02___FSA_Informational_Text_Practice_Test_Set_2__Florida_Standards_Assessment_.pdf.pdf

LAFS Aligned Middle School SET#2 Practice Tests Information Text Paired Passages FLORIDA Standards Assessment

Question Florida Standards (LAFS) Topic Type of Question 1 6.RI.1.2, 7.RI.1.2, 8.RI.1.2 Central Idea Multiple Choice 2 6.RI.1.1, 7.RI.1.1, 8.RI.1.1 Inference Multiple Choice 3 6.RI.2.4, 7.RI.2.4, 8.RI.2.4 Word Meaning Multiselect 4 6.RI.1.2, 7.RI.1.2, 8.RI.1.2 Summary Hot Text Drag-and-Drop 5 6.RI.2.4, 7.RI.2.4, 8.RI.2.4 Word Meaning Multiple Choice 6 6.RI.1.2, 7.RI.1.2, 8.RI.1.2 Theme Multiple Choice 7 6.RI.1.2, 7.RI.1.2, 8.RI.1.2 Central Idea Multiple Choice 8 6.RI.1.3, 7.RI.1.3, 8.RI.1.3 Character Multiselect 9 6.RI.2.6, 7.RI.2.6, 8.RI.2.6 Claim Open Response 10 6.RI.2.6, 7.RI.2.6, 8.RI.2.6 Author’s Purpose A B Question (Evidence-Based Selected Response) FSA Question Breakdown The Flying Tomato Passage Test Prep created by THE SMALL CLASSROOM Copyright ± 2017

Passage: The Flying Tomato 1 Shaun White is one of the most recognized sports stars in the United States. He won back-to-back gold medals in the half-pipe compe>>on. His first gold was in the 2006 Winter Olympics and second in 2010. In addi>on to his many awards, he also became well known for his red hair. As a result, people oHen refer to him as the “Flying Tomato.” 2 “You know the best thing about compe>>on? There's this whole strategy game, and when it all works out it’s like solving that hard math equa>on. You finally get the answer and you're so happy.” – Shaun White 3 Shaun overcame many adversi>es to get where he is today. Before age five he had two cardiac surgeries due to a congenital heart defect. He began skateboarding soon aHer. Then, following in his older brother’s footsteps, he began snowboarding. Shaun worked extremely hard training for many years. Then his career began to take off. In the 2002 Winter X-Games he won eight medals. 4 Shaun recently competed in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. AHer winning gold the past two years, Shaun had all the pressure and eyes on him. Shaun came up just short of medaling in Sochi. This tough loss taught us all a valuable lesson. You can’t always win. However, Shaun did not hang his head. He simply reminded us how amazing it is to make it to the Olympics and no ma\er how hard you work some>mes it’s just not your day. All you can do is keep working and figh>ng for your next opportunity. This text was wri\en by THE SMALL CLASSROOM. The Shaun White image is in the public domain. Name: Date: Class: Test Prep created by THE SMALL CLASSROOM Copyright ± 2017

_________________________________________________________________________________ The facts in the passage contribute to the author’s central idea by – describing how Shaun White did in the Sochi games. explaining how Shaun White had a heart defect. comparing Shaun White to his brother. highligh>ng all of Shaun White’s accomplishments. _________________________________________________________________________________ Read the quote from the passage. “You know the best thing about compe>>on? There's this whole strategy game, and when it all works out it’s like solving that hard math equa>on. You finally get the answer and you're so happy.” – Shaun White (paragraph 2) What can be concluded based on the quote? Shaun is happy to compete. Shaun is not just talented but strategic. Shaun likes to solve hard math problems. Shaun solves puzzles. _________________________________________________________________________________ Read the sentence from the passage. “Shaun overcame many adversi>es to get where he is today.” (paragraph 3) Select three synonyms for the word adversi>es as used in the passage. ± misfortune ± diﬃculty ± fortune ± event ± hardship ± fate B A C D B A C D B A C D E F Test Prep created by THE SMALL CLASSROOM Copyright ± 2017 1 2 3

_________________________________________________________________________________ Rewrite the sentences in order to create a summary of the passage. _________________________________________________________________________________ Read the sentence from the passage. “Then, following in his older brother’s footsteps, he began snowboarding.” (paragraph 3) What does the author mean when she uses the phrase “following in his older brother’s footsteps”? To do the same as his brother. To take the same steps as his brother. To take a unique and different path. To make the most of his family. Test Prep created by THE SMALL CLASSROOM Copyright ± 2017 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Most recently, he competed in the Sochi Winter Olympics. Through hard work, he was able to advance his career winning medals at the X-Games and Winter Olympics. Shaun White is a hard working and strategic athlete well known for his Olympic gold medals in the half-pipe. Even though he did not get a medal, he taught the world a valuable lesson: You can’t always win. As a young child, Shaun overcame a heart defect and followed his brother’s love for snowboarding. 4 5 B A C D

_________________________________________________________________________________ Which theme below best fits the intended message of the passage? Knowledge is a powerful tool. Enjoy life while you are able. Don’t be afraid to fail. Always try again. Believe those who seek the truth. _________________________________________________________________________________ What is the central idea of the passage? Shaun White was successful in all his Olympic Games. Shaun White had a heart defect. Shaun White is a snowboarder. Shawn White is a hard-working sports figure. _________________________________________________________________________________ Select three details from the passage that show Shaun White’s strong character? ± “Before age five he had two cardiac surgeries due to a congenital heart defect.” (paragraph 3) ± “Shaun White is one of the most recognized sports stars in the United States.” (paragraph 1) ± “Shaun did not hang his head.” (paragraph 4) ± “You can’t always win.” (paragraph 4) ± “In the 2002 Winter X-Games he won eight medals.” (paragraph 3) ± “He simply reminded us how amazing it is to make it to the Olympics and no ma\er how hard you work some>mes it’s just not your day.” (paragraph 4) B A C D B A C D B A C D E F Test Prep created by THE SMALL CLASSROOM Copyright ± 2017 6 7 8

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