Item ID Number: 10048900 Directions: Passage or Graphic: Stem: Which one is an animal? Option 1. cat Option 2. red Option 3. toy Option 4. black Key: 1 RIT Range: 141-150 Copyright Info: Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1 Learning Cont. Page #: 1 Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #105, Grade 2 Item Entry Complete: Y
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Item ID Number: 10048900
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which one is an animal?
Option 1. cat
Option 2. red
Option 3. toy
Option 4. black
Key: 1
RIT Range: 141-150
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #105, Grade 2
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10048910
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which one can you eat?
Option 1. car
Option 2. box
Option 3. apple
Option 4. book
Key: 3
RIT Range: 141-150
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #105, Grade 2
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10048920
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which one is not a color?
Option 1. red
Option 2. yellow
Option 3. orange
Option 4. hat
Key: 4
RIT Range: 141-150
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #105, Grade 1-2
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10048930
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: I can bounce a ______.
Option 1. glass
Option 2. ball
Option 3. fire
Option 4. dish
Key: 2
RIT Range: 151-160
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #91, Grade 2
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10048940
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: To eat, you need a _______.
Option 1. coat
Option 2. girl
Option 3. pig
Option 4. spoon
Key: 4
RIT Range: 151-160
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #105, Grade 2
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10048960
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which one is not part of a bike?
Option 1. wheel
Option 2. seat
Option 3. engine
Option 4. brakes
Key: 3
RIT Range: 161-170
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #105, Grade 2
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10048970
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which person does not belong in a family?
Option 1. mother
Option 2. teacher
Option 3. father
Option 4. son
Key: 2
RIT Range: 161-170
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #105, Grade 2
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10048990
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: January, February, March, _________.
Option 1. Sunday
Option 2. spring
Option 3. cookie
Option 4. April
Key: 4
RIT Range: 161-170
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #95/105, Grade
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049000
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which animal belongs in a zoo?
Option 1. cat
Option 2. bees
Option 3. dog
Option 4. elephant
Key: 4
RIT Range: 161-170
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #105. Grade 2
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049020
Directions:
Passage or Graphic: They are the only mammals that fly. They are very helpful to farmers because they eat so many insects. Bat droppings are used as a fertilizer. Bats are an important part of our ecosystem, even though many people are afraid of them.Stem: The writer thinks bats:
Option 1. are scary and awful
Option 2. are an important part of our ecosystem
Option 3. eat fertilizer
Option 4. sleep all night
Key: 2
RIT Range: 171-180
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumption, Stereotype
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 1
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: District #270, Grade 3
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049030
Directions: Read the story.
Passage or Graphic: At recess time, the 4th grade class was playing a fun game of soccer on the playground. Three 6th graders joined the game and things got rough. The 4th graders decided that they would never allow any 6th graders to play with them again.Stem: What bias do the 4th grade students have?
Option 1. They think 6th graders are better players.
Option 2. They think 6th graders are not fun to play with.
Option 3. They think only 4th graders should play soccer.
Option 4. They think all 6th graders play roughly.
Key: 4
RIT Range: 171-180
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049050
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which group could be classified as parts of the body?
Option 1. eyes, nose, eyeglasses
Option 2. hands, feet, mouth
Option 3. see, taste, smell
Option 4. jacket, hat, boots
Key: 2
RIT Range: 171-180
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “none”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “none”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049060
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which word is not like the others?
Option 1. pig
Option 2. zebra
Option 3. rose
Option 4. rabbit
Key: 3
RIT Range: 171-180
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “none”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “none”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049070
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Hilarious belongs with which group?
Option 1. little, small
Option 2. big, large
Option 3. funny, laughing
Option 4. high, tall
Key: 3
RIT Range: 171-180
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049080
Directions: Read the story.
Passage or Graphic: Sarah was going to the amusement park. She was so excited! She told all her friends that she was going to ride the Merry-Go-Round, the Ferris Wheel, and the Bumper Cars.Stem: What other ride would Sarah go on at the amusement park?
Option 1. pet the rabbits
Option 2. win a prize
Option 3. ride the giraffe
Option 4. Roller coaster
Key: 4
RIT Range: 171-180
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049110
Directions: Read the story.
Passage or Graphic: Mindy and Matt had been hiking all day long. They had covered 17 miles, hills included. By dusk they had finally stopped. Mindy immediately grabbed her water bottle. Matt took out fruit juice and lemonade. Stem: From the above passage you can tell that:
Option 1. Mindy and Matt were hungry.
Option 2. Mindy and Matt were thirsty.
Option 3. Mindy and Matt were tired.
Option 4. Mindy and Matt were going home.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 171-180
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 8
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049130
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: Mary Ann worked all afternoon to clean the house. She folded the clothes and put her little brother’s toys away. She washed and put away all of the dirty dishes in the sink. She even vacuumed the carpets in the house. When her mother came home she said, “I am so happy you cleaned the house! You are such a good daughter!” Mary Ann’s face beamed!Stem: What word best describes how Mary Ann feels?
Option 1. tired
Option 2. hungry
Option 3. sleepy
Option 4. happy
Key: 4
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049160
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: To which of the five senses does this set of words appeal: hot, cold, rough, soft?
