WINTER IA 2013 Reading Assessment – Grade 7
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Category 1 - Vocabulary
Benchmark LA.7.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (2, 9, 31, 36) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
A Natural History of
2
LA.7.1.6.3
Read this sentence.
Giraffes - Informational
During its first year a giraffe calf grows rapidly, adding more than three feet to its stature.
The word stature refers to the giraffe’s
A Natural History of Giraffes Read these sentences from the article.
9
LA.7.1.6.3
- Informational
Curiosity is a characteristic of young giraffes. Even a chameleon in a bush is noticed. More than
one observer of a giraffe herd has found himself being stared at by an inquisitive calf.
Which word in the sentences helps the reader understand the meaning of inquisitive?
The Darning Needle –
31
LA.7.1.6.3
Read this sentence.
Literary Nonfiction
She didn’t anticipate Jimmy’s running into a mother bear and two cubs along the way.
What does the word anticipate mean?
36
LA.7.1.6.3
The Darning Needle –
Literary Nonfiction
Read the sentence below.
His travels took him to a remote Oregon settlement called Pass Creek Canyon, a canyon so
isolated from any source of manufactured goods that the settlers there were down to their last
darning needle.
What does isolated mean as used in this sentence?
Benchmark LA.7.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings ( 11, 14, 37, 40) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
excerpt from Remembering In “excerpt from Remembering Lobo,” the phrase “a woman of fierce feelings” describes Lobo’s
11
LA.7.1.6.8
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
excerpt from Remembering Read the sentence from the passage.
14
LA.7.1.6.8
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
I'll always savor the way she would order “sweet milk” at restaurants.
The Forest of My Hair What does the word savor reveal about the author’s relationship to Lobo?
Poetry
The Darning Needle –
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LA.7.1.6.8
Read the excerpt from the passage.
Literary Nonfiction
Aaron had a taste for adventure. He convinced his brothers to give him a pack mule and a load
of trade goods, then headed north to the Oregon Territory.
The phrase taste for adventure is MOST similar in meaning to the phrase
It Makes Sense 40
LA.7.1.6.8
Which pair of words from the article are MOST opposite in meaning?
Informational
Benchmark LA.7.1.6.9 – determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context (13, 41, 45) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
excerpt from Remembering Read this sentence from the passage.
13
LA.7.1.6.9
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
No doubt I am drawn to the elderly because I grew up with two entirely different white-haired
The Forest of My Hair women who worried about me, tucked me in at night, made me tomato soup or hot hierbabuena
Poetry
(mint tea) when I was ill.
In which sentence does drawn have the SAME meaning as in the sentence above?
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LA.7.1.6.9
It Makes Sense Informational
Read the sentence from the article.
Dr. Ayres calls this condition “sensory integration dysfunction.”
In which sentence does condition have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above?
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LA.7.1.6.9
The Story of Chopsticks Informational
Read the sentence from the passage.
Korean chopsticks tend to be shorter metal sticks that taper to a blunt end.
In which sentence does taper have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above?
Category 2 – Reading Applications
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.2 – analyze the author’s purpose and perspective in a variety of texts (1, 5, 10) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
A Natural History of
1
LA.7.1.7.2
What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
Giraffes - Informational
A Natural History of
5
LA.7.1.7.2
The author MOST LIKELY wants the reader to
Giraffes - Informational
excerpt from Remembering Why did the author write “excerpt from Remembering Lobo”?
10
LA.7.1.7.2
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.3 – determine the main idea or essential message (3, 4, 23, 25, 32) (5 pts. possible)
A Natural History of
3
LA.7.1.7.3
Which sentence BEST summarizes the information in the article?
Giraffes - Informational
A Natural History of
4
LA.7.1.7.3
According to the article, what is one characteristic of a young giraffe?
Giraffes - Informational
Coloring Our World –
23
LA.7.1.7.3
Which crayon color was renamed?
Informational
Coloring Our World –
25
LA.7.1.7.3
According to the article, the 1885 black dye made by Binney and Smith resulted in black-colored
Informational
The Darning Needle –
32
LA.7.1.7.3
Which word BEST explains why the families in Pass Creek Canyon shared a darning needle?
Literary Nonfiction
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text (24, 29, 30)(3 pts. possible)
Coloring Our World –
24
LA.7.1.7.4
Why did Binney and Smith decide to make a new crayon?
