WINTER IA Reading Assessment – Grade 9
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Category 1 - Vocabulary
Benchmark LA.910.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words;
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
Monarchs’ Migration: A
14
LA.910.1.6.3
Read these sentences.
Fragile Journey Catching rides from Canada to Mexico on winds and spiraling columns of warm air, these expert little
Informational
gliders in orange and black finery set their course unerringly toward faraway destinations. Birds
routinely migrate such long distances, but no other insects are known to do so.
What does the word unerringly mean as it is used in the sentence?
Monarchs’ Migration: A
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LA.910.1.6.3
Read this sentence.
Fragile Journey The butterflies roost in mountainside fir trees within a narrow altitude band ranging from 9,500 to
Informational
11,000 feet, their gaudy bodies sometimes festooning a tree so thickly that neither branch nor needle
can be seen.
What is the meaning of the word festooning as it is used in the sentence?
Ninth-Grade Talent Show –
41
LA.910.1.6.3
Read the sentence.
Literary Drama
MR. RINEAR: . . . It’s an old theatrical axiom that the first and last acts are what the audience
remembers most. I would be honored if you would open the talent show with your superb rendering of
William Shakespeare’s Juliet.
What is the meaning of the word axiom as used in the excerpt?
All You Need is Ganas: The
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LA.910.1.6.3
Read this sentence.
Story of Jaime Escalante –
Over the next several years, Escalante taught physics and mathematics at his former high school
Literary Nonfiction
while simultaneously completing his own college degree.
What is the meaning of the word simultaneously as used in this sentence?
Benchmark LA.910.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
Bookworm
1
LA.910.1.6.8
When the narrator writes that she “gorged herself on books” and was an “omnivorous” reader, she suggests
from Blooming: A Smallthat books are like
Town Girlhood - Literary
Bookworm
4
LA.910.1.6.8
Which pair of words from the passage BEST describes the speaker when she is in the library?
from Blooming: A SmallTown Girlhood - Literary
Monarchs’ Migration: A
16
LA.910.1.6.8
Read these sentences from the article.
Fragile Journey A similarly suitable microclimate exists on the California coast where the wintering sites of the
Informational
western monarchs are situated. At the end of their autumn flight from colder climes, the monarchs
arrive in Mexico, their brilliance as fresh as if they had just emerged from the chrysalis.
What do the sentences above tell readers about California and the wintering sites of the western monarchs?
Mesa Verde - Poetry
27
LA.910.1.6.8
Read this sentence from the article.
The Grandeur of Mesa
In 1906 Congress passed the Antiquities Act making the collection or destruction of prehistoric or
Verde - Informational
historic objects or structures a federal crime.
Based on this sentence, what does the word antiquities mean?
Benchmark LA.910.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context;
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
Bookworm
5
LA.910.1.6.9
Read this sentence from the passage.
from Blooming: A SmallI worried about how I was going to tackle such a task; I felt the order and serenity that emanated from
Town Girlhood - Literary
the library dictated that I approach my reading in a suitably controlled way.
In which sentence does dictated have the SAME meaning as in the sentence above?
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LA.910.1.6.9
Bookworm
from Blooming: A SmallTown Girlhood - Literary
17
LA.910.1.6.9
Monarchs’ Migration: A
Fragile Journey Informational
38
LA.910.1.6.9
Garrett Augustus Morgan
– Literary Nonfiction
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Read this sentence from the passage.
Waiting for my mother to pick me up, I could sit almost hidden on the cool stone blocks, surveying
passing cars with a removed superiority.
In which sentence does surveying have the SAME meaning as in the sentence above?
Read this sentence from the article.
The butterflies roost in mountainside fir trees within a narrow altitude band ranging from 9,500 to
11,000 feet, their gaudy bodies sometimes festooning a tree so thickly that neither branch nor needle
can be seen.
In which sentence does band have the SAME meaning as in the sentence above?
Read this sentence from the passage.
Morgan, realizing that he had invented a new use for this particular solution, founded a company to
sell the solution as a hair cream.
Which phrase has the SAME meaning as the word solution does in the sentence?
