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The Book Bicycle (article)
[1] A small library bicycle carries two bright boxes where a large van cannot easily stop. [2] The rider follows neighborhood paths to apartment courtyards and community centers far from the library branch.
[3] Lids keep rain away from the books, and straps hold the boxes steady over bumps. [4] A repair kit lets the rider tighten a loose rack before the next stop.
[5] The bicycle visits each location on the same afternoon every week. [6] Families can plan a visit because the schedule is posted on notice boards.
[7] Readers return finished books and write requests for future visits. [8] The rider uses those requests to choose the next load of mysteries, guides, and picture books. Incomplete paragraph gist ladder: P1: books travel beyond the branch | P2: boxes protect the load | P3: regular stops help readers plan | P4: ?
Bo completes the paragraph ladder. Which gist belongs on the fourth rung?
- Returns and requests guide what the bicycle carries next.
- Readers now decide which books the whole city borrows.
- Readers hand back finished books at each stop.
- The rider tightens a loose rack before the next stop on the route.
Crossing by Sound and Touch (article)
[1] Some crosswalk signals share information through sound and touch as well as light. [2] These features help travelers who cannot depend on the flashing picture across the street.
[3] A quiet locator tone can guide a person toward the signal button. [4] When the crossing phase begins, a rapid sound or a vibrating arrow gives new information.
[5] The signal stays connected to the same timing system as the visible walking symbol. [6] Its volume can rise near traffic and soften when the street grows quiet.
[7] Technicians test whether the sound points toward the correct crossing. [8] They also check timing and volume so the message is useful without filling the whole block. Paragraph gist ladder: P1: signals can use several senses | P2: tones and vibration share directions | P3: timing and volume adjust | P4: technicians test the message
Jun reads the article and ladder. Which central idea fits the complete article?
- A vibrating arrow announces when one crossing phase begins.
- Multi-sensory signals can serve travelers who cannot rely on sight.
- Audible signals make most busy intersections safer for pedestrians.
- Sound volume and crossing timing are adjusted by trained technicians.
Crossing by Sound and Touch (article)
[1] Some crosswalk signals share information through sound and touch as well as light. [2] These features help travelers who cannot depend on the flashing picture across the street.
[3] A quiet locator tone can guide a person toward the signal button. [4] When the crossing phase begins, a rapid sound or a vibrating arrow gives new information.
[5] The signal stays connected to the same timing system as the visible walking symbol. [6] Its volume can rise near traffic and soften when the street grows quiet.
[7] Technicians test whether the sound points toward the correct crossing. [8] They also check timing and volume so the message is useful without filling the whole block. Incomplete paragraph gist ladder: P1: signals can use several senses | P2: ? | P3: timing and volume adjust | P4: technicians test the message
Kira studies the incomplete ladder. Which gist belongs on the second rung?
- A locator tone sounds quietly beside the signal button.
- Tones and vibration tell travelers where to go and when to walk.
- Sound signals make crossing information clear to most city residents.
- These features help travelers who cannot depend on the flashing picture.
Crossing by Sound and Touch (article)
[1] Some crosswalk signals share information through sound and touch as well as light. [2] These features help travelers who cannot depend on the flashing picture across the street.
[3] A quiet locator tone can guide a person toward the signal button. [4] When the crossing phase begins, a rapid sound or a vibrating arrow gives new information.
[5] The signal stays connected to the same timing system as the visible walking symbol. [6] Its volume can rise near traffic and soften when the street grows quiet.
[7] Technicians test whether the sound points toward the correct crossing. [8] They also check timing and volume so the message is useful without filling the whole block. Paragraph gist ladder: P1: signals can use several senses | P2: tones and vibration share directions | P3: timing and volume adjust | P4: technicians test the message
Luz compares one fact with the article-wide idea. Which choice gets both parts right?
- Changing volume is one detail; tested features widen access for more travelers.
- Changing volume is the central idea; testing direction is a minor example.
- Changing volume is one detail; the article mainly explains signal maintenance.
- Changing volume is one detail; sound signals make most crossings safe.
A Garden for Rain (article)
[1] A rain garden is a shallow planted area that sits lower than the ground around it. [2] Water from a roof or paved path flows toward this gentle dip.
[3] Stones at the edge slow the moving water before it reaches the plants. [4] The lowered shape holds runoff for a short time instead of sending it straight to a storm drain.
[5] Deep plant roots open spaces in the soil, and water gradually soaks through them. [6] Soil and roots can also catch some dirt carried from the pavement.
[7] After the rain ends, the collected water drains into the ground over several hours. [8] The garden is ready to receive runoff again when another shower arrives. Paragraph gist ladder: P1: runoff enters a planted dip | P2: stones and shape slow water | P3: roots help soaking and filtering | P4: the garden drains for later rain
Milo reads the article and ladder. Which central idea reaches every rung?
- The garden's lowered shape holds water beside deep plant roots.
- Rain gardens can supply communities with water during long dry seasons.
- A rain garden manages runoff by slowing and absorbing water.
- Stones slow the water before runoff reaches the garden plants.
