English I, 3rd Quarter, Week 4 Teacher Key with Answers Ques Answer Level Skill Subskill Item # 1 C Moderate English Language Arts 2 C Moderate English Language Arts 3 A Easy English Language Arts 4 C Moderate English Language Arts 5 C Moderate English Language Arts 6 D Moderate English Language Arts 7 B Moderate English Language Arts 8 C Moderate English Language Arts 9 C Hard English Language Arts 10 B Hard English Language Arts W.9-10.4 Coherent Writing [102811] W.9-10.4 Coherent Writing [102811] W.9-10.7 Conduct Research [102814] W.9-10.7 Conduct Research [102814] W.9-10.8 Gather Information [102815] W.9-10.8 Gather Information [102815] W.9-10.8 Gather Information [102815] W.9-10.9 Evidence from Text [102816] W.9-10.9 Evidence from Text [102816] W.9-10.4 Coherent Writing [102811] D51637 D81119 D60043 D73056 D70829 D70831 D70830 D57928 D53569 D81095 1
Name: Date: English I, 3rd Quarter, Week 4 Question 1 of 10 While giving a presentation to your classmates, what is one indication that your audience is losing interest? A. They maintain eye contact. B. They nod in agreement when you make an important point. C. They avoid eye contact and fidget restlessly in their seats. D. They laugh at the jokes you included in your speech. Question 2 of 10 Jasmine, a 16-year-old student, must give a speech at the local senior citizens center in her hometown. Which of the following would be an appropriate topic for Jasmine's speech? A. how playing basketball on a school team has impacted her grades and her popularity B. ten things today's youth can do to protect the environment from global warming C. what Jasmine has learned about life by volunteering at the Shady Grove nursing home D. why, after her senior year, she plans to go to the local college to study graphic design 2
Question 3 of 10 Equal Pay for Equal Work The major women's rights' issue in the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth century was suffrage. To major figures such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, all rights stemmed from having the right to vote. Once women got that right in 1920, the major issue became equal pay for equal work. In the nineteenth century, women worked fourteen-hour days in dreary factories next to their husbands and children. Employers loved to hire women because they did not pay them as much as men. After all, women were not heads of households, and children could not do as much work as adults. However, it was not that simple. The money that women earned in the factories was not extra money. The money was desperately needed to feed and clothe the family. Wages were so low that a whole family working was not enough to raise the family out of poverty. It was an issue that continued to be important throughout most of the twentieth century. What changed this kind of discrimination was the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This was not only the Magna Carta for African American civil rights, but it outlawed discrimination on the basis of gender as well as race. What do these two paragraphs reveal about women from that time? A. They were treated unfairly. B. They were not allowed to vote. C. They were not given any money at all for their work. They were not allowed to vote. D. They could not have the number of children they desired. Question 4 of 10 Passage One A Reporter's Conclusions about Rufus MacPhee (And No, I'm Not a Fan of That Swindler) Rufus is a clueless little mouse, scampering about on the floor, with no idea that the sharp eyes of a hunting cat are on him, waiting to pounce. Rufus is a pig, basking contentedly in the sun, while the farmer sharpens the ax. Rufus is the idyllic tropical beach that glistens in the sun, with no possible precognition that a hurricane is on its way. Rufus thinks I am his friend, but I'm onto him. He has even shared some of his secrets with me, thinking they would be safe, but it will be a cruel lesson to him when he learns otherwise. The 3
importing business he runs is a snake's nest of thieves and traitors. He is corrupt and lazy, and his success is offensive to anyone with eyes to see and ears to hear. Even though he pretends to be oblivious to the crimes others have committed to aid him in his rise to the top, ignorance of wrongdoing is not the same as innocence. I've got the evidence, and I've got the ear of the police chief of New York City. Today is the beginning of the end for Rufus MacPhee. Passage Two MacPhee Among Celebrities at Bern Film Festival Rufus MacPhee, founder and CEO of MacPhee Imports and longtime resident of New York City, mingled with celebrities, dignitaries, and leaders in world business at the Bern Film Festival on Saturday. MacPhee and his wife, Rebecca, arrived via their private jet and viewed the premiere of the action film "Brace Yourself." The couple then attended the exclusive Glitterati magazine party that evening at the Park Hotel. MacPhee's company has enjoyed record profits this year, as stock prices have soared. The MacPhee Hunger Project, founded by MacPhee five years ago, continues to be a major source of famine relief in Africa. Which statement best draws a conclusion based on information from both passages? A. Rufus MacPhee is a major international businessman and humanitarian leader, and travelled recently to the Bern Film Festival. B. MacPhee Imports has been accused of shady dealings, and charges are expected to be filed against founder and CEO Rufus MacPhee any day. C. MacPhee Imports is thriving and the MacPhee Hunger Project is an outstanding charity, but a source close to MacPhee claims that he is hardly a model citizen. D. The Bern Film Festival was graced by the presence of Rufus MacPhee, as well as numerous other members of the jet set. 4