Category 2 – Reading Applications
Benchmark LA.910.1.7.2 - analyze the author's purpose and/or perspective in a variety of text and understand how they affect meaning;
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
Bookworm
3
LA.910.1.7.2
What was the author’s MAIN purpose in writing this story?
from Blooming: A SmallTown Girlhood - Literary
Monarchs’ Migration: A
11
LA.910.1.7.2
The author MOST LIKELY wrote “Monarchs’ Migration” to
Fragile Journey - Info
Monarchs’ Migration: A
12
LA.910.1.7.2
Which words BEST describe William Stevens’ attitude toward monarch butterflies in the article?
Fragile Journey Informational
Mesa Verde - Poetry
25
LA.910.1.7.2
The author wrote the article to
The Grandeur of Mesa
Verde - Informational
Benchmark LA.910.1.7.3 -- determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details;
Bookworm
2
LA.910.1.7.3
Which detail from the story shows the reader that the events took place long ago?
from Blooming: A SmallTown Girlhood - Literary
Monarchs’ Migration: A
8
LA.910.1.7.3
According to the article, which factor is MOST important to the monarchs’ migration?
Fragile Journey Informational
Monarchs’ Migration: A
9
LA.910.1.7.3
Why is the area just south of the Tropic of Cancer an ideal wintering site for the eastern monarchs?
Fragile Journey Informational
Garrett Augustus Morgan
36
LA.910.1.7.3
The detailed description of Morgan’s experiments with the sewing machine needle is included to tell the
– Literary Nonfiction
reader how
Benchmark LA.910.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text;
Mesa Verde - Poetry
23
LA.910.1.7.4
What causes the hikers to move slowly in the poem?
The Grandeur of Mesa
Verde - Informational
Celia Cruz – Literary
32
LA.910.1.7.4
Why did a man once buy Cruz a pair of shoes?
Nonfiction
Celia Cruz – Literary
33
LA.910.1.7.4
Which event enabled Celia Cruz to leave Cuba?
Nonfiction
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January 2013
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Benchmark LA.910.1.7.5 - analyze a variety of text structures (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological order, argument/support, lists) and text features (main headings with subheadings) and
explain their impact on meaning in text;
21
LA.910.1.7.5
30
LA.910.1.7.5
31
LA.910.1.7.5
47
LA.910.1.7.5
Monarchs’ Migration: A
Fragile Journey - Info
Mesa Verde - Poetry
The Grandeur of Mesa
Verde - Informational
Celia Cruz – Literary
Nonfiction
All You Need is Ganas:
Story of Jaime Escalante –
Literary Nonfiction
Benchmark LA.910.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts;
Monarchs’ Migration: A
10
LA.910.1.7.7
Fragile Journey Informational
Mesa Verde - Poetry
22
LA.910.1.7.7
The Grandeur of Mesa
Verde - Informational
Garrett Augustus Morgan
35
LA.910.1.7.7
– Literary Nonfiction
Garrett Augustus Morgan
37
LA.910.1.7.7
– Literary Nonfiction
The article is MAINLY organized to
How does the author organize information in “The Grandeur of Mesa Verde”?
How does the author organize this article?
How is this passage primarily organized?
How are eastern monarchs different from western monarchs?
In the poem, the contrast between the Mesa Verde of long ago and the Mesa Verde the narrator walked
creates a sense of
How were Morgan’s safety hood and traffic signal similar?
Today’s traffic signal is different from Morgan’s traffic signal because
Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language
Benchmark LA.910.2.1.5 - analyze and develop an interpretation of a literary work by describing an author’s use of literary elements (e.g., theme, point of view,
characterization, setting, plot), and explain and analyze different elements of figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, symbolism, allusion, imagery);
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
Mesa Verde - Poetry
24
LA.910.2.1.5
How do the descriptions of the setting MOST contribute to the poem?
The Grandeur of Mesa
Verde - Informational
Ninth-Grade Talent Show
42
LA.910.2.1.5
What is the MAIN conflict that Estrella faces in the passage?
– Literary Drama
Ninth-Grade Talent Show
43
LA.910.2.1.5
Which aspect of the plot should be explained?
– Literary Drama
Ninth-Grade Talent Show
44
LA.910.2.1.5
How is the conflict resolved in this play?
– Literary Drama
All You Need is Ganas:
50
LA.910.2.1.5
Which word BEST describes Escalante?
