Preparing to Read an Informational Text — Unit test Answers

Read the excerpt from "Machu Picchu: A City in the Sky.”Machu Picchu was once an important place. It was a hidden retreat, or resting place, for an Incan emperor. His name was Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. He ruled from 1438 to 1471. The city was built around 1450 CE. That was a time of war between the emperor and other Incan leaders. In this hidden city, he was safe from his enemies.

Read the excerpt from "Professional Athletes."In many sports, teamwork is vital. Basketball players may be great at dribbling, hook shots, and layups. They may make all of their free throws. But if they do not pass because they want to make all the shots themselves, they will not get far.

Review the KWL chart.Which is the most logical question to add to the "What I Want to Know” column?

Read the passage from "Zero-Gravity Nutrition.”How can a tiny crumb be an enemy? A crumb may be small but can turn into a big problem in space. A crumb could float and land in an astronaut’s eye. Or it could get stuck in an air vent. It’s the job of food scientists to think about crumbs and other obstacles. They come up with solutions for how astronauts can eat.

Read the excerpt from "Professional Athletes."The lives of pro athletes are much different from what most people picture. Hughes says, "As a kid I thought it would be extremely easy to play a game as my job. I thought I would just show up to the field every day around game time, lace up the cleats, and head out onto the field for nine innings."

Dru is reading about castles for a class project.Medieval castles were built for safety, not comfort. The walls were thick to protect the residents from invaders. Windows were made tall and thin so that soldiers could shoot arrows through the openings. Towers were a common place to watch for approaching enemies.

Liam is reading a book about prehistoric animals for a class presentation. He reads about a reptile called brachiosaurus.Which text feature would help Liam say this name correctly in his presentation?

Read the paragraph.Many people think photography is difficult. With a good digital camera, anyone can take a decent shot. First, a photographer needs to make sure that the lens cover has been removed and that the camera’s batteries have been charged. It’s surprising how many people actually forget these two basic steps. Next, a photographer should adjust the setting on the camera, keeping in mind if the photo is being taken outside, whether the subject is close up, and what the subject is. Most cameras have many settings. A good photographer experiments with all the settings until the best one is found. Lastly, a good photographer takes numerous shots, knowing that not all of them will turn out well.

Take a look at the image.

Read the passage.Today’s teenagers are busy. Many juggle school, family, activities, and jobs. It might be difficult to find time for volunteer work. There are opportunities for volunteering in every community. Students can help at ball fields, churches, nurseries, and veterinarians’ offices. Volunteer work can be a great training ground for "real world” employment. When people offer their skills to others, communities become better places.

The image shows the Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified in 1919.

How do the subheadings in "Georgia O'Keeffe: Modernist Pioneer" help the reader better understand the text?

Which text feature could the author add to "Georgia O'Keeffe: Modernist Pioneer" to help readers better understand and visualize O'Keeffe's work?