Question 5 of 10 The Breakdown of Order (use this excerpt for 5-7) In 1911 the thirty-four year old Mexican dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz came to an end. He was overthrown by his opponent in the recent presidential election, Francisco Madero. Madero supposedly lost the election, but he said the voting was rigged and called on his supporters to overthrown Diaz. Mexico, beginning in 1910, is a study in what happens when national authority is overthrown. There was a power vacuum that was filled by local warlords. The same thing occurred when the Western Roman Empire fell in the 400s. Feudalism (in other words rule by warlords) took the place of the central authority. In northern Mexico, the state of Chihuahua, such warlords as Pascual Orozco and Pancho Villa raised detachments of troops. The revolution in the South (Morelos) was led by Emiliano Zapata who also created an army. Zapata was determined to bring vast social changes with his support for land reform. This meant the breaking up of the large estates, such as the one owned by the Madero family in northern Mexico. Madero's reform program moved at a snail's pace, and no one was satisfied with the progress. In the North Pascual Orozco raised an 8,000 man army and marched on Mexico City. At Veracruz the son of former President Diaz, Felix, raised an army and took over the city. Madero appointed General Victoriano Huerta to put down the rebellions, and Huerta pushed Orozco's army back to the North. Then, he formed an alliance with Felix Diaz and had Madero and other members of the government arrested. General Huerta ordered that Francisco Madero and his vice president, Pino Suarez, be shot, and he assumed the presidency of Mexico in February, 1913. The warlords rose up in rebellion: Venustiano Carranza in Coahuila, Pancho Villa in Chihuahua, Alvaro Obregon in Sonora, and Emiliano Zapata in Morelos. President Woodrow Wilson of the United States refused to recognize the Huerta presidency, characterizing it as a government of murderers. History is an imperfect teacher of lessons; it never quite repeats itself in the same way. However, history is all that is available to forecast the future. This period of the Mexican Revolution of 1910 is full of lessons that might be used by other nations in avoiding policies and situations that are doomed to failure. 5
Meredith Gomez wanted to write a research paper on the Madero period in Mexican history, but she did not simply want to present the facts. She wanted to interpret the facts to determine how government power operates within a nation. When government power broke down with the resignation of President Diaz, warlords took over the power of the government. What is one reason the majority of the people were willing to obey the warlords? A. The warlords created strong dictatorships that were able to ferret out those who would not obey. B. The warlords governed with the authority of the state governments. C. The people needed the protection and security provided by the warlords. D. The people loved democracy and thought the warlords could help protect it. Question 6 of 10 The Breakdown of Order Writing her research paper, Meredith Gomez asked herself what might be learned from the attacks by Generals Pascual Orozco and Felix Diaz on Madero's government. Why do warlords often end up attacking the central government? A. The warlords are sensitive to little slights at government functions, and these resentments lead to trouble. B. The government increases the taxes on the warlords, and the warlords are resentful. C. The warlords stop thinking of themselves as a part of the nation but as foreigners. D. The government is too weak to establish control over the different powerful forces in the country. 6
Question 7 of 10 The Breakdown of Order In her research paper, Meredith Gomez examined the relationship between Madero and Zapata. Which of the following is not a reason that a permanent peace between the two leaders was impossible? A. It is unlikely that Madero was willing to dismantle his own estate. B. Zapata had faith that Porfirio Diaz would eventually bring about land reform. C. Madero wanted to maintain the status quo while Zapata wanted social changes. D. Zapata held his army together with the promise of land reform. Question 8 of 10 The following passage was written by a student. 1. Cell phones have become as common as pencils for teenagers today. 2. Nearly everyone in my school has a cell phone tucked away in a purse or a pocket. 3. Students can send important messages at the click of a button. 4. However, some schools see this new technology as a threat and are subsequently considering a ban on student cell phones. 5. Such an act could do irreparable harm. 6. Students need their cell phones throughout the day for many reasons. 7. Their parents might need to tell them something important. 8. They might need to call their parents. 9. And they might need their phones to call 911 in a school emergency. 10. Most students keep their cell phones with them at all times in case their parents need to reach them. 11. When my friend Mark's mother was in an accident, his father tried for an hour to get through to the school office but the line was always busy. 12. He sent me a text message asking me to tell Mark to come to the emergency room. 13. If I hadn't had my cell phone, Mark might not have gotten the message in time to see his mother before they took her into surgery. 14. In addition, students also sometimes need to ask each other for a ride home, and the cell phone makes that easy. 15. Students also sometimes need to relay important information to their parents. 16. For example, last week I was supposed to pick up my younger sister from elementary school, but I had to stay after school for biology tutoring. 17. I had to call my mother in time for her to make other arrangements for my sister. 18. Without my cell phone, I would have had difficulty relaying that important message to my mother. 19. School violence occurs at an alarming rate, and this is perhaps the most important reason that students need their cell phones. 20. Most classrooms across America, including those at my 7
