Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. Why did the author include information about 
traditional 2D animation?
A
to show readers how animation has changed
B
to encourage readers to watch only 2D movies
C 
to explain why 3D movies are better than 2D 
movies
D 
to give information about CGI
 2. Evidence from the passage supports the idea that 
modern animators 
.
A
no longer respect 2D animation
B
must have computer skills to be successful in 3D
C
care less about storytelling than animators 
from the past did
D
prefer to make all of their films by hand
 3. The author most likely included information 
about flip books to 
.
A
persuade readers to draw their own animation
B
convince readers that animation is the best 
entertainment
C
explain how animation artists are trained
D
explain the basic concept of animation
 4. The author described traditional animators as 
“talented and dedicated.” What evidence supports 
that opinion?
A
The first feature-length film was made in 1937.
B
Many animators worked for Disney.
C
Animators drew thousands of pictures by hand.
D
Animators had to create models to draw from.
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Which information from the passage is the most important for understanding 
traditional 2D animation? Why?
 
 
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3458 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
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WEEK
Compare and Contrast
Students practice comparing and contrasting by looking at the similarities 
and differences between two or more people or things.