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WorksheetsPreparing for the Real World
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 16mins
The Latin root vocare, meaning “to call,” helps the reader understand that the word advocate
in paragraph 3 means one who —
Studies other people
provides support
controls a group of people
offers motivation
The author includes quotations in paragraphs 3 and 4 in order to —
recognize the contributions volunteers have made to Junior Achievement
demonstrate that many adults support the work Junior Achievement does
show that successful adults participated in Junior Achievement as students
inspire students to become involved with Junior Achievement
How does paragraph 5 help inform the reader about Junior Achievement?
By summarizing the benefits of participating in Junior Achievement
By emphasizing the changes Junior Achievement has made in order to meet the demands of modern life
By explaining how community members assist in organizing Junior Achievement programs
By showing how important it is for teachers to motivate students to participate in Junior Achievement programs
Which sentence suggests that Junior Achievement students will be well prepared to join the working world?
In San Francisco a new library opened recently with a preschool program that offers books about money management for children as young as three years old.
Growing up and entering the “real world” is a challenge everyone must face.
It is not unusual to see a BizTown student wearing a hard hat and learning about construction or interviewing for a job with actual business owners.
The program is run largely by volunteers from area businesses and universities, parents, and senior citizens—all of whom believe in the potential of young people.
The author organizes the selection by —
comparing Junior Achievement’s benefits with those gained by Scouting or attending summer camp
explaining what Junior Achievement does by giving in-depth examples of its programs
detailing how volunteers contribute to Junior Achievement’s overall goal
describing how Junior Achievement has changed since it first started offering programs
The reader can conclude that Junior Achievement, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts all share which
belief?
Every child should have the opportunity to attend summer camp.
Students of all ages are capable of owning their own businesses.
Many people buy more things than they can afford.
Managing a personal budget is a necessary skill.
The main goal of Junior Achievement is to —
involve students in their local city government
help students earn money while attending school
allow students to improve businesses in their community
prepare students for adult responsibilities
In which sentence does the author make a factual claim?
Imagine children learning to buy and trade stocks at a Scout meeting!
Even summer camp is not just about swimming and crafts anymore.
The concepts taught in BizTown and Finance Park have proved so popular that they are now being included in Scouting programs, preschools, and summer camps.
These activities all seem rather ordinary until you look more closely.
Which idea in the selection do the photographs support?
Junior Achievement activities occur during regular school hours.
Students in Junior Achievement programs can ask adults for help if necessary.
The younger that children are, the more they benefit from Junior Achievement programs.
Junior Achievement activities are designed to give students hands-on experience.
