10 th Grade English Wednesday, 19 Mar Agenda:  How’d the Test Go?!?!  Review Meta-Cog Log Reading Test Strategies  Finish/Review “Rushing for Gold” Reading Test “North Mountain” Selected Questions  Apply Reading Test Strategies to OR Reading Test Homework: OPTION: take Oregon’s reading test. Apply testing strategies while taking test. Check key and score sheet to see if you would pass! Thursday, 3/20: Reading Test (Last day of HSPE – HOORAY!!!)

Classroom Locations for HSPE Week (Mon-Thurs next week) From 7:45 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Monday - Thursday of next week, you will be in the following locations: 1 st period: Room 706 with Mr. Morgan 2 nd period: Room 709 with Mrs. Peters 3 rd period: Room 707 with Mr. Loop

Test Materials to Bring Tues-Thurs: 1.2 pencils with erasers. 2.Water. 3.Meta-cog logs and handouts/notes to review before the test begins. * Eat a protein-filled breakfast. ** Each room will be stocked with dictionaries and thesauri so you can upgrade those word choices – whah- hoo!

Reading Test Learning Targets: 1.I can read the questions before I read the passage. 1.I can circle or underline any information that I think will be important. 1.I can star any information in the reading passage that I recall a question asks about. 1.I can use the process of elimination to eliminate at least 2 answers right away.

Rushing for Gold by Nicola Barber

1 Why did John Sutter want to keep the discovery of gold a secret? Ο A. John Sutter wanted to test the metal to make sure it was gold. Ο B. John Sutter wanted to purchase the land where the gold was found. Ο C. John Sutter was afraid that James Marshall would receive credit for the discovery. Ο D. John Sutter was interested in finding an easier way to remove the gold from the land. 1 Why did John Sutter want to keep the discovery of gold a secret? Ο A. John Sutter wanted to test the metal to make sure it was gold. Ο B. John Sutter wanted to purchase the land where the gold was found. Ο C. John Sutter was afraid that James Marshall would receive credit for the discovery. Ο D. John Sutter was interested in finding an easier way to remove the gold from the land. Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)

2 Which idea is best supported by information in the selection? Ο A. James Marshall’s discovery had life-changing results. Ο B. John Sutter and James Marshall were overjoyed about their find. Ο C. James Marshall’s discovery led to new methods of searching for gold. Ο D. John Sutter and James Marshall established new settlements for gold seekers. 2 Which idea is best supported by information in the selection? Ο A. James Marshall’s discovery had life-changing results. Ο B. John Sutter and James Marshall were overjoyed about their find. Ο C. James Marshall’s discovery led to new methods of searching for gold. Ο D. John Sutter and James Marshall established new settlements for gold seekers. Comprehension 1: Demonstrate understanding of theme/message/main idea and supporting details (Reading GLE 2.1.3)

3 Which sentence summarizes paragraph 2 in the selection? Ο A. John Sutter settled in California, built Sutter’s Fort and teamed with James Marshall to construct a sawmill. Ο B. James Marshall’s discovery sparked a gold rush that caused the population of California to increase. Ο C. James Marshall tested the gold by hammering it, putting it in a campfire and dropping it into water. Ο D. John Sutter’s men were ordered to search for gold while digging a riverbed at Sutter’s mill. 3 Which sentence summarizes paragraph 2 in the selection? Ο A. John Sutter settled in California, built Sutter’s Fort and teamed with James Marshall to construct a sawmill. Ο B. James Marshall’s discovery sparked a gold rush that caused the population of California to increase. Ο C. James Marshall tested the gold by hammering it, putting it in a campfire and dropping it into water. Ο D. John Sutter’s men were ordered to search for gold while digging a riverbed at Sutter’s mill. Comprehension 2: Summarize with evidence from the text (Reading GLE 2.1.7)

