FALL Interim 2012 Reading Assessment Grade 7 November 2012 Division of Language Arts/Reading

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1 Category 1 - Vocabulary Benchmark LA use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (4 possible: 5, 6, 36, 51) 5 LA Fish Out of Water - Read the following sentence from the passage. Sometimes these fish will wallow around in wet mud when they can t totally submerge. The word submerge means 6 LA Fish Out of Water - 36 LA Black Elk Lake History and 51 LA A Kite Called Union - Benchmark LA identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings ( 5 possible: 14, 22, 29, 30, 43, 14 LA Charles M. Schulz ( ) 22 LA Windstorm - Poetry 29 LA Yellowstone - 30 LA Yellowstone - 43 Different Eggs, Different Colors - Read these sentences from the passage. How do mudskippers travel on land? They can use their muscular bodies to propel them in a variety of ways. What does propel mean as it is used in the sentences above? Interviewers will research the subject, write interview questions, tape-record interviews, and transcribe responses. What is the meaning of the word transcribe? Read the sentence. Even at the hotel, he could hear the constant thunder of Niagara Falls, where tons of water poured over high cliffs and rushed away in rapids through a cleft called the Great Gorge. What is the meaning of the word cleft as it is used in the sentence? Read the sentence below. Charles signed a contract to write Peanuts comics and was guaranteed steady income and a regular place on the comics pages of the newspapers throughout America. The word guaranteed as it is used in the sentence is MOST similar in meaning to Which pair of words from the poem is MOST similar in meaning? Read the sentence. The rocks heat the water until it is under such pressure that it inevitably bursts to the surface. The word evitable means capable of being avoided. Thus something that is inevitable Read this excerpt from the passage. There are some 200 geysers in the park, or so I have heard. It must have taken a very systematic effort to go around and count them all. Which word pair has the SAME meaning as systematic as it is used in the excerpt above? Read this sentence from the passage. Ornithologists, scientists who study birds, believe the colors and markings of bird eggs may help bird parents to distinguish their own eggs from those laid by other birds of the same species. Which phrase is MOST similar to the word distinguish as it is used in the passage? Benchmark LA determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context (5 possible: 27, 37, 44, 45, 52) 27 LA Windstorm - Poetry Read these lines from the poem. Whirl on, wild wind, in thy wild fray, We hear our whispers through the stir. Which meaning of the word stir is MOST similar to the way it is used in the lines above? Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 1

2 37 LA Black Elk Lake History and 44 LA Different Eggs, Different Colors - 45 LA Different Eggs, Different Colors - 52 LA A Kite Called Union - Read this sentence from the article. Note the source in the lower left corner of the card. In which of the following sentences does not have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above? Read this sentence from the passage. A single variety of bird, however, will always produce eggs with very similar coloring. Which sentence below uses a word MOST similar in meaning to produce as it is used in the sentence? Read these sentences from the passage. Ornithologists have noticed that most of these birds that lay white eggs such as downy woodpeckers and kingfishers lay their eggs in dark hollows of trees. These experts think that the eggs may be easier for the birds to find in these dark cavities because they are white in color. Which word below is MOST similar in meaning to cavities as it is used in the sentences above? Read the sentence. A boy named Homan Walsh felt his face flush with anger. In which sentence does flush have the SAME meaning as it is used above? Category 2 Reading Applications Benchmark LA analyze the author s purpose and perspective in a variety of texts (5 possible: 15, 23, 31, 46, 47) 15 LA Charles M. Schulz (1922 Why did the author MOST LIKELY write the article? 2000) 23 LA Windstorm - Poetry The author MOST LIKELY wrote Windstorm to 31 LA Yellowstone - What was the author s purpose in writing this article? 46 LA Different Eggs, Different What is the author s purpose in writing this article? Colors - 47 LA Different Eggs, Different Colors - The author s attitude toward the study of birds eggs is that Benchmark LA determine the main idea or essential message ( 5 possible: 7, 16, 32, 38, 48) 7 LA Fish Out of Water - Which sentence BEST summarizes how mudskippers survive? 16 LA Charles M. Schulz (1922 Which character appeared in the second year of the Peanuts comic? 2000) 32 LA Yellowstone - Based on the article, which of the following is the BEST description of how a geyser smells? 38 LA Black Elk Lake History and Which word on the source card indicates that the information was told by someone who heard about it but was not personally involved? 48 LA Different Eggs, Different Colors - What is the MAIN idea in this article? Benchmark LA identify cause-and-effect relationships in text ( 3 possible: 8, 26, 53) 8 LA Fish Out of Water - Why does a mudskipper sometimes need to leave the water and crawl onto land? Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 2