Informational
The Darning Needle –
29
LA.7.1.7.4
According to the passage, why did Aaron Meier come to the United States?
Literary Nonfiction
The Darning Needle –
30
LA.7.1.7.4
The settlers of Pass Creek Canyon wanted to hear Meier’s news from the outside world because
Literary Nonfiction
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.5 – analyze a variety of text structures and text features and explain their impact on meaning (8, 22, 44, 46) (4 pts. possible)
A Natural History of
8
LA.7.1.7.5
How does the author organize the ideas in the article?
Giraffes - Informational
excerpt from Remembering How does the poet organize the events in the poem?
22
LA.7.1.7.5
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
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LA.7.1.7.5
The author organizes the passage to
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Informational
The Story of Chopsticks How does the author organize the second and third paragraphs?
Informational
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.7 – compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (7, 18, 33) (3 pts. possible)
A Natural History of
7
LA.7.1.7.7
How is an adult giraffe different from a baby giraffe?
Giraffes - Informational
excerpt from Remembering The narrator of the passage “excerpt from Remembering Lobo” and the speaker in the poem “The
18
LA.7.1.7.7
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
Forest of My Hair” both value
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
The Darning Needle –
33
LA.7.1.7.7
Aaron is different from Julius and Emanuel because Aaron
Literary Nonfiction
46
LA.7.1.7.5
Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language
Benchmark LA.7.2.1.2 – locate and analyze elements of plot and other literary elements (12, 15) (2 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
excerpt from Remembering Which of the following BEST states the theme of “excerpt from Remembering Lobo”?
12
LA.7.2.1.2
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
excerpt from Remembering Which word BEST conveys the narrator’s interpretation of “Lobo”?
15
LA.7.2.1.2
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
Benchmark LA.7.2.1.7 – locate and analyze author’s use of descriptive and figurative language in a variety of literary text ( 19, 20, 21) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
excerpt from Remembering The tone of “The Forest of My Hair” can be described as
19
LA.7.2.1.7
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
excerpt from Remembering In “The Forest of My Hair,” what do the woods represent to the grandfather and his grandson?
20
LA.7.2.1.7
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
excerpt from Remembering The author uses the speaker’s hair as an example of
21
LA.7.2.1.7
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
Benchmark LA.7.2.2.1 – locate, use, and analyze specific information from organizational text features - (16, 38, 39) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
excerpt from Remembering The MAIN purpose of the italicized words in this passage is to
16
LA.7.2.2.1
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
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LA.7.2.2.1
The Darning Needle –
Literary Nonfiction
After reading the passage, the reader can conclude that the author included the Oregon Trail map
because it
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LA.7.2.2.1
The Darning Needle –
Literary Nonfiction
The photograph BEST aids the reader’s understanding of the passage by
Category 4 – Informational Text / Research Process
Benchmark LA.7.6.1.1 – explain how text features aid the reader’s understanding - (27, 28, 42, 43, 47) (5 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
Coloring Our World –
27
LA.7.6.1.1
The purpose of the text box is to inform readers about the
Informational
28
LA.7.6.1.1
Coloring Our World –
Informational
Which sentence from the article offers a clearer understanding of the title?
42
LA.7.6.1.1
The diagram of the brain BEST aids the reader’s understanding of this article by
43
LA.7.6.1.1
It Makes Sense Informational
It Makes Sense Informational
47
LA.7.6.1.1
The Story of Chopsticks Informational
After reading the article, what can the reader conclude about the title?
The purpose of the text box titled “Did you know?” is to
Benchmark LA.7.6.2.2 – assess, organize, and check the validity and reliability of information (6, 17, 26, 34, 35) (5 pts. possible)
A Natural History of
6
LA.7.6.2.2
What will the reader learn from this article?
Giraffes - Informational
excerpt from Remembering In both “excerpt from Remembering Lobo” and “The Forest of My Hair,” an older relative provides
17
LA.7.6.2.2
Lobo – Literary Nonfiction
The Forest of My Hair Poetry
26
LA.7.6.2.2
Coloring Our World –
Informational
Which sentence MOST indicates a positive picture of Binney and Smith?
34
LA.7.6.2.2
Which of the following is the best evidence that Aaron Meier was bold and courageous?
