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Vocabulary Common Core L.6Name: ___________________________________________
Election LingoAs you read “5 Big Questions About Running for President,” circle new or unfamiliar terms related to elections. Then complete the chart below to help you understand the meaning of election-related words and phrases.
Word or phrase Definition Write a sentence using the word
Constitution the official document that states the powers and duties of the branches of the U.S.
nominee
candidate
political party
working over a period of time to reach a goal, especially winning an election
primary
places where people go to vote
caucus
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Interpret DataCommon Core R.7
1. On which day did you have the most sugar? How many grams did you consume?
2. According to the article, what is the maximum amount of added sugar kids should have in a day? How does the total amount of sugar you drank each day compare with it?
3. What are some common names for added sugar? List any sugar in disguise found in your drinks.
4. What changes could you make to reduce the amount of sugar you drink?
Name: ___________________________________________
What’s in Your Drink?Use this chart to track what you drink for five days. Record the amount of sugar in each item from nutrition labels or by looking it up at fdc.nal.usda.gov. Then use your data as well as details from “Sugar Shocker” to answer the questions below.
ITEM GRAMS OF SUGAR
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Close-Reading Questions
1. Summarize why you should drink fruit juice in moderation.
2. How are artificial sweeteners different from the sugar found in real fruit juice?
3. What is the purpose of the sidebar “Read the Label!”?
Refer to “Sugar Shocker” to respond to the questions below. Reread the article to find details that support your answers. Remember to write in complete sentences.
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Close-Reading Questions
1. What are the three requirements for being the president of the U.S.?
2. What is the purpose of campaigning?
3. How are a primary and a caucus similar? How are they different?
Refer to “5 Big Questions About Running for President” to respond to the questions below. Reread the article to find details that support your answers. Remember to write in complete sentences.
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Be a Quiz Whiz!For each question below, fill in the circle next to the correct answer.
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Sugar Shocker Pages 2-3
1 Jennifer Harris is mentioned in the article because she _____.A loves to drink fruit juice every dayB has written books about this topicC creates the labels that appear on fruit juicesD led a recent study of kids’ drinks
2 Part A What does Harris compare most fruit drinks to in “Look on the Back”?A a candy barB fruitC waterD apple juice
3 Part B Which detail best supports the comparison?A “Plus, too much sugar can be bad for you —
and most juices are packed with it.”B “Fruit drinks that aren’t 100 percent juice are
sweetened with something else.”C “Experts say kids under the age of 14
shouldn’t have artificial sweeteners at all.”D “And nutrition experts suggest trying
healthier options.”
4 Which question is answered by the sidebar “Read the Label!”?A How are most juices named?B What other words can be used to indicate
added sugar?C What is filtered water?D What percentage of juices sold in stores
actually contain fruit?
Running for President Pages 4-5
5 The purpose of the first section is to inform readers about ___.A the responsibilities of the U.S. presidentB how old most presidential candidates are
when they run for officeC the qualifications required to be presidentD the most important roles in U.S. government
6 According to the map, which of these states will hold a Democratic primary this year?A Wyoming (WY)B Nevada (NV)
C Texas (TX)D Iowa (IA)
I’m a Lion Dancer Page 6 7 Which detail suggests that Tristan Ma is
excited for this year’s celebration?A “My hometown of New York City is famous
for its huge New Year’s celebration on December 31.”
B “In last year’s parade, I played the drums, which are meant to be the lion’s heartbeat.”
C “But this year, I’ll actually be performing the dance!”
D “They wear a colorful lion costume—one is the head, and the other is the tail.”
8 Which sentence would be the most appropriate caption for the photo of Tristan?A Tristan enjoys the traditional holiday food.B Chinese New Year begins in January this year.C Tristan proudly holds the head of the lion
costume.D Tristan practices the dance with his sisters.
Should Students Be Rewarded for Attendance? Page 7
9 In the article, paid off means _____.A was unsuccessfulB broke into piecesC cost a lot of moneyD had a positive outcome
10 Which statement is in disagreement with the others?A Rewards are unfair to kids who miss school
for unavoidable reasons, such as illness.B Rewards are a great way to encourage
students to go to school.C A good education should be enough of a
reward.D It’s better to reward kids for things they
can control.
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Name: ___________________________________________
What Do You Think?
(YOUR STATE)
(YOUR NAME)
TAPE YOUR PHOTO OR DRAW A
PICTURE OF YOURSELF HERE.
CIRCLE YOUR RESPONSE
Yes No
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Opinion WritingCommon Core W.1
Read the debate on page 7. What do you think? Write a response that states your opinion and includes supporting reasons and evidence. You can include your picture, name, and state—just like the students in this week’s debate.
Should Students Be Rewarded for Attendance?
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