3 26 LA Windstorm - Poetry In the poem Safe, what causes the speaker to feel safe? 53 LA A Kite Called Union - Why is Homan chosen to help with the project? Benchmark LA analyze a variety of text structures and text features and explain their impact on meaning ( 4 possible: 9, 17, 49, 54) 9 LA Fish Out of Water - How does the author organize the article? 17 LA Charles M. Schulz (1922 How is the information in the passage organized? 2000) 49 LA Different Eggs, Different The author organizes information in this passage by Colors - 54 LA A Kite Called Union - How does the author organize the events in this passage? Benchmark LA compare and contrast elements in multiple texts ( 4 possible: 1, 10, 18, 55) 1 LA from Buffalo Gal According to the story, how are the narrator and her mother alike? 10 LA Fish Out of Water - What would a mudskipper found in the wild miss by living in a home aquarium? 18 LA Charles M. Schulz (1922 In the article, the feelings of the character Charlie Brown are similar to those of 2000) 55 LA A Kite Called Union - According to the article, why is it necessary to construct a kite different from the one Homan usually flies? Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language Benchmark LA locate and analyze elements of plot and other literary elements ( 4 possible: 2, 3, 24, 28) 2 LA from Buffalo Gal What effect does the setting have on the narrator in Buffalo Gal? 3 LA from Buffalo Gal Which sentence from the story supports the idea that Amanda s mother is a strong-willed, determined woman? 24 LA Windstorm - Poetry Which line from Windstorm provides the MOST detail about the setting? 28 LA Windstorm - Poetry The poem Safe describes a conflict between Benchmark LA locate and analyze author s use of descriptive and figurative language in a variety of literary text ( 3 possible: 11, 25, 56) 11 LA Fish Out of Water - Which sentence BEST contributes to the tone of the passage? 25 LA Windstorm - Poetry Read the following lines from the poem. Round and round and round again The galloping gale gusts Until at last the wind wears out And settles down to sleep. Which literary device does the poet use in the lines above? Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 3

4 56 LA A Kite Called Union - In the context of the article, the kite, Union, is a symbol of Benchmark LA locate, use, and analyze specific information from organizational text features ( 4 possible: 19, 33, 34, 35) 19 LA Charles M. Schulz (1922 How does the photograph aid the reader s understanding of the passage? 2000) 33 LA Yellowstone - The photograph from the passage depicts the 34 LA Yellowstone - Which sentence BEST describes the photograph at the beginning of the passage? 35 LA Yellowstone - Which sentence BEST describes the diagram at the end of the passage? Category 4 Text / Research Process Benchmark LA explain how text features aid the reader s understanding ( 5 possible: 39, 40, 41, 42, 50) 39 LA Black Elk Lake History and The jawbone described in the sample source card is a 40 LA Black Elk Lake History and The number on the sample source card means that this is 41 LA Black Elk Lake History and According to the chart entitled Exploration Teams, which team is responsible for displaying items that describe the history and culture of the Black Elk Lake region? 42 LA Black Elk Lake History and Why did the author include subheadings in the article? 50 LA Different Eggs, Different Colors - Which text feature could be added to strengthen the reader s understanding of the passage title? Benchmark LA assess, organize, and check the validity and reliability of information ( 5 possible: 4, 12, 13, 20, 21) 4 LA from Buffalo Gal Read the sentences from Buffalo Gal. And Texas... what was there in Texas? It was nothing but dust and wide open spaces and outlaws and little cow towns. According to the excerpt, in 1904 Texas was 12 LA Fish Out of Water - People who read this article will learn 13 LA Fish Out of Water - Which sentence supports the idea that being able to climb is a valuable ability? 20 LA Charles M. Schulz (1922 Which statement BEST supports the idea that Charles would become a successful cartoonist? 2000) 21 LA Charles M. Schulz ( ) The author of the article includes information about Schulz s childhood to emphasize his Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 4