4 Why does the author include the quote, “The only machinery necessary in the new gold mines of California is a stout pair of arms, a shovel, and a tin pan,” from the New York Daily Tribune ? Ο A. To explain the process of panning for gold Ο B. To describe where gold miners should search Ο C. To describe how easy it was for people to find gold Ο D. To explain why keeping the gold a secret was impossible 4 Why does the author include the quote, “The only machinery necessary in the new gold mines of California is a stout pair of arms, a shovel, and a tin pan,” from the New York Daily Tribune ? Ο A. To explain the process of panning for gold Ο B. To describe where gold miners should search Ο C. To describe how easy it was for people to find gold Ο D. To explain why keeping the gold a secret was impossible Critical Thinking 9: Analyze author’s purpose and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (includes fact/opinion; author’s point of view, tone, and use of persuasive devices) (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader make about people who search for gold? Include information from the selection in your inference. ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Comprehension 3: Make or confirm inferences or predictions based on the text (Reading GLE 2.1.5)

2 A 2-point response makes a reasonable inference about people who search for gold and provides text-based information to support the inference. Example: People who search for gold need to be willing to take risks. Because “People came to California from all over America, and then from all over the world” (Barber 4), the text suggests that people had to be willing to give up everything they previously knew for the possibility of finding gold. Such an act would require people to take great risk. 1 A 1-point response makes a reasonable inference about people who search for gold OR Provides text-based information that would support a reasonable inference. This response provides an inference about people who search for gold and supports the inference with text-based details from the selection.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader make about people who search for gold? Include information from the selection in your inference. ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ If you search for gold it is hard but worth it. Be ready because everyone will come from all over the world because you can get rich fast. By just a shovel and a pan and strong arms. Marshall and Sutter didn’t tell anyone because they were afraid people would find out and be all over their property and ruin their stuff. Inference: If you search for gold it is hard but worth it. C. …everyone will come from all over the world… D. …you can get rich fast. L. By just a shovel and a pan and strong arms. G. Marshall and Sutter didn’t tell anyone… F. …they were afraid people would find out and be all over their property… 2 2 This response provides an inference about people who search for gold and supports the inference with text-based details from the selection.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader make about people who search for gold? Include information from the selection in your inference. ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ This response does not provide an inference about people who search for gold and does not support the inference with text-based details from the selection. 0 0 That it would be a hard, slow process. It will not be easy and it is very dangerous looking for gold in mines.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader make about people who search for gold? Include information from the selection in your inference. ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Inference: People who search for gold have a 50/50 chance of finding it… P. … James Marshall … died poor. P. … John Sutter … died poor. 2 2 People who search for gold have a 50/50 chance of finding it, but not if theres that many people. Because in the story the two men, James Marshall and John Sutter, died poor. This response provides an inference about people who search for gold and supports the inference with text-based details from the selection.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader make about people who search for gold? Include information from the selection in your inference. ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ This response does not provide an inference about people who search for gold and does not support the inference with text-based details from the selection. 0 0 Mining for gold was the way that changed life. It was easy for people to find it.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader make about people who search for gold? Include information from the selection in your inference. ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ N. Getting gold should have made them rich guys K. …everyone-shopkeepers, farmers, soldiers, sailors, professors, and judges came and took all the gold. P. They died poor and broke… O. … their land was ruined. 1 1 Getting gold should have made them rich guys but instead everyone – shopkeepers, farmers, soldiers, sailors, professors, and judges came and took all the gold. They died poor and broke after their land was ruined. This response does not provide an inference but provides text-based details from the selection.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader make about people who search for gold? Include information from the selection in your inference. ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Inference: They are greedy. 1 1 They are greedy. This response provides an inference about people who search for gold.

