Statues On Easter Island
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This story is about the large statues on Easter Island and | how they may have been moved into place. |
| What is one reason why the statues are called the “heads” of Easter Island? | The heads are much larger than the rest of the bodies. |
| Where did scientists get the idea that the statues may have been moved in a standing position? | from traditional stories |
| “Moai” is another name for | the stone figures. |
| Scientists agree the moai were carved between the 1200s and the 1500s. How do they know this? | The statues were already there when European explorers arrived in the 1700s. |
| Based on this excerpt, how did the statues with the eyes most likely look? | alive |
| Based on the text, what happened last? | The statues were moved back into place using an old method of sleds and logs. |
| What does the shape of this capital letter have to do with the moai? | It looks like the shape of a moai’s base. |
| How do these two excerpts from the text work together? | They both give theories on how the stone figures may have been moved. |
| Based on this excerpt, you can tell that the people who live on Rapa Nui | are very protective of the statues. |
Her Last Trip
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This story is about the relationship between a young woman and her grandmother, and | how hard it is when a loved one’s mind begins to grow weak. |
| According to the story, Addie May’s grandmother graduated from college with a degree in | biology |
| This part of the text gives the idea that Addie May | liked exploration and adventure as much as her grandmother did. |
| In this part of the text, what is the change in the Addie May’s mood? | from unwilling to thankful |
| When Nana was doing the story about penguins, she and Addie May traveled to | Antarctica. |
| Why was it “unbelievable” that Addie May and Nana saw penguins when they were still on the research ship? | The penguins were very far away from land. |
| When Addie May states that she had spent too much time “looking down,” it means that she had been | very sad. |
| From what you have read, what is shown in this picture? | Sandhill cranes rising in flight |
| When it became clear that Nana may not live for much longer, Addie May wanted to do something special for her because | she wanted to help Nana the way Nana had helped her. |
| Stories like this one are written to make you think about | what is really important in your life. |
A Quiet Hero
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This story is mainly about Rafael Cordero and | his career as a teacher devoted to helping others. |
| What is the author’s opinion of heroes in the movies? | They aren’t the real heroes of the world. |
| What was San Juan like when Rafael was born? | It was a place where slavery was still an accepted part of life. |
| In this part of the story, what does the author mean when she says, “Imagine how they must have felt”? | The poor people must have had a feeling of hopelessness. |
| What made Rafael decide to open a school for boys? | He believed education was the only hope for them, and for his country. |
| In this part of the story, what is the meaning of “He taught them from his head and from his heart?” | He shared his knowledge as well as his feelings. |
| Why did Rafael work making cigars when he already had a job as a teacher? | He didn’t get paid for teaching, and he needed money to live. |
| What was the most important way in which Rafael taught his students? | by setting a good example for them |
| The author says that Rafael was a humble man. What evidence in the story supports this? | He never wrote anything about himself. |
| In this part of the story, what is the meaning of Rafael’s quote about the tree? | He is comparing his students to trees that can be made into something beautiful and good. |
The Wound Dresser
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This story is mainly about a famous writer who | spent years bringing comfort to those who often had none. |
| How did Walt first come to be in an army hospital? | e heard his brother had been wounded in a battle and rushed to be with him. |
| What is the most likely reason that Walt wrote about his experiences in the army hospitals? | To tell about a side of war that most people at that time did not see. |
| The root of the word “callous” comes from an old word that means “hard skin.” Based on this information and how it is used in the text, what does | Not aware of the needs of others. |
| An analogy is a comparison between two things that are the same in some way. Which sentence from the text is an example | The long train of exhaustion, rudeness, no food, no friendly word or deed…cutting like razors into that sensitive heart. |
| From what you have read, what would have most likely happened if Walt had not stopped to talk to the soldier with the “glassy eyes” | The soldier would have died. |
| What do these fruits have to do with Walt’s time in the hospitals? | He would buy oranges and give them to the soldiers. |
| How do these two excerpts from the story work together? | They both show how just a little bit of care and attention could give great happiness. |
| What does Walt mean when he says the wounded soldiers “are not charity patients, but American young men | The soldiers deserve respect, not pity. |
| From the way, these final sentences are written, what can you tell about Walt? | He saw the human side of all the soldiers, and didn’t care which army they fought in. |
The Emperors New Clothes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of these sayings best states the main idea of this story? | “Honesty is the best policy.” |
