The author includes paragraph 1 most likely to...
Which word is an antonym of nomadic in paragraph 6?
According to the selection, how do the San people keep their supply of water safe?
In paragraph 11 , the word landscape means...
Which text feature from the selection best helps the reader know on what page they can find each topic?
The map on page 138 is included to show the reader..
The caption under the photograph on page 146 explains...
According to the selection, what will happen if your vehicle breaks down in the desert?
Which word is a synonym of lack in paragraph 5?
With which statement would the author most likely agree?
Vocabulary
Directions: For numbers 11-15, choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
During the day, people should shield themselves from the sun.
Word Study
Directions: For numbers 16 - 20, choose the word in each group that has a vowel sound the same as the vowel sound in bold.
long e
Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the selection. Then answer each question.
Walking in the Sand of Our Ancestors
1 The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world. Living in that hot and dry climate is a group of people almost as old as the desert itself: the Berbers. Today, the Berbers live all across the desert region.
In the Early Days
2 The Berbers have lived in this area for hundreds of years. The Berbers are nomads. Nomads are people who travel from place to place.
3 When the Arabs came to North Africa, the Berbers adopted many of their customs. Traveling with large camel trains, the Berbers carried a wide variety of trade goods. These goods included cloth, salt, and gold. These caravans, crossed the desert between cities and towns.
A Nomadic Life
4 Many Berbers today continue to live in groups made up of large extended families. Besides people, there are animals, such as sheep, goats, camels, and horses.
A Changing Way of Life
5 Many Berbers now live in more permanent settlements. But, there are still many Berber nomads. They speak the language of their ancestors and follow the paths of those who came before them.
Glossary
Berbers- a nomadic people of Sahara Desert in Africa nomads- people who move from place to place
caravans- traveling groups in Africa that used camels to carry goods along the trading routes
extended families- a large family group often consisting of many generations and relatives
In the selection, the word caravans means -
Writing - Narrative
Think about what your life would be like if you were a desert nomad. Write a paragraph that tells about your everyday life. Tell how you feel and what you do. Use details from the selection in your writing. Remember the characteristics of a personal narrative as you write.
Reading Comprehension:
Read the selection and answer the questions that follow.
Animals in Antarctica
A Cold Home
Antarctica is one of the seven continents. It is one of the coldest places on Earth, but there are many animals that make their home in this frozen land. Two of the animals that live there are penguins and seals.
Penguins
Six different types of penguins live in Antartica. Penguins are good swimmers and can hold their breath for up to twenty minutes. They have a top layer of oily feathers that help them stay dry in the water while they look for food. They have a special kind of feather underneath, called down, which helps keep them warm.
Seals
More than half of the world's seals live in Antartica. They are good swimmers and can dive deep for food. Seals can hold their breath for about two hours! Seals have very good hearing. They cannot see color, but special parts of their eyes help them see underwater where there is not much light. Some seals have loud voices.
Antartica Facts
- The South Pole is in Antartica.
- Almost all of Antartica is covered in ice.
- Antartica can be called a desert because it gets very little rain each year.
List two reasons why headings help readers.
The children noticed the lack of art supplies in the classroom.
Exposure to very cold temperatures can cause frostbite.
Which two words mean about the same as the word nomadic?
Which word is a synonym of landscape in the sentence below?
The landscape was made up of rolling hills and fields.
long o
long a
long e
The word that has a long o sound is -
The purpose of the bold headings within the selection is to -
The reader is most likely to find information about modern Berbers in -
What is the purpose of the glossary at the end of the selection? Write your response using complete sentences and correct capitalization and punctuation.
The information under the heading "A Cold Home" includes -
Where should the reader look to find facts about Antartica not related to animals?
The details in the paragraph under the heading "Seals" are mostly about
Which sentence in the selection supports the title?