Option 1. touch
Option 2. smell
Option 3. taste
Option 4. hearing
Key: 1
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049170
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: Jim and John went outside for recess. Jim took a basketball with him. John wanted to play with the basketball too. Jim did not want to share the ball. They both began to argue. Finally, John shoved Jim down and took the ball away from him.Stem: How could Jim and John solve their problem?
Option 1. John should not ask to play with Jim’s basketball.
Option 2. Jim should not take the basketball outside for recess.
Option 3. Jim should share the basketball with John.
Option 4. Jim should shove John back.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049190
Directions: Read the analogies and fill in the blank.
Passage or Graphic: bird is to fly fish is to swimStem: Boy is to ____________.
Option 1. girl
Option 2. play
Option 3. walk
Option 4. talk
Key: 3
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049200
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which group is a list of feelings?
Option 1. excited-sad-proud
Option 2. cold-happy-honest
Option 3. tired-thirsty-friendly
Option 4. intelligent-emotional-embarrassed
Key: 1
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049210
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: Susie had been raking the leaves for her grandmother. She raked all the leaves into a large pile and then she put the rake back in the garage. She looked up at the sky and saw it was getting dark. She decided she had better start to head home. All of a sudden, a gust of wind hit her face and raindrops splattered on top of her head.Stem: What information tells you that Susie is about to be caught in a storm?
Option 1. She had finished raking leaves.
Option 2. The sky was dark.
Option 3. The wind began to gust.
Option 4. The sky was dark, the wind began to gust, and raindrops splattered her head.
Key: 4
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.01.f, 752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049220
Directions: Read the list.
Passage or Graphic: hook, worm, rod, reel
Stem: The above items are used for _______________.
Option 1. fishing
Option 2. flying
Option 3. boating
Option 4. bait
Key: 1
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 6
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049230
Directions: Look at the list of words.
Passage or Graphic: Computer Television Digital Camera CalculatorStem: How are the above items alike?
Option 1. All the words have the letter “C.”
Option 2. Everyone uses these items.
Option 3. They all have viewing screens.
Option 4. They are all cool.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 7
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049240
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which group of words are all examples of fruit?
Option 1. raspberries, pears, apples, ice cream
Option 2. raspberries, pears, corn, ice cream
Option 3. raspberries, pears, apples, cherries
Option 4. raspberries, pears, apples, green beans
Key: 3
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 8
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049250
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: Learning to read is important for everyone. Reading is important if you want to learn how to put something together. Some people read for fun. But everyone needs to read if they want to be successful in getting a job.Stem: This passage is an example of what type of writing?
Option 1. fiction
Option 2. fantasy
Option 3. non-fiction
Option 4. legend
Key: 3
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.01.f, 752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 9
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049260
Directions: Read the list.
Passage or Graphic: raccoon deer antelope mooseStem: Which of the following animals does not belong in the above group?
Option 1. deer
Option 2. antelope
Option 3. moose
Option 4. raccoon
Key: 4
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 10
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049270
Directions: Read the phrases.
Passage or Graphic: Not! No way. Never. Don’t even think about it.Stem: The above phrases are alike because:
Option 1. they are all short phrases
Option 2. they all mean “no”
Option 3. they are all things an adult would say
Option 4. none of the above
Key: 2
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 11
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049290
Directions: Read the short story.
Passage or Graphic: The small green toad hopped frantically from lily pad to lily pad trying to catch the fly. The fly landed on a log. Suddenly, lightning hit the sky and thunder roared through the forest. When the toad looked at the log, the fly had turned into a beautiful princess. She carefully lifted the toad and merrily skipped away.Stem: Which sentence tells the reader this story is fiction?
Option 1. lightning hit the sky and thunder roared
Option 2. the fly had turned into a beautiful princess
Option 3. the princess merrily skipped away
Option 4. the fly merrily skipped away
Key: 2
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.a, 752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluative Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049300
Directions: Read the sentence.
Passage or Graphic: Mom always tells us not to touch the iron. Kim burned her hand on our iron yesterday.Stem: Which sentence is not true?
Option 1. We have an iron.
Option 2. The iron was hot yesterday.
Option 3. Mom tells us to touch the iron.
Option 4. Kim touched the iron.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.a, 752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluative Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049310
Directions: Read and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which person would be most likely to have information about the swimming pool?
Option 1. baker
Option 2. lifeguard
Option 3. principal
Option 4. butcher
Key: 2
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.a, 752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluative Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049320
Directions: Read the ad.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: From this ad, what can you believe about Sonny’s burgers?
Option 1. they are the biggest
Option 2. they are the juiciest
Option 3. they cost $1.29 for 2
Option 4. they are the best in the world
Key: 3
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Sonny’s Burgers are the Biggest and Juiciest ANYWHERE!!!!
This Weekend Only, Get 2 for the Price of 1!Only $1.29 for 2!
Hurry and go to Sonny’s for the Best Burgers in the World!
Item ID Number: 10049340
Directions: Read the sentences.
Passage or Graphic: John sits by me at school. Today he is not here.
Stem: What do you know for sure from reading the sentences?
Option 1. John is sick today.
Option 2. John will be late.
Option 3. John is at home.
Option 4. John is not at school.
Key: 4
RIT Range: 181-190
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049350
Directions: Read the label.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: What is this ad trying to sell?
Option 1. yummy drinks
Option 2. juicy punch
Option 3. juicy candy
Option 4. cool drinks
Key: 2
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Juicy Punch is a really yummy drink. If you drink Juicy Punch, you will be the coolest kid on the
block! Juicy Punch is the best drink ever! Go and buy Juicy Punch today!
