Name: ____________________________________

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Lesson 5 – Context Clues 3

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Lesson 10 – Direct Quotations 5

Lesson 13 – Text & Graphic Features 6

Lesson 14 – Compare Two Texts on the Same Topic 7

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Lesson 8 – Analyze Author’s Purpose 11

Lesson 11 – Analyze Text Sequence 12

Lesson 14 - Compare/Contrast 13

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Lesson 8 – Analyze Cause/Effect & Text Sequence 17

Lesson 11 – Drawing Inferences: Text Sequence 18

Lesson 14 – Compare Texts on the Same Topic 19

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Lesson 8 – Analyze Cause/Effect & Text Sequence 17

Lesson 11 – Drawing Inferences: Text Sequence 18

Lesson 14 – Compare Texts on the Same Topic 19

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Name: ________________________________________ Key Details & Main Idea
R.I. 3.2

Close reading purpose:

After reading “Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’”, annotate the text for key details
about the steps leading up to the telephone’s invention.

Key details (include the paragraph #):

________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Main idea:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B.
Part A: What is the main idea of Part B: Which sentence from the
this passage? passage supports the main idea?
Apply it!

A. Bell was born in Scotland. A. “Bell began to experiment with

B. Bell experimented with electric wires.”
electricity. B. “…Bell taught at several schools for
C. Bell enjoyed working with deaf deaf students in Boston.”
students. C. “Bell’s invention paved the way for
D. Bell invented the telephone, how we communicate today.”
which we still use today. D. “Bell was born in Scotland in 1847.”

Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 2 © Markers and Minions 1

Name: ________________________________________ Text Connections
R.I. 3.8

Close reading purpose:

A text can be organized by cause and effect, compare and contrast, or in sequence.
While reading “Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’”, look for clues that help you decide
what text structure the author uses. Answer the following questions and write down
the signal words you find in the text.

________________________________________________
What is the
author’s purpose ________________________________________________
for this text?
________________________________________________

________________________________________________
How did the author
________________________________________________
organize this text?
________________________________________________

>> SIGNAL WORDS <<

In “Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’”, it says, “In 1877, he established

the Bell Telephone Company.” What happened after as a result of
this?

A. Bell experimented with electrical wires.

Apply it!

B. Bell called his assistant, Mr. Watson.

C. Emperor Pedro II tested out the telephone.

D. Within three years, there were more than 130,000 telephones.

Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 4 © Markers and Minions 2
Name: ________________________________________ Text Connections
R.I. 3.8

Close reading purpose:

A text can be organized by cause and effect, compare and contrast, or in sequence.
While reading “Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’”, look for clues that help you decide
how the paragraphs are organized and connected.

Read paragraphs1 and 2. Which two ways is this part organized?

Structure: ______________________ Structure: ______________________

How I can tell: ____________________ How I can tell: ____________________
____________________________ ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________

Read paragraphs 3 and 4. Which two ways is this part organized?

Structure: ______________________ Structure: ______________________

How I can tell: ____________________ How I can tell: ____________________
____________________________ ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________
____________________________ ____________________________

In “Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’”, it says, “In 1877, he established

the Bell Telephone Company.” What happened after as a result of
this?
Apply it!

A. Bell experimented with electrical wires.

B. Bell called his assistant, Mr. Watson.

C. Emperor Pedro II tested out the telephone.

D. Within three years, there were more than 130,000 telephones.

National Ed. Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 4 © Markers and Minions 2

Name: ________________________________________ Context Clues
R.I. 3.4

Close reading purpose:

As you read “Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’”, find the words on the chart and
the context clues that help you figure out each word’s meaning. Write the
definitions.

Word Context clues definition

_______________ _____________________________
sound _______________ _____________________________
waves _______________ _____________________________
_______________ _____________________________
Paragraph: 1
_______________ _____________________________

_______________ _____________________________
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telegraphs _______________ _____________________________

Paragraph: 3 _______________ _____________________________

_______________ _____________________________

_______________ _____________________________
_______________ _____________________________
patent _______________ _____________________________

caption _______________ _____________________________

_______________ _____________________________

Which word can be used as a synonym for sound waves?