A Garden for Rain (article)
[1] A rain garden is a shallow planted area that sits lower than the ground around it. [2] Water from a roof or paved path flows toward this gentle dip.
[3] Stones at the edge slow the moving water before it reaches the plants. [4] The lowered shape holds runoff for a short time instead of sending it straight to a storm drain.
[5] Deep plant roots open spaces in the soil, and water gradually soaks through them. [6] Soil and roots can also catch some dirt carried from the pavement.
[7] After the rain ends, the collected water drains into the ground over several hours. [8] The garden is ready to receive runoff again when another shower arrives. Incomplete paragraph gist ladder: P1: runoff enters a planted dip | P2: stones and shape slow water | P3: ? | P4: the garden drains for later rain
Noah completes the article's paragraph ladder. Which gist belongs on the third rung?
- Roots and soil help water soak in while catching some dirt.
- Rain gardens clean runoff well enough to send it on to a stream.
- The collected water soaks into the ground over several hours.
- Deep roots make open spaces inside the garden soil.
A Garden for Rain (article)
[1] A rain garden is a shallow planted area that sits lower than the ground around it. [2] Water from a roof or paved path flows toward this gentle dip.
[3] Stones at the edge slow the moving water before it reaches the plants. [4] The lowered shape holds runoff for a short time instead of sending it straight to a storm drain.
[5] Deep plant roots open spaces in the soil, and water gradually soaks through them. [6] Soil and roots can also catch some dirt carried from the pavement.
[7] After the rain ends, the collected water drains into the ground over several hours. [8] The garden is ready to receive runoff again when another shower arrives. Paragraph gist ladder: P1: runoff enters a planted dip | P2: stones and shape slow water | P3: roots help soaking and filtering | P4: the garden drains for later rain
Pia separates one result from the whole process. Which statement is accurate?
- Draining over several hours is one result; the article explains the whole process.
- Draining over several hours is one result; gardens can store rain for droughts.
- Draining over several hours is the main idea; the planted dip is background.
- Draining and soaking are the main idea; slowing the water is a side note.
Why Compost Gets Warm (article)
[1] A compost pile mixes dry leaves with fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and other plant remains. [2] Tiny organisms begin breaking those materials into simpler parts.
[3] As the organisms work, their activity releases heat inside the pile. [4] A warm center can show that decomposition is moving quickly.
[5] Turning the pile brings in air, while a little water keeps the mixture from becoming too dry. [6] Too much water can squeeze out air and slow the organisms.
[7] The pile cools after much of the original material has changed. [8] The dark, crumbly compost can then be mixed into soil to help it hold water. Paragraph gist ladder: P1: organisms break down plant remains | P2: their activity releases heat | P3: air and moisture affect the work | P4: cooling signals a later stage
Ren reads the article and gist ladder. Which central idea connects the process?
- Turning the pile and adding water keep the middle of a compost pile warm.
- A warm center can show that decomposition is moving quickly.
- Heat and cooling mark each stage of breakdown, with air and moisture guiding it.
- Warm compost piles make better soil than cool compost piles do.
Why Compost Gets Warm (article)
[1] A compost pile mixes dry leaves with fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and other plant remains. [2] Tiny organisms begin breaking those materials into simpler parts.
[3] As the organisms work, their activity releases heat inside the pile. [4] A warm center can show that decomposition is moving quickly.
[5] Turning the pile brings in air, while a little water keeps the mixture from becoming too dry. [6] Too much water can squeeze out air and slow the organisms.
[7] The pile cools after much of the original material has changed. [8] The dark, crumbly compost can then be mixed into soil to help it hold water. Incomplete paragraph gist ladder: P1: organisms break down plant remains | P2: their activity releases heat | P3: ? | P4: cooling signals a later stage
Tala studies the unfinished ladder. Which third-paragraph gist completes it?
- Careful turning can keep a compost pile hot through most winters.
- The dark, crumbly compost can be mixed into soil.
- Air and moisture help keep decomposition active.
- Turning a compost pile brings fresh air into the mixture.
Why Compost Gets Warm (article)
[1] A compost pile mixes dry leaves with fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and other plant remains. [2] Tiny organisms begin breaking those materials into simpler parts.
[3] As the organisms work, their activity releases heat inside the pile. [4] A warm center can show that decomposition is moving quickly.
[5] Turning the pile brings in air, while a little water keeps the mixture from becoming too dry. [6] Too much water can squeeze out air and slow the organisms.
[7] The pile cools after much of the original material has changed. [8] The dark, crumbly compost can then be mixed into soil to help it hold water. Paragraph gist ladder: P1: organisms break down plant remains | P2: their activity releases heat | P3: air and moisture affect the work | P4: cooling signals a later stage
Zee compares the last detail with the full article. Which choice has the right scope?
- Cooling and texture are the main idea; earlier pile care is supporting detail.
- Crumbly compost is the whole idea; warmth is a brief side note.
- Crumbly texture is one fact; compost needs soil that stays warm.
- Crumbly texture is one fact; the article traces the pile from heat to cooling.