5 Category 1 - Vocabulary Benchmark LA use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words (4 possible: 5, 6, 36, 51) Question NGSSS Passage Distractors Analysis 5 LA Fish Out of Water - 6 LA Fish Out of Water - 36 LA Black Elk Lake History and Culture Project - 51 LA A Kite Called Union - Read the following sentence from the passage. Sometimes these fish will wallow around in wet mud when they can t totally submerge. The word submerge means Read these sentences from the passage. How do mudskippers travel on land? They can use their muscular bodies to propel them in a variety of ways. What does propel mean as it is used in the sentences above? Interviewers will research the subject, write interview questions, tape-record interviews, and transcribe responses. What is the meaning of the word transcribe? Read the sentence. Even at the hotel, he could hear the constant thunder of Niagara Falls, where tons of water poured over high cliffs and rushed away in rapids through a cleft called the Great Gorge. What is the meaning of the word cleft as it is used in the sentence? A. to thrust. B. to breathe. C. to go under. D. to put together. F. move forward G. lift up H. swim I. dig F. shorten G. listen to H. write out I. make copies of A. barrier B. edge C. obstacle D. opening Benchmark LA identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings ( 5 possible: 14, 22, 29, 30, 43, Question NGSSS Passage 14 LA Charles M. Schulz 22 LA Windstorm - Poetry 29 LA Yellowstone - 30 LA Yellowstone - Read the sentence below. Charles signed a contract to write Peanuts comics and was guaranteed steady income and a regular place on the comics pages of the newspapers throughout America. The word guaranteed as it is used in the sentence is MOST similar in meaning to Which pair of words from the poem is MOST similar in meaning? Read the sentence. The rocks heat the water until it is under such pressure that it inevitably bursts to the surface. The word evitable means capable of being avoided. Thus something that is inevitable Read this excerpt from the passage. There are some 200 geysers in the park, or so I F. delivered. G. paid. H. promised. I. requested. F. compete, chase G. shakes, scoops H. tumble, leap I. sprints, runs A. is avoidable. B. is not avoidable. C. must be avoided. D. has been avoided again. F. time-consuming, boring G. special, professional Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 1

6 43 Different Eggs, have heard. It must have taken a very systematic effort to go around and count them all. Which word pair has the SAME meaning as systematic as it is used in the excerpt above? Read this sentence from the passage. Ornithologists, scientists who study birds, believe the colors and markings of bird eggs may help bird parents to distinguish their own eggs from those laid by other birds of the same species. Which phrase is MOST similar to the word distinguish as it is used in the passage? H. organized, thorough I. difficult, focused A. move away B. cover up C. tell apart D. mark on Benchmark LA determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context (5 possible: 27, 37, 44, 45, 52) Question NGSSS Passage 27 LA Windstorm - Poetry 37 LA Black Elk Lake History and Culture Project - 44 LA Different Eggs, 45 LA Different Eggs, Read these lines from the poem. Whirl on, wild wind, in thy wild fray, We hear our whispers through the stir. Which meaning of the word stir is MOST similar to the way it is used in the lines above? Read this sentence from the article. Note the source in the lower left corner of the card. In which of the following sentences does not have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above? Read this sentence from the passage. A single variety of bird, however, will always produce eggs with very similar coloring. Which sentence below uses a word MOST similar in meaning to produce as it is used in the sentence? Read these sentences from the passage. Ornithologists have noticed that most of these birds that lay white eggs such as downy woodpeckers and kingfishers lay their eggs in dark hollows of trees. These experts think that the eggs may be easier for the birds to find in these dark cavities because they are white in color. Which word below is MOST similar in meaning to cavities as it is used in the sentences above? A. frenzy B. lift or move C. physically manipulate D. influence or motivation A. The farmer tills the dirt in his garden to note the end of the growing season. B. In his note to the manager, the hotel guest praised the friendly front desk staff. C. On the receipt, the office manager will note the date the package was delivered. D. Our music teacher expected us to hold the final note of the song for quite a while. F. Bananas can be found in the produce section of the grocery store. G. The editors of the school newspaper will produce a new edition every month. H. The students were asked to produce their homework at the beginning of class. I. Among the produce at the green market we found locally grown apples and pears. A. caves B. cliffs C. spaces D. vents Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 2