Item ID Number: 10049360
Directions: Read the ad and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: What is the purpose of this advertisement?
Option 1. to sell tomatoes
Option 2. to sell soupy soup
Option 3. to read for fun
Option 4. to sell chicken
Key: 2
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
If you want a yummy treat that’s good for you too, try our delicious Soupy Soup. It comes in three fun
flavors: tomato, chicken, and potato. Buy some nutritious Soupy Soup today.
Item ID Number: 10049380
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: How does the writer appeal to you?
Option 1. by telling you what a good buy Super Green is
Option 2. by telling you the scientific research that developed Super Green
Option 3. by telling you your yard looks like a professional takes care of it
Option 4. by using people’s comments about how your yard looks
Key: 3
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Enjoy a terrific looking lawn with Super Green grass seed. Your lawn will look the best out of the entire neighborhood. Your lawn will look like professionals take care of it daily. Remember, ask
Item ID Number: 10049390
Directions: Read the ad, then answer the question.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: What can you believe about this ad?
Option 1. superhair is the best buy
Option 2. it smells better than anything in the world
Option 3. it costs $5.95 for one bottle
Option 4. others will want hair as nice as yours
Key: 3
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Superhair is the best shampoo money can buy. It makes your hair shiny and soft. It has the best smell in the world, and others will ask where you bought it. It costs $5.95 for one bottle. Hurry to a store
near you to buy the most wonderful shampoo ever!
Item ID Number: 10049400
Directions: Read the story.
Passage or Graphic: An eight-year old boy named Justin lived next door. He had brown hair, brown eyes, and a few freckles. He was fairly short for his age. This summer, Justin was learning to ride his skateboard. He practiced every day until he could balance and stay on his board without falling off. He then tried to jump off the curb and land on his board without crashing. He tried and tried, but each time, he fell off. Finally, he picked up his skateboard, threw it on the ground, and began to cry. At the same time, the neighbor across the street watching from her window saw him throw his skateboard and decided that Justin had a terrible temper. “Because he’s so small, he just can’t skate very well,” she said.Stem: What wrong idea did Justin’s neighbor have?
Option 1. small boys should not ride skateboards
Option 2. boys with brown hair and brown eyes should not ride skateboards
Option 3. children should not play outside in the road
Option 4. Justin has a bad temper
Key: 4
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotypes
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049410
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic: Our class president is doing a terrible job. He hasn’t kept any of his promises. For instance, he promised us that we would have cake and ice cream for school lunch every day, and of course, the principal wouldn’t allow that to happen. The class president has made other good changes, but if we had known that he wouldn’t get cake and ice cream for us, we wouldn’t have voted for him. He’s not doing a good job!Stem: Are there enough facts to say that the class president is doing a bad job?
Option 1. No, he made some other good changes.
Option 2. Yes, he didn’t get cake and ice cream for lunch.
Option 3. No, he did get cake and ice cream for lunch.
Option 4. Yes, he is always late.
Key: 1
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotypes
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049420
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: First, you need to make sure you know what medium you want to work with. Begin with a small brush at first, using a little paint, and a small amount of water. Work slowly so you can add as much detail as possible. Be sure to cover the entire area with color.Stem: Who would most likely be giving these instructions?
Option 1. a builder
Option 2. an artist
Option 3. a dentist
Option 4. a baker
Key: 2
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049430
Directions: Read and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic: Radio Telephone Microwave TelevisionStem: Which one is not a form of communication?
Option 1. radio
Option 2. microwave
Option 3. telephone
Option 4. television
Key: 2
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5C
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049440
Directions: Look at the following list of items.
Passage or Graphic: bicycles scooters unicycle cross-country skisStem: Which item does not belong in this group?
Option 1. cross-country skis
Option 2. unicycle
Option 3. scooters
Option 4. bicycles
Key: 1
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5C
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049450
Directions: Read the sentences, then answer the question.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which sentence does not belong to this group?
Option 1. The teacher taught a fun art lesson.
Option 2. The baker was very busy rolling out dough.
Option 3. The little girl played ball with her friends.
Option 4. The dentist had several patients today.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5C
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
The baker was very busy rolling out dough.The dentist had several patients today.The little girl played ball with her friends.The teacher taught a fun art lesson.
Item ID Number: 10049480
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: If there are dark clouds in the sky, then ___________________.
Option 1. it will probably rain
Option 2. the sun will be out
Option 3. the sky will be blue
Option 4. we will go to school
Key: 1
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5C
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 6
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049490
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic: Hurricanes are mostly found in humid climates. They have wind gusts up to 200 miles per hour. Many times, cities are flooded and trees are blown down, causing much damage.Stem: Based on this information, where would you look to find the rest of this passage?
Option 1. an encyclopedia
Option 2. a dictionary
Option 3. an atlas
Option 4. a map
Key: 1
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5C
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 7
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049500
Directions: Read the lists of words and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which category titles best fit the list of words in Groups A, B, and C?
Option 1. A: Writing Supplies B: Furniture C: Communication DevicesOption 2. A: Writing Supplies B: Buildings C: TechnologyOption 3. A: Books B: Furniture C: Communication DevicesOption 4. A: Writing Supplies B: Transportation C: Reading MaterialsKey: 1
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5C
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 8
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Group A:PencilPen
CrayonMarker
Group B:ChairTableCouch
Group C:ComputerTelephone
Walkie-Talkie
Item ID Number: 10049510
Directions: Read the bulletin about classes for kids.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: What is alike about the classes being taught?