35
LA.7.6.2.2
The Darning Needle –
Literary Nonfiction
The Darning Needle –
Literary Nonfiction
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Category 1 - Vocabulary
Benchmark LA.7.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (2, 9, 31, 36) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
F. height.
2
LA.7.1.6.3 A Natural
Read this sentence.
History of
During its first year a giraffe calf grows rapidly,
G. speed.
Giraffes adding more than three feet to its stature.
H. weight.
Informational
The word stature refers to the giraffe’s
I.
width.
A. curiosity
9
LA.7.1.6.3 A Natural History Read these sentences from the article.
of Giraffes Curiosity is a characteristic of young giraffes.
B. noticed
Informational
Even a chameleon in a bush is noticed. More
C. observer
than one observer of a giraffe herd has found
D. stared
himself being stared at by an inquisitive calf.
Which word in the sentences helps the reader
understand the meaning of inquisitive?
A. cause
31
LA.7.1.6.3 The Darning
Read this sentence.
Needle – Literary She didn’t anticipate Jimmy’s running into a
B. doubt
Nonfiction
mother bear and two cubs along the way.
C. expect
What does the word anticipate mean?
D. overlook
F. different
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LA.7.1.6.3 The Darning
Read the sentence below.
Needle – Literary His travels took him to a remote Oregon
G. separated
Nonfiction
settlement called Pass Creek Canyon, a canyon
H. singled out
so isolated from any source of manufactured
I.
poorly developed
goods that the settlers there were down to their
last darning needle.
What does isolated mean as used in this sentence?
Benchmark LA.7.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings ( 11, 14, 37, 40) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. anger.
In “excerpt from Remembering Lobo,” the phrase “a
11
LA.7.1.6.8 excerpt from
Remembering
woman of fierce feelings” describes Lobo’s
B. confusion.
Lobo – Literary
C. creativity.
Nonfiction
D. intensity.
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
F. The author enjoys the cooked dishes that Lobo creates.
14
LA.7.1.6.8 excerpt from
Read the sentence from the passage.
Remembering
I'll always savor the way she would order “sweet
G. The author supports the times Lobo speaks in English.
Lobo – Literary
milk” at restaurants.
H. The author cherishes the moments spent with Lobo.
Nonfiction
What does the word savor reveal about the author’s
I.
The author preserves memories of Lobo in writing.
The Forest of
relationship to Lobo?
My Hair - Poetry
A. love for unfamiliar foods.
37
LA.7.1.6.8 The Darning
Read the excerpt from the passage.
Needle –
Aaron had a taste for adventure. He convinced
B. passion for worldwide travel.
Literary
his brothers to give him a pack mule and a load
C. preference for daring experiences.
Nonfiction
of trade goods, then headed north to the Oregon
D. excitement for selling merchandise.
Territory.
The phrase taste for adventure is MOST similar in
meaning to the phrase
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LA.7.1.6.8
It Makes Sense Informational
January 2013
Which pair of words from the article are MOST
opposite in meaning?
Department of Language Arts/Reading
F.
G.
H.
I.
divided, affects
distracted, focus
permanently, properly
temporarily, involuntary
Benchmark LA.7.1.6.9 – determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context (13, 41, 45) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. Air must be drawn into the room with a large ceiling fan.
13
LA.7.1.6.9 excerpt from
Read this sentence from the passage.
Remembering
No doubt I am drawn to the elderly because I
B. The carriage in the parade was drawn by a team of horses.
Lobo – Literary
grew up with two entirely different white-haired
C. She was drawn by the beauty of ballet and became a
Nonfiction
women who worried about me, tucked me in at
ballerina.
The Forest of
night, made me tomato soup or hot hierbabuena
D. A picture of a red rose had been drawn on the back of the
My Hair - Poetry (mint tea) when I was ill.
poster.
In which sentence does drawn have the SAME
meaning as in the sentence above?
A. The cream will condition the leather and make it softer.
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LA.7.1.6.9 It Makes Sense - Read the sentence from the article.
Informational
Dr. Ayres calls this condition “sensory
B. Snow was the one weather condition we had not expected.
integration dysfunction.”
C. Tammy has a condition that makes it difficult for her to
In which sentence does condition have the SAME
recall recent events.
meaning as used in the sentence above?
D. Sam will join us for the hike on the condition that we take time
to enjoy the scenery.
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LA.7.1.6.9
The Story of
Chopsticks Informational
Read the sentence from the passage.