A. loud tunes
Apply it!

B. vibrations
C. ocean waves
D. a new beat

Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 5 © Markers and Minions 3

Name: ________________________________________ Key Details & Main Ideas
R.I. 3.2

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraphs 1-6 of “From Telephone to FaceTime” and annotate the text to
find the key details and main ideas. Then, complete the chart.

F
Key details (include the paragraph #):
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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M
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Main idea:
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________________________________________________________________________________________

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B.
Part A: What is the main idea of Part B: Which sentence supports the
paragraphs 1-2? main idea in Part A?

A. People were really excited about A. “…some people were afraid of

Apply it!

the telephone. telephones.”

B. People wanted a telephone as B. The president pre-ordered a
soon as it was invented. phone because he was so excited.
C. People did not love the telephone C. People wanted a phone and waited
in the beginning. in line to get one.
D. Alexander Graham Bell spoke on D. The phone was Alexander Graham
the telephone with the president Bell’s only invention.
first.

Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 7 © Markers and Minions 4

Name: ________________________________________ Direct Quotations
R.I. 3.3 & 3.8

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraphs 1 and 2 and look for direct quotations the author included.
What connections can you make between the quotations and the points the author
is making in the text?

Z
HOW THIS QUOTE CONNECTS
TO THE AUTHOR’S POINTS:
_________________________
___________________________
_________________________
_________________________ ___________________________
___________________________
_________________________
___________________________
_________________________
___________________________

- Alexander Graham Bell

W
HOW THIS QUOTE CONNECTS
TO THE AUTHOR’S POINTS:

___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________ - President Hayes

Alexander Graham Bell said, “The day will come when the man at
the telephone will be able to see the distant person to whom he is
speaking.” This quote helps the reader understand that Bell -
Apply it!

A. was creative and had good foresight.

B. was the inventor of FaceTime.
C. was actually psychic.
D. thought only men should be able to use the telephone.

Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 10 © Markers and Minions 5

Name: ________________________________________ Text & Graphic Features
R.I. 3.7

Close reading purpose:

Reread “From Telephone to FaceTime” and look at the graphic and text features,
such as the map, the photo, and the caption. How do these features help you
understand what you are reading?

Which part of the text does How it helps me

Feature:
this feature support? understand the text
_____________________ _______________________
woman with
_____________________ _______________________
telephone on
page 6 _____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________

_____________________ _______________________
headings on _____________________ _______________________
pages 7 and 8 _____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________

switchboard _____________________ _______________________

operator photo _____________________ _______________________
and caption on _____________________ _______________________
page 7
_____________________ _______________________

_____________________ _______________________
timeline on _____________________ _______________________
pages 8 and 9 _____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________

Which heading would you look under to find the answer to the
question: How have telephones evolved since first being invented?

A. switchboard operators, around 1915

Apply it!

B. From Telephone to FaceTime

C. An Idea Takes Hold
D. Off-the-Wall Technology

Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 13 © Markers and Minions 6

Name: ________________________________________ Text & Graphic Features
R.I. 3.7

Close reading purpose:

Reread “From Telephone to FaceTime” and look at the graphic and text features,
such as the map, the photo, and the caption. How do these features help you
understand what you are reading?

Which part of the text does How it helps me

Feature:
this feature support? understand the text

_____________________ _______________________
woman with
_____________________ _______________________
telephone on
page 6 _____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________

switchboard _____________________ _______________________

operator photo _____________________ _______________________
and caption on _____________________ _______________________
page 7
_____________________ _______________________

_____________________ _______________________
timeline on _____________________ _______________________
pages 8 and 9 _____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________

Which heading would you look under to find the answer to the
question: How have telephones evolved since first being invented?

A. switchboard operators, around 1915

Apply it!

B. From Telephone to FaceTime

C. An Idea Takes Hold
D. Off-the-Wall Technology

National Ed. Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 13 © Markers and Minions 6

Name: ________________________________________ Compare Two Texts on
the Same Topic R.I. 3.9

Close reading purpose:

After reading “Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’” and “From Telephone to FaceTime,”
compare and contrast the following categories.