7 52 LA A Kite Called Union - Read the sentence. A boy named Homan Walsh felt his face flush with anger. In which sentence does flush have the SAME meaning as it is used above? Category 2 Reading Applications Benchmark LA analyze the author s purpose and perspective in a variety of texts (5 possible: 15, 23, 31, 46, 47) Question NGSSS Passage 15 LA Charles M. Schulz 23 LA Windstorm - Poetry 31 LA Yellowstone - 46 LA Different Eggs, 47 LA Different Eggs, Why did the author MOST LIKELY write the article? F. It is the job of hunting dogs to flush out hidden birds from the bushes. G. She had to flush the dirt from her eye using a large amount of water. H. A candle can flush a small room with light. I. I flush easily when I become embarrassed. A. to persuade readers to begin reading Charles comic strips B. to explain to readers how Charles began creating the cartoons C. to tell readers that Charles held other jobs before he became a cartoonist D. to give readers information about the first four characters of the Peanuts comic strip The author MOST LIKELY wrote Windstorm to A. explain to readers what causes a windstorm to form. B. describe to readers the damage caused by a windstorm. C. encourage readers to take shelter if they are in a windstorm. D. show readers what happens as a windstorm blows through a town. What was the author s purpose in writing this article? A. to persuade the reader to visit Yellowstone Park B. to tell a story about a visit to Yellowstone Park C. to compare the hot springs and mountain streams in Yellowstone Park D. to describe some features that make Yellowstone Park interesting What is the author s purpose in writing this article? F. to persuade the reader to begin bird watching G. to convince the reader to become an ornithologist H. to inform the reader about where different bird species live I. to educate the reader about why the color of birds eggs differ The author s attitude toward the study of birds eggs is that Benchmark LA determine the main idea or essential message ( 5 possible: 7, 16, 32, 38, 48) 7 LA Fish Out of Water - Which sentence BEST summarizes how mudskippers survive? A. most people will find studying birds eggs interesting. B. studying birds eggs will save species from becoming extinct. C. people who study birds eggs must visit the Provincial Museum in Alberta. D. scientists who have studied birds eggs have very few questions left to answer. A. Mudskippers can live in water or moist places. B. Mudskippers are different from other aquarium fish. C. Mudskippers have unique bodies and extra strong Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 3

8 16 LA Charles M. Schulz 32 LA Yellowstone - 38 LA Black Elk Lake History and Culture Project - 48 LA Different Eggs, Which character appeared in the second year of the Peanuts comic? Based on the article, which of the following is the BEST description of how a geyser smells? Which word on the source card indicates that the information was told by someone who heard about it but was not personally involved? Benchmark LA identify cause-and-effect relationships in text ( 3 possible: 8, 26, 53) 8 LA Fish Out of Water - 26 LA Windstorm - Poetry fins. D. Mudskippers are fish that live in the mud found in forests. F. Linus G. Lucy H. Schroeder I. Woodstock F. fresh air G. spring rain H. burnt wood I. spoiled eggs F. Artifact G. Description H. Primary I. Secondary What is the MAIN idea in this article? F. There are more than 8,700 species of birds on the planet. G. Eggs come in many colors, depending on several factors. H. Many bird eggs are similar in color to the environment the species lives in. I. The Provincial Museum has one of the largest egg collections in the world. Why does a mudskipper sometimes need to leave the water and crawl onto land? In the poem Safe, what causes the speaker to feel safe? F. to eat G. to breathe H. to exercise its fins I. to clear its gill sacs F. reaching the bay G. feeling the spray H. watching the waves I. hearing the whispers 53 LA A Kite Called Union Why is Homan chosen to help with the project? A. He can start working on the project right away. - B. His father recommended him for the adventure. C. One of the men sees how effectively he is flying his kite near the gorge. D. He is sixteen and strong enough to carry all the heavy equipment that is needed. Benchmark LA analyze a variety of text structures and text features and explain their impact on meaning ( 4 possible: 9, 17, 49, 54) 9 LA Fish Out of Water - How does the author organize the article? A. It indicates Schulz s work location. B. It highlights one of Schulz s famous characters. C. It draws attention to Schulz s work at Timeless Topix. D. It emphasizes Schulz s relationship with editors at Timeless Topix. 17 LA Charles M. Schulz How is the information in the passage organized? A. by describing the events in Schulz s life Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 4

