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