“Alexander graham bell: Categories “From telephone to

‘it talks!’” to compare facetime”
________________________________ _________________________________
What is this
________________________________ _________________________________
passage mostly
________________________________ about? _________________________________
________________________________ _________________________________

________________________________ _________________________________
________________________________ Why did the _________________________________
________________________________ author write this? _________________________________
________________________________ _________________________________

How is this
passage written?
(text structure)

“Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’” and “From Telephone to

FaceTime” both tell about the telephone. Mark an X next to all of
the following statements that describe both texts.
Apply it!

1. _____ The text is written in sequential order.

2. _____ The text is a historical piece of writing.
3. _____ The text includes some fictional information.
4. _____ The text discusses the telephone.

Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 14 © Markers and Minions 7

Name: ________________________________________ Compare Two Texts on
the Same Topic R.I. 3.9

Close reading purpose:

After reading “Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’” and “From Telephone to FaceTime,”
compare and contrast the two texts.

“Alexander Graham Bell:

“From telephone to facetime”
‘It Talks!’”
What is the
main topic of
these two texts?

What details or ______________________________________________

points are ______________________________________________
similar in both ______________________________________________
texts?
______________________________________________

_____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________

How are these _____________________ _______________________

two texts _____________________ _______________________
different?
_____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________

“Alexander Graham Bell: ‘It Talks!’” and “From Telephone to

FaceTime” both tell about the telephone. Mark an X next to all of
the following statements that describe both texts.

1. _____ The text is written in sequential order.

Apply it!

2. _____ The text is a historical piece of writing.

3. _____ The text includes some fictional information.
4. _____ The text discusses the telephone.

National Ed. Unit 5 Week 1: Lesson 14 © Markers and Minions 7

Name: ________________________________________ Key Details & Main Idea
R.I. 3.2

Close reading purpose:

After reading paragraphs 1-7 of “Thomas Edison: “It Sings!’”, annotate
the text to find the key details and main idea. Then, complete the chart.

Key details (include the paragraph #):

________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________

Main idea:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B.
Part A: What is the main idea of Part B: Which sentence supports the
paragraphs 2-3? main idea?

A. Edison loved to sing and perform A. Edison was a troublemaker at

Apply it!

any chance he got. school.

B. Edison wanted to stay home
because he didn’t get along with B. “[His mother] decided to teach
the kids at school. him at home.”
C. Edison was always the smartest
kid in his class. C. Edison was excited to stay home
D. Edison struggled in school, so his so he could sleep in.
mother homeschooled him until
he eventually began teaching D. Edison wanted to be a
himself. professional singer.

Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 3 © Markers and Minions 8

Name: ________________________________________ Key Details & Main Idea
R.I. 3.2

Close reading purpose:

After reading paragraphs 8-17 of “Thomas Edison: “It Sings!’”, annotate
the text to find the key details and main idea. Then, complete the chart.

Key details (include the paragraph #):

________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________

Main idea:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Which two key details support the idea that the exhibition inspired Edison and
caused him to improve the telephone?

A. “He found a way to record sound on a cylinder coated with tinfoil.”

Apply it!

B. “…Edison was inspired by what he saw. [He] was especially curious about a
device on display called a telephone.”

C. “He made it possible for voices to sound louder and clearer over the
telephone wires.”

D. “Edison started a company that sold phonographs and cylinders.”

Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 5 © Markers and Minions 9

Name: ________________________________________ Connections Between
Words & Usage R.I. 3.4

Close reading purpose:

While reading “Thomas Edison: ‘It Sings!’”, find examples that show that
Edison was a curious boy. Write the text evidence in the web.

s
e a
r
v f According to the passage, “It was Edison’s curiosity that helped him become
a great inventor!” Which two sentences from the text support this
statement?