Option 1. They have the same teacher.
Option 2. They teach kids to have fun while learning about the fine arts.
Option 3. They both cost the same.
Option 4. They both are on the same day.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 9
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
City ClassesOur town will be having fun classes for kids to learn about art, music, and
dancing. This is a program for all ages to enjoy fine arts and have fun while they are learning.
Art 1 (Ages 5-7) Mondays1.5 hr/wk (2 wks.) 4-5:00 PMInstructor: E. Smith $15.00Art 2 (Ages 7-12) Wednesdays
1.5 hr/wk (2 wks.) 4-5:00 PMInstructor: S. Todd $18.00
Item ID Number: 10049520
Directions: Read and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which word does not belong with the others?
Option 1. socks
Option 2. brush
Option 3. hat
Option 4. shirt
Key: 2
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5C
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 10
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
ShirtHatBrushSocks
Item ID Number: 10049530
Directions: Look at the list of words and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which word does not belong with the others?
Option 1. mother
Option 2. brother
Option 3. aunt
Option 4. artist
Key: 4
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 5C
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 11
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
MotherBrotherAuntArtist
Item ID Number: 10049540
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: If you were asked to do a report on the state of Idaho, which would be the best resource?Option 1. dictionary
Option 2. a neighbor
Option 3. a thesaurus
Option 4. an encyclopedia
Key: 4
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049550
Directions: Read the sentence and answer the question.
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which fact supports the opinion that living in the city is fun?
Option 1. There are many places to go for entertainment.
Option 2. City living means long drives to work.
Option 3. There are too many people in the city.
Option 4. New York is one of the largest cities.
Key: 1
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d/752.03.a/752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 3
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049600
Directions: Read the sentences and answer the questions.
Passage or Graphic: a. The Pacific Ocean is the most beautiful ocean. b. Cars are more convenient than trucks. c. All politicians are dishonest. d. Denver is the capital of Colorado.Stem: Which sentence tells a fact, not opinion?
Option 1. d
Option 2. a
Option 3. c
Option 4. b
Key: 1
RIT Range: 191-200
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d/752.03.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 4
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049720
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.Stem: What assumption is underlying this paragraph?
Option 1. Everyone should use and appreciate computers.
Option 2. Most computers don’t break down.
Option 3. People are breaking the computers.
Option 4. Computers can help educate students.
Key: 1
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 4
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049810
Directions: Read the list.
Passage or Graphic: Chair floor doorBench couch seatRecliner wall windowStem: If you were going to split these words into two categories, which words would be in the ‘furniture’ category?Option 1. chair, floor, seat, bench
Option 2. chair, bench, recliner, couch, seat
Option 3. floor, wall, door, window
Option 4. seat, couch, floor, door
Key: 2
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049820
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: I love to go boating. First of all, rivers are so beautiful. I love watching the trees and green hills as I float by. Next, I love to fish on the boat. There are many kinds of trout in my state and they make a delicious meal.Stem: Match the paragraph to the correct outline below.
Option 1. Fishing-Trout pretty-Eating delicious
Option 2. Boating -Scenery trees and hills -Fishing kinds of troutOption 3. Trees -Green elm trees -Leaves prettyOption 4. Meals -on a boat fried fish -at home broiled fishKey: 2
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “none”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049830
Directions: Read the following definitions.
Passage or Graphic: Banana – A sweet, grainy yellow fruit with a thick peelingOrange – A tart, pulpy orange fruit with a bumpy rind.Grapes – Sweet, juicy fruit that can be seedless or have seeds and comes in numerous colors.Lemon - A sour, yellow fruit used in juices and recipes with a thick peeling. Stem: Which fruit is different from the others?
Option 1. banana
Option 2. orange
Option 3. grape
Option 4. lemon
Key: 3
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049840
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Dogs and cats make great pets. They’re both soft, furry, and affectionate. Both can be trained to respect their owner’s property. Cats are lot quieter than dogs, but a dog’s barking is often valued for protecting its owner’s house and valuables.Stem: How are cats and dogs different according to the paragraph?
Option 1. Cats are more affectionate.
Option 2. Dogs are louder than cats.
Option 3. Dogs destroy their owner’s property.
Option 4. Cats often ruin furniture with their claws.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 6
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049850
Directions: Read the outline.
Passage or Graphic: My Favorite Classes
I. ArtA. Water ColoringB. CrayonsC. Painting
II. ComputersA. TypingB. Creating PresentationsC. Searching the Internet
III. MathA. Word ProblemsB. MeasurementC. ?
Stem: Which of the following topics could be added to the outline?
Option 1. the globe
Option 2. using calculators
Option 3. crafts
Option 4. books
Key: 2
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment:
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 7
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049870
Directions: Read the following definitions.
Passage or Graphic: Anger: expressing extreme dislikeSadness: a feeling of sorrow or gloomElation: great happiness or satisfactionHorror: to be extremely shocked or frightenedApathy: an attitude of not caringStem: How are the defined words alike?
Option 1. They all indicate unhappiness.
Option 2. They all begin with different letters.
Option 3. They each describe a mood or emotion.
