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DAILY SPARKS2ND 9 WEEKS-2015 -2016

OCTOBER 26-JANUARY 15

DAILY SPARK 10/26/15

Mia rushed home and threw open the front door. Her mother whirled around, surprised that Mia was home from school so early. “I won first place in the art contest!” she said with pride.

Though Mia had been working eagerly on her art submission for weeks, her mother wasn’t sure what the project involved. “That’s wonderful, Mia! What was the subject of your art project?” her mother asked. Grinning from ear to ear, Mia handed over her artwork. It was a portrait of her mother.

This story is mostly about Mia —

A. working on a project at home B. choosing a new art project

C. winning an art contest D. completing a painting

Read these sentences.

Michael was almost ready to leave when he realized that he had misplaced his

keys. After searching for ten minutes, he found the keys in his backpack.

What does the word misplaced mean?

A. lost B. changed

C. broken D. hidden


Read the passage on your table then answer the following:

What best describes the main purpose of the passage?

A. To persuade readers that African gray parrots make good pets.

B. To explain to readers what Pepperberg learned through her work with Alex.

C. To convince readers that primates are smarter than birds like Alex.

D. To entertain readers with a humorous story about teaching various bird species to talk.

DAILY SPARK- “MINDS OF THEIR OWN”-READING EXPLORE -

10/28/15


10/29/15


Based on the passage, which of the following best describes Alex’s ability to talk?

A. Alex learns almost instantly how to say and use new words he hears.

B. Alex can pronounce words clearly but doesn’t actually communicate.

C. Alex can only mimic Pepperberg by repeating words directly after she says them.

D. Alex communicates by correctly using words htat he’s heard repeated at least several times.


10/30/15


In the passage, what reason does Pepperberg give for wanting to

teach an African gray parrot to talk?

A. to better understand how birds think.

B. To see whether birds are able to learn a human language.

C. To find out how skillful birds are at imitation.

D. To observe whether birds are capable of lying.


11/2/15


As it is used in line 5, the word produce most nearly means:

A. grow.

B. invent.

C. show.

D. make.


11/3/15


In the passage, Pepperberg notes that one advantage in using a parrot instead of a

chimpanzee in her research was that parrots:

A. are easier to train than chimpanzees.

B. can speak, while chimpanzees can’t.

C. haven’t been studied as often as chimpanzees have been.

D. don’t require specialized care the way chimpanzees do.


11/4/15


According to the passage, why did Alex scold one of the young parrots in Pepperberg’s care?

A. It wasn’t paying attention to the task.

B. It wanted a treat before performing.

C. It didn’t pronounce a word correctly.

D. It selected the wrong object.


11/5/15


The tone of this story is —

A. critical

B. sorrowful

C. respectful

D. suspenseful


11/6/15


Which of the following best describes something parrots, great apes, and humans have in common that requires higher-level thinking skills?

A. They demonstrate an ability to speak clearly.

B. They protect and clean up their environment.

C. They live a long time in complex societies.

D. They are capable of explaining new ideas.


11/9/15


According to the passage, one reason parrots living in in the wild need to be able to distinguish colors is so that they can:

A. recognize their mates.

B. pick out ripe from unripe fruit.

C. know which birds belong in their flock.

D. find their way back to their nests.


11/10/15


Which of the following is used in the passage as an example of why parrots living in the wild need to understand numbers?

A. To keep track of their flock and to know who’s single and who’s paired up.

B. To estimate the number of miles left to reach their destination when migrating.

C. To count the number of predators living in an area before settling there.

D. To divide up equally an large supply of fruit the flock finds to eat.



As it is used in line 71, the word drive most nearly means:

A. community fund-raiser.

B. short trip

C. powerful force

D. private road


Correct the following sentences:

harriet tubman singed a song for her sister

abrahm lincon was the 16th presedent of the united states


Correct the following sentences:

Haint nobody in our class been to wasington dc

president Lincoln was born in a modest log cabin in illiniois but he

became a successful lawer.


The summer I turned thirteen, my mom and I on a visit to my aunt

Sasha, who lives in New York near Long Island Sound.

A. NO CHANGE

B. visiting

C. visited

D. while visiting


One day the three of us, went clamming.

A. NO CHANGE

B. day, the three of us

C. day, the three of us,

D. day the three, of us


Riders on horseback could approximately deliver mail from

Missouri to California in ten days instead of the weeks and months

it had previously taken by stagecoach or ship.

The best placement for the underlined portion would be:

A. where it is now B. before the word on

C. before the word mail D. before the word ten


Riders on horseback could approximately deliver mail from

Missouri to California in ten days instead of the weeks and months

it had previously taken by stagecoach or ship.

How should the underlined portion be corrected:

A. NO CHANGE B. until

C. as long as D. unless


The Pony Express, begun in 1860, lasted only eighteen months,

ending after the completion of a cross-country telegraph system.

How should the underlined word be changed?

A. NO CHANGE B. along

C. for D. as


One man, Charlie Miller, who came to be known as Broncho

Charlie, claimed to had been the youngest rider for the Pony

Express.

How should the underlined word be changed?

A. NO CHANGE B. has

C. have D. DELETE the underlined word


For example, there is doubt about whether his story is

fact or legend.

How should the underlined words be changed?

A. NO CHANGE B. However,

C. Besides, D. Likewise,

DAILY SPARK –READING EXPLORE-ANIMAL DREAMS-PROSE FICTION

11/30/15

Use the passage on your table to answer the following question.

Who is the narrator of the passage?

A. Codi

B. Loyd

C. A character in the story who is watching and explaining the actions of Codi and Loyd.

D. A third-person narrator who knows the thoughts of both Codi and Loyd.


12/1/15


What does the passage suggest about the number of times Loydand Codi have visited Kinishba?

A. Neither of them has been at Kinishba before.

B. Both of them have been at Kinishba numerous times.

C. Loyd has been at Kinishba numberous times, but Codi has never been there before.

C. Codi has been at Kinishba numberous times, but Loyd has never been there before.


12/2/15


Which of the following statements about Loyd’s attitude toward Kinishba is best supported by the passage?

A. He regrets that the rooms are no longer filled with a bustling village.

B. He’s proud of the design and age of the structure.

C. He’s surprised that the building is still standing centuries after it was built.

D. He’s concerned because some people don’t appreciate Pueblo traditions.


12/3/15


Which of the following words best describes Codi’s first response to Kinishba?

A. Nervousness

B. Amusement

C. Uninterest

D. Awe


12/4/15


Loyd describes Kinishba to Codi as which of the following?

A. A grain elevator

B. A hidden cave

C. An ancient castle

D. Prehistoric condos


12/7/15


What reason does Loyd give Codi to keep her from going upstairs at Kinishba?

A. He doesn’t trust the beams.

B. They don’t have time to spend exploring.

C. It’s too dark to see anything up there.

D. It would be considered disrespectful.


12/8/15


According to the passage, Kinishba was built about how long ago?

A. One hundred years

B. Two hundred years

C. Eight hundred years

D. One thousand years


12/9/15


What does Codi most likely mean when she says “the compass points were entirely lost to me” (lines 37-38)?

A. The compass she brought is broken and no longer points north.

B. She can’t read her compass in the dark.

C. She lost her sense of direction as she followed Loyd though the rooms.

D. The doors to the rooms don’t all face the same direction.


12/10/15


According to the passage, the way the stones of Kinishba fit together reminds Codi of:

A. cells under a microscope.

B. a treasure island.

C. the Washington Monument.

D. a bustling village.


12/11/15


Loyd most strongly suggestions that the Pueblo builders designed their housing structures to be:

A. monuments to their ancestral heroes.

B. private and spacious.

C. a natural part of the landscape.

D. representative of their wealth and prosperity.

DAILY SPARK-ANALOGIES 12/14/15

Example: Foundation is to house as legs are to table. It can also be written Foundation: House ::

Legs: Table (A foundation supports a house as legs support a table. Choose the correct answer

for the following analogies.

1. Blade : Knife : :

A. Sword : Sheath

B. Handle : Shovel

C. Teeth : Comb

D. String : Kite

2. Merchandise : Store

A. Medicine : Pharmacy

B. Management : Office

C. Professional : amateur

D. Book : Library


Example: Bother : Disturb : : Spark : Ignite (disturb and bother are synonyms as is spark and

ignite). Choose the correct answer for the following analogies.