A. “He asked questions about how things worked all the time.”
Apply it!

B. “He wanted to invent great things.”

C. “He bought every telephone he saw.”
D. “He questioned everything.”

Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 6 © Markers and Minions 10

Name: ________________________________________ Author’s Purpose
R.I. 3.3 & 3.8

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraphs 4–7. Why do you think the author included the quote at the end
of paragraph 5? How does the quote connect to paragraphs 6 and 7? Why did the
author include this quote?

“…he decided he would ‘never waste time inventing

things that people would not want to buy.’”

A How this connects to paragraph 6 (text evidence):

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ D
How this connects to paragraph 7 (text evidence):
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Why do you think the author included this quote?

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Why did the author include the quote at the end of paragraph 5?

A. To show what inventions Edison made

B. To show that Edison was better than Bell
Apply it!

C. To show what a great inventor Edison was

D. To reinforce that Edison wanted to focus on profitable inventions

Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 8 © Markers and Minions 11

Name: ________________________________________ Text Connections
R.I. 3.8

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraphs 4–7. Why do you think the author included the quote at the end
of paragraph 5? How does the quote connect to paragraphs 5, 6, and 7? Why did
the author include this quote?

“…he decided he would ‘never waste time inventing

things that people would not want to buy.’”

A How this connects to paragraph 5 (text evidence):

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ D
How this connects to paragraph 6 (text evidence):
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

How this connects to paragraph 7 (text evidence):

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Why do you think the author included this quote?

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Why did the author include the quote at the end of paragraph 5?

A. To show what inventions Edison made

B. To show that Edison was better than Bell
Apply it!

C. To show what a great inventor Edison was

D. To reinforce that Edison wanted to focus on profitable inventions

National Ed. Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 8 © Markers and Minions 11

Name: ________________________________________ Analyze Text Sequence
R.I. 3.3 & 3.8

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraphs 2-7 of “Thomas Edison: ‘It Sings!’” Take note of any signal words
that serve as connectors (so, but, because) or that may show chronology (after,
at, as) as you read. Jot down the signal words and the main ideas for each section.

Section Signal Words Main Idea

_____________________ _______________________

A CURIOUS _____________________ _______________________

MIND _____________________ _______________________
e _____________________ _______________________

_____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________
YOUNG
INVENTOR _____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________

_____________________ _______________________
_____________________ _______________________
THE
LABORATORY _____________________ _______________________

M _____________________ _______________________

Why was the section “Young Inventor” placed in between “A Curious Mind” and “The Laboratory”?
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

Edison’s electric voting machine did not sell. What happened after this?

A. He moved to Boston.
B. He opened a laboratory in New Jersey.
Apply it!

C. He decided to only invent things that people would want to buy.

D. He began working as a telegraph operator to earn some money.

Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 11 © Markers and Minions 12

Name: ________________________________________ Analyze Illustrations &
Text R.I. 3.7

Close reading purpose:

Look at the graphics and captions on pages 14, 15, 18, and 19. How do these graphic
features help you understand what you read in this text?

I THE part of the text this

graphic supports:
How the graphics help me
understand the text:
_______________________________ __________________________________
Page 14 _______________________________ __________________________________
_______________________________ __________________________________

_______________________________ __________________________________
Page 15 _______________________________ __________________________________
_______________________________ __________________________________

_______________________________ __________________________________
Page 18 _______________________________ __________________________________
_______________________________ __________________________________

_______________________________ __________________________________
Page 19 _______________________________ __________________________________
_______________________________ __________________________________

From which feature can you find this fact?

Fact: One of Edison’s most popular inventions was the movie camera.

A. the chart on page 19

Apply it!

B. the caption on page 18

C. the photograph on page 14
D. the illustration on page 15

National Ed. Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 11 © Markers and Minions 12

Name: ________________________________________ Compare/Contrast
R.I. 3.9

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraph 5 from “Alexander Graham Bell: ’It Talks!’” and paragraph 8 from
“Thomas Edison: ’It Sings!’” Record what these paragraphs tell you about Bell and
Edison and what you think these details reveal about each author’s point of view.

“Alexander Graham “Thomas Edison:

Bell: ‘It Talks’” BOTH ’It Sings!’”

