Scholastic Practice Test #2

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PART A- What is the main idea of the article "Tracking Turtles"?

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PART B. Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

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In paragraph 1, the author uses the phrase "race into" to show that ___________

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PART A- What does the word data mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of the article?

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PART B- Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

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Which inference can you make from the article?

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Kate Mansfield and the other scientists were surprised by what they learned. Which detail from the article best supports this idea?

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(short answer)
Scientists discovered that young loggerhead sea turtles migrate to the center of the Atlantic's circular current. Why might baby turtles do this, according to the article? Use details from the article to support your answer.

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What is the article "Remembering Rosa" mostly about?

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PART A- Which statement best describes the author's point of view in "Remembering Rosa" ?

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PART B- Which detail from "Remembering Rosa" best supports the answer to Part A?

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In the article "A Hero's Life," what does the word protests mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

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Sort the items that are characteristics of Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, or both

made a positive impact on their country
faced problems because of their skin color
faced segregation in the United States
fought apartheid in South Africa
was arrested
worked with Martin Luther King Jr on civil rights
refused to give up a seat to a white person on a bus
wrote letters and essays from prison
was elected President

Nelson Mandela
Rosa Parks
Both

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The articles “Remembering Rosa” and “A Hero’s Life” are both about people who fought hard to make a positive change. Write an essay giving your opinion about what qualities a person must have to make such a change. Use details from the two articles to support your answer.

(In order to get full credit, be sure to include an introduction, at least 3 paragraphs with evidence from the story, and a conclusion)

Scholastic Practice Test #2

PART A- What is the main idea of the article "Tracking Turtles"?

PART B. Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

In paragraph 1, the author uses the phrase "race into" to show that ___________

PART A- What does the word data mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of the article?

PART B- Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

Which inference can you make from the article?

Kate Mansfield and the other scientists were surprised by what they learned. Which detail from the article best supports this idea?

(short answer) Scientists discovered that young loggerhead sea turtles migrate to the center of the Atlantic's circular current. Why might baby turtles do this, according to the article? Use details from the article to support your answer.

What is the article "Remembering Rosa" mostly about?

PART A- Which statement best describes the author's point of view in "Remembering Rosa" ?

PART B- Which detail from "Remembering Rosa" best supports the answer to Part A?

In the article "A Hero's Life," what does the word protests mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

Sort the items that are characteristics of Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, or both

PART A- What is the main idea of the article "Tracking Turtles"?

PART B. Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

In paragraph 1, the author uses the phrase "race into" to show that ___________

PART A- What does the word data mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of the article?

PART B- Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

Which inference can you make from the article?

Kate Mansfield and the other scientists were surprised by what they learned. Which detail from the article best supports this idea?

(short answer) Scientists discovered that young loggerhead sea turtles migrate to the center of the Atlantic's circular current. Why might baby turtles do this, according to the article? Use details from the article to support your answer.

What is the article "Remembering Rosa" mostly about?

PART A- Which statement best describes the author's point of view in "Remembering Rosa" ?

PART B- Which detail from "Remembering Rosa" best supports the answer to Part A?

In the article "A Hero's Life," what does the word protests mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

Sort the items that are characteristics of Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, or both

(short answer)
Scientists discovered that young loggerhead sea turtles migrate to the center of the Atlantic's circular current. Why might baby turtles do this, according to the article? Use details from the article to support your answer.

(short answer)
Scientists discovered that young loggerhead sea turtles migrate to the center of the Atlantic's circular current. Why might baby turtles do this, according to the article? Use details from the article to support your answer.