Title: Default for Reading Summer School
Course: Reading Summer School

Q: The reason the article was written was to tell how:
- wildlife photographers saved an orphaned loon.
- boaters can avoid disturbing native birds.
- zoo workers move animals into new exhibits.
- nature photographers take pictures.
A: wildlife photographers saved an orphaned loon.

Q: "A sentimental end to a wildlife rescue story isn't common."

In this sentence, sentimental means:
- touching; emotional
- amusing
- exciting, thrilling
- familiar
A: touching; emotional

Q: Why was the chick in the article attacked?
- Another male had come into its territory.
- It had been moved to another nesting area.
- It was much smaller than other loons in the area.
- Another animal wanted its food.
A: Another male had come into its territory.

Q: What should people do if they encounter an injured bird in the wild?
- The should cover the bird to protect themselves.
- They should try to find the bird's nest.
- They should take a photograph.
- They should contact wildlife officials.
A: They should contact wildlife officials.

Q: How did the loon researchers PROBABLY react to the successful adoption of the loon chick?
- They were not expecting it.
- They were not impressed.
- They were surprised because they did not expect it.
- They thought it was a waste of time.
A: They were surprised because they did not expect it.

Q: What happened to the loon family that put the chick at risk?
- The mother swam away with another male.
- The father swam away with another female.
- The mother was killed by a motor boat.
- The father was killed by a motorboat.
A: The father was killed by a motorboat.

Q: How many loons were in the new family?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
A: Four

Q: Which statement about male loons is NOT true?
- "....Loons have shart beaks and strong necks to capture fish."
- If picked up, "they can severely injure people."
- They can severely injure loon chicks.
- They show interest in female loons by flying around them.
A: They show interest in female loons by flying around them.

Q: Summarize paragraph seven. That paragraph begins: "One of the males..."
A: This paragraph explains that the chick was injured when the male loon threw it in the air.

As you read the article "Loon Finds New Home," please describe how you thought about each of the following:

- Made connections with background knowledge.
- Visualized what was happening in the story.
- Made mental summaries as I read.
- Tried to understand words I did not know how to say or did not know what they mean. List all the words that were unclear.
- Tried to understand confusing parts of the article.

Q: What is the main focus of paragraphs 8 and 9 of the article?
- Present-day Pueblo Indians’ biological heritage from the Anasazi
- Ages of contemporary Pueblo communities
- The Anasazi’s decline after they abandoned their communities
- Anasazi influences found in today’s Pueblo communities
A: Present-day Pueblo Indians’ biological heritage from the Anasazi

Q: According to the article, what purpose did kivas serve?
- They were places to gather clay for creating pottery.
- They were places to store their beans, corn and squash.
- They were places to hold ceremonies.
- They were places to make baskets.
A: They were places to hold ceremonies.

Q: The author’s attitude toward the Anasazi can best be described as
- religious.
- sophisticated.
- confused.
- respectful.
A: respectful.

Q: Which pattern of Anasazi movement from one location to another does the author identify?
- The Anasazi used an elaborate road system to move from residences that they abandoned forever.
- By A.D. 1300, some Anasazi continued to live in caves while others moved from caves to pit houses.
- The Anasazi usually returned to residences they had occupied earlier.
- During droughts, the Anasazi stopped wandering and stayed in one place.
A: The Anasazi usually returned to residences they had occupied earlier.

Q: How is paragraphs 1-5 organized?
- It is organized by listing problems and solutions.
- It is organized in chronological or time order.
- It is organized in a cause and effect organizational pattern.
- It is organized in order of importance.
A: It is organized in chronological or time order.

Q: In paragraph eight you will see this sentence: When the Anasazi abandoned their communities in the late 1200s, they did not disappear
completely.

What does the word "abandoned" mean in this sentence?
- left without returning
- quick caring for their children
- traveled to a different location
- took a vacation
A: left without returning

Q: What may have caused the Anasazi to permanently abandon their home?
- Climatic changes resulted in a long-term drought.
- Populations were growing in their region.
- An illness swept through the community, leaving few survivors.
- Weather disrupted their way of life.
A: Climatic changes resulted in a long-term drought.