Option 4. They are each two syllables long.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.c
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 9
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “none”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049880
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: If you were writing an essay that argued that summer is a better season than winter, which fact would you include?Option 1. Winter snow allows people to ski.
Option 2. Summer heat causes many people to become dehydrated.
Option 3. Biking and skating trails are clear of snow in the summer.
Option 4. Winter temperatures can often be warm and pleasant.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049890
Directions: Read the following passage.
Passage or Graphic: The temperature hit 104 degrees. All of the kids were miserable. There was nothing to do. The movies at the theater were all boring. At the pool, the lifeguards were mean and enforced the rules by whistling and yelling at us. Winter would be so much better.Stem: Which phrase from the passage is a fact?
Option 1. The temperature was 104 degrees.
Option 2. The movies were boring.
Option 3. The lifeguards were mean.
Option 4. Winter would be much better.
Key: 1
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049900
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Where would you find the best information for a report about Chinese architecture?
Option 1. your teacher
Option 2. a dictionary
Option 3. a person who lived in China with his family for three years
Option 4. a television show about Chinese buildings and architecture
Key: 4
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049920
Directions: Read the following paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: My worst camping trip was to Yellowstone Park. While we were hiking, a bear came into our camp, knocked over our tent, and ate most of our food. When we arrived back in camp, we gathered up what we could find and headed back to the car only to find that we had a flat tire. Worst of all, we had locked our keys in the car and it started to rain. Next time, we’re renting a room at the lodge. Stem: Which fact supports the conclusion that the author will not camp in Yellowstone again?Option 1. A bear came into our camp.
Option 2. Our car had a flat tire.
Option 3. It started to rain.
Option 4. Next time, we’re renting a room at the lodge.
Key: 4
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049930
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Mary loves animals. She has had cats, dogs, horses, hamsters, and even a snake! There is not a pet she doesn’t love. Barbara is allergic to fur and has only one pet: a turtle.Stem: Which sentence do you know is true?
Option 1. Barbara loves dogs.
Option 2. Mary would like having a pet cat.
Option 3. Barbara is allergic to snakes.
Option 4. Mary is allowed to have any pet she wants.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 6
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049940
Directions: Read the following paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: It’s been a cold fall. Every morning the grass is covered with frost. Ice hangs off the bottom of cars. As we walk to school, our fingers freeze inside our gloves and our cheeks are bright red when we enter our classrooms. I can’t wait until spring!Stem: Which of the following cannot be proven by the paragraph?
Option 1. The weather was freezing.
Option 2. Winter would be warmer than it was last year.
Option 3. Even with gloves, the cold reached their hands.
Option 4. The students’ cheeks are red from the cold.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 7
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049960
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which sentence is not a fact, but an opinion?
Option 1. There is no school next Monday.
Option 2. I’m going to a movie with my best friend.
Option 3. We’re going to see an adventure film.
Option 4. Adventure films are much better than love stories.
Key: 4
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049970
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: My parents have been married for 15 years. Last summer we threw them a big surprise party with a cake, presents, and about 20 years. We had games like volleyball and croquet. The best game of all was darts, though. I beat everyone – even my dad! We told them the party would be twice as big on their 20th anniversary.Stem: Which sentence is not a fact, but an opinion?
Option 1. My parents have been married for 15 years.
Option 2. Last summer we threw them a big surprise party.
Option 3. We had games like volleyball and croquet.
Option 4. The best game of all was darts.
Key: 4
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10049980
Directions: Read the ad.
Passage or Graphic: FOR SALE: Beautiful, red sailboat. 2 years old, like new. Has been used only 3 times.Stem: Which words in the ad are an opinion?
Option 1. beautiful sailboat
Option 2. red sailboat
Option 3. 2 years old
Option 4. has been used only 3 times
Key: 1
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “none”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050000
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Television shows are great. Some people complain about violence and bad language, but they just don’t understand what makes good entertainment. My friends and I love the sitcoms about teenagers. Those movie stars are just like us and understand how we feel. Television improves our understanding of the real world and makes us better people.Stem: Which statement is true about the paragraph?
Option 1. The paragraph is mostly fact.
Option 2. There are no opinions in the paragraph.
Option 3. The whole paragraph expresses opinions.
Option 4. The paragraph expresses facts and opinions equally.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 201-210
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050010
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Southeastern Idaho is covered with snow for four or five months each year. Even when it’s not snowing, the wind blows almost everyday and the temperatures often fall below freezing. People in Idaho have learned many ways to enjoy life despite the crazy weather. Just about everyone has warm mittens or gloves, a heavy coat, and toasty boots. We have many opportunities to ski, skate, or go sledding up in the foothills. Lots of homes have fireplaces and our closets are filled with warm blankets. All in all, we make the most of it.Stem: This paragraph best explains:
Option 1. how people in Idaho have adapted their lives to the weather
Option 2. why people need to have warm boots
Option 3. why skiing, skating, and sledding are so popular
Option 4. the importance of fireplaces and warm blankets
Key: 1
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Inference
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050020
Directions: Read the advertisement.
Passage or Graphic: Stem: The advertiser wants you to:
Option 1. try something new
Option 2. please your family
Option 3. do what others are doing
Option 4. avoid stress
Key: 2
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050030
Directions: Read the advertisement.
