Trombone Shorty
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer each question to the best of your ability.
Group 1
Choose the option that correctly breaks apart the word by its final stable syllable.
Question 1a
Perfection
pe/rfe/ction
perf/ect/ion
per/fect/ion
per/fec/tion
Question 1b
example
ex/am/ple
e/xample
ex/amp/le
exa/mple
Question 1c
permission
per/mi/ssion
per/mis/sion
per/miss/ion
perm/iss/ion
Question 1d
circle
ci/rcle
cir/cle
cir/c/le
circ/le
Question 1e
Which word below is correctly divided into syllables?
confus/ion
comp/et/ition
con/ver/sa/tion
com/pass/ion
Question 1f
Refer to the handout to answer the following questions.
Why did the author include paragraph 2?
To describe her hometown to readers
to show readers that she is not from a musical family
to explain to readers how she chose an instrument
to persuade readers to learn to play a musical instrument
Question 1g
Refer to the handout to answer the following questions.
What does the author want readers to understand about the style of music she performs?
it features a drummer and people clapping to the beat
it has a person playing the piano while a singer sings jazz
it is made up of many musical instruments and features the flute
it involves singing and moving one's mouth and lips in certain ways to make sounds
Question 1h
Refer to the handout to answer the following questions.
The author wrote this selection mainly to—
express negative feelings about music
inform readers about her life and music
persuade readers to join an a cappella group
describe how she imitates music that other people play
Question 2
The students practiced many hours for their first band performance.
concert
successfully
tryout
working
Question 3
Gerald learned he was Sara's inspiration.
challenge
motivation
success
support
Question 4
My goal is to create a machine that will feed my dog for me.
believe
imagine
make
purchase
Question 5
Cooking pasta every Sunday is part of my family's heritage.
discussions
opinions
schedules
traditions
Question 6
Is it possible that the Harvest Festival will be held on a farm?
event
instrument
meal
present
Question 7
Use your story and RACES strategy to answer the following question: How does music bring people together?
5 complete sentences
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