6 What is the purpose of the text box at the end of the selection? Ο A. To explain how easy it was to find gold in California Ο B. To explain the process used to identify gold in the river Ο C. To explain the steps used to determine if a metal is gold Ο D. To explain the main events of the gold rush in California 6 What is the purpose of the text box at the end of the selection? Ο A. To explain how easy it was to find gold in California Ο B. To explain the process used to identify gold in the river Ο C. To explain the steps used to determine if a metal is gold Ο D. To explain the main events of the gold rush in California Analysis 5: Informational/Functional Specific: Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of text features (titles, headings, captions, maps, charts, tables, graphs, pull-down menus, etc.) (Reading GLE 2.2.2)

7 Based on the information in the selection, which conclusion can the reader draw about John Sutter and James Marshall? Ο A. John Sutter and James Marshall were interested in sharing their knowledge of panning for gold. Ο B. John Sutter and James Marshall were unable to discuss their discovery with each other. Ο C. John Sutter and James Marshall were proud of helping other prospectors find gold. Ο D. John Sutter and James Marshall were unable to enjoy the wealth others found. 7 Based on the information in the selection, which conclusion can the reader draw about John Sutter and James Marshall? Ο A. John Sutter and James Marshall were interested in sharing their knowledge of panning for gold. Ο B. John Sutter and James Marshall were unable to discuss their discovery with each other. Ο C. John Sutter and James Marshall were proud of helping other prospectors find gold. Ο D. John Sutter and James Marshall were unable to enjoy the wealth others found. Critical Thinking 11: Extend information beyond text, (make generalizations beyond the text to a broader idea or concept, or apply information to other texts and situations, and support the generalization with details from the text) (Reading GLEs 2.4.1, 2.4.5)

8 Which two things does the author contrast in the selection? Ο A. Panning and digging for gold Ο B. Sawmills and goldfields Ο C. Iron pyrite and gold. Ο D. Sand and gravel 8 Which two things does the author contrast in the selection? Ο A. Panning and digging for gold Ο B. Sawmills and goldfields Ο C. Iron pyrite and gold. Ο D. Sand and gravel Analysis 6: Compare and contrast using elements of the text(s) (Reading GLEs 2.3.1, 2.4.6)

9 Why did James Marshall test several pieces of the metal he found? Ο A. To decide whether to continue building the sawmill Ο B. To decide whether his men were trustworthy Ο C. To make sure he had found real gold. Ο D. To make sure the area was safe 9 Why did James Marshall test several pieces of the metal he found? Ο A. To decide whether to continue building the sawmill Ο B. To decide whether his men were trustworthy Ο C. To make sure he had found real gold. Ο D. To make sure the area was safe Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)

High School Stand-Alone Items 2010 & 2011

Read the paragraph. Yesterday after school, Jenna practiced her guitar instead of doing her homework assignment. This morning her ride to school never showed up and she had to walk in the rain. Consequently, she arrived at school soaking wet, frustrated and without her homework. Use information from the text to provide the cause for the given effect. 10 Read the paragraph. Yesterday after school, Jenna practiced her guitar instead of doing her homework assignment. This morning her ride to school never showed up and she had to walk in the rain. Consequently, she arrived at school soaking wet, frustrated and without her homework. Use information from the text to provide the cause for the given effect.__________________ Didn’t complete the work Cause Effect 1A 1-point response provides one text-based detail that identifies the correct cause for the given effect. Example: Practiced her guitar

11 Read the poster. Use information from the poster to complete the Venn diagram by providing two similarities. Crestwood High School Fall Production Join the Cast as an Actor or Crew Member Students interested in becoming involved in the Crestwood High School Fall play should follow the guidelines listed below. Applications for both positions, actors and crew, can be picked up in the school office. Acting scripts may be checked out from the office and returned after auditions. Thursday, October 1st, students interested in acting roles should meet in the school lunchroom at 3:00 prepared to submit their application and audition by reading lines from pages 1 or 2 of the script. Tuesday, October 6th, students interested in crew member jobs should meet in the school auditorium at 3:00 to submit their application and meet with the stage crew supervisor, Mr. Ramirez. All production members need to be available daily after school from October 3rd– November 25th. 2011

Scripts checked out from school office Thursday, October 1 st School lunchroom Read lines from script Tuesday, October 6 th School auditorium Meet with Mr. Ramirez _____________________ Submit an application Available daily after school Oct. 3rd –Nov. 25th 1A 1-point response provides two text-based details that identify the correct similarities. A. Applications can be picked up in the school office B. meet at 3:00 ActorCrew 2011