Q: Write a one-sentence summary of paragraph 7.
A: Paragraph 7 explains the different theories explaining the disappearance of the Anasazi.

Describe how you did each of the following as you read the article:

- Figured out unknown words.
- Tried to remember what you read.
- Figured out parts that were confusing.
- Made connections to the world, your life, or other texts as you read.

If you did none of these thinking process, let me know that too.
Feedback: I guessed words that made sense.

Q: Describe the meaning of the word "consumption"
A: to use up of take in something

Q: Describe the meaning of "deficit"
A: lacking in something; spending more than you have

Q: Explain the meaning of the word "biodiversity"
A: variety in the species that live in an area.

Q: Define the word "incentive"
A: a prize or benefit that motivates a person to do something

Q: Explain the meaning of the word "plot"
A: The pattern in fiction where the characters have a goal or a problem and work to solve the problem or reach the goal.

Q: Describe the meaning of the word "structure."
A: How something is made up or constructed; the framework for something

Q: Explain the meaning of the word "function"
A: what something is used for; a purpose or role of something

Q: What does "plausible" mean?
A: can be belived; is reasonable

Q: What does "immigrate" mean?
A: to move from one area in a country to another or from one country to another

Q: What does "infectious" mean?
A: Able to pass from one person to another.

Q: What does "alliteration" mean?
A: repeated beginning sounds.

Q: What does "independent" mean?
A: able to be done without help or assistance.

Q: What does "ancient" mean?
A: Having to do with the very old world, generally before 450 A.D.

Q: What is a "text structure"?
A: The organizational pattern of an author's text; how the writing is organized

Q: Scientists at Brown University said yesterday that they have found many reasons to believe that Mars once had a wide ocean with waves and beaches.
- listing
- Time order, sequence, chronological
- compare/contrast
- Cause/effect
- Problem/Solution
A: listing

Q: Like the Internet today, the transcontinental railroad across the United States, connected the American people from one part of the country to the other.
- Listing
- Time order, sequence, chronological
- compare/contrast
- Cause/effect
- Problem/Solution
A: compare/contrast

Q: The leaders of many U.S. technology companies will begin implementing a plan to make computers and the Internet as commonplace as the telephone.
- listing
- Time order, sequence, chronological
- Compare/contrast
- Cause/effect
- Problem/Solution
A: Time order, sequence, chronological

Q: A tiny microchip makes hand-held computers possible plus many other technological advances.
- Listing
- Time order, sequence, chronological
- Compare/contrast
- Cause/effect
- Problem/Solution
A: Cause/effect

Q: Many researchers state potential problems and possible solutions for high technology use among teens.
- Listing
- Time order, sequence, chronological
- Compare/contrast
- Cause/effect
- Problem/Solution
A: Problem/Solution

Q: When astronauts arrived on the new space station, they found many new and improved instruments that were not on the Mir, the abandoned Russian station.
- Listing
- Time order, sequence, chronological
- Compare/contrast
- Cause/effect
- Problem/Solution
A: Compare/contrast

Q: Although he knows the importance of his work in helping the homeless in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, many of Kings daily experiences discouraged him.
- Listing
- Time order, sequence, chronological
- Compare/contrast
- Cause/effect
- Problem/Solution
A: Cause/effect

Q: What is personification?
A: giving human traits to nonhuman things

Q: What is the theme in fiction and nonfiction text?
A: the text's message

Q: Please explain the word "surplus"
A: an extra amount; more than you need

Q: What is irony?
A: When something is not what you expect; words don't line up with a message or events don't line up with your expectation

Q: What is satire?
A: storytelling where human faults are chided with wit

Q: What is symbolism?
A: Use of images to stand for something else and make a dramatic effect

Q: What does "universal" mean?
A: Applies to all

Q: What does "format" mean?
A: How something is organized or laid out.