Story of Jaime Escalante –
Literary Nonfiction
Benchmark LA.910.2.1.7 - analyze, interpret, and evaluate an author's use of descriptive language (e.g., tone, irony, mood, imagery, pun, alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion), figurative
language (e.g., symbolism, metaphor, personification, hyperbole), common idioms, and mythological and literary allusions, and explain how they impact meaning in a variety of texts;
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
Bookworm
7
LA.910.2.1.7
The overall tone of the story is
from Blooming: A SmallTown Girlhood – Literary
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WINTER IA Reading Assessment – Grade 9
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Benchmark LA.910.2.2.1 - analyze and evaluate information from text features (e.g., transitional devices, table of contents, glossary, index, bold or italicized text, headings, charts and graphs, illustrations,
subheadings);
Question
NGSSS
34
LA.910.2.2.1
40
LA.910.2.2.1
48
LA.910.2.2.1
49
LA.910.2.2.1
Overall
Performance
Passage
Question stem
Celia Cruz – Literary
Nonfiction
Garrett Augustus Morgan
– Literary Nonfiction
All You Need is Ganas:
Story of Jaime Escalante –
Literary Nonfiction
All You Need is Ganas:
Story of Jaime Escalante –
Literary Nonfiction
The photograph of Celia Cruz BEST aids the reader’s understanding of the passage by
The text box aids the reader’s understanding of the passage by
Why is the word ganas italicized each time it appears in this article?
Based on the article, which caption would be MOST appropriate to accompany the picture?
Category 4 – Informational Text / Research Process
Benchmark LA.910.6.1.1 - explain how text features (e.g., charts, maps, diagrams, sub-headings, captions, illustrations, graphs) aid the reader's understanding;
Question
NGSSS
Overall
Passage
Question stem
Performance
Monarchs’ Migration: A
13
LA.910.6.1.1
According to information given in the Fall Migration map, what can a reader conclude about the migration of
Fragile Journey the monarch butterfly?
Informational
Monarchs’ Migration: A
18
LA.910.6.1.1
Based on the article “Monarch’s Migration: A Fragile Journey,” which is the BEST caption for the illustration
Fragile Journey below the title?
Informational
Monarchs’ Migration: A
19
LA.910.6.1.1
Which statement from this article is BEST supported by the Fall Migration map?
Fragile Journey Informational
Mesa Verde - Poetry
28
LA.910.6.1.1
What can the reader conclude about Mesa Verde from looking at the illustration and reading the caption?
The Grandeur of Mesa
Verde - Informational
Benchmark LA.910.6.2.2 - organize, synthesize analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of information from multiple sources (including primary and secondary
sources) to draw conclusions using a variety of techniques, and correctly use standardized citations;
Monarchs’ Migration: A
20
LA.910.6.2.2
Based on the map, its title, and description, the reader can conclude that
Fragile Journey Informational
Mesa Verde - Poetry
26
LA.910.6.2.2
How is the article validated by reports from various experts?
The Grandeur of Mesa
Verde - Informational
Mesa Verde - Poetry
29
LA.910.6.2.2
How does the author support the idea that Mesa Verde has historical significance in the article?
The Grandeur of Mesa
Verde - Informational
Garrett Augustus Morgan
39
LA.910.6.2.2
Which sentence from the passage is BEST supported by the information in the text box?
– Literary Nonfiction
All You Need is Ganas:
46
LA.910.6.2.2
Based on the information in the article, which statement is reinforced by the photo?
Story of Jaime Escalante –
Literary Nonfiction
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Category 1 - Vocabulary
Benchmark LA.910.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words; - (14, 15, 41, 45) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
F. accurately
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LA.910.1.6.3 Monarchs’
Read these sentences.
Migration: A
Catching rides from Canada to Mexico on winds
G. reluctantly
Fragile Journey - and spiraling columns of warm air, these expert
H. repetitively
Informational
little gliders in orange and black finery set their
I.
sluggishly
course unerringly toward faraway destinations.
Birds routinely migrate such long distances, but
no other insects are known to do so.
What does the word unerringly mean as it is used in
the sentence?
A. developing
15
LA.910.1.6.3 Monarchs’
Read this sentence.
Migration: A
The butterflies roost in mountainside fir trees
B. destroying
Fragile Journey - within a narrow altitude band ranging from 9,500
C. demolishing
Informational
to 11,000 feet, their gaudy bodies sometimes
D. decorating
festooning a tree so thickly that neither branch
nor needle can be seen.
