CRCT Reading4 Review:

4th Grade

Honoring King

Americans pay tribute to a leader’s legacy.

For many Americans, Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t just a "day off" from school or work. They will make it a "day on" and participate in community service projects in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January 2011 marked the 25th anniversary of the holiday.

A Great Leader

King (1929-1968) was a famous civil rights leader. When King was growing up, the South was segregated , or separated by race. Black people did not have the same rights as white people. Under the law, they were not allowed to attend the same schools as white people and had to sit at the back of buses. Black people also had to use separate restrooms and drinking fountains.

When King was older, he worked to change those unjust laws. During the 1950s and 1960s, he gave speeches and organized peaceful marches and protests. Beginning in 1955, King led the famous Montgomery bus boycott. For 381 days, African Americans boycotted , or refused to use, public buses in the Alabama city. A year later, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation on buses was illegal.

King gained national attention from the boycott and, in 1963, delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. He told a crowd of more than 200,000 people in Washington, D.C., that his dream was for all people to be treated fairly and equally under the law. As a result of his work, civil rights laws were passed. Those laws protect the rights of all Americans.

A Day of ServiceMany people celebrate King’s legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades and other events. The legacy of a leader is something he or she has accomplished which will benefit future generations. For King, that meant making the world a better place. Thousands more honor King by cleaning parks, volunteering at homeless shelters, and participating in other community service projects."Everybody can be great because everybody can serve," King once said. By taking part in community service projects, Americans are able to keep this leader’s dream alive.

A Civil Rights Hero: Martin Luther King Jr.

January 15, 1929:

Born in Atlanta, Georgia

August 28, 1963:

Delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.

December 10, 1964:

Becomes the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize

April 4, 1968:

Is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee

January 20, 1986:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day first observed as a national holiday

How is this article organized?

a. comparison

b. cause and effect

c. problem and solution

d. chronological order

Justify your answer with evidence from the text.

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Honoring King

Americans pay tribute to a leader’s legacy.

For many Americans, Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t just a "day off" from school or work. They will make it a "day on" and participate in community service projects in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January 2011 marked the 25th anniversary of the holiday.

A Great Leader

King (1929-1968) was a famous civil rights leader. When King was growing up, the South was segregated , or separated by race. Black people did not have the same rights as white people. Under the law, they were not allowed to attend the same schools as white people and had to sit at the back of buses. Black people also had to use separate restrooms and drinking fountains.

When King was older, he worked to change those unjust laws. During the 1950s and 1960s, he gave speeches and organized peaceful marches and protests. Beginning in 1955, King led the famous Montgomery bus boycott. For 381 days, African Americans boycotted , or refused to use, public buses in the Alabama city. A year later, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation on buses was illegal.

King gained national attention from the boycott and, in 1963, delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. He told a crowd of more than 200,000 people in Washington, D.C., that his dream was for all people to be treated fairly and equally under the law. As a result of his work, civil rights laws were passed. Those laws protect the rights of all Americans.

A Day of ServiceMany people celebrate King’s legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades and other events. The legacy of a leader is something he or she has accomplished which will benefit future generations. For King, that meant making the world a better place. Thousands more honor King by cleaning parks, volunteering at homeless shelters, and participating in other community service projects."Everybody can be great because everybody can serve," King once said. By taking part in community service projects, Americans are able to keep this leader’s dream alive.

A Civil Rights Hero: Martin Luther King Jr.

January 15, 1929:

Born in Atlanta, Georgia

August 28, 1963:

Delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.

December 10, 1964:

Becomes the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize

April 4, 1968:

Is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee

January 20, 1986:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day first observed as a national holiday

King (1929-1968) was a famous civil rights leader. When King was growing up, the South was segregated, or separated by race.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a. growing up

b. separated by race

c. living in the South

d. famous

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Which could be another name for this article?

a. Not Just Another Day Off

b. The Civil Rights Movement

c. Peaceful Protest

d. All About Boycotting

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What question is answered in this text?

a. How long did King live?

b. What schools did King attend?

c. Who did King marry?

d. How many laws were passed as a result of King’s work?

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A Civil Rights Hero: Martin Luther King Jr.

January 15, 1929:

Born in Atlanta, Georgia

August 28, 1963:

Delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.

December 10, 1964:

Becomes the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize

April 4, 1968: Is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee

January 20, 1986:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day first observed as a national holiday

Which is another way to show the information on this chart?

a. graph

b. timeline

c. diagram

d. picture

One of the author’s main points is that Martin Luther King, Jr. left an important legacy and that is why we celebrate his life every year. Which detail below supports this main idea?

a. When King was growing up, the South was segregated , or separated by race.

b. Black people also had to use separate restrooms and drinking fountains.

c. As a result of his work, civil rights laws were passed.

d. By taking part in community service projects, Americans are able to keep this leader’s dream alive.

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Crocodiles and alligators are large, frightful-looking reptiles. They are classified as reptiles because they have tough, scaly skin and are cold-blooded. This means their body temperatures become warmer as the air temperature rises and colder as the air temperature falls.

