Fall IA Reading Assessment Grade 10 November 2012 Division

Fall IA Reading Assessment – Grade 10 November 2012 Division of Language Arts/Reading

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Category 1 - Vocabulary

Benchmark LA.910.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words; (26, 16, 20) (3 pts. possible) ANALYSIS Question NGSSS Passage Question stem Distractors

16 LA.910.1.6.3 The Blues and American Music - Informational

Read this sentence. Many of them adapted the words and spirit of older work songs to fit the constraints of the country music genre, with one artist playing guitar and singing, thus giving birth to the “country blues.” As used in the sentence, what does the word constraints mean?

F. beauty G. character H. limitations I. volume

20 LA.910.1.6.3 America’s Best Girl – Literary Nonfiction

Read this sentence. Most people thought no woman was strong enough to complete such an arduous swim. What is the meaning of the word arduous?

F. affectionate G. difficult H. legendary I. overrated

26 LA.910.1.6.3 “We Rise, We Fall, We Rise” – Literary Nonfiction

Read this sentence. More specifically, Washington was the home of the Anacostan, who lived under the influence of the Piscataway central chief, the tayac, although it is probable that they maintained a high level of autonomy. What does the word autonomy MOST LIKELY mean as it is used in the sentence?

F. anticipation G. frustration H. independence I. secrecy

Benchmark LA.910.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings (9, 12, 48, 46) (4 pts. possible)

Question NGSSS Passage Question stem Distractors

9 LA.910.1.6.8 I Am Much Too Alone in This World, Yet Not Alone - Poetry

Which words BEST describe the speaker in this

poem?

A. hopeful and honest

B. impatient and lonely

C. longing and perplexed

D. passionate and decisive


Read these lines from the poem. I want my free will and want it accompanying the path which leads to action; Which sentence BEST restates these lines?

F. I want the freedom to think for myself. G. I want someone to walk with me who will take action. H. I want to take positive steps and become a better person. I. I want to choose for myself and be a person who follows through.

46 LA.910.1.6.8 The Windmills - Poetry

Read the lines. Yellow melon flowers Crawl beneath the withered peach-trees; A date-palm throws its heavy fronds of steel Against the scoured metallic sky. What does A date-palm throws its heavy fronds of steel MOST LIKELY mean?

F. The windmills are tall. G. The windmills are dusty. H. The windmills are spinning. I. The windmills are slowing down.


Read these lines from ―The Windmills. And at their feet the deep blue-green alfalfa Cuts the desert like the stroke of a sword. Which sentence BEST restates the meaning of the lines above?

F. Alfalfa thrives only beneath the windmills. G. A field of alfalfa grows through the desert. H. The desert sand is too dry to support alfalfa. I. The color of alfalfa is similar to the color of a sword.


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Benchmark LA.910.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context; (17, 10, 51, 52) (4 pts. possible) Question NGSSS Passage Question stem

10 LA.910.1.6.9 I Am Much Too

Alone in This

World, Yet Not

Alone - Poetry

Read these lines from the poem. Nowhere I wish to stay crooked, bent; for there I would be dishonest, untrue. I want my conscience to be true before you; In which sentence does bent have the SAME meaning as it is used in the lines above?

F. Gertrude is so bent that she can’t even tell the truth to herself about those events. G. Wally used a bent stick to lift the ball out of the swampy grass near the athletic field. H. Madalynn was bent on discovering who it was that tracked mud onto her clean floors. I. Harold’s bent for technology is obvious from his large collection of electronic gadgets


Read this sentence from the article. These artists had quite a profound influence on African-American music, since they were often quite polished musicians who could perform alone at different venues, accompanying their singing with only a guitar. Which sentence below uses polished in the SAME way as in the sentence above?

A. The polished table gleamed in the sunshine. B. The waves polished the pebbles on the beach. C. The queen presented an image polished with dignity. D. The polished performance earned the skater a gold medal.