What is the meaning of the word festooning as it is
used in the sentence?
A. address
41
LA.910.1.6.3 Ninth-Grade
Read the sentence.
Talent Show –
MR. RINEAR: . . . It’s an old theatrical axiom that
B. article
Literary Drama
the first and last acts are what the audience
C. rehearsal
remembers most. I would be honored if you
D. saying
would open the talent show with your superb
rendering of William Shakespeare’s Juliet.
What is the meaning of the word axiom as used in
the excerpt?
A. in a different way
45
LA.910.1.6.3 All You Need is
Read this sentence.
Ganas: The
Over the next several years, Escalante taught
B. as a consequence
Story of Jaime
physics and mathematics at his former high
C. at the same time
Escalante –
school while simultaneously completing his own
D. for a reward
Literary
college degree.
Nonfiction
What is the meaning of the word simultaneously as
used in this sentence?
Benchmark LA.910.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings (1, 4, 16, 27) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. bricks.
1
LA.910.1.6.8 Bookworm
When the narrator writes that she “gorged herself on
from Blooming:
books” and was an “omnivorous” reader, she
B. food.
A Small-Town
suggests that books are like
C. laughter.
Girlhood D. sports.
Literary
F. serene and happy
4
LA.910.1.6.8 Bookworm
Which pair of words from the passage BEST
from Blooming:
describes the speaker when she is in the library?
G. important and busy
A Small-Town
H. controlled and serious
Girlhood –
I.
stimulated and devoted
Literary
1
Analysis
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LA.910.1.6.8
Monarchs’
Migration: A
Fragile Journey Informational
38
LA.910.1.6.9
Garrett
Augustus
Morgan –
Literary
Nonfiction
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F. Western monarchs at times spend part of the winter in
Read these sentences from the article.
A similarly suitable microclimate exists on the
California.
California coast where the wintering sites of the
G. The California coast has a cold winter climate that
western monarchs are situated. At the end of
monarchs enjoy.
their autumn flight from colder climes, the
H. The California coast has the right climate for the
monarchs arrive in Mexico, their brilliance as
western monarchs.
fresh as if they had just emerged from the
I.
Western monarchs sometimes migrate to the California
chrysalis.
coast during the winter.
What do the sentences above tell readers about
California and the wintering sites of the western
monarchs?
A. objects from the past
27
LA.910.1.6.8 Mesa Verde Read this sentence from the article.
Poetry
In 1906 Congress passed the Antiquities Act
B. objects that people collect
The Grandeur of
making the collection or destruction of
C. objects from national parks
Mesa Verde prehistoric or historic objects or structures a
D. objects protected by the government
Informational
federal crime.
Based on this sentence, what does the word
antiquities mean?
Benchmark LA.910.1.6.9 – determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context (5, 6, 17, 38) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. The emperor dictated every move of his subjects.
5
LA.910.1.6.9 Bookworm
Read this sentence from the passage.
from Blooming:
I worried about how I was going to tackle such a
B. The coach dictated the list of rules to her students.
A Small-Town
task; I felt the order and serenity that emanated
C. The museum director dictated the letter to her assistant.
Girlhood from the library dictated that I approach my
D. The house rules dictated we should dress nicely for
Literary
reading in a suitably controlled way.
dinner.
In which sentence does dictated have the SAME
meaning as in the sentence above?
F. The eagle was surveying the ground very far below
6
LA.910.1.6.9 Bookworm
Read this sentence from the passage.
from Blooming:
Waiting for my mother to pick me up, I could sit
him.
A Small-Town
almost hidden on the cool stone blocks,
G. The company was surveying shoppers as they left the
Girlhood surveying passing cars with a removed
store.
Literary
superiority.
H. A surveying crew will be working on the highway tomorrow.
In which sentence does surveying have the SAME
I.
A man was surveying the property lines in our neighborhood.
meaning as in the sentence above?
A. The office staff rolled each newsletter and secured it with
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LA.910.1.6.9 Monarchs’
Read this sentence from the article.
Migration: A
The butterflies roost in mountainside fir trees
a paper band.
