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Be a Quiz Whiz!For each question below, fill in the circle next to the correct answer.

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5 Big Questions About Coronavirus Pages 2-3

1 Part A Which statement about the new coronavirus is true?A  It was first detected in North America.B Another name for coronavirus is the flu.C  It is named after a city in China.D It is contagious and can be very harmful.

2 Part B Which detail best supports the answer to question 2?A  “It’s a virus that was first detected in Wuhan,

China, late last year.”B  “Within seven weeks, the virus infected

more than 72,000 people and killed more than 1,800.”

C  “Like the flu, this coronavirus causes a respiratory illness . . .”

D  “It’s brand-new, so doctors are still learning about what makes it unique.”

3 How is the article structured?A  Each section answers a different question.B Facts are presented in chronological order.C  The sections describe various opinions from

medical experts.D  It compares and contrasts the new

coronavirus and the flu.

She Grew Up to Fight for Women’s Rights Pages 4-5

4 The section “A Tough Battle” explains ___.A Alice Paul’s childhood experiencesB Paul’s experience in jailC  the violence that occurred during the protest

in 1917D  how Paul took action to bring about change

5 Which statement would Paul likely agree with?A Goals that are difficult to achieve are a waste.B  Don’t stop fighting for what you believe in.C  Laws and rules are not meant to be changed.D  To make changes, everyone must agree.

6 Which question is not answered by the sidebar at the bottom of pages 4-5?A  Which states prohibited African Americans

from voting after 1870?B Why was Susan B. Anthony arrested?C  What was the purpose of the Voting Rights

Act of 1965?D  Why did many Americans think the voting

age needed to be lowered to 18?

Who Chewed This Gum? Page 6

7 A word similar in meaning to substance is ___.A natureB  bottom

C  materialD  gum

8 Based on the text, readers can infer that ___.A each human has unique DNAB people no longer enjoy chewing gumC  all humans have used gum to repair toolsD everyone can analyze DNA

A Rainbow Squirrel Page 6

9 Which best summarizes this short article?A The Malabar giant squirrel is 3 feet long.B  U.S. squirrels are not brightly colored.C  The Malabar giant squirrel has brightly

colored fur that is used as camouflage.D  Some squirrels live in India.

Are We Ready for Driverless Cars? Page 7 10 Which detail suggests that Cathy Chase may

support driverless cars in the future?A  “For 15 years, I’ve worked to make cars and

roads safer.”B  “One day driverless cars may help . . . but not

for a long time.”C  “There have been several accidents involving

these types of cars.”D  “They rely on cameras and sensors to help

them ‘see’ the road.”

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Close-Reading Questions

1. How are people trying to stop the spread of the new coronavirus?

2. Compare and contrast coronavirus and the flu.

3. Explain what Dr. Denison means when he says “Viruses are like a big family.”

Refer to “5 Big Questions About Coronavirus” to respond to the questions below. Reread the article to find details that support your answers. Remember to write in complete sentences.

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Name: ___________________________________________ Reasons and Evidence Common Core R.8

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What Do You Know?Before reading “5 Big Questions About Coronavirus,” read each statement below and decide if it’s true or false. After you read the article, check your predictions. Then support the answer with evidence from the article.

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ReadingTrue or False?

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True or False? Text Evidence

Within seven weeks, the new coronavirus infected more than 72,000 people.

Coronavirus has not spread to Europe.

Both the new coronavirus and the flu are respiratory illnesses.

Currently, the best way to prevent coronavirus is to get a vaccine.

There is a low risk of U.S. citizens catching coronavirus.

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Close-Reading Questions

1. Why is Alice Paul considered an activist? Include an example from the article.

2. How did Paul’s childhood influence her view on women’s rights?

3. Explain what Krista Niles means when she says “The parade brought visibility to the suffrage movement.”

Refer to “She Grew Up to Fight for Women’s Rights” to respond to the questions below. Reread the article to find details that support your answers. Remember to write in complete sentences.

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Sequencing EventsCommon Core R.3

The Fight to VoteAs you read “She Grew Up to Fight for Women’s Rights,” pay attention to key dates and events. Then use information from the article to summarize major events in the women’s rights movement and write them on the timeline below.

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Common Core W.1Opinion Writing

Plan an EssayOn page 7, you read a debate about driverless cars. What do you think? Use the graphic organizer to plan a five-paragraph essay that explains your opinion. Then write your essay on another sheet of paper.

IntroductionTell readers about the topic and state your opinion. Assume that they haven’t read the debate.

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ReasonsCome up with three reasons that support your view.

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EvidenceNote facts or examples that support your reasons.

ConclusionSummarize your opinion. You might end with a question or a suggestion for your readers.

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