Korean chopsticks tend to be shorter metal
sticks that taper to a blunt end.
In which sentence does taper have the SAME
meaning as used in the sentence above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The building was constructed to taper, with each
ascending floor becoming shorter.
The profits of the company should taper off during the
economic downturn.
We decided to set the table with a single taper to highlight its
elegance.
Wax taper strips were used to light the torches on the back
porch.
Category 2 – Reading Applications
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.2 – analyze the author’s purpose and perspective in a variety of texts (1, 5, 10) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. to persuade readers to visit the sanctuary in Kenya
1
LA.7.1.7.2 A Natural
What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
History of
B. to entertain readers with a story about Twiga and friends
Giraffes C. to explain how long a giraffe in the wild will probably live
Informational
D. to describe the changes that occur as a giraffe calf grows
up
A. enjoy a story about baby giraffes.
5
LA.7.1.7.2 A Natural
The author MOST LIKELY wants the reader to
History of
B. learn about how giraffes develop.
Giraffes C. discover interesting facts about Kenya.
Informational
D. research the culture on Crescent Island.
F. to record memories of her aunt
Why did the author write “excerpt from
10
LA.7.1.7.2 excerpt from
Remembering
Remembering Lobo”?
G. to explain an event from her past
Lobo – Literary
H. to argue a point about the size of families
Nonfiction
I.
to describe how her new culture influences her
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
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Benchmark LA.7.1.7.3 – determine the main idea or essential message (3, 4, 23, 25, 32) (5 pts. possible)
A.
3
LA.7.1.7.3 A Natural
Which sentence BEST summarizes the information
History of
in the article?
B.
Giraffes Informational
C.
D.
4
LA.7.1.7.3
23
LA.7.1.7.3
25
LA.7.1.7.3
A Natural
History of
Giraffes Informational
Coloring Our
World –
Informational
According to the article, what is one characteristic of
a young giraffe?
Coloring Our
World –
Informational
According to the article, the 1885 black dye made by
Binney and Smith resulted in black-colored
Which crayon color was renamed?
The Darning
Which word BEST explains why the families in Pass
Needle –
Creek Canyon shared a darning needle?
Literary
Nonfiction
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text (24, 29, 30)(3 pts. possible)
24
LA.7.1.7.4 Coloring Our
Why did Binney and Smith decide to make a new
World –
crayon?
Informational
32
LA.7.1.7.3
F.
G.
H.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
F.
G.
H.
I.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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LA.7.1.7.4
The Darning
Needle –
Literary
Nonfiction
According to the passage, why did Aaron Meier
come to the United States?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Zoos raise the giraffe population and have the oldest giraffes.
Giraffes are interesting animals as they develop and
change over time.
The giraffe is more charming than other animals that have a
strong curiosity.
Giraffes live to be twenty-six years old in the zoo and fifteen
years old in the wild.
nervousness
nosiness
rowdiness
shyness
Inchworm
Indian Red
Mango Tango
Wild Blue Yonder
chalk.
clay.
pencils.
tires.
ambition
greed
necessity
tradition
The type of dye used for crayons was dangerous for children
to use.
The materials used to make crayons became very expensive
and difficult to obtain.
The slate pencils were successful, and they also wanted to
make crayons successfully.
The crayons in use were dull, and they believed that they
could make a better product.
to become a peddler
to work with his brothers
to start a department store
to help settlers in remote places
The Darning
F. he was an entertaining storyteller.
The settlers of Pass Creek Canyon wanted to hear
Needle –
Meier’s news from the outside world because
G. his visits provided their only social activity.
Literary
H. information did not often reach remote areas.
Nonfiction
I.
most of them were afraid to leave the canyon
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.5 – analyze a variety of text structures and text features and explain their impact on meaning (8, 22, 44, 46) (4 pts. possible)
F. by explaining the problems faced by baby giraffes born in the
8
LA.7.1.7.5 A Natural
How does the author organize the ideas in the
History of
article?
wild
30
LA.7.1.7.4
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LA.7.1.7.5
44
LA.7.1.7.5
excerpt from
Remembering
Lobo – Literary
Nonfiction
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
The Story of
Chopsticks Informational
Department of Language Arts/Reading
G.
H.
I.
by discussing the causes of giraffes being born without spots
by comparing and contrasting giraffes with other animals
by presenting interesting details and facts about giraffes
How does the poet organize the events in the
poem?
F.