Fragile Journey - within a narrow altitude band ranging from 9,500
B. The candidate’s supporters will band together at the
Informational
to 11,000 feet, their gaudy bodies sometimes
parade to show their unity.
festooning a tree so thickly that neither branch
C. Explorers discovered most of the rare monkeys in the
nor needle can be seen.
northern band of the forest.
D. To monitor the pigeon’s whereabouts, the scientist placed
In which sentence does band have the SAME
meaning as in the sentence above?
a tracking band on its leg.
Read this sentence from the passage.
Morgan, realizing that he had invented a new use
for this particular solution, founded a company
to sell the solution as a hair cream.
Which phrase has the SAME meaning as the word
2
F.
G.
H.
I.
the end of something
the answer to a problem
a fluid chemical mixture
a mathematical set of numbers
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solution does in the sentence?
Category 2 – Reading Applications
Benchmark LA.910.1.7.2 - analyze the author's purpose and/or perspective in a variety of text and understand how they affect meaning; - (3, 11, 12, 25) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. to explain why she admired the town’s librarians
3
LA.910.1.7.2 Bookworm
What was the author’s MAIN purpose in writing this
from Blooming:
story?
B. to show how times have changed since she was young
A Small-Town
C. to describe her childhood love of reading and the
Girlhood library
Literary
D. to demonstrate that reading is an important and enjoyable
activity
A. persuade readers to learn more about monarchs.
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LA.910.1.7.2 Monarchs’
The author MOST LIKELY wrote “Monarchs’
Migration: A
Migration” to
B. notify readers about the latest research on monarchs.
Fragile Journey C. inform readers about the fascinating habits of
Informational
monarchs.
D. entertain readers with an interesting tale about monarchs.
F. concern and dismay
12
LA.910.1.7.2 Monarchs’
Which words BEST describe William Stevens’
Migration: A
attitude toward monarch butterflies in the article?
G. respect and disinterest
Fragile Journey H. curiosity and appreciation
Informational
I.
reverence and amusement
A. explain how to vacation at Mesa Verde.
25
LA.910.1.7.2 Mesa Verde The author wrote the article to
Poetry
B. describe the unusual plants of Mesa Verde.
The Grandeur of
C. give historical information about Mesa Verde.
Mesa Verde D. argue that Mesa Verde should be better preserved.
Informational
Benchmark LA.910.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying
relevant details; - (2, 8, 9, 36) (4 pts. possible)
F. The narrator waited for her mother to pick her up instead
2
LA.910.1.7.3 Bookworm
Which detail from the story shows the reader that
from Blooming:
the events took place long ago?
of taking a bus.
A Small-Town
G. The career books discouraged the idea that women
Girlhood could be news reporters.
Literary
H. The library’s west wing was divided into sections for
Children and Juniors.
I.
The student assistants in the library had to work weekends
all through high school.
F. the wind
8
LA.910.1.7.3 Monarchs’
According to the article, which factor is MOST
Migration: A
important to the monarchs’ migration?
G. the ocean
Fragile Journey H. a steady food supply
Informational
I.
the location of other butterflies
A. The breeding ground is free of potential predators.
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LA.910.1.7.3 Monarchs’
Why is the area just south of the Tropic of Cancer
Migration: A
an ideal wintering site for the eastern monarchs?
B. The temperature is relatively stable.
Fragile Journey C. It is plentiful in milkweed plants.
Informational
D. It is a shorter distance to fly.
F. Morgan had a talent for fixing machinery.
36
LA.910.1.7.3 Garrett
The detailed description of Morgan’s experiments
Augustus
with the sewing machine needle is included to tell
G. Morgan’s mind worked to find solutions for problems.
Morgan –
the reader how
H. Morgan came upon one of his most important discoveries.
Literary
I.
Morgan’s concern for personal safety took many forms.
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Benchmark LA.910.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text; - (23, 32, 33) (3 pts. possible)
23
LA.910.1.7.4 Mesa Verde What causes the hikers to move slowly in the poem?
Poetry
The Grandeur of
Mesa Verde Informational
32
LA.910.1.7.4 Celia Cruz –
Why did a man once buy Cruz a pair of shoes?
Literary
Nonfiction
Department of Language Arts/Reading
A.
B.
C.
D.
It is steep and wet.
It is cold and windy.
They want to enjoy the scenery.
They are watching the nearby birds.
F. He knew her family.
G. He liked her singing.
H. He admired her clothing.
I.