school, are not equipped with telephones. 21. If a dangerous situation develops, students need their cell phones available to call for help. 22. Those in emergency management know that seconds matter when lives are at stake. 23. Banning cell phones could cost lives. 24. Obviously, it is imperative that students are allowed to keep their cell phones during school. 25. There are many times that communication is just not possible any other way. 26. From things as simple as student communications to life-threatening emergency situations, cell phones have become indispensable in today's society. The weakest point in the argument against banning student cell phones at school is most likely? A. sentence 19 B. sentence 18 C. sentence 14 D. sentence 13 Question 9 of 10 The following passage is an editorial which appeared in a local newspaper. Dear Editor, 1. The American flag is a great symbol of freedom for our country. 2. It instills in every patriot a sense of pride and gratitude for all the sacrifices that others have made to protect that freedom. 3. I believe there are three reasons why every American should have a flag flying in his or her front yard. 4. Those reasons are to show unity, to show respect for our President, and honoring the soldiers. 5. In this time of international turmoil and the threat of terrorism, every citizen of this great land should hoist the flag as a gesture of unity among Americans. 6. If every yard from the Pacific to the Atlantic had a flag in it, just think what an impression that sight would make. 7. It would foster an overwhelming sense of unity among Americans everywhere and help us to remember that we are all on the same side, regardless of whether we are democrats or republicans. 8. Flying the flag also shows respect for our country's President and other leaders who work to keep this great land a model nation. 9. Our politicians need to know that we support and respect the things that they do to keep us safe and prosperous in these difficult times. 10. Americans everywhere should realize the great debt that we owe to the soldiers who have served to protect our freedoms. 11. Over the last three centuries, men and women have fought to defend the values that our nation holds dear. 12. These soldiers were willing to give their lives to ensure that freedom continues to ring from sea to shining sea. 13. Many of these 8
soldiers never returned home to see their families. 14. Some never even made it to adulthood. 15. The least that we civilians can do is to honor their sacrifices by waving the flag that they fought to protect. 16. I urge all Americans to hoist a flag next month in honor of Memorial Day and to keep it flying year round. 17. Let's continue to be a model nation by becoming model citizens ourselves.18. Let's continue to show our enemies a nation united by great respect for our liberties and acknowledge the great debt we owe those who defend them. It would remind people everywhere what freedom means to our nation. Which of the following sentences is the strongest argument in the passage? A. The American flag is a great symbol of freedom for our country. B. It would foster an overwhelming sense of unity among Americans everywhere and help us to remember that we are all on the same side, regardless of whether we are democrats or republicans. C. The least that we civilians can do is to honor their sacrifices by waving the flag that they fought to protect. D. I believe there are three reasons why every American should have a flag flying in their front yard. Question 10 of 10 1 William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. was born in 1937. He is perhaps best known as a comedian and actor, but is also a respected television and movie producer and political activist. 2 Bill Cosby's career in entertainment began with stand-up comedy. His first television show was "I Spy," followed by his own series, "The Bill Cosby Show." Next Cosby created "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids," a very popular children's animated television program in the 1960's. 3 His most famous and beloved role was that of Cliff Huxtable, the affable father on the family sitcom, "The Cosby Show." Many critics consider "The Cosby Show" one of the defining television programs of the 1980's. 4 In the 1990's, Cosby hosted "Kids Say the Darnedest Things" on television and produced movies. He was the spokesperson for products such as Jell-o pudding, Kodak film, and Coca- Cola. 5 Bill Cosby is known for his family-friendly performances and clean comedy routines. Cosby's 9
endearing personality secured for him the nickname "America's Dad" and a place in the hearts of his fans forever. Based on the passage, which of the following series of events is in the correct chronological order? A. Bill Cosby starred in "The Cosby Show" and then he starred in "The Bill Cosby Show" and hosted "Kids Say the Darnedest Things." B. Bill Cosby created the animated series "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" and then he was a spokesperson for Jell-o pudding. C. Bill Cosby became known as "America's Dad" and then he began his career doing stand-up comedy routines. D. Bill Cosby produced movies and worked as a spokesperson for various products and then he starred in "The Cosby Show." 10