5LA.B.10 - Details to Support Inferences Quick-Check

Excerpt from Super Mario Bros By WikipediaSuper Mario Brothers is a platform game. In the game, Mario must race through the Mushroom Kingdom and save Princess Toadstool from Bowser. Mario jumps, runs, and walks across each level. The worlds are full of enemies, platforms, and open holes. If Mario touches an enemy, he dies. If he falls down a hole or misses a jump, he will also lose a life. Mario has several "power-ups". A red and white Mushroom will make him big. If Mario is big and if he touches an enemy he gets smaller; he will not die. If Mario is big and he hits a question block that has a power-up, a fire flower will come out. The fire flower will give him the power to throw fireballs, which can kill enemies. If he gets hit as Fire Mario, he will go back to being small Mario. Each world is divided into four levels. Some levels are underground and others are underwater. When Mario is underwater, he cannot jump on any enemy and he will shrink or die if he touches one. The fourth level is a castle. Mario faces lava, fire bars, and other enemies in this level. At the end of the level is Bowser, who stands over a lava pit. Mario can throw fireballs to defeat Bowser. He can also jump over or run under Bowser to an ax. Touching the ax will destroy the bridge and cause Bowser to fall into the lava, killing him. Toadstool's servant, Toad, will then tell Mario that the princess is in another castle. The eighth boss is the real Bowser and instead of Toad, the princess is there. 1. What sentence from the passage supports the inference that the game is difficult to win? If Mario touches an enemy, he dies. If he falls down a hole or misses a jump, he will also lose a life. The fire flower will give him the power to throw fireballs, Some levels are underground and others are underwater. At the end of the level is Bowser, who stands over a lava pit. Excerpt from Labrador Retriever By WikipediaThe Labrador Retriever (or Lab and Labrador for short) is a breed of dog. It is a kind of gun dog. Labrador Retrievers are very gentle dogs with family-friendly personalities. They are the most popular breed of dogs for pets in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. They enjoy attention and exercise with their owner. They love to run around in big, open spaces, have a natural love of bringing things back, and learn to retrieve easily. They love to be active. They like the water no matter what temperature outside because their coat protects them. They are strong swimmers due to the webbing between the toes on their paws and have a unique otterlike tail, which they use as a rudder when they swim. They have coats that can be in any of three colors: black, yellow, and brown. This tough, hardy breed of retriever is an excellent choice as a family pet. They are playful, easy to train, and naturally obedient. Labrador Retrievers do require regular amounts of daily exercise and are prone to obesity. As a pet, they can be demanding of attention and are best suited in a home where they can have a daily workout.2. What detail from the text supports the idea that labs are great pets, but they are not for everyone? Retrievers are very gentle dogs with family-friendly personalities. They like the water no matter what temperature outside They are playful, easy to train, and naturally obedient. are best suited in a home where they can have a daily workout Excerpt from Athletes That Wanted to Quit By NataliyaIn sports, injuries are inevitable. Even when athletes are in peak physical form and specifically train to stay fit and mobile, a single errant step, awkward landing, or violent collision can bend joints and limbs in ways they aren’t meant to move. But with the way technology, medical care, and advancements in surgery have developed, many of those breaks, sprains, and tears aren’t the career-enders that athletes fear. With the right recovery and a lot of mental toughness, athletes can return better, faster, and stronger. For example, Peyton Manning underwent multiple neck surgeries along with spinal fusion surgery ahead of the 2011 season, which forced him to sit out for the entire year for the Indianapolis Colts. There was talk that he would never play another game in the NFL, but Manning dismissed all that and rehabbed extremely hard, and by the end of the season he was throwing passes again in practice. Another example is Adrian Peterson, the star NFL running back who tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee on December 24, 2011, in a game against the Washington Redskins. Some wondered if Peterson’s career would ever be the same—or if he even would have a career anymore. At the very least he’d likely miss the start of the following season. Instead, he had a superhuman recovery and was in the lineup for the Vikings in Week 1—just ten months after suffering two tears that often end careers.3. What detail from the passage supports the inference that an injury does not have to end a sports career? he had a superhuman recovery and was in the lineup for the Vikings in Week 1 Some wondered if Peterson’s career would ever be the same—or if he even would have a career anymore. There was talk that he would never play another game in the NFL, but Manning dismissed all that and rehabbed extremely hard But with the way technology, medical care, and advancements in surgery have developed, many of those breaks, sprains, and tears aren’t the career-enders that athletes fear. Excerpt from Coral Reef By ReadableFrom above, the ocean looks empty. Like a desert made of water, it seems barren and uninhabited. But that's just on the surface. Come below the waves with me as we explore the riot of color and life that exists in the coral reefs. Coral reefs are only found in shallow, tropical seas. They may look like colorful rocks or even plants, but coral is an animal. Coral reefs are built by coral polyps. Polyps are tiny creatures that are related to jellyfish. Unlike the jellyfish, which propel themselves around the water, coral polyps are stationary. They grow together in a colony called a coral head. A small piece of coral may be made of hundreds of polyps. A bigger one may have thousands! Hard corals create the reef by secreting calcium carbonate - or limestone, a type of rock, which gradually builds up into a solid structure. Coral grow slowly, only a few centimeters a year. It can take hundreds of years to form large pieces. Of course, not all coral is hard; some types are soft. They may look like fans, bushes, or feathers, but they are a colony of tiny animals living together. When many corals grow close together, it's called a reef. Reefs provide a very important habitat for fish and other sea creatures.4. What detail from the passage supports the idea that coral reefs need protecting because they take so long to grow? A bigger one may have thousands! It can take hundreds of years to form large pieces. They may look like fans, bushes, or feathers When many corals grow close together, it's called a reef. Excerpt from Horned Lizards By J R PlazaNosebleeding? It’s too mainstream to horned lizards, have you ever heard of “Eye bloodshot”? When a horned lizard senses danger or sees a nearby attacker, he shoots a projectile of blood out of its eyes. How do they do it? They have the ability to increase the blood pressure in their sinuses and let it explode. The bloodshot can reach up to five feet. The blood does not contain poison, but it has a foul taste to canine and feline predators. That sure is a good way to create chaos and confusion to an attacker.5. What detail from the passage supports the inference that a bloodshot is a horned lizard's primary defensive strategy? They have the ability to increase the blood pressure in their sinuses and let it explode. The blood does not contain poison it has a foul taste to canine and feline predators. That sure is a good way to create chaos and confusion to an attacker. 