He enjoyed talking with her.
A. marrying her husband
33
LA.910.1.7.4 Celia Cruz –
Which event enabled Celia Cruz to leave Cuba?
Literary
B. winning a radio contest
Nonfiction
C. going to teachers’ college
D. singing in a traveling group
Benchmark LA.910.1.7.5 - analyze a variety of text structures (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, chronological order, argument/support, lists) and text features
(main headings with subheadings) and explain their impact on meaning in text; - (21, 30, 31, 47) (4 pts. possible)
A. describe the process of butterfly migration.
21
LA.910.1.7.5 Monarchs’
The article is MAINLY organized to
Migration: A
B. detail the physical aspects of the butterflies.
Fragile Journey C. contrast the migration habits of the two populations of
Informational
butterflies.
D. compare butterfly migration with the migrations of other
animals.
F. by comparing Mesa Verde to other archaeological sites
30
LA.910.1.7.5 Mesa Verde How does the author organize information in “The
Poetry
Grandeur of Mesa Verde”?
G. by arranging events related to Mesa Verde in
The Grandeur of
chronological order
Mesa Verde H. by arguing for the return of the artifacts exhibited in the
Informational
National Museum of Finland
I.
by discussing records compiled by a scientist from the
Academy of Sciences in Sweden
31
LA.910.1.7.5
Celia Cruz –
Literary
Nonfiction
A.
B.
How does the author organize this article?
C.
D.
47
LA.910.1.7.5
All You Need is
Ganas: The
Story of Jaime
Escalante –
Literary
Nonfiction
A.
How is this passage primarily organized?
B.
C.
D.
by discussing different aspects of Cruz’s personality
by relating events in Cruz’s life in a chronological
order
by sharing stories of personal encounters from Cruz’s fans
by contrasting Cruz’s career with the careers of other
musicians
by detailing the causes of Escalante’s lifelong interest
in teaching
by describing Escalante’s life experiences in the order
that they occurred
by contrasting Escalante’s teaching experiences in Bolivia
and the United States
by stating the main idea of Escalante’s motto and
supporting it with details about his teaching
Benchmark LA.910.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts; and - (10, 22, 35, 57) (4 pts. possible)
F. Eastern monarchs have smaller brains than western
10
LA.910.1.7.7 Monarchs’
How are eastern monarchs different from western
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Fragile Journey Informational
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monarchs?
G.
H.
I.
22
LA.910.1.7.7
35
LA.910.1.7.7
37
LA.910.1.7.7
Mesa Verde Poetry
The Grandeur of
Mesa Verde Informational
Garrett
Augustus
Morgan –
Literary
Nonfiction
In the poem, the contrast between the Mesa Verde
of long ago and the Mesa Verde the narrator walked
creates a sense of
F.
G.
H.
I.
How were Morgan’s safety hood and traffic signal
similar?
A.
Garrett
Augustus
Morgan –
Literary
Nonfiction
Today’s traffic signal is different from Morgan’s
traffic signal because
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
monarchs.
Eastern monarchs can endure colder climates than
western monarchs.
Eastern monarchs do not spend winters in the same
sites as western monarchs.
Eastern monarchs do not eat the same types of plants as
western monarchs.
interest in similar ancient places.
sadness at an unfulfilled purpose.
wonder as to how they lived there.
anger at what caused the difference.
Both were inventions greatly needed for safety
purposes.
Both were invented as a direct result of a serious accident.
Both were invented to make work environments safer.
Both were inventions that are still used in their original
design.
today’s traffic signal tells traffic when it is safe to cross an
intersection and Morgan’s traffic signal did not.
today’s traffic signal is placed on a pole for drivers to see
and Morgan’s traffic signal was not.
today’s traffic signal is used to prevent traffic accidents
and Morgan’s traffic signal was not.
today’s traffic signal has three lights and Morgan’s
traffic signal did not.
Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language
Benchmark LA.910.2.1.5 - analyze and develop an interpretation of a literary work by describing an author’s use of literary elements (e.g., theme, point of view, characterization, setting,
plot), and explain and analyze different elements of figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, symbolism, allusion, imagery); (24, 42, 43, 44, 50) (5 pts.
possible)
Question
24
NGSSS
LA.910.2.1.5
Passage
Mesa Verde Poetry
The Grandeur of
Mesa Verde Informational
Ninth-Grade
Talent Show –
Literary Drama
Question stem
How do the descriptions of the setting MOST
contribute to the poem?
