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Service dogs can be trained to do many things, such as detect life-threatening allergens or fetch help in a medical emergency. The FIDO project hopes to use technology to help these dogs communicate with humans more efficiently.

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Key Ideas and DetailsRead for Detail, Explain Conenctions, Identify Cause and Effect (RI.1, RI.2, RI.3)

• Q1, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10

Craft and StructureDefine Words and Phrases, Identify Point of View, Analyze Text Features (RI.4, RI.5, RI.6)

• Q3, Q4, Q6

Integration of Knowledge and IdeasIdentify Claims and Evidence, Analyze Graphic Features (RI.7, RI.8, RI.9)

• Q2, Q5

Question Distribution by Standard

Read for Detail Mini-Lesson (RI.1)

For students who struggle with reading for detail, create a concept map. Ask students to write the topic of an article in the center of a blank sheet of paper (or provide them with the topic). Ask them to add important details about the topic as they read, and to connect each detail to the topic with an arrow. They should include a paragraph number with each detail they add, for reference. Tell students that when they are asked something about a topic, they might start by rephrasing the question as a statement. This will help them understand what to look for. (For example, they might rephrase “Who was Abraham Lincoln?” as “Abraham Lincoln was . . .” Have students use this map to identify answers to questions.

Alternate Question Stems

• According to the article, [insert who, what, where, when, why, or how question]? • Which is true/not true about [insert topic]? • Show where you found the answer to [insert question]. • In which paragraph/section do we learn [insert a fact from the article]?

1. C2. D3. D4. B5. D

6. A7. D8. D9. C10. B

Magazine Quiz Answer Key

1. COVID-19 TESTING: Explain Connections (RI.5.3; RI.6.3)What is the connection between testing and reopening businesses?

A. More testing will hurt the economy because the kits are expensive.B. The federal government is distributing more test kits in order to reopen businesses.C. There is risk in reopening businesses without increasing testing first.D. Dr. Anthony Fauci supports immediate reopening and increased testing.

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. There is no evidence in the article to suggest this.B. “But some governors say the federal government is not providing enough COVID-19 test kits.” C. Correct answer: “But health experts say lifting restrictions without more testing could cause another spike in

infections.”D. Fauci does not support immediate reopening.

2. TEENS BUILD VENTILATORS: Identify Claims and Evidence (RI.5.8; RI.6.8)Read the following sentence from the article and determine the claim it best supports. “They’re building ventilators out of batteries, manual oxygen pumps, and windshield-wiper motors from old cars.”

A. The robotics team members are proud of themselves.B. The ventilators the team has created are successful.C. Afghanistan needs ventilators. D. The robotics team is resourceful.

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. This may be true, but it is not supported by the quoted sentence.B. The ventilators have not been tested yet. C. This is true, but is better supported by the first paragraph of the article.D. Correct answer: Using these materials proves the team’s resourcefulness.

3. DATA DEEP DIVE: Analyze Graphic Features (RI.5.5; RI.6.5)According to the timeline, at what age do assistance dogs become pets?

A. at birthB. 2C. 9D. 10

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. For the first two years of its life, a service dog is trained and socialized.B. At age 2, they become assistance dogs.C. The average asssitance dog works for eight years. D. Correct answer: Starting at age 10, a service dog retires from its service and spends time as a pet.

4. SPEAK, FIDO!: Define Words and Phrases (RI.5.4; RI.6.4)Which word is the best synonym for customized?

A. improved B. adjustedC. debatedD. transferred

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DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. Improved means “made better.” B. Correct answer: Adjusted means “modified to achieve a desired result.”C. Debated means “argued about, formally.”D. Transferred means “moved from one place to another.”

5. SPEAK, FIDO!: Analyze Text Features (RI.5.7; RI.6.7)How does the sidebar photograph connect to the article?

A. It proves that dogs are immune to disease. B. It describes how dogs fight disease similarly to how humans do. C. It emphasizes how technology helps hospital patients. D. It shows another way dogs support humans.

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. This is not the purpose of the photograph, nor is there evidence of this in the article. B. This is not the purpose of the photograph, nor is there evidence of this in the article.C. This is not the purpose of the photograph.D. Correct answer: This photograph shows a dog providing comfort and helping a person manage stress. The

article is mainly about dogs helping their owners.

6. SOAP CHALLENGE: Identify Point of View (RI.5.6; RI.6.6)How might Jennifer George describe her grandfather?

A. creative and funny B. successful and boringC. unkind and importantD. boring and discouraging

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. Correct answer: Based on Goldberg’s work and how George has carried it on, he can be described in this way. B. We know Goldberg was successful because he won a Pulitzer Prize; there’s no evidence to suggest he was boring. C. Goldberg’s impact can be described as important; there’s no evidence to suggest he was unkind.D. There’s no evidence to suggest he was boring.

7. SOAP CHALLENGE: Read for Detail (RI.5.1; RI.6.1)Which of the following is a feature of a machine created by Rube Goldberg?

A. It’s complicated.B. It performs a simple task. C. It is made of everday items. D. all of the above

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. He was “known for his humorous drawings of elaborate devices”; this is not the only feature.B. “A Rube Goldberg machine . . . does a very simple task”; this is not the only feature.C. “Rube Goldberg drew wacky contraptions consisting of everday objects”; this is not the only feature.D. Corect answer: Based on the evidence above, all of these are true of a Rube Goldberg machine.

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8. EIGHT QUESTIONS: Read for Detail (RI.5.1; RI.6.1)How many times did Andrew Morgan orbit Earth while aboard the International Space Station?

A. 7B. 17C. 272D. 4,352

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. This is the number of spacewalks he did.B. This is the date in April when he arrived home. C. This the number of days he spent in space.D. Correct answer: See headline deck.

9. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: Read for Detail (RI.5.1; RI.6.1)Who is Fred Robbins?

A. the CEO of DisneyB. the head judge on Be Our Chef C. a contestant on Be Our Chef D. one of last season’s winners

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. Fred Robbins is a contestant on the show, not the CEO of Disney.B. Fred Robbins is a contestant on the show, not a judge.C. Correct answer: “The Robbins family is one of the families competing . . .” Fred Robbins is the father.D. This is the show’s first season.

10. FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS: Identify Cause and Effect (RI.5.3; RI.6.3)Why did Lincoln Center choose to stream performances online right now?

A. It is closed for renovations.B. It is closed because of COVID-19.C. Online streaming gives more kids access to the performing arts.D. Kids learn better from home.

DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS

A. There is no evidence in the article to suggest this.B. Correct answer: “Lincoln Center is temporarily closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.”C. This may be true, but it’s not the main reason why Lincoln Center is putting performances online.D. There is no evidence in the article to suggest this.