9 49 LA Different Eggs, 54 LA A Kite Called Union - The author organizes information in this passage by How does the author organize the events in this passage? Benchmark LA compare and contrast elements in multiple texts ( 4 possible: 1, 10, 18, 55) 1 LA from Buffalo Gal According to the story, how are the narrator and her mother alike? 10 LA Fish Out of Water - 18 LA Charles M. Schulz 55 LA A Kite Called Union - What would a mudskipper found in the wild miss by living in a home aquarium? In the article, the feelings of the character Charlie Brown are similar to those of According to the article, why is it necessary to construct a kite different from the one Homan usually flies? B. by listing the characters that Schulz drew C. by discussing the reasons Schulz became a cartoonist D. by comparing Schulz s cartoons to the work of other cartoonists A. discussing the causes of various colors in bird eggs. B. comparing the different birds and their egg colors. C. describing the museum and its egg collections. D. explaining the role of an ornithologist. F. by using questions and answers to connect one event to the next G. by using chronological order to introduce events in the passage H. by using order of importance to relate the events in the passage I. by using flashback to weave past events into present events A. They both love animals. B. They both enjoy traveling. C. They both believe in Mr. Roosevelt. D. They both want to meet Major Lillie. F. scaling trees G. eating insects H. climbing on rocks I. swimming underwater F. Linus. G. Charles Schulz. H. the editor of Pioneer Press. I. the uncle of Charles Schulz. Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language Benchmark LA locate and analyze elements of plot and other literary elements ( 4 possible: 2, 3, 24, 28) Question NGSSS Passage 2 LA from Buffalo Gal What effect does the setting have on the narrator in Buffalo Gal? A. The kite needs to take off quickly in the strong March wind. B. The kite needs to be small enough to carry in a basket on the ferry. C. The kite needs to hold more than one thousand feet of string to span the gorge. D. The kite must be the same kind that Benjamin Franklin flew to attract lightning from the clouds. F. The setting makes Amanda frightened to be in Oklahoma. G. The setting makes Amanda feel better about the journey. H. The setting increases Amanda s worry about finding Major Lillie. Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 5

10 3 LA from Buffalo Gal 24 LA Windstorm - Poetry Which sentence from the story supports the idea that Amanda s mother is a strong-willed, determined woman? Which line from Windstorm provides the MOST detail about the setting? I. The setting increases Amanda s irritation about making the trip. A. As stylish and calm as she appeared, she had become rebellious and outrageous in the last month. B. She looked so prim and proper in her fine embroidered, blue-and-white-striped blouse with the high neck. C. After more telegrams, Mother found that Lillie was the only one of the three men still searching for buffalo to add to his herd. D. Her long pleated skirt draped well below her ankles as she sat reading the book she d brought with her from home. F. And rolls it down a hill, G. The tattered town sighs with relief. H. The winter wind sprints up the street, I. The stubborn storm hunts for a friend. 28 LA Windstorm - Poetry The poem Safe describes a conflict between F. two storms that clash at sea. G. a storm and people on a ship. H. a storm and the ocean waves. I. two people on a ship during a storm. Benchmark LA locate and analyze author s use of descriptive and figurative language in a variety of literary text ( 3 possible: 11, 25, 56) Question NGSSS Passage 11 LA Fish Out of Water - 25 LA Windstorm - Poetry Which sentence BEST contributes to the tone of the passage? Read the following lines from the poem. Round and round and round again The galloping gale gusts Until at last the wind wears out And settles down to sleep. Which literary device does the poet use in the lines above? In the context of the article, the kite, Union, is a symbol of A. Everyone knows that fish swim in water. B. The incredible animal that can do all of this is called the mudskipper. C. Mudskippers are the body builders of the fish world they have bulging muscles in their fins. D. They can catapult themselves forward 20 inches at a time! A. irony, describing behaviors from the wind that are the opposite of what is expected B. alliteration, emphasizing the movement of the wind through repetition of sounds C. hyperbole, exaggerating the movements of the wind D. simile, comparing the wind to a wild animal 56 LA A Kite Called Union - F. G. Oscar Fisk s idea. Charles Ellet s goal. H. Homan Walsh s effort. I. Ben Franklin s creativity. Benchmark LA locate, use, and analyze specific information from organizational text features ( 4 possible: 19, 33, 34, 35) Question NGSSS Passage 19 LA Charles M. Schulz How does the photograph aid the reader s understanding of the passage? A. It indicates Schulz s work location. B. It highlights one of Schulz s famous characters. C. It draws attention to Schulz s work at Timeless Topix. Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 6