Passage or Graphic: WANT TO BE PART OF THE IN CROWD? Buy Our Newest Mixed CD: DANCE PARTY EXPLOSION. It Rocks! Stem: Who is the most likely audience for this advertisement?
Option 1. teenagers
Option 2. grandparents
Option 3. store managers
Option 4. people with pets
Key: 1
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050040
Directions: read the advertisement.
Passage or Graphic: You shouldn’t have to sweat to get a clean bathtub. With Fabulous Foaming Tub Cleaner, let our foam do the work. No scrubbing is necessary, just spray on and rinse off. Your relaxation is guaranteed!Stem: What does the advertisement claim about their product?
Option 1. it’s fun to use
Option 2. it’s safe to use while exercising
Option 3. using the product eliminates stress
Option 4. it cleans without having to scrub
Key: 4
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050070
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Junk food is the worst poison to hit society in the last hundred years. Everyday millions of young people suck down sugary sodas, gulp greasy French fries, and gorge on candy bars and potato chips. Cigarettes may cause lung cancer, but our country’s addiction to junk food will surely be our demise as our children grow into adulthood unhealthy and unhappy.Stem: What is the assumption underlying this paragraph?
Option 1. Junk food should be eaten only on special occasions.
Option 2. Eating junk food is worse than smoking cigarettes.
Option 3. Healthy food can cure many diseases.
Option 4. Young people eat more junk food than adults.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050080
Directions: Read the following paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: The most important advance of this century has not been in medicine or technology. It’s been in society’s willingness to open practically all professions to women. Women can excel in careers now that were not even available to them 50 years ago.Stem: Which of the following people would be most likely to agree with this paragraph’s opinion?Option 1. grandparents
Option 2. women astronauts
Option 3. children
Option 4. teenagers
Key: 2
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 5
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050090
Directions: Read the words listed.
Passage or Graphic: jacket, jackknife, jack, jackhammer, jackal
Stem: Alphabetize the list of words.
Option 1. jackal, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife, jack
Option 2. jack, jackal, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife
Option 3. jackknife, jackhammer, jacket, jackal, jack
Option 4. jackal, jack, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife
Key: 2
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Reading Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050120
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Definite is to ___________ as uncertain is to guessed.
Option 1. direct
Option 2. misled
Option 3. verified
Option 4. confirm
Key: 3
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050130
Directions: Read the sentences.
Passage or Graphic: The engine coughed.The wind sighs.Fortune smiled on her.The photograph leered from the wall.Stem: These are examples of:
Option 1. similes
Option 2. metaphors
Option 3. personification
Option 4. symbolism
Key: 3
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050140
Directions: Read the story.
Passage or Graphic: Mary left her pencil case in a classroom. The next day it was in the lost and found. All the pencils were gone. Stem: What does Mary know for sure about her pencil case?
Option 1. Someone stole it and then returned it.
Option 2. It was turned in to lost and found.
Option 3. It was dropped in the hall.
Option 4. Her pencils are all broken.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 6
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050160
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: When buying a new computer, where could you find the most objective, reliable information about the overall quality of computers?Option 1. A person who sells computers.
Option 2. A friend who has a computer.
Option 3. A school computer technician.
Option 4. A report in a consumer magazine.
Key: 4
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.a, 752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050190
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: You don’t need to shop around. Furniture Village has the best-priced leather furniture in town. They deliver seven days a week and there are no finance charges.Stem: What information is missing from this paragraph that you would need to determine its accuracy?Option 1. the prices from other furniture stores
Option 2. the colors and styles of the furniture
Option 3. the names of the furniture
Option 4. where the store is located
Key: 1
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.a, 752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050210
Directions: Read the sentences.
Passage or Graphic: A. Peter was 13 when he sailed to America.B. Peter lived in New York City.C. Peter probably liked school.D. Peter became a carpenter.
Stem: What statement is not conclusive?
Option 1. D
Option 2. C
Option 3. A
Option 4. B
Key: 2
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.a, 752.03.e
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 7
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050240
Directions: Read the following sentences.
Passage or Graphic: Mrs. Smith, who has taught junior high school math for the past 30 years, received a certificate of appreciation honoring her for her years of service. Stem: Which sentence is the most objective, fair, clear, and accurate?
Option 1. She is the best teacher in junior high school.
Option 2. Math is a difficult subject to teach.
Option 3. She should be appreciated for her long career.
Option 4. She was recognized for her achievement.
Key: 4
RIT Range:
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment:
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal:
Learning Cont. Bullet #:
Learning Cont. Page #:
Idaho Falls Content Alignment:
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050260
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which is a fact, not an opinion?
Option 1. Roxanne kept a daily diary.
Option 2. Roxanne’s handwriting is very sloppy.
Option 3. Roxanne is a good friend.
Option 4. Roxanne is a good reader.
Key: 1
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050280
Directions: Read the following passage.
Passage or Graphic: Mary seems to enjoy reading in her free time. Mary must be a good reader. She read 35 books in eighth grade. She will probably read more in ninth grade.Stem: Which statement is a fact, not an opinion?
Option 1. Mary seems to enjoy reading.
Option 2. Mary will probably read more in ninth grade.
Option 3. Mary read 35 books in eighth grade.
Option 4. Mary will probably grow up to be a writer.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 6
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050290
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which sentence would not be part of a factual news article?
Option 1. Crime in the U.S. has steadily dropped in the last decade.
Option 2. Murderers are bad people.
