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News Scoop November 9, 2007



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

Comprehension Quiz

Time to Learn

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: "More Time for School"


    1. This story is mostly about

    1. kids' hobbies.
    2. kids' favorite school subjects.
    3. schools that have lengthened the school day.

  • Article: "More Time for School"


    2. For how many hours do the King students go to school each day?

    1. seven
    2. one
    3. eight

  • Article: "More Time for School"


    3. Many teachers are focusing more on reading and math because

    1. these subjects are easiest.
    2. these subjects are tested.
    3. these subjects are the most interesting.

  • Article: "More Time for School"


    4. To "weigh the good and the bad" (paragraph 7) means

    1. to think about what is good and what is bad about something.
    2. to figure out how heavy or how light something is.
    3. to change your mind often.

  • Article: "Imprints of the Past"


    5. Scientists say Temnospondyls lived

    1. long before dinosaurs.
    2. long after dinosaurs.
    3. at the same time as dinosaurs.

  • Article: "Imprints of the Past"


    6. Which statement is a fact?

    1. David Fillmore's discovery is very exciting.
    2. Amphibians are more interesting than other animals.
    3. David Fillmore discovered imprints of three amphibians.

  • Article: "Oops! A Solar Panel Rips"


    7. The purpose of the solar panel is to

    1. store oxygen.
    2. protect the space station from the sun's rays.
    3. turn sunlight into electricity.

  • Article: "Top 5 States for Native Americans"


    8. Which state has the highest percentage of Native Americans?

    1. Alaska
    2. New Mexico
    3. Oklahoma

  • Article: "Who's News"


    9. Which word does not describe Ana Dodson?

    1. thoughtful
    2. dedicated
    3. selfish

  • Article: "More Time for School"


    10. Why are some schools extending students' time in class?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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