G.
H.
I.
by relating events chronologically
by using flashback to relate an event
by explaining the most important event first
by discussing the effects of several childhood events
The author organizes the passage to
F.
G.
show how chopstick use changed in Korea over time.
compare and contrast how several cultures use
chopsticks.
show how Japanese food has been influenced by chopsticks.
contrast chopsticks with other utensils used throughout the
world.
The author tells how chopsticks were developed, using
chronological order.
The author makes a general statement about chopsticks and
gives related details.
The author explains the origins of chopsticks and describes
the process of making them.
The author tells the reason chopsticks were developed and
the effects they have had on Asian culture.
H.
I.
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LA.7.1.7.5
The Story of
Chopsticks Informational
How does the author organize the second and third
paragraphs?
F.
G.
H.
I.
Benchmark LA.7.1.7.7 – compare and contrast elements in multiple texts (7, 18, 33) (3 pts. possible)
7
LA.7.1.7.7 A Natural
How is an adult giraffe different from a baby giraffe?
History of
Giraffes Informational
A.
B.
C.
18
LA.7.1.7.7
excerpt from
Remembering
Lobo – Literary
Nonfiction
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
The narrator of the passage “excerpt from
Remembering Lobo” and the speaker in the poem
“The Forest of My Hair” both value
F.
G.
H.
I.
Adult giraffes have darker spots than baby giraffes.
Adult giraffes have cartilage horns, but baby giraffes do not.
Adult giraffes have a lighter color background than baby
giraffes.
Adult giraffes have a black stripe on their legs, but baby
giraffes do not.
the future.
an influential person.
their cultural traditions.
a material gift given to them.
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LA.7.1.7.7
The Darning
Needle –
Literary
Nonfiction
Aaron is different from Julius and Emanuel because
Aaron
A.
B.
C.
D.
was a better salesman.
was more adventurous.
wanted to make money.
preferred to stay at home.
D.
Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language
Benchmark LA.7.2.1.2 – locate and analyze elements of plot and other literary elements (12, 15) (2 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
F. Nicknames can often be misleading.
12
LA.7.2.1.2 excerpt from
Which of the following BEST states the theme of
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LA.7.2.1.2
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Department of Language Arts/Reading
Remembering
Lobo – Literary
Nonfiction
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
“excerpt from Remembering Lobo”?
G.
H.
I.
Writing can be a valuable profession.
Moving to a new country can be difficult.
Unselfish acts can enrich the lives of others.
excerpt from
Remembering
Lobo – Literary
Nonfiction
The Forest of
My Hair – Poetry
Which word BEST conveys the narrator’s
interpretation of “Lobo”?
A.
B.
C.
D.
hardworking
musical
opinionated
proud
Benchmark LA.7.2.1.7 – locate and analyze author’s use of descriptive and figurative language in a variety of literary text ( 19, 20, 21) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
A. bitter.
19
LA.7.2.1.7 excerpt from
The tone of “The Forest of My Hair” can be
Remembering
described as
B. regretful.
Lobo – Literary
C. sincere.
Nonfiction
D. solemn.
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
F. shared history
20
LA.7.2.1.7 excerpt from
In “The Forest of My Hair,” what do the woods
Remembering
represent to the grandfather and his grandson?
G. loss of property
Lobo – Literary
H. change in society
Nonfiction
I.
renewed friendship
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
A. simile, because it is like the woods.
21
LA.7.2.1.7 excerpt from
The author uses the speaker’s hair as an example of
Remembering
B. symbolism, by connecting it to his grandfather.
Lobo – Literary
C. personification, because it grows as a child grows.
Nonfiction
D. hyperbole, by exaggerating his response to the haircut.
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
Benchmark LA.7.2.2.1 – locate, use, and analyze specific information from organizational text features - (16, 38, 39) (3 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
F. highlight Spanish words.
16
LA.7.2.2.1 excerpt from
The MAIN purpose of the italicized words in this
Remembering
passage is to
G. emphasize the author’s thoughts.
Lobo – Literary
H. draw attention to Lobo’s spoken words.
Nonfiction
I.
indicate important words in the passage.
The Forest of
My Hair - Poetry
F. shows the route settlers used when traveling to the
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After reading the passage, the reader can conclude
Needle –
Oregon Territory.
that the author included the Oregon Trail map
Literary
G. details the distance between the settlements on the trail.
because it
Nonfiction
H. pinpoints the Meier brothers’ store in California.
I.
highlights the areas that were undiscovered.