Option 3. Violent crimes include murder and robbery.
Option 4. There were 15,180 murders in 2001.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 211-220
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d, 752.03.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 2
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050320
Directions: Read the following paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: “Where’s your dog, Ellie?” Mrs. Minter sneered. Mrs. Minter had lived alone in the big white house next door ever since her husband died twelve years earlier. “In the house, I guess,” Ellie said. “Has it been there all night?” Mrs. Minter asked. “Well, I think so.” Mrs. Minter continued, “Well, it seems mighty funny to me that one of my chickens was killed last night and there are dog prints in the mud by the chicken coop.” “It wasn’t my dog,” Ellie finished. “Oh, I’m sure it wasn’t,” said Mrs. Minter. “I’m sure your mutt is just as pure and innocent as the new fallen snow.”Stem: Choose the sentence that best tells what Mrs. Minter was thinking when she talked to Ellie.Option 1. that a fox might have killed her chicken
Option 2. Ellie is a good neighbor
Option 3. another chicken will probably be killed tonight
Option 4. Ellie’s dog killed her chicken
Key: 4
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumption, Stereotypes
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050330
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Disneyland is the best theme park in America. Young or old, male or female, there is something for everyone. The brave and daring will love Space Mountain, a body-jarring roller coaster ride through the dark. Little kids enjoy spinning in giant sized teacups. Teens favor the realistic haunted house themed to match the movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”Stem: What is the author’s attitude toward Disneyland?
Option 1. The haunted house is the best attraction.
Option 2. There is something at Disneyland for everyone to enjoy.
Option 3. Children should not ride space mountain.
Option 4. There are no adults allowed to ride the spinning teacups.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotypes
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050340
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Our after school programs are wonderful! As students, we have the option to sign up for numerous different classes and activities. One of my favorites was “Splatter Paint” art. We taped huge pieces of paper to the wall, drenched sponges in bright paint, and threw the sponges at the paper. I looked like a rainbow by the time I got home. I also loved the snowflake- cutting workshop. We made intricate snowflakes using only scissors and white paper. The tiny scraps littered the carpets like real snow. We stay as late as we can and have a wild time!Stem: Which of the following people would most likely disagree with the ideas in the paragraph?Option 1. teachers
Option 2. janitors
Option 3. students
Option 4. parents
Key: 2
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotypes
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 5
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050350
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which of the following is a discriminatory statement?
Option 1. All kids should try this delicious cereal.
Option 2. No one should miss the movie of the year.
Option 3. All girls should learn to cook and clean.
Option 4. All parents should buy this book for their children.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 6
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050370
Directions: Read the definitions.
Passage or Graphic: Dormitory-a room or building with many rooms for sleeping and living inSynagogue-a building or place for religious studyIgloo-a hut, usually dome-shaped and made from blocks of packed snowApartment-a group of rooms to live in, especially one of a number in an apartment houseCamper-a motor vehicle or trailer equipped for camping outStem: Which of the defined places are most logically grouped together?
Option 1. apartment, camper
Option 2. synagogue, dormitory
Option 3. igloo, camper
Option 4. dormitory, apartment
Key: 4
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050380
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: School was cancelled during an unexpected snowstorm last May. A) We woke up expecting spring flowers only to find the gardens covered in a foot of snow. B) The front door was blocked shut by a massive drift that had blown against it. C) We re-started the heater, made a batch of hot chocolate, and settled in for the day. D) Last year there was a little snow, but we still had drought conditions through the summer.Stem: Which sentence does not belong?
Option 1. sentence A
Option 2. sentence B
Option 3. sentence C
Option 4. sentence D
Key: 4
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050390
Directions: Read the definitions.
Passage or Graphic: Ivy-a climbing vine with a woody stem and green leavesSpruce-an evergreen tree with slender needlesCrocus-a spring blooming plant of the iris family with grass-like leaves and a yellow, purple, or white flowerGladiolus-an iris-like plant with sword-like leaves and tall spikes of funnel-shaped flowersMoss-a very small green plant that grows in velvety clusters on rocks and moist groundStem: Which plants are most logically grouped together?
Option 1. ivy, gladiolus
Option 2. gladiolus, crocus
Option 3. spruce, moss
Option 4. ivy, moss
Key: 2
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: “None”
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Classify, Thinking Skills
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050410
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: The old deserted house was creepy. Boards and shingles creaked menacingly as the wind blew through them. Filmy cobwebs brushed against the shattered windows. An eerie moan echoed down the long hallway and filled the dark corridor.Stem: How does the author support the conclusion that the house was creepy?
Option 1. by comparing the house to other less creepy houses
Option 2. by describing the sounds and sights in the spooky house
Option 3. by describing the contents in each room of the house.
Option 4. by explaining why the house is deserted
Key: 2
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050420
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which of the following details indicates that the girl was angry?
Option 1. Tears began to roll down her face.
Option 2. She stared at the rest of the class.
Option 3. She slammed the door in frustration.
Option 4. She didn’t utter a word.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050440
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: Trampolines are a great piece of exercise equipment. For one thing, it’s so much fun to jump, fly, and flip in the air that it doesn’t seem boring like regular exercise equipment. Also, this exercise is typically done outside, so you get fresh air in addition to burning calories.Stem: Which of the following conclusions is not supported by facts or details in the passage?Option 1. jumping on the trampoline is great exercise
Option 2. jumping on the trampoline burns calories
Option 3. jumping on a trampoline can be dangerous
Option 4. jumping on a trampoline is fun
Key: 3
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 6
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050450
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which of the following would best support the conclusion that doctors make more money than lawyers?Option 1. lawyers charge by the hour
Option 2. Dr. Jones has the biggest house in the neighborhood.
