2. Constructed Response– Answer on backside of bubble sheet
Main Idea
How is the treetop balloon helpful?
a. It proves that balloons can safely be landed on treetops.
b. It allows people to study nature’s hard-to-reach areas.
c. It proves that the French have the most knowledge of balloons.
Significant Details
The richest part of the rainforest is
a. the top part of the trees
b. the thick, dark soil
c. the plants and shrubs
Context Clues
Inhabitants of the rain forest:
a. build roads through the forest
b. live in the rainforest
c. study in the rainforest
Inference
How can Dr. Halle’s work save the plants and animals of the rainforest?
a. The road builders will stop their work when they see the balloon.
b. The way plants and animals live and grow can be studied.
c. People will donate money to Dr. Halle for research.
Drawing Conclusions
15. Dr. Halle is probably a resourceful man because
a. he studies plants
b. he was the first man to fly a balloon in South America
c. he invented a new and practical use for the balloon
Constructed Response– Answer on backside of bubble sheet
16. Write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences answering the following question: Explain how finally being able to study the plant, animal, and insect life of the canopy may help to save the rainforest from further destruction. Use text evidence to support your reasoning.
(expository)

3. Weekly Quiz #8 Skills and Concepts Spelling & Vocabulary
Please do not write on this quiz. This is a class set. Please mark all answers on your bubble sheet.
Spelling & Vocabulary
Skills and Concepts
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
I wouldn’t steal the clothes, because it’s a matter of _______.
a. principul b. principal c. principol d. principle
2. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The elementary school has a new ______ this year.
principul b. principal c. principol d. principle
3. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Our class held a _____ trial to practice persuasive techniques.
a. nurture b. mock
c. crusader d. legislation
4. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Needing to go to the bathroom during class has become a ________ problem.
a. correlation b. campaign
c. chronic d. petition
5. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
As an _________ doctor, my science grades are very important to me.
a. authentic b. omnipresent
c. aspiring d. evoking
6. Which of the following is NOT a subject pronoun?
me b. you c. we d. I
7. Which sentence has a pronoun?
Savannah’s nickname is Savvy.
b. Mrs. Hubauer loves going to Zumba class.
c. Ms. Kalb hiked up Kennesaw Mountain last week.
d. Marlie learned to push the door open by herself.
8. Which subject pronoun is missing from the list below?
I, she, we, he, they, it, _____
yourself b. you c. yours d. your
9. Which pronoun correctly competes the sentence?
That great dane puppy belongs to my family and _____.
a. my b. I c. me d. mine
10. What part of speech is the underlined word?
My hard-working dad pushed the lawn mower.
a. adjective b. verb c. noun d. adverb