News Scoop March 31, 2006

Article: "Up in Smoke"

1. This story is mostly about

1. kids in Ohio.
2. why people smoke.
3. the dangers of smoking.

Article: "Up in Smoke"

2. What does the chart on page 2 show?

1. Cigarette sales have gone down since 1990.
2. Cigarette sales have gone up since 1990.
3. Cigarette sales have stayed the same since 1990.

Article: "Up in Smoke"

3. How do states use the money that they won from tobacco companies?

1. They use the money to pay for anti-smoking programs.
2. They use the money to sell more cigarettes.
3. They use the money to win more court cases.

Article: "Up in Smoke"

4. Which paragraph would you read to find out why smoking is dangerous?

1. second
2. third
3. fourth

Article: "Three Years of War in Iraq"

5. How many years has the United States been in Iraq?

1. two years
2. three years
3. five years

Article: "She's on a Roll"

6. What does Rachel Hutter do in her job?

1. She builds machines that use electricity.
2. She collects tickets for rides at Walt Disney World.
3. She writes books about animals.

Article: "She's on a Roll"

7. You can tell from the story that Rachel Hutter

1. has the best job in the world.
2. isn't that interested in science.
3. cares about the safety of kids who visit Walt Disney World.

Article: Top 5

8. Which vegetables are planted in gardens the most?

1. leafy greens
2. tomatoes
3. peppers

Article: "Kate's Creatures"

9. How are Kate DiCamillo's two new books the same?

1. They are both about animals.
2. They are both about fish.
3. They are both about outer space.

Article: "Up in Smoke"

10. Write a paragraph persuading kids not to smoke.