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World Report March 7, 2008

This Issue:
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Cover Story - Spanish Version
Mini-Lesson
Comprehension Quiz
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Comprehension Quiz

To the Arctic!

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:"Across the Ice" (Identify Main Idea)


    1. This story is mostly about

    1. the 2008 Iditarod.
    2. an Arctic expedition to raise awareness of global warming.
    3. Will Steger's accomplishments as a polar explorer.
    4. the history of polar exploration.

  • Article:"Across the Ice" (Identify Cause and Effect)


    2. As a result of global warming,

    1. people are burning fossil fuels.
    2. there is more ice in the Arctic than usual.
    3. glaciers have been melting.
    4. polar exploration by dogsled has become easier.

  • Article:"Across the Ice" (Interpret Figurative Language)


    3. The expression "ring the alarm bell" in paragraph 2 means

    1. to panic.
    2. to prevent something bad from happening.
    3. to alert others about a situation.
    4. to be the first to discover a problem.

  • Article:"Across the Ice" (Make Inferences)


    4. The tone, or mood, of this article is

    1. grim.
    2. silly.
    3. detached.
    4. hopeful.

  • Article:"The Farmers' Bank" (Interpret Language)


    5. Jens Stoltenberg compared the vault to Noah's Ark because

    1. it is made out of wood.
    2. in addition to seeds, animals will be kept there.
    3. it looks like a big boat.
    4. it would allow life to continue in the event of a disaster.

  • Article:"Top 5 Cities for Tall Buildings" (Recall Facts and Details)


    6. Which city has the most buildings with 12 floors or more?

    1. New York City
    2. Hong Kong
    3. Singapore
    4. Seoul

  • Article:"A Lesson in Harmony" (Read a Map)


    7. North Korea is located south of what country?

    1. Japan
    2. South Korea
    3. the United States
    4. China

  • Article:"Take a Deep Breath" (Identify Fact and Opinion)


    8. Which statement is a fact?

    1. All kids should receive mindfulness training.
    2. It is really difficult to sit still in school.
    3. This year, Wellness Works instructors will teach 15 classes.
    4. It is important for kids to practice relaxation techniques.

  • Article:"Her Toothbrush Talks!" (Identify Character Traits)


    9. Which word does not describe Katie Stagliano?

    1. innovative
    2. indifferent
    3. thoughtful
    4. hopeful

  • Article:"Across the Ice" (Draw Conclusions)


    10. Why is it important to raise awareness about climate change?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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