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World Report November 11, 2005

This Issue:
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Cover Story - Spanish Version
Mini-Lesson
Comprehension Quiz
Teacher's Guide and Worksheets

Comprehension Quiz

"Reading, Writing, Rock Climbing"

Directions:

  1. Print the student quiz with the ten questions below.

  2. Customize this quiz by changing questions 9 and 10.

  3. Find the answer key to the quiz in this week's Teachers' Guide. Look under the ANSWERS section on page 2.

  • Article:"Reading, Writing, Rock Climbing"


    1. The new physical education (P.E.) classes are helping kids

    1. develop lifelong fitness habits.
    2. get enough exercise to stay healthy.
    3. learn about new ways to stay fit.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"Reading, Writing, Rock Climbing"


    2. What is another good title for this story?

    1. The Basics of Rock Climbing
    2. Dance Your Way to Good Health
    3. A New Kind of P.E. Class
    4. Eating to Stay Healthy

  • Article:"Reading, Writing, Rock Climbing"


    3. How is the new P.E. different from past programs?

    1. The new P.E. encourages kids to have individual fitness goals.
    2. The new P.E. uses new rules for playing kick ball and other team sports.
    3. The new P.E. classes happen after school.
    4. The new P.E. classes offer more group sports.

  • Article:"Moons Over Pluto"


    4. Which statement is NOT a fact about Pluto?

    1. Pluto is the smallest planet in the solar system.
    2. Pluto has three moons.
    3. Scientists are debating whether Pluto is really a planet.
    4. Pluto is the closest planet to the Sun.

  • Article:"A New Pick for the Court"


    5. Which branch of government nominates a Supreme Court Justice?

    1. the legislative branch
    2. the judicial branch
    3. the executive branch
    4. None of the above

  • Article:"A Disaster Deepens"


    6. The October 8 earthquake hit which countries?

    1. Afghanistan, Pakistan and China
    2. China, Pakistan and India
    3. Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
    4. Pakistan, China and India

  • Article:"A Disaster Deepens"


    7. What problems are the earthquake survivors facing?

    1. Many people are homeless and do not have shelter from the weather.
    2. Many people live in isolated areas and cannot be reached to receive food and med
    3. Many people are not able to get clean water.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"One Special Buddy"


    8. Miles Postlethwait and his mom started Shadow Buddies to

    1. help comfort kids who are having medical treatments.
    2. train kids for hospital jobs.
    3. teach kids about different medical procedures.
    4. Both A and C

  • Article:"Spotlight"


    9. Who wrote the book Zathura?

    1. Sam Rubinroit
    2. Chris Van Allsburg
    3. Jonah Bobo
    4. Josh Hutcherson

  • Article:


    10. What is one way that you handle stress? Explain.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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