6. Which detail best supports the idea that life was more difficult before wheels? "Things...had to be carried by people or animlals" "wheels were carved with spokes" "someone cut slices from a rod" "wheels became faster" 7. Which detail best supports the idea that dinosaurs sometimes moved in families? "behind some very big tracks were a lot of smaller ones" "dinosaurs left footprints when they roamed" "trackways...tell scientists a lot" "prints were discovered in Scotland" Excerpt from Weird Animal Behaviors By J R PlazaThere are many unusual animals on Earth. For example the fulmar bird. This bird, which can be found in Europe and North America, is the most disgusting animal, in terms of defending itself. Fulmar means “foul gull” and this animal resembles a seagull. When it senses danger and sees a nearby attacker, the fulmar have this “projectile vomiting” skill which can reach an enemy up to five feet away. The vomit is disgusting and acidic. The dung beetles, dung means manure or feces, live their whole life in dung! These beetles are part of the scarab family who love dung. They live, lay eggs, and eat in dung. They also have this habit of rolling dung balls. It stands on its head and moves backward using its hind legs to push it around. Naked mole rats are not moles or rats. They are guinea pigs. Why are they weird? Naked mole rats can run very fast and even faster backward. Yes, they run backward faster than normal running. It is a rare feature in the animal world, and only naked mole rats possess this particular talent.8. What detail from the text supports the inference that there are many more animals with unique adaptations to survive. There are many unusual animals on Earth. is the most disgusting animal They also have this habit of rolling dung balls. this animal resembles a seagull Helen Keller Helen Keller was an amazing person. Although she was blind and deaf, she wrote books and gave lectures. She was the first blind and deaf person to graduate from a university. She worked hard to improve the lives of other deaf and blind people. Most of the money she earned from her books and lectures went to organizations for the deaf and blind. Helen was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. When she was only 19 months old, she became very ill. She had a very high fever and was not expected to live. Helen recovered, but she was left without hearing or sight. Due to the deafness and blindness, it was difficult to communicate with her. As a child, Helen suffered because she did not understand the world around her. She screamed and broke dishes and lamps to show her anger. She also ate food with her hands off the plates of everyone at the table. When Helen was about seven years old, Anne Sullivan came to teach her. Anne and Helen moved into a cottage on the Keller family’s property. Anne taught Helen by spelling words on her palms. She used sign language to write the words. One day, when water was running over Helen's hand, Anne spelled the word “water” on her other hand. Helen finally understood the meaning of the signs. Once Helen made the connection, she learned very rapidly. Anne taught her to read and write in Braille. Braille is a method of reading and writing with raised bumps that blind people use. Helen also learned to use a typewriter. She even learned to understand what people were saying by touching their throats and mouths. In 1900, Helen started attending Radcliffe College. Anne went with her as an aid. Before finishing college, Helen published her first book, The Story of My Life, in 1903. In 1904, Helen became the first deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor’s of Arts degree. Helen became famous for her accomplishments as a deaf and blind person. After graduation, Helen wrote more books and toured the world giving speeches. With Anne’s help, she spoke about being deaf and blind. The audience was allowed to ask questions at the end of her lectures. Anne would explain Helen’s responses to the audience. Helen earned a lot of money for the American Foundation for the Blind. Helen also worked to improve living conditions for the deaf and blind. She advised organizations how to educate deaf and blind people. She also described how to provide them with better working conditions. Helen’s life and work is remembered in films, plays, and books. She has left a lasting impression on the world.9. Which detail from the story shows that Helen Keller worked to "help other blind and deaf people"? She was the first deaf and blind college graduate. She worked with Anne Sullivan when she was a child. She advised organizations how to teach the deaf and blind. She lost her sight and hearing after a childhood illness. Excerpt from Coral Reef By ReadableCoral provides shelter, a place to hide, for little fish. That many small fish in one place attracts big fish, which in turn attracts big predators like sharks. Nurse sharks will hide under ledges or in crevices of the reef and come out at night to eat dormant fish that are hiding in the coral. Nurse sharks are slow-moving bottom-dwellers, and, for the most part, harmless to humans although they can grow up to 14 feet in length. Their strong jaws allow them to crush shellfish and even coral if need be, but they prefer to eat shrimp, fish, and squid. The reef also provides a place for algae and sponges to grow. They provide food for a variety of creatures: for example, the sea turtle. The Hawksbill Sea turtle, like most other kinds of sea turtles, is endangered. Hunted for their meat and for their shells, trapped in commercial fishing nets to drown, and sickened by pollution, their populations are declining. These turtles rely on the food that grows on the coral reef and the reef, in turn, relies on the turtles. It's a partnership that benefits both creatures.10. Which detail from the passage supports the inference that many types of ocean life rely on coral reef to survive. Nurse sharks are slow-moving bottom-dwellers The reef also provides a place for algae and sponges to grow. Hunted for their meat and for their shells They provide food for a variety of creatures: