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Be a Quiz Whiz!For each question below, fill in the circle next to the correct answer.

Do Aliens Exist? Pages 2-3

1 Which description of UFOs in the article is an example of a simile?A  “He sees nine glowing objects speed by.”

B  “Arnold says they moved like saucers

skipping across the water.”

C  “The craft moves toward them, then quickly

zooms away.”

D  “People describe oddly shaped objects that

move at sharp angles and high speeds.”

2 Which detail is best explained by the sidebar “The Mystery of Area 51”?A  “But in real life, thousands of people report

seeing UFOs every year.”

B  “Sometimes, UFOs are really just shadows

caused by sunlight or clouds.”

C “Other times, they’re secret military planes.”

D “ And each year, scientists discover more

planets, billions of miles away.”

Was She a Witch? Pages 4-5

3 Which event happened first?A  Betty Paris is said to be under a witch’s spell.

B  The Puritans settle in Salem.

C  The Salem witch trials begin.

D  Betty and Abby accuse three women.

4 What is the section “Innocent Victims” mostly about?A  how Puritans identified witches

B  the life of the Puritans in Salem

C  the people who were put to death

D  theories about why the girls acted strangely

5 Part A Mary Beth Norton thinks the Salem girls acted strangely because they ___.A were poisoned

B were cursed

C  wanted attention

D were stressed

6 Part B Which detail best supports the answer to question 5?A  “One theory is that food poisoning brought

on the girls’ odd behavior.”

B  “Some think that the girls faked the

whole thing.”

C  “They believe that the girls were so

tormented by fear that they became

physically ill.”

D  “We may never know what really happened.”

What Killed King Tut? Page 6

7 Chris Naunton believes that King Tut’s heart is missing because it ___.A  was removed for a burial procedure

B  was stolen

C  was damaged in a chariot crash

D  was infected with malaria

8 According to Zahi Hawass, which of the following was NOT a cause of Tut’s death?A  malaria

B  a chest injury

C  a bone disease

D  a leg infection

The World’s Most Mysterious Places Page 7

9 Which mysterious place was created by people?A  Mesa Verde

B Cave of Crystals

C  Eye of the Sahara

D Lake Hillier

10 On which continent is the Cave of Crystals found?A  Europe

B  North America

C  Australia

D  South America

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Close-Reading Questions

1. How does the author begin the article? Why do you think she made that choice?

2. What are UFOs? Why is it hard to explain some UFO sightings?

3. What does Luis Elizondo mean when he says “If you don’t ask the question, you’ll never find the answer”?

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Close-Reading Checklist

First Read Think about what the article

is mostly about.

Identify details that support

the main idea.

Summarize the main idea in

your own words.

Second Read Define any unknown words

and key vocabulary.

Pay attention to text

structure, word choice, and

text features.

Think about why the author

wrote the article.

Third Read Look for big ideas in the

article.

Make connections to other

texts, historical or world

events, and your own life.

Think about your own

opinion on the topic.

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Close ReadingCommon Core RI.4.1

Read Closely To really understand a text, read it a few times. Use the close-reading checklist with “Do Aliens Exist?” Then answer the questions below.

1 What is the article mostly about?

2 What text structure does the first section of the article

follow? How do you know?

3 What is your opinion about UFOs?

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Close-Reading Questions

1. What is the purpose of the section “Living in Fear”?

2. What is hysteria? How did it affect the people of Salem?

3. How does the sidebar “Signs of a Salem Witch” help you better understand the article?

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Collaborative DiscussionsCommon Core SL.4.1

Comments Questions

During the discussion, build on classmates’ ideas.

Think and DiscussRead “Was She a Witch?” Then get ready for a class discussion. Use this page to help you express your ideas, ask questions, and reflect on the discussion.

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After the discussion, paraphrase a classmate’s idea and reflect on how it confirmed or changed your way of thinking.

When _______________________ said that _________________________________________________(name)

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I realized that _________________________________________________________________________

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“I was surprised that . . .”“I could relate to . . .”

“___ reminds me of . . .”“One lesson I learned is that . . .”

“Based on ___, I think . . .”

“What did you think about . . . ?”“Why do you think ___ decided to . . . ?”

“How did the article . . . ?”“What were some of the reasons behind . . . ?”

“What can readers learn from . . . ?”

“I like what ____ said about . . .”“I (agree/disagree) with . . .”

“To connect with what ____ said, . . .”

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Opinion WritingCommon Core W.4.1

1. Introduce the topic (assume your readers haven’t read the article) and state your opinion.

2. Provide two or more strong reasons to back up your opinion. Support each reason with relevant facts. Be sure to use linking words to connect your reasons and facts.

3. Restate your opinion in a new way. Try to include something memorable. For example, you might ask a question that will make the reader think about the issue after reading the essay.

• To begin with• In addition• Finally

• For example• Specifically• Consequently

Linking Words

On page 6, you read di� erent opinions about what killed King Tut. What do you think? Use the prompts below to write an opinion piece. Use information in the article, as well as your own experiences, to support your opinion.

What’s Your Opinion?