51 LA.910.1.6.9 The Mayan Codices - Informational

Read this excerpt from the article. They thought the ideograms had something to do with superstitions, so they felt threatened by them. As a result, the Spaniards set about to destroy all the codices they could find. In which sentence does set have the SAME meaning as used in the excerpt above?

A. Aunt Lizzie has a set of four pink glasses in which she serves lemonade to me and my friends. B. When Dad set out to repair the lawnmower, he first researched how to safely dismantle the engine. C. After the large, energetic dog scampered across the porch, we had to set the tumbled chairs back on their feet. D. I walk when it is convenient, sometimes in the morning and sometimes in the evening, but Charles walks at a set time each day.


Read this sentence from the article. The “Dresden” Codex (pronounced code-ex) is part of the collection of the Royal Library in Dresden, Germany. In which sentence does part have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above?

F. The part in his hair became indistinguishable in the windy weather. G. As part of an assignment for history class, I interviewed our mayor about the city revitalization plan. H. To properly care for the mother dog, the veterinarian had to part her from her puppies for a brief time. I. As part owner of a plant nursery, Dale donated azaleas with a variety of flower colors for the hospital entryway.

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; (28, 15, 21, 23, 33) (5 pts. possible) Question NGSSS Passage Question stem


What is the author’s MAIN purpose for writing this article?

A. to introduce readers to popular American blues artists B. to explain to readers the origin of musical forms and genres C. to inspire readers to become blues singers and musical historians D. to convey to readers the role of blues in the evolution of American music

21 LA.910.1.7.2 America’s Best Why did the author begin ―America’s Best Girl‖ A. to introduce the reader to a moral dilemma


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Girl – Literary Nonfiction

well into Trudy’s swim?

B. to give a historical account leading up to the event C. to captivate the reader from the beginning of the story D. to provide the reader with essential information


What is MOST LIKELY the author’s purpose for writing ―America’s Best Girl?

A. to inspire readers with a story of a difficult challenge B. to instruct readers in how to swim across the English Channel C. to entertain readers with a humorous account of an amusing tale D. to warn readers about the dangers of swimming in rough waters


With which sentence would the author MOST LIKELY agree?

F. American Indians often gather to discuss differences in their heritage. G. American Indians may never begin the journey of reconciliation and progress. H. Even though much time has passed, the painful events in the history of American Indians are still relevant today. I. While opening an American Indian museum will help, it alone will not portray the truth about Native peoples effectively.

33 LA.910.1.7.2 Straighten Up! - Informational

Based on the information in the article, what is the author’s point of view regarding the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

A. Officials should make efforts to straighten the tower. B. Officials should allow more tourists to climb the tower. C. The tower has received too much attention over the years. D. The fact that the tower leans makes it amazing and unique.

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; (30, 31, 25, 35, 4) (5 pts. possible)

4 LA.910.1.7.3 Orange and Oatmeal: It’s Not Just For Breakfast!

The information regarding the colors and size of the

WNBA basketball is important to the

reader’s perception of

F. how women’s basketball is played.

G. why women want to play basketball.

H. what makes women’s basketball unique.

I. how past designs have influenced the current look of the

basketball.


Based on the information in ―America’s Best Girl,‖ the reader can conclude that in order to swim the English Channel, a person must

A. be able to enlist loyal supporters. B. be able to swim quickly in short bursts. C. have special technology and equipment. D. have great stamina and resistance to cold.


If you were to explain this article to someone else, which of these facts would be the LEAST important to mention?

F. The number of American Indians will double by 2050. G. Forty-four million indigenous people live south of the U. S. border in Mexico. H. In September of 1999 construction began on the National Museum of the American Indian. I. Joseph Tayac navigated one hundred sea voyages over the span of over forty years in the merchant marines.


According to the author, 500 years of struggle can lead to

A. misinterpreting of facts. B. healing for native people. C. lobbying for preservation. D. encompassing of territory.


How did interruptions in the construction schedule of the tower contribute to the overall completion of the

A. Engineers had a chance to convince officials to use soil extraction.


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project? B. The tower was given an opportunity to settle before it was made taller. C. It allowed time for the builders to raise money to continue construction. D. It permitted tourists to climb the tower without causing it to lean too much.