A. displaying an image of the lost darning needle.
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The photograph BEST aids the reader’s
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Literary
Nonfiction
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understanding of the passage by
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B.
C.
D.
representing the importance of sewing to the early pioneers.
representing sewing supplies easily found in Pass Creek
Canyon.
displaying examples of simple items for mending that
Aaron Meier might have sold.
Category 4 – Informational Text / Research Process
Benchmark LA.7.6.1.1 – explain how text features aid the reader’s understanding - (27, 28, 42, 43, 47) (5 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. shape of a typical crayon.
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LA.7.6.1.1 Coloring Our
The purpose of the text box is to inform readers
World –
about the
B. reasons for replacing older crayons.
Informational
C. changes made to the names of crayons.
D. number of crayon colors added since their invention.
F. Edwin Binney and Harold Smith certainly made this a
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LA.7.6.1.1 Coloring Our
Which sentence from the article offers a clearer
World –
more colorful world by inventing the crayon.
understanding of the title?
Informational
G. When Binney learned about the dull-colored, poor-quality
crayons used by the children, he decided to create a better
product.
H. In 1958 Binney and Smith introduced a much larger crayon
collection.
I.
If all the crayons that have been made since 1903 were laid
end to end, they would circle the earth four times.
42
LA.7.6.1.1
It Makes Sense Informational
The diagram of the brain BEST aids the reader’s
understanding of this article by
43
LA.7.6.1.1
It Makes Sense Informational
The purpose of the text box titled “Did you know?” is
to
47
LA.7.6.1.1
The Story of
Chopsticks Informational
After reading the article, what can the reader
conclude about the title?
F.
G.
H.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
emphasizing the largest part of the brain.
drawing attention to the shape of the brain.
illustrating the sensory responses of the brain.
defining the functions of each section of the brain.
compare human sensory systems to those of an animal.
relate interesting facts about the sensory system.
highlight the receptors of the sensory system.
diagram the sensory brain functions.
It announces a series of stories about chopsticks.
It introduces a narrative about chopsticks.
It personifies chopsticks to tell a tale.
It refers to the origin of chopsticks.
Benchmark LA.7.6.2.2 – assess, organize, and check the validity and reliability of information (6, 17, 26, 34, 35) (5 pts. possible
A Natural
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What will the reader learn from this article?
F. the essential needs of all wild giraffes
History of
G. the general characteristics of giraffe calves
Giraffes H. how giraffes are raised in zoos around the world
Informational
I.
which forms of communication are used by giraffes
A. advice.
excerpt from
In both “excerpt from Remembering Lobo” and “The
17
LA.7.6.2.2
Remembering
Forest of My Hair,” an older relative provides
B. humor.
Lobo – Literary
C. inspiration.
Nonfiction
D. novelty.
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My Hair - Poetry
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Coloring Our
World –
Informational
January 2013
Which sentence MOST indicates a positive picture
of Binney and Smith?
Department of Language Arts/Reading
F.
G.
H.
I.
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LA.7.6.2.2
The Darning
Needle –
Literary
Nonfiction
Which of the following is the best evidence that
Aaron Meier was bold and courageous?
F.
G.
H.
I.
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LA.7.6.2.2
The Darning
Needle –
Literary
Nonfiction
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Based on the passage and map, the settlers most
likely traveled
A.
B.
C.
D.
In 1958 Binney and Smith introduced a much larger crayon
collection.
Today the world is a very colorful place because of two
very clever inventors.
If all the crayons that have been made since 1903 were laid
end to end, they would circle the earth four times.
The chemists discovered that they could develop safe, wax
crayons of high quality by adding artificial dyes to the wax.
He convinced his brothers to give him a pack mule and a load
of trade goods, then headed north to the Oregon Territory.
Then Aaron Meier came over the pass, leading his mule
down through the canyon. Children ran to tell their parents a
peddler had arrived.
His travels took him to a remote Oregon settlement called
Pass Creek Canyon, a canyon so isolated from any source of
manufactured goods that the settlers there were down to their
last darning needle.
Aaron Meier roamed the mountains and valleys of
northern California and southern Oregon for the next two
years, braving all kinds of dangers to bring
manufactured goods to mining camps and farming
communities.
east.
north.
south.
west.
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