_________________ ________________ _________________

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_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_______________ ____________ _______________

You read “Alexander Graham Bell: It Talks!” and “Thomas Edison: It Sings!”
Mark a “B” next to the sentences that show what the two texts have in
common.

_____ At the exhibition, Bell showcased his ”electrical speech machine.”

Apply it!

_____ The inventors attended the 1876 World’s Fair in Philadelphia.

_____ Edison’s electric pen was popular.
_____ The inventors presented their inventions.
_____ Edison was inspired by Bell’s telephone.

Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 14 © Markers and Minions 13

Name: ________________________________________ Compare/Contrast
R.I. 3.9

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraph 5 from “Alexander Graham Bell: ’It Talks!’” and paragraph 8 from
“Thomas Edison: ’It Sings!’” How is the information similar and different?

“Alexander Graham “Thomas Edison:

Bell: ‘It Talks’” BOTH ’It Sings!’”

_________________ ________________ _________________

_________________ ________________ _________________
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_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_________________ ________________ _________________
_______________ ____________ _______________

You read “Alexander Graham Bell: It Talks!” and “Thomas Edison: It Sings!”
Mark a “B” next to the sentences that show what the two texts have in
common.
Apply it!

_____ At the exhibition, Bell showcased his ”electrical speech machine.”

_____ The inventors attended the 1876 World’s Fair in Philadelphia.
_____ Edison’s electric pen was popular.
_____ The inventors presented their inventions.
_____ Edison was inspired by Bell’s telephone.

National Ed. Unit 5 Week 2: Lesson 14 © Markers and Minions 13

Name: ________________________________________ Key Details & Main Idea
R.I. 3.2

Close reading purpose:

After reading paragraphs 1-9 of “From Phonograph to Playlist,” annotate the text
to find the key details and main ideas.

Key details (include the paragraph #):

________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________

Main idea:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B.
Part A: What is the main idea of Part B: Which sentence supports the
paragraphs 1-3? main idea in Part A?

A. Live performances are a thing of A. “Today’s technology helps people

Apply it!

the past. play and listen to music

B. Today, people can listen to music anywhere.”
whenever and wherever. B. “It can express feelings.”
C. It is fun to listen to music while C. “Long ago, people had to go to
driving, at the beach, or even in concerts to hear music.”
space. D. “This amazing inventions has led
D. Music is important and can help to many others.”
people express their feelings.

Unit 5 Week 3: Lesson 3 © Markers and Minions 14

Name: ________________________________________ Key Details & Main Idea
R.I. 3.2

Close reading purpose:

After reading paragraphs 10-16 of “From Phonograph to Playlist,” annotate the text
to find the key details and main ideas.

Key details (include the paragraph #):

________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________

Main idea:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B.
Part A: What is the main idea of Part B: Which sentence supports the main
paragraphs 13-14? idea in Part A?

A. Smartphones replaced iPods. A. “But some people do not like the sound
Apply it!

B. iPods were extremely quality of these digital music files.”

popular. B. “People started using smartphones as
C. The invention of the internet their personal media players.”
changed lives. C. “These files, such as MP3s, let people
D. Music was revolutionized download music from the internet
when it could be downloaded quickly.”
digitally in MP3 format. D. “The Apple iPod…became a popular
personal media player.”

Unit 5 Week 3: Lesson 5 © Markers and Minions 15

Name: ________________________________________ Use Context Clues
R.I. 3.4

Close reading purpose:

Annotate the text by circling unfamiliar words in “From Phonograph to Playlist.”
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the following words.

Word Context clues definition

__________________ ______________________________
stereo __________________ ______________________________

Paragraph: 10 __________________ ______________________________

__________________ ______________________________

__________________ ______________________________
cassette __________________ ______________________________

Paragraph: 11 __________________ ______________________________

__________________ ______________________________

__________________ ______________________________
CD __________________ ______________________________

Paragraph: 12 __________________ ______________________________

__________________ ______________________________

__________________ ______________________________
MP3 __________________ ______________________________

Paragraph: 13 __________________ ______________________________

__________________ ______________________________

What is the best definition for cassette as used in paragraph 11?