11 33 LA Yellowstone - 34 LA Yellowstone - 35 LA Yellowstone - D. It emphasizes Schulz s relationship with editors at Timeless Topix. The photograph from the passage depicts the A. cause of hot spring terraces. B. formation of canyons and waterfalls. C. effect of underground water pressure. D. progression of hot pools to mud cauldrons. Which sentence BEST describes the photograph F. Hot water gurgles up out of the ground where you at the beginning of the passage? least expect it, smelling like rotten eggs and spilling across oddly colored rocks. G. There are hot pools, mud cauldrons, paint pots, hot spring terraces, fumaroles or steam vents, and, of course, geysers. H. Water seeps down through the earth until it comes into contact with hot rocks far below the surface. I. Some geysers spew boiling water and steam a hundred feet or more into the air. Which sentence BEST describes the diagram at the end of the passage? A. Yellowstone holds fascination for geologists and photographers. B. Here is how a geyser works. C. The rocks heat the water until it is under such pressure that it inevitably bursts to the surface. D. Every geyser is different. Category 4 Text / Research Process Benchmark LA explain how text features aid the reader s understanding ( 5 possible: 39, 40, 41, 42, 50) Question NGSSS Passage 39 LA Black Elk Lake History and The jawbone described in the sample source card is a 40 LA Black Elk Lake History and 41 LA Black Elk Lake History and The number on the sample source card means that this is According to the chart entitled Exploration Teams, which team is responsible for displaying items that describe the history and culture of the Black Elk Lake region? A. dish. B. drawing. C. painting. D. tool. F. the third item found by the interviewer team, and it is an artifact. G. the sixth item found by the writer/editor team, and it is an artifact. H. the third item found by the investigator team, and it is a document. I. the sixth item found by the investigator team, and it is a document. A. Designers/Graphic Artists B. Interviewers C. Investigators D. Writers/Editors 42 LA Black Elk Lake History and Why did the author include subheadings in the article? F. to separate detailed information into parts G. to clarify the purpose and goal of the project H. to define the various responsibilities of the teams I. to call attention to the procedures of gathering Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 7

12 information 50 LA Different Eggs, Which text feature could be added to strengthen F. photographs of an ornithologist at work the reader s understanding of the passage title? G. a chart with details about various eggs in the collection H. a map of the location of the egg collection in the museum I. subheadings related to bird species development on the planet Benchmark LA assess, organize, and check the validity and reliability of information ( 5 possible: 4, 12, 13, 20, 21) 4 LA from Buffalo Gal 12 LA Fish Out of Water - 13 LA Fish Out of Water - 20 LA Charles M. Schulz 21 LA Charles M. Schulz Read the sentences from Buffalo Gal. And Texas... what was there in Texas? It was nothing but dust and wide open spaces and outlaws and little cow towns. According to the excerpt, in 1904 Texas was F. mostly modern. G. slowly developing. H. largely populated by families. I. full of extremely friendly people. People who read this article will learn F. how mudskippers move. G. how long mudskippers live. H. which creatures prey on mudskippers. I. when mudskippers were first discovered. Which sentence supports the idea that being able to climb is a valuable ability? Which statement BEST supports the idea that Charles would become a successful cartoonist? The author of the article includes information about Schulz s childhood to emphasize his A. The incredible animal that can do all of this is called the mudskipper. B. They can use their muscular bodies to propel them in a variety of ways. C. They use their strong front fins like crutches to hop along mud flats or a water surface. D. This skill is especially useful when they are hunting for dinner like insects and spiders. F. He learns to write his ABCs before he enters kindergarten. G. At the age of four, he is given a small chalkboard to write on. H. At the age of seventeen, he successfully completes high school. I. He draws comics all over his notebooks and his friends notebooks. A. passion for drawing. B. ability to entertain others. C. formal training as an artist. D. relationships with his peers. Fall Interim Grade 7 Page 8