| From what you have read, which words best describe the Emperor? | Selfish and proud. |
| Read this part of the text. What is the difference between other emperors and the Emperor in the story? | Other emperors work, but this Emperor does not. |
| According to the story, what did the thieves say was special about their material? | It was invisible to a person who was foolish or not wise. |
| From what you have read about the Emperor, why did he send people from his court to check on the cloth | He was afraid he might not be able to see the cloth and be a fool. |
| According to the story, what was the strangest thing about the cloth? | It was not really there. |
| Why do the people in the Emperor’s court say they can see the cloth? | No one wants to be the only foolish person who does not see it. |
| Why is it important that the first person to speak the truth about the Emperor’s new | It shows that the honest child is wiser than the foolish adults. |
| If the people in the Emperor’s court had been honest about not seeing the cloth, what most likely would have | The thieves would not have been able to continue their trick. |
| There is a popular saying that states “The clothes make the man.” If this is true, what does it say about the Emperor and his | He is not a wise man. |
Spanish To English
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hola, ¿cómo estás? | Hello, how are you? |
| Bien y tu | Good, and you? |
| Gracias | Thanks |
| Denada | You’re welcome |
| Niña | Girl |
| Niño | Boy |
| Mujer | Woman |
| Hombre | Man |
| Gato | Cat |
| Perro | Dog |
| Agua | Water |
| Leche | Milk |
| Por favor | Please |
| El pan | Bread |
| Necesito un bae | I need a bae |
| El rock | Rock |
| Madre mía | Surprise |
| Ojo | Warning |
| Cuidado | Warning |
| así se hace | Encouragement |
| ándele | Encouragement |
| Oiga | Get someone’s attention |
| Huy | Pain |
| Puf | Disgust |
| La Prueba | Audition |
| El concierto | Concert |
| Sentir | To be sorry |
| Tener miedo | To be afraid |
| Extrañarse | To be amazed |
| El cable | Wire |
Anyone Can Ski!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This story is mainly about | how skiing helps the physically disabled improve their lives. |
| How are Gerald, Allison, Chris, and Monte alike? | They all have won medals in skiing. |
| This piece was written to show that | someone who is physically disabled can enjoy a popular sport. |
| What is an outrigger? | a piece of equipment that some skiers use |
| “Four-trackers” are skiers who | use two artificial legs and two outriggers. |
| This part of the story gives the idea that people with physical disabilities who learn to ski are most likely to | gain more confidence in themselves. |
| Skiing is particularly helpful in | helping disabled people who are tired of boring exercises. |
| The text states that doctors and ski teachers worked together | to teach skiing to physically disabled soldiers and children. |
| Which effect do these kinds of ski programs have on participants? | They feel encouraged to try other things. |
| How do these two parts of the story work together? | They both show how people do the best with what they have. |
How I Learned To Clean My Room
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This story is mostly about | a girl who finds out she should change her habits. |
| For her homework, Dee is supposed to | write about something she would like to change about herself. |
| What is a fact about Dee’s sister, Rebecca? | She is a freshman in college. |
| Why does Rebecca think there is an intruder? | The window is open, and someone bit into an apple. |
| What is the sequence of events after Dee and Rebecca leave their house? | They go to the neighbors’ house, and the neighbors call the police. |
| Why was Dee’s door shut, even though Rebecca said it was open earlier? | A pile of clothes and other stuff fell against the door. |
| In this part of the story, Dee says she wanted to “dissolve into the floor.” What does that mean? | She is embarrassed and wants to disappear. |
| The intruder | turned out to be a raccoon. |
| Based on what you read, Dee finally decided to clean her room most likely because | she was so embarrassed. |
| The author wrote this story to | entertain. |
Bird Woman
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This story is mainly about | the role of Sacajawea in American history. |
| Lewis and Clark thanked Bird Woman for saving their compass and maps. How? | They found a river and named it “Sacajawea.” |
| What is the main reason the soldiers liked having Sacajawea and her baby with them as they explored the West? | Native Americans would know the soldiers were peaceful because a woman and baby traveled with them. |
| Sacajawea’s husband was | a Frenchman. |
| Based on these two parts of the story, which statement is true about the time when Sacajawea lived? | A woman did what her husband said she should do. |
| According to the story, what would a Native American chief do to show strangers they were welcome on his land? | put a blanket on the ground |
| Why did the men carry the flag to the West? | The men wanted to fly the flag on land they claimed as their own. |
| What happened first? | Sacajawea is taken from her home to live with the Mandans. |
| Sacajawea knew how to make many things from plants that helped the soldiers. Which of the following did she use to make medicine? | rattlesnake root |
| Which best describes how Bird Woman felt at the end of the story? | She was disappointed she could not go with Lewis and Clark. |
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