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News Scoop November 18, 2005



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

Comprehension Quiz

"The Power of Nature"

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: "The Future of Energy"


    1. The author wrote this story to

    1. compare solar power with wind power.
    2. tell you about energy sources from nature.
    3. explain how the Flex car runs on sugarcane.

  • Article: "The Future of Energy"


    2. What does the word renewable mean?

    1. "able to be replaced"
    2. "unable to be replaced"
    3. "used up"

  • Article: "The Future of Energy"


    3. The Flex car runs on

    1. sugarcane
    2. oil
    3. wind

  • Article: "The Future of Energy"


    4. Why are scientists looking for other sources of energy, besides oil?

    1. We have used up the world's oil supplies.
    2. Oil is expensive and we will someday run out of it.
    3. Oil can't heat our homes.

  • Article: "After the Earthquake"


    5. You can tell from reading this article that survivors of the earthquake

    1. still need help.
    2. have new homes.
    3. are easy to reach.

  • Article: "After the Earthquake"


    6. Which of the following countries shares a border with Pakistan?

    1. India
    2. Brazil
    3. United States

  • Article: "Is He a Bad Sport?"


    7. Why was Terrell Owens taken off the Philadelphia Eagles this season?

    1. He said bad things about his team.
    2. He made very few touchdowns.
    3. He wanted to play a different sport.

  • Article: "Is He a Bad Sport?"


    8. Which of the following statements is an opinion about Terrell Owens?

    1. He played football for the Philadelphia Eagles.
    2. He has scored 101 touchdowns.
    3. He should not be allowed to play football.

  • Article: Top 5


    9. Which state raised the most turkeys so far this year?

    1. Missouri
    2. North Carolina
    3. Minnesota

  • Article: "The Future of Energy"


    10. Which energy source do you think most Americans will be using in the future? Explain your choice.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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