Both crocodiles and alligators bury their eggs in sand or mud until their babies hatch. Very young crocodiles and alligators eat worms and insects. Adults eat mammals and are even known to attack humans.

Crocodiles and alligators swim by sweeping their tails from side to side in the water. Because they need air to breathe, the tips of their noses and their eyes can always be seen outside of the water.

How can you tell a crocodile apart from an alligator? The main difference is that a crocodile has a narrow snout that comes to a point at the tip, and the fourth lower tooth is always visible even when the crocodile's mouth is closed. An alligator, on the other hand, has a broad, blunt snout. Its fourth lower tooth cannot be seen when the alligator's mouth is closed. Another difference between crocodiles and alligators is their habitat. Crocodiles are found near swamps, lakes and rivers in the tropical areas of Africa, Australia, Asia, Madagascar, and South America. Alligators are only found in two freshwater locations: The American Alligator can be found in the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. The Chinese Alligator lives in the Yangtze River Valley in China. In addition, alligators are less aggressive and move more slowly than crocodiles. They are also not as large. Crocodiles are known to have grown as long as 23 feet. Alligators grow to be about 15 feet long.

How is this article organized?

a. Chronological order

b. Cause and effect

c. Problem and solution

d. Compare and contrast

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Crocodiles and alligators are large, frightful-looking reptiles. They are classified as reptiles because they have tough, scaly skin and are cold-blooded. This means their body temperatures become warmer as the air temperature rises and colder as the air temperature falls.

Both crocodiles and alligators bury their eggs in sand or mud until their babies hatch. Very young crocodiles and alligators eat worms and insects. Adults eat mammals and are even known to attack humans.

Crocodiles and alligators swim by sweeping their tails from side to side in the water. Because they need air to breathe, the tips of their noses and their eyes can always be seen outside of the water.

How can you tell a crocodile apart from an alligator? The main difference is that a crocodile has a narrow snout that comes to a point at the tip, and the fourth lower tooth is always visible even when the crocodile's mouth is closed. An alligator, on the other hand, has a broad, blunt snout. Its fourth lower tooth cannot be seen when the alligator's mouth is closed. Another difference between crocodiles and alligators is their habitat. Crocodiles are found near swamps, lakes and rivers in the tropical areas of Africa, Australia, Asia, Madagascar, and South America. Alligators are only found in two freshwater locations: The American Alligator can be found in the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. The Chinese Alligator lives in the Yangtze River Valley in China. In addition, alligators are less aggressive and move more slowly than crocodiles. They are also not as large. Crocodiles are known to have grown as long as 23 feet. Alligators grow to be about 15 feet long.

Which is the best summary of this article?

a. Crocodiles and alligators are very similar reptiles, but they have some distinct differences.

b. Crocodiles and alligators are large, frightful-looking reptiles.

c. Crocodiles and alligators have tough, scaly skin and are cold-blooded.

d. Crocodiles and alligators swim by sweeping their tails from side to side in the water.

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Crocodiles and alligators are large, frightful-looking reptiles. They are classified as reptiles because they have tough, scaly skin and are cold-blooded. This means their body temperatures become warmer as the air temperature rises and colder as the air temperature falls.

Both crocodiles and alligators bury their eggs in sand or mud until their babies hatch. Very young crocodiles and alligators eat worms and insects. Adults eat mammals and are even known to attack humans.

Crocodiles and alligators swim by sweeping their tails from side to side in the water. Because they need air to breathe, the tips of their noses and their eyes can always be seen outside of the water.

How can you tell a crocodile apart from an alligator? The main difference is that a crocodile has a narrow snout that comes to a point at the tip, and the fourth lower tooth is always visible even when the crocodile's mouth is closed. An alligator, on the other hand, has a broad, blunt snout. Its fourth lower tooth cannot be seen when the alligator's mouth is closed. Another difference between crocodiles and alligators is their habitat. Crocodiles are found near swamps, lakes and rivers in the tropical areas of Africa, Australia, Asia, Madagascar, and South America. Alligators are only found in two freshwater locations: The American Alligator can be found in the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. The Chinese Alligator lives in the Yangtze River Valley in China. In addition, alligators are less aggressive and move more slowly than crocodiles. They are also not as large. Crocodiles are known to have grown as long as 23 feet. Alligators grow to be about 15 feet long.

If you would like to learn more about crocodiles, which of these resources would be most helpful?

a. dictionary

b. atlas

c. thesaurus

d. encyclopedia

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The reader can infer that crocodiles are more dangerous than alligators. Which of these details supports this inference?

a. Adults eat mammals and are even known to attack humans.

b. Crocodiles and alligators are large, frightful-looking reptiles.

c. Alligators are less aggressive and move more slowly than crocodiles.

d. Crocodiles and alligators swim by sweeping their tails from side to side in the water.

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Which graphic feature would be most appropriate to add to this passage?

a. pictures or diagrams of crocodiles and alligators

b. a graph of the lifespan of alligators and crocodiles

c. a time line of an alligator’s life

d. a diagram of a reptile’s nose

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Rock on!