their dress codes

• ballerinas wearing pink

• kids calling peach crayons “skin-colored”

(A Rare Find) The Magna Carta is a British document that says ____.

• kings must obey laws

• kings have more rights than other people

• England should not have a king

• a college should be named for England’s king

(A Rare Find) What role did the Magna Carta play in American history?

• It allowed people from England to explore America for the first time.

• It set up the 13 Colonies.

• It put an end to the American Revolution.

• It helped inspire the Declaration of Independence.

(Should School be Year Round) Many supporters of a year-round school calendar argue that ___.

• teachers and kids never need time off

• the school year should be 250 days long

• shorter breaks keep kids from forgetting what they’ve learned

• kids should have long summer breaks so they can enjoy time in the sun