Benchmark LA.910.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text; (50, 53, 36, 41, 5) (5 pts. possible)


According to ―Mother of Women’s Basketball,

Senda Berenson’s rules affected James Naismith’s

version of basketball by

A. slowing the movement of the basketball.

B. increasing the time players spend running.

C. highlighting the role of individual players.

D. making the game more interesting to watch.


What would MOST LIKELY happen if the tower began to lean further?

F. Officials would give up and finally allow the tower to collapse. G. Engineers would begin improvements by straightening the tower. H. Officials would hire engineers to evaluate and correct the problem. I. Officials would hire engineers to construct a new tower to replace the old one.

41 LA.910.1.7.4 A White Heron - Literary

What causes Sylvia to withhold information?

A. her awe of the bird B. her love of her grandmother C. her respect for the sportsman D. her appreciation for the pine tree


According to ―The Mayan Codices, which statement BEST explains how a few of the codices survived?

F. The conquistadors kept some of them. G. They were hidden in palaces and temples. H. They lay forgotten in three European cities. I. The archaeologists were able to locate the caves.


According to ―The Mayan Codices,‖ which statement BEST explains why scribes were sent to live in a special place?

A. Scribes were discouraged from talking to painters. B. Scribes were required to focus on one specific field. C. Scribes were protected from the invading conquistadors. D. Scribes were expected to fulfill a period of servitude to priests.

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; (18, 39, 7, 6) (4 pts. possible)


The author organized the article ―Mother of

Women’s Basketball by

F. comparing Berenson’s experience to that of other basketball coaches. G. describing Berenson’s experiences as both a coach and an author. H. answering questions about Berenson’s accomplishments. I. explaining Berenson’s role in women’s basketball


How is the article ―Orange and Oatmeal: It’s Not

Just For Breakfast!‖ organized?

A. Compare/Contrast: The article highlights changes made to the game of basketball. B. Chronological Order: The article chronicles the game of basketball since its origin. C. Cause/Effect: The article explains the reasons for changes


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made to the game of basketball. D. Argument and Support: The article debates the value of the changes made to the game of basketball.


The author MAINLY organized this article ―The Blues and American Music by

F. describing the evolution of blues music. G. comparing rural and urban appreciation of blues music. H. analyzing the slow decline in popularity of blues music. I. discussing the various reasons for the development of blues music.


Based on the title and subheadings, the reader can determine that the MAIN organizational structure of this article is

A. a step-by-step account of the building of the Tower of Pisa. B. a listing of historical events that interrupted construction of the Tower of Pisa. C. a comparison of the attempts made to compensate for the tilt of the Tower of Pisa. D. an explanation of what caused the Tower of Pisa to lean and what has been done to stabilize it

Benchmark LA.910.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts; (13, 34, 1, 2) (4 pts. possible)


What was a major difference between Berenson’s and Naismith’s basic plan for playing basketball?

A. increasing the amount of dribbling in a game B. allowing players to use all sections of the court C. limiting the amount of passing between players D. dividing the court into three sections instead of two


What made Berenson a pioneer as compared to

other basketball coaches?

F. She invented the game of basketball.

G. She coached college basketball for women.

H. She wrote the first rulebook for women’s basketball.

I. She created the Women’s National Basketball Association.


How is blues music similar to work songs from the 1800s?

A. Both followed a safety structure. B. Both were accompanied by a solo guitar. C. Both helped coordinate the work of the laborers. D. Both developed out of the country music tradition

34 LA.910.1.7.7 Straighten Up! How is tourism in the Leaning Tower of Pisa different today than in the past?

F. fewer people can climb per hour G. people can see further while at the top H. people can notice the reduction in the amount of lean I. people feel the shifting of the riverbed beneath

Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language Benchmark LA.910.2.1.2 - analyze and compare a variety of traditional, classical, and contemporary literary works, and identify the literary elements of each (e.g., setting, plot, characterization, conflict); (27, 42, 43) (3 pts. possible)



What is a conflict the author faces in the article?