1. Fear : Horror : :

A. Love : Hate

B. Safety : Hazard

C. Children : Offspring

D. Shame : Humiliation

2. Overhear : Eavesdrop : :

A. Debate : Campaign

B. Plan : Scheme

C. Expose : Uncover

D. Inform : Invest


Example: Complaint : Praise :: Captivity : Freedom (Complaint is an antonym to praise and

captivity is an antonym to freedom.)

1. Calm: Frantic: :

A. Successful : Disastrous

B. Dainty : Tiny

C. Furious : Impatient

D. Beautiful : Gorgeous

2 Denied : Allowed: :

A. Prohibited : Prevented

B. Required : Requested

C. Polluted : Cleansed

D. Congratulated : Boasted


Example: Vacuum : Empty :: Commotion : Noisy (A vacuum by definition is empty (to empty

of something) and a commotion is by definition noisy). Choose the correct answer for the

following analogies.

1. Juvenile : Youthful ::

A. Amateur : Skillful

B. Candidate : Reliable

C. Scholar : Professional

D. Imposter : Phony

2. Security : Protective: :

A. Hazard : Dangerous

B. Gratitude : Envious

C. Comfort : Enjoyable

D. Guidance : Discouraging


Example: Anchor : Boat :: Brakes : Automobile (An anchor keeps a boat in place; brakes keep

an automobile in place.). Choose the correct answer for the following analogies.

1. Previous : Prior ::

A. Absent : Tardy

B. Nearest : Farthest

C. Following : Next

D. New : Recent

2. Clay : Pottery ::

A. Books : Library

B. Gears : Machinery

C. Fabric : Clothing

D. Words : Communication

DAILY SPARK –READING EXPLORE- MUSIC FELL ON ALABAMA-HUMANITIES

1/4/16


The passage can best be described as:

A. a brief account of Handy’s life as a musician.

B. an in-depth analysis of the lyrics of one of Handy’s songs.

C. a story of a memorable event from Handy’s childhood.

D. a discussion of the popularity of jazz music in the early twentieth century.


1/5/16


Which of the following statements about Handy and the invention of jazz is best supported by the passage?

A. With his song “Memphis Blues,” Handy invented jazz.

B. Handy claimed that he’d invented jazz, but his claim can’t be verified.

C. Handy had hoped he’d be credited with inventing the blues instead of jazz.

D. Handy is credited as the inventor of jazz, but he repeatedly denied the claim.


1/6/16


Which of the following musical activities is NOT mentioned in the passage as something Handy did?

A. Conducting

B. Writing songs

C. Playing instruments

D. Singing spirituals


1/7/16


What does the last paragraph most strongly suggest about Handy’s position in the Music industry in 1941?

A. Handy was struggling to compose music.

B. Handy was a popular composer.

C. Handy was just starting his publishing company.

D. Handy’s contributions were being overlooked.


1/8/16


According to the passage, when Handy was a young child, his father expected him to grow up to become a :

A. music conductor

B. politician

C. song writer

D. minister


1/11/16


Which of the following is named in the passage as one of Handy’smusical inspirations when Handy was young?

A. Songs sung by Southern blacks in railroad yards and factories.

B. Songs sung by his father at home while preparing for church services.

C. Blues music played at political rallies.

D. Autobiographies of famous musicians.


1/12/16


The passage states that Handy’s inspiration for writing “ The St. Louis Blues” came from:

A. his excitement about moving from Memphis to St. Louis.

B. music that Handy had heard and studied while in the Florence black public school.

C. remembering one fo the songs Handy had composed in his youth.

D. a comment Handy had overheard while he was in St. Louis.


1/13/16


The last two paragraphs (lines 47-69) most strongly suggest that between 1918 and approximately 1940, most of the songs Handy wrote would have been marketed as what kind of music?

A. Blues

B. Jazz

C. Patriotic

D. Religious


1/14/16


Which of the following statements captures how the passage characterizes most of Handy’s blues lyrics?

A. They imitate the religious lyrics of spirituals.

B. They reflect both the good and difficult times in life.

C. They inspire honor and pride in citizens of the United States.

D. They attempt to persuade people to support specific political candidates.


1/15/16


According to the passage, what did Handy believe about the market for blues music in 1941?

A. It was richer than that for other types of music.

B. It was just beginning to gain momentum.

C. It had slightly declined.

D. It had disappeared.

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