42
LA.910.2.1.5
43
44
What is the MAIN conflict that Estrella faces in the
passage?
F.
G.
H.
I.
LA.910.2.1.5
Ninth-Grade
Talent Show –
Literary Drama
Which aspect of the plot should be explained?
LA.910.2.1.5
Ninth-Grade
Talent Show –
How is the conflict resolved in this play?
A.
B.
C.
D.
F.
5
Distractors
F. They create a foreboding mood.
G. They foster a message of hope.
H. They show a disappointed narrator.
I.
They show a pleasant place for a walk.
Her confidence about performing is shaky.
Her acceptance by the audience is uncertain.
Her feelings of superiority as a performer are unfounded.
Her position as last performer in the program is
challenged.
where the talent show will be held
how Juan and Billy become good friends
why Ted changes his mind and wants to go last
how Estrella finds out that the last act is most remembered
The talent show is moved to a new time.
WINTER IA Reading Assessment – Grade 9
January 2013
Literary Drama
Department of Language Arts/Reading
G.
H.
I.
All of the characters come to an agreement.
Juan and Billy confess that they were wrong.
Mr. Rinear makes a decision everyone must accept.
All You Need is
F. careful
Which word BEST describes Escalante?
Ganas: The
G. passionate
Story of Jaime
H. protective
Escalante –
I.
sociable
Literary
Nonfiction
Benchmark LA.910.2.1.7 - analyze, interpret, and evaluate an author's use of descriptive language (e.g., tone, irony, mood, imagery, pun, alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion), figurative
language (e.g., symbolism, metaphor, personification, hyperbole), common idioms, and mythological and literary allusions, and explain how they impact meaning in a variety of texts; (7)
50
LA.910.2.1.5
(1 pts. possible)
Question
7
NGSSS
LA.910.2.1.7
Passage
Bookworm
from Blooming:
A Small-Town
Girlhood –
Literary
Question stem
The overall tone of the story is
Distractors
A. impatient.
B. mocking.
C. sentimental.
D. triumphant.
Benchmark LA.910.2.2.1 - analyze and evaluate information from text features (e.g., transitional devices, table of contents, glossary, index, bold or italicized text, headings, charts and
graphs, illustrations, subheadings) (34, 40, 48, 49) (4 pts. possible)
Question NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
F. exemplifying her as the “Queen of Salsa.”
34
LA.910.2.2.1 Celia Cruz –
The photograph of Celia Cruz BEST aids the
Literary
reader’s understanding of the passage by
G. emphasizing the multiple awards she won.
Nonfiction
H. modeling her style of fashion worn on stage and in public.
I.
depicting what journalists described as her
“flavorful stage presence.”
F. focusing on Morgan’s personal goals.
40
LA.910.2.2.1 Garrett
The text box aids the reader’s understanding of the
Augustus
passage by
G. discussing Morgan’s drive for success.
Morgan –
H. highlighting Morgan’s focus on safety devices.
Literary
I.
stressing Morgan’s passion for creating and inventing.
Nonfiction
F. It is a direct quote from the title of the article.
48
LA.910.2.2.1 All You Need is
Why is the word ganas italicized each time it
Ganas: The
appears in this article?
G. It highlights the significance and the origin of the word.
Story of Jaime
H. It indicates that Jaime Escalante is originally from Bolivia.
Escalante –
I.
It emphasizes the frequency with which Jaime Escalante
Literary
uses the word.
Nonfiction
A. Jaime Escalante was a relaxed teacher with his students.
49
LA.910.2.2.1 All You Need is
Based on the article, which caption would be MOST
Ganas: The
appropriate to accompany the picture?
B. Jaime Escalante taught students unusual mathematical
Story of Jaime
concepts.
Escalante –
C. Jaime Escalante was determined to instill the desire
Literary
to learn in his students.
Nonfiction
D. Jaime Escalante believed that working with students in
large groups was the best style.