A. A small disc
Apply it!

B. An old recording device

C. The precursor to the CD
D. A case with a magnetic strip that sound is recorded on

Unit 5 Week 3: Lesson 6 © Markers and Minions 16

Name: ________________________________________ Cause/Effect & Sequence
R.I. 3.3 & 3.8

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraphs 4–10 of “From Phonograph to Playlist” to learn how the invention
of the phonograph led to the invention of the gramophone. Annotate examples of
a cause and effect pattern going in a sequential (or time) order. Record examples
in the chart.

B
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________

How did the phonograph lead to the gramophone?

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Which of the following statements was a direct effect of Edison

switching to wax?

A. More molds could be made per day.

Apply it!

B. The cylinder was able to played more than 100 times.

C. The phonograph couldn’t be kept in the sun or it would melt.
D. The phonograph needle could double as a candle.

Unit 5 Week 3 Lesson 8 © Markers and Minions 17

Name: ________________________________________ Drawing Inferences: Text
Sequence R.I. 3.3 & 3.8

Close reading purpose:

Reread paragraph 10 of “From Phonograph to Playlist.” List the evidence you find in
the text and tell what you can infer about the way sounds were recorded before
the invention of the stereo.

Evidence Evidence

Inference

Before the stereo was invented, what can you infer about the
way people heard music?

A. They could only hear it live.

Apply it!

B. It was harder to hear music because it was too soft.

C. Sounds were on compact discs and cassettes.
D. Sounds were the same in the left and right ear.

Unit 5 Week 3 Lesson 11 © Markers and Minions 18

Name: ________________________________________ Compare Texts on the
Same Topic R.I. 3.9

Close reading purpose:

What information did you learn about Edison in each paragraph of “Thomas Edison: ‘It
Sings!’”? What new information did you learn about him in paragraphs 5-8 of “From
Phonograph to Playlist”?

“THOMAS EDISON: ‘IT SINGS!’” “FROM PHONOGRAPH TO PLAYLIST”

What I learned about What I learned about

Edison in this text: Edison in this text:
______________________ _________________________
______________________ _________________________
______________________ _________________________
______________________ _________________________
______________________ _________________________
______________________ _________________________
______________________ _________________________
______________________ _________________________
_____________________ _______________________

How do these two texts differ? What does each text mainly focus on?
____________________________________________________
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The invention of the phonograph and other technological inventions furthered
the music industry. Which of the following are true? Check all that apply.
q Thomas Edison’s inventions are partially responsible for iTunes.
q Phonographs paved the way for CDs.
Apply it!

q Cassettes came after CDs.

q Phonographs did not play music.
q Thomas Edison invented the CD.

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 Unit 5 Answer key
week 1 close reading lessons Answer(s)
Lesson 2 – Key Details & Main Idea D, C

Lesson 4 – Text Connections D

Lesson 5 – Context Clues B

Lesson 7 – Key Details & Main Idea C, A

Lesson 10 – Direct Quotations A

Lesson 13 – Text & Graphic Features D

Lesson 14 – Compare Two Texts on the Same Topic 1, 2, 4

week 2 close reading lessons Answer(s)

Lesson 3 – Key Details & Main Idea D, B

Lesson 5 – Key Details & Main Idea B, C

Lesson 6 – Connections Between Words & Usage A, D

Lesson 8 – (CA Edition) Analyze Author’s Purpose D

Lesson 8 – (National Edition) Text Connections D

Lesson 11 – (CA Edition) Analyze Text Sequence C

Lesson 11 – (National Edition) Analyze Illustrations & Text A

Lesson 14 - Compare/Contrast 2, 4

week 3 close reading lessons Answer(s)

Lesson 3 – Key Details & Main Idea B, A

Lesson 5 – Key Details & Main Idea D, C

Lesson 6 – Use Context Clues D

Lesson 8 – Analyze Cause/Effect & Text Sequence B

Lesson 11 – Drawing Inferences: Text Sequence D

Lesson 14 – Compare Texts on the Same Topic 1, 2

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