News Scoop April 27, 2007

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

Comprehension Quiz

Directions:

Print the student quiz with the ten questions below.
Customize this quiz by changing questions 9 and 10.
Find the answer key to the quiz in this week's Teachers' Guide. Look under the ANSWERS section on page 2.

Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

1. This story is mostly about
1. an organization that brings health care to kids in need.
2. a typical visit to the doctor.
3. how to stay healthy.
Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

2. The term "jam-packed" in paragraph 5 means
1. filled with things to do.
2. short.
3. interesting.
Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

3. Which word does not describe Dr. Alan Shapiro?
1. caring
2. thoughtless
3. concerned
Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

4. Which of the statements below is a fact?
1. CHF gives medical care to kids in 13 states.
2. Every doctor should work in a medical van.
3. Health care is too expensive.
Article: "Japan's Space Plans"

5. When is SELENE set to take off?
1. April
2. June
3. August
Article: "Japan's Space Plans"

6. Which is not a reason for Japan's upcoming space mission?
1. Japan's space agency wants to study the moon.
2. Japan is competing with China to explore space the most.
3. The moon is an important symbol for the country of Japan.
Article: "Lady and the Pig"

7. What type of book is Ginger and Petunia?
1. nonfiction
2. fiction
3. poetry
Article: "Top 5 Wildflowers"

8. The most common wildflower in the U.S. is the
1. Turk's cap lily.
2. wild geranium.
3. sunflower.
Article: "Who's News"

9. How tall is Thumbelina?
1. 57 inches
2. 17 inches
3. 7 feet
Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

10. Why is there a need for medical vans?