6
WINTER IA Reading Assessment – Grade 9
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
Category 4 – Informational Text / Research Process
Benchmark LA.910.6.1.1 - explain how text features (e.g., charts, maps, diagrams, sub-headings, captions, illustrations, graphs) aid the reader's understanding; (13, 18, 19, 28) (4 pts.
possible)
Question
NGSSS
Passage
Question stem
Distractors
A. Monarch butterflies migrate across the mountains.
13
LA.910.6.1.1 Monarchs’
According to information given in the Fall Migration
Migration: A
map, what can a reader conclude about the
B. To escape the bitter winter, the butterflies fly south.
Fragile Journey - migration of the monarch butterfly?
C. Monarch butterflies prefer the southern geographical
Informational
locations.
D. The butterflies begin their route in the northern states
and then fly west.
F. Catching a ride
18
LA.910.6.1.1 Monarchs’
Based on the article “Monarch’s Migration: A Fragile
Migration: A
Journey,” which is the BEST caption for the
G. A long journey
Fragile Journey - illustration below the title?
H. Monarchs in flight
Informational
I.
Monarchs in search of milkweed
A. Each year, the insects migrate as far as 2,500 miles
19
LA.910.6.1.1 Monarchs’
Which statement from this article is BEST supported
Migration: A
between their summer breeding grounds in the
by the Fall Migration map?
Fragile Journey northern United States and Canada to their
Informational
winter retreats in Mexico.
B. Catching rides from Canada to Mexico on winds and
spiraling columns of warm air, these expert little gliders in
orange and black finery set their course unerringly toward
faraway destinations.
C. Birds routinely migrate such long distances, but no other
insects are known to do so.
D. The United States enjoys two different populations of
monarchs, one to the east of the Rockies and one to the
west.
F. Mesa Verde has been visited by many tourists.
28
LA.910.6.1.1 Mesa Verde What can the reader conclude about Mesa Verde
Poetry
from looking at the illustration and reading the
G. Mesa Verde is the site of amazing cliff homes.
The Grandeur of
caption?
H. Mesa Verde is the best place to visit in Colorado.
Mesa Verde I.
Mesa Verde was the home of the Anasazi people.
Informational
Benchmark LA.910.6.2.2 - organize, synthesize analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of information from multiple sources (including primary and secondary
sources) to draw conclusions using a variety of techniques, and correctly use standardized citations; (20, 26, 29, 39, 46) (5 pts. possible)
F. monarchs only migrate during the fall.
20
LA.910.6.2.2 Monarchs’
Based on the map, its title, and description, the
Migration: A
reader can conclude that
G. monarchs have an instinct to find milkweed.
Fragile Journey H. people have been studying monarch migration for a
Informational
long time.
I.
people understand monarch migration due to
scientific observation.
F. They support the story of Mesa Verde’s discovery.
26
LA.910.6.2.2 Mesa Verde How is the article validated by reports from various
Poetry
experts?
G. They describe where the Anasazi people came from.
The Grandeur of
H. They illustrate the biggest changes at Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde throughout history.
Informational
I.
They explain why the Anasazi people decided to settle
in this location.
7
WINTER IA Reading Assessment – Grade 9
29
LA.910.6.2.2
39
LA.910.6.2.2
Mesa Verde Poetry
The Grandeur of
Mesa Verde Informational
Garrett
Augustus
Morgan –
Literary
Nonfiction
January 2013
Department of Language Arts/Reading
How does the author support the idea that Mesa
Verde has historical significance in the article?
A.
B.
C.
D.
by describing the efforts to protect it
by telling how the niches were formed
by using archeological records describing the area
by giving reflections from a personal visit to the area
Which sentence from the passage is BEST
supported by the information in the text box?
A.
Garrett Morgan was born with a curious, inventive mind
and a knack for fixing machinery.
Morgan was constantly fiddling with his sewing machines
in search of new, more efficient designs.
Garrett Morgan used the problems he found in
everyday life as the inspiration for his inventions,
and he used his good business sense to make sure
his products reached the people who needed them.
Where other people only saw difficulties, Morgan saw
opportunities to develop new products and improve safety.
B.
C.
D.
46
LA.910.6.2.2
All You Need is
Ganas: The
Story of Jaime
Escalante –
Literary
Nonfiction
Based on the information in the article, which
statement is reinforced by the photo?
8
F.
G.
H.
I.
Escalante became famous for his antics.
Escalante made his students sign contracts.
Escalante personally connected with students.
Escalante learned profitable skills at an early age.