原版英语RAZ 教案Q57-The WeatherBot Warning (4).pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick CheckLEVELInstructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.Name Date Quick Check continued on following pageQ Q1.Who is the narrator?A MissyB Zarelas momC ZarelaD Missys mom2.What problem does Zarela have in the story?A She needs to make it rain because her city is suffering from drought.B She wants to go to the game,but her mom wont let her.C She gets into a fight with her best friend,Missy.D She accidentally changes the weather with the WeatherBot machine.3.What does Zarela do after her mom explains the problems the WeatherBot machine creates?A She runs back to the basement to try to stop the machine.B She hides in the basement during a game with Missy.C She watches a football game at her school.D She follows the instructions on the clipboard to initiate a rainstorm.4.Why are the illustrations helpful in this story about a strange machine?A They show details about the machine not described in the text.B They explain how Zarelas mom created the WeatherBot machine.C They demonstrate how to use the machine described in the text.D They show all the ways the WeatherBot can change the weather.The WeatherBot Warning Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date Quick Check continued on following pageQ QThe WeatherBot Warning5.Which of the following words with the prefix un-means not balanced or steady?A unhookB unstableC unloadD unacceptable6.What do Zarela and Missy have in common?A Both girls find the WeatherBot machine.B Both girls have red hair.C Both girls hide in the basement.D Both girls attend the same school.7.Which two words best describe Zarela?A lazy and selfishB angry and coldC curious and braveD silly and immature8.What is the effect of attempting to undo previous weather manipulations using the WeatherBot machine?A nothingB unstable resultsC day changes to nightD the wrong weather with no problems9.Read the following sentence:Zarelas mom was inexperienced as a scientist when she made the WeatherBot.What does the word inexperienced mean?A marked by a lack of experience or understandingB full of worry and concernC having knowledge or skill in a special subject D making sure to avoid potential danger Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date Q QThe WeatherBot Warning10.Why did the author write this story?A to entertain readers with a sad storyB to inform readers about weather phenomenonC to persuade readers to study meteorologyD to entertain readers with a weather-related story11.Extended Response:Explain how the concluding scene of the story resolves the plot and reveals changes in the character.Describe an alternate ending that satisfactorily concludes the story.12.Extended Response:What lesson does the author hope readers will learn,particularly about science,nature,and the weather?Do you agree with these conclusions?Why or why not?Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetLEVELQ QMain Comprehension Skill:Authors PurposeThe WeatherBot Warning 1.C Character Point of View 2.D Problem and Solution 3.A Sequence Events 4.A Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions 5.B Vocabulary 6.D Compare and Contrast 7.C Analyze Character 8.B Cause and Effect 9.A Vocabulary 10.D Authors Purpose 11.Answers will describe how the conclusion presents the climax and the falling action,as Zarela and her mom deactivate the machine for the climax,walk back to the game and discuss the effects of the WeatherBot machine during the falling action,and resolve the plot with the final paragraph.Answers will also describe how the final scene shows that Zarela learned her lesson about messing with strange machines.Answers will then present an alternate ending to the story,created by the student,which still resolves the plot.12.Answers will indicate that the author is trying to teach readers that the weather is a force that affects peoples lives and should not be tampered with,that nature is a powerful and important factor in our lives,and that science has its limits.Answers should then explain whether the students agree with these conclusions with a justification of their answer.