Option 3. doctors get longer vacations
Option 4. a graph in Newsweek that shows American doctors’ salaries and lawyers’ salaries
Key: 4
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 7
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050460
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which of the following would have the most accurate, reliable information on the importance of lawn pesticides?Option 1. a homeowner who has had his lawn sprayed with pesticides
Option 2. a pilot who sprays pesticides on crops for farmers
Option 3. a well-researched book that compares natural methods to pesticides
Option 4. an environmentalist who opposes pesticides
Key: 3
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 8
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050470
Directions: Read the sentence.
Passage or Graphic: I’ve always felt that pie would be a much better dessert to serve at weddings than cake.Stem: Which of the following phrases gives the reader a clue that the sentence is an opinion?Option 1. I’ve always felt
Option 2. pie would be
Option 3. to serve at weddings
Option 4. than cake
Key: 1
RIT Range: 221-230
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Fact and Opinion
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050480
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Which of the following describes the main purpose of persuasive writing?
Option 1. to describe a scene
Option 2. to explain a process
Option 3. to convince someone of a position
Option 4. to compare two similar items
Key: 3
RIT Range: 231-240
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Persuasive Elements
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 1
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050490
Directions: Read the paragraph.
Passage or Graphic: Contrary to popular belief, not all cats are loners. One of the most famous examples was the female cat, Rosy, who saved her kittens from a burning building. It was an old, deserted warehouse, and she and her offspring were living in an abandoned locker. When the building began to burn, dozens of people witnessed her carrying her babies out one by one. They were later adopted by a kind vet who treated Rosy’s burns and nursed the kittens back to health.Stem: What stereotype does the author expect the readers to have about cats?
Option 1. they are afraid of fires
Option 2. they love kittens
Option 3. they are often adopted
Option 4. they prefer to live by themselves
Key: 4
RIT Range: 231-240
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotypes
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050500
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: Reintroducing native wolves to Yellowstone Park was a huge mistake. These beasts are cruel, undiscriminating hunters. They invade ranches in the middle of the night and savagely destroy any livestock they come across. They are dirty, diseased brutes who spread viruses to all the animals in their paths. They should be sent back to where they came from.Stem: What does the writer assume in the paragraph?
Option 1. that there are no positive qualities about wolves
Option 2. that they prefer eating livestock to other animals
Option 3. that wolves will spread disease to humans
Option 4. that no one is safe from wolves
Key: 1
RIT Range: 231-240
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.03.a
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Bias, Assumptions, Stereotypes
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050520
Directions:
Passage or Graphic:
Stem: Select the reason below that would best support a writer’s conclusion that teachers are more important than computers.Option 1. Teachers can play games with students just as well as computers.
Option 2. Research shows that students learn 87% more from their teachers than from computers.Option 3. Teachers aren’t very proficient with computers, so they seldom use them in class.
Option 4. Teachers are paid thousands of dollars per year and are therefore more effective than computers.Key: 2
RIT Range: 231-240
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 2
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050530
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: The first year of college is typically the most challenging. Academics often compete with social events and many students make regrettable choices. At a university that accepts 4000 new students each year, often only 2000 will graduate. Research papers and final exams require hours of planning and preparation that many young people are hesitant to invest. Those who successfully finish their first two years, however, have the opportunity to participate in some of the most satisfying experiences of their lives.Stem: Which of the following conclusions is supported by facts from the paragraph?
Option 1. All people should graduate from college.
Option 2. College professors are not as understanding as public school teachers.
Option 3. College can be an incredible challenge, but the rewards are worth the effort.
Option 4. Social events in college are much more interesting than the classes.
Key: 3
RIT Range: 231-240
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 3
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
Item ID Number: 10050540
Directions: Read the passage.
Passage or Graphic: One time, Henry Thoreau and his friend decided to meet in a town many miles away. Henry decided to walk, but his friend chose to do odd jobs all day in order to earn enough money for train faire. Henry walked from earliest light to evening and saw fascinating things along the way. He picked fresh huckleberries, watched baby ducklings take their first swim, and admired the beautiful purple mountains as the sun set. His friend, on the other hand, chopped wood, carried logs, and cleaned out stables all day. By late afternoon he had earned enough money for his train ticket. Both Henry and his friend arrived in town at the same time and had dinner together.Stem: Both Henry and his friend made it to town in different fashions. What might a reader conclude about the experience?Option 1. It was worth the hard work to avoid such a long walk.
Option 2. Though hard work is important, sometimes there’s more value to enjoying the journey.
Option 3. Henry would have learned more if he had earned money for a train ticket.
Option 4. The two men should have made the trip together instead of by themselves.
Key: 2
RIT Range: 231-240
Copyright Info:
Idaho Standards Alignment: 752.01.d
Learning Cont. Goal: Evaluative Comprehension
Learning Cont. Subgoal: Evaluate Validity
Learning Cont. Bullet #: 4
Learning Cont. Page #: 7
Idaho Falls Content Alignment: “None”
Item Entry Complete: Y
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