A. She believes that her heritage is at risk. B. She needs the support of a Native activist poet. C. She feels that the Native people need a place to meet. D. She is concerned about the accuracy of a census report.


What is the primary setting of the passage?

F. the bedroom in the morning G. the green marsh at dusk H. the woods at daybreak I. the ocean at night


Sylvia’s search for the white heron shows that she is

A. adventurous. B. concerned. C. disobedient.


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D. foolish

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); (8, 44) (2 pts. possible))



What is the theme of the poem?

F. People cannot be alone even if they try.

G. Solitude is necessary to understand the events of life.

H. Other people are distractions from the real purposes of life.

I. Character strength and personal insight are indications of true success.


Which excerpt from the passage BEST describes the conflict of the story?

F. The way was harder than she thought; she must reach far and hold fast . . . G. . . . the child knew that she must hurry if her project were to be of any use. H. . . . Sylvia cannot speak; she cannot tell the heron’s secret and give its life away. I. The guest waked from a dream, and remembering his day's pleasure hurried to dress . . .

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; (29, 11, 47, 45) (4 pts. possible))

Question NGSSS Passage Question stem Passage


Which word BEST describes the speaker’s tone in ―I Am Much Too Alone in This World, Yet Not Alone?

A. independent B. indifferent C. joyful D. melancholy


Based on Tayac’s tone in the article, the reader can conclude that she feels

A. complacent. B. optimistic. C. resentful. D. successful.


Read the excerpt. There was a huge tree asleep yet in the paling moonlight . . . What literary technique is used in this excerpt?

A. alliteration B. hyperbole C. personification D. rhyme


Which line from the poem contains a simile?

A. Stare hard at the sun they cannot follow. B. Cuts the desert like the stroke of a sword. C. The wind takes dry waves of heat and tosses them, D. Lift themselves proudly over the straggling houses;

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); (32) (1 pts. possible)



Which sentence from the article is BEST supported by the information in the text box?

F. My grandfather, Chief Turkey Tayac, who was born in 1895, spent his life lobbying for the preservation and rebirth of Algonquian peoples, including his own Piscataway community. G. As an adolescent I became conscious that no one else could keep our heritage alive but ourselves. H. Beginning with the drum group, we affirmed a promise to tell


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the truth: the truth about what happened to us, about who we are now, and about who we want to be. I. We still have a long journey, but this is one that many

recognize we must take together.

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; - (19, 49, 38, 40) (4 pts. possible)

Question NGSSS Passage Question stem Distractor


Which statement from the article is BEST supported by the photograph?

A. The musical form of the blues, which first became popular in the 1920s, proved to be one of the most influential genres of music throughout the twentieth century and continues to maintain an important place in our culture today. B. When the blues evolved as an art form in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it kept the spirit of the call and response structure, while focusing more on individual artists. C. The 1920s saw the emergence of a movement called the ―Classic Blues, featuring such talented and charismatic singers as Mamie Smith, Ida B. Cox, and Bessie Smith. D. Because of the feeling that is evoked by expressions like, ―I feel blue or ―I have the blues,many people believe that all blues music has a sad or melancholy quality.


According to the evidence in the article about Gertrude Ederle, which of her characteristics contributed MOST to her success?

F. It demonstrates the amount of the tower’s tilt. G. It presents the drastic measures needed to support the tower. H. It highlights each step that engineers took to lessen the tower’s tilt. I. It shows the necessity of each measure engineers adopted to save the tower.



F. determine why the tower leans. G. locate the defective parts of the tower. H. identify the methods used in measuring the tilt. I. understand the stages of the reconstruction process.


The purpose of the subheadings in the article ―The Mayan Codices is to

A. organize the subject matter of the codices. B. divide in stages the chronology of the codices. C. highlight the various cultural advances of the Mayan nation. D. feature the most notable accomplishments of the Mayan scribes.

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; (14, 22, 24, 37, 3) (5 pts. possible)


Based on information in both articles, which is a value shared by BOTH Senda Berenson and the WNBA?

A. tradition

B. innovation

C. individual talent


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D. personal responsibility


According to the information presented in the article, what MOST distinguishes blues music?

A. to introduce readers to popular American blues artists B. to explain to readers the origin of musical forms and genres C. to inspire readers to become blues singers and musical historians D. to convey to readers the role of blues in the evolution of American music


According to the article, which is a valid statement?

F. Trudy rarely finished the tasks that she started. G. Trudy tried to beat the record of a rival swimmer. H. Trudy regretted the toll that swimming took on her life. I. Trudy continued to participate in swimming by teaching others.



F. her ability to solve her problems G. her desire to reach a meaningful goal H. her willingness to serve her community I. her eagerness to compete in physical activities



A. She believes that her heritage is at risk. B. She needs the support of a Native activist poet. C. She feels that the Native people need a place to meet. D. She is concerned about the accuracy of a census report.


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Category 1 - Vocabulary

Benchmark LA.910.1.6.3 - use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words; (26, 16, 20) (3 pts. possible) Question NGSSS Overall

Performance Passage Question stem


Read this sentence. Many of them adapted the words and spirit of older work songs to fit the constraints of the country music genre, with one artist playing guitar and singing, thus giving birth to the “country blues.” As used in the sentence, what does the word constraints mean?


Read this sentence. Most people thought no woman was strong enough to complete such an arduous swim. What is the meaning of the word arduous?


Read this sentence. More specifically, Washington was the home of the Anacostan, who lived under the influence of the Piscataway central chief, the tayac, although it is probable that they maintained a high level of autonomy. What does the word autonomy MOST LIKELY mean as it is used in the sentence?

Benchmark LA.910.1.6.8 - identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meanings (9, 12, 48, 46) (4 pts. possible)

Question NGSSS Overall Performance

Passage Question stem


Which words BEST describe the speaker in this poem?


Read these lines from the poem. I want my free will and want it accompanying the path which leads to action; Which sentence BEST restates these lines?

46 LA.910.1.6.8 The Windmills - Poetry Read the lines. Yellow melon flowers Crawl beneath the withered peach-trees; A date-palm throws its heavy fronds of steel Against the scoured metallic sky. What does A date-palm throws its heavy fronds of steel MOST LIKELY mean?

48 LA.910.1.6.8 The Windmills - Poetry Read these lines from ―The Windmills.‖ And at their feet the deep blue-green alfalfa Cuts the desert like the stroke of a sword. Which sentence BEST restates the meaning of the lines above?

Benchmark LA.910.1.6.9 - determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in context; (17, 10, 51, 52) (4 pts. possible)



10 LA.910.1.6.9 I Am Much Too Alone in

This World, Yet Not Alone -

Poetry

Read these lines from the poem. Nowhere I wish to stay crooked, bent; for there I would be dishonest, untrue. I want my conscience to be true before you;


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In which sentence does bent have the SAME meaning as it is used in the lines above?


Read this sentence from the article. These artists had quite a profound influence on African-American music, since they were often quite polished musicians who could perform alone at different venues, accompanying their singing with only a guitar. Which sentence below uses polished in the SAME way as in the sentence above?


Read this excerpt from the article. They thought the ideograms had something to do with superstitions, so they felt threatened by them. As a result, the Spaniards set about to destroy all the codices they could find. In which sentence does set have the SAME meaning as used in the excerpt above?


Read this sentence from the article. The “Dresden” Codex (pronounced code-ex) is part of the collection of the Royal Library in Dresden, Germany. In which sentence does part have the SAME meaning as used in the sentence above?

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; (28, 15, 21, 23, 33) (5 pts. possible)




What is the author’s MAIN purpose for writing this article?


Why did the author begin ―America’s Best Girl‖ well into Trudy’s swim?


What is MOST LIKELY the author’s purpose for writing ―America’s Best Girl?


With which sentence would the author MOST LIKELY agree?


Based on the information in the article, what is the author’s point of view regarding the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

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; (30, 31, 25, 35, 4) (5 pts. possible)


The information regarding the colors and size of the WNBA basketball is important to the

reader’s perception of


Based on the information in ―America’s Best Girl,‖ the reader can conclude that in order to swim the English Channel, a person must


If you were to explain this article to someone else, which of these facts would be the LEAST important to mention?


According to the author, 500 years of struggle can lead to


How did interruptions in the construction schedule of the tower contribute to the overall completion of the project?

Benchmark LA.910.1.7.4 - identify cause-and-effect relationships in text; (50, 53, 36, 41, 5) (5 pts. possible)


According to ―Mother of Women’s Basketball, Senda Berenson’s rules affected James Naismith’s

version of basketball by


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What would MOST LIKELY happen if the tower began to lean further?

41 LA.910.1.7.4 A White Heron - Literary What causes Sylvia to withhold information?


According to ―The Mayan Codices, which statement BEST explains how a few of the codices survived?


According to ―The Mayan Codices,‖ which statement BEST explains why scribes were sent to live in a special place?

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; (18, 39, 7, 6) (4 pts. possible)


The author organized the article ―Mother of Women’s Basketball‖ by


How is the article ―Orange and Oatmeal: It’s Not Just For Breakfast!‖ organized?


The author MAINLY organized this article ―The Blues and American Music by


Based on the title and subheadings, the reader can determine that the MAIN organizational structure of this article is

Benchmark LA.910.1.7.7 - compare and contrast elements in multiple texts; (13, 34, 1, 2) (4 pts. possible)


What was a major difference between Berenson’s and Naismith’s basic plan for playing basketball?


What made Berenson a pioneer as compared to other basketball coaches?


How is blues music similar to work songs from the 1800s?

34 LA.910.1.7.7 Straighten Up! How is tourism in the Leaning Tower of Pisa different today than in the past?

Category 3 - Elements of Story Structure/Descriptive Language / Figurative Language Benchmark LA.910.2.1.2 - analyze and compare a variety of traditional, classical, and contemporary literary works, and identify the literary elements of each (e.g., setting, plot, characterization, conflict); (27, 42, 43) (3 pts. possible)





42 LA.910.2.1.2 A White Heron - Literary What is the primary setting of the passage?

43 LA.910.2.1.2 A White Heron - Literary Sylvia’s search for the white heron shows that she is

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); (8, 44) (2 pts. possible))




What is the theme of the poem?

44 LA.910.2.1.5 A White Heron - Literary Which excerpt from the passage BEST describes the conflict of the story?


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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; (29, 11, 47, 45) (4 pts. possible))




Which word BEST describes the speaker’s tone in ―I Am Much Too Alone in This World, Yet Not Alone?


Based on Tayac’s tone in the article, the reader can conclude that she feels

45 LA.910.2.1.7 A White Heron - Literary Read the excerpt. There was a huge tree asleep yet in the paling moonlight . . . What literary technique is used in this excerpt?

47 LA.910.2.1.7 The Windmills - Poetry Which line from the poem contains a simile?

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); (32) (1 pts. possible) Question NGSSS Overall

Performance Passage Question stem

32 “We Rise, We Fall, We Rise” – Literary Nonfiction

Which sentence from the article is BEST supported by the information in the text box?

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; - (19, 49, 38, 40) (4 pts. possible)




Which statement from the article is BEST supported by the photograph?


How does the illustration of the Leaning Tower of Pisa help the reader understand the process of soil extraction?


The use of descriptions within the illustration BEST helps the reader to


The purpose of the subheadings in the article ―The Mayan Codices is to

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; (14, 22, 24, 37, 3) (5 pts. possible)

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Orange and Oatmeal: It’s Not Just For Breakfast!

Based on information in both articles, which is a value shared by BOTH Senda Berenson and the WNBA?


According to the information presented in the article, what MOST distinguishes blues music?


According to the article, which is a valid statement?






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Fall IA Reading Assessment Grade 10 November 2012 Division