• Practice for every day of the school year • Help students prepare for standardized testing

SKILL PRACTICE
Read the question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1.
 
Why did the author write the passage?
A 
to get you to keep clean
B 
to tell how she feels about dust 
C 
to teach you how to get rid of dust 
D 
to give facts about dust
 2.
 
To write the passage, the author 
probably 
.
A 
asked people how they feel about dust
B 
read about dust
C 
watched dust collect
D 
cleaned a room
 3.
 
According to the author, which is true?
A 
All dust is dirt.
B 
Dust is everywhere.
C 
You cannot see dust.
D 
You have to go into space
to get away from dust.
 4.
 
To answer a question about dust on the 
moon, you would look back at the 
.
A 
second paragraph
B 
first paragraph
C 
introductory paragraph
D 
third paragraph
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Underline a sentence that shows the author trying to make
a connection with you.
Author’s Purpose
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WEEK 29
READ THE PASSAGE
Think about what may happen next.
How Do You Trick a Cat?
Mazy does not like her cat carrier. She has to get into it every time she goes 
to the vet. Mazy does not care that the carrier is soft and pink. The white bows 
and brown polka dots do not impress Mazy at all. When she sees the carrier, she 
speeds away faster than a race car. And like all smart cats, Mazy knows where 
to hide so she can’t be found.
Luiz is nervous. He needs to take Mazy to the vet for shots. He has to get to 
the vet’s office on time. And most of all, he must have a good plan to get Mazy 
into the carrier without any trouble. Only a trick will do.
Luiz first makes sure that Mazy stays inside the house. Later, he places her in 
one room. When it’s time to leave, he comes close to Mazy. “Fishies!” says Luiz. 
Mazy loves her crunchy fish treats. Luiz holds out his hand with a few tasty 
pieces. While Mazy nibbles, he grabs her and holds her close. “There’s no 
escaping now,” whispers Luiz. He walks with Mazy to another room and opens 
the door. Mazy sees the carrier.