Rushing for Goldby Nicola Barber

1 Why did John Sutter want to keep the discovery of gold a secret?

Ο A. John Sutter wanted to test the metal to make sure it was gold.

Ο B. John Sutter wanted to purchase the land where the gold was

found.

Ο C. John Sutter was afraid that James Marshall would receive credit

for the discovery.

Ο D. John Sutter was interested in finding an easier way to remove

the gold from the land.

1 Why did John Sutter want to keep the discovery of gold a secret?

Ο A. John Sutter wanted to test the metal to make sure it was gold.

Ο B. John Sutter wanted to purchase the land where the gold was

found.

Ο C. John Sutter was afraid that James Marshall would receive credit

for the discovery.

Ο D. John Sutter was interested in finding an easier way to remove

the gold from the land.Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect)

within a text(Reading GLE 2.3.1)

Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect)within a text

(Reading GLE 2.3.1)

2 Which idea is best supported by information in the selection?

Ο A. James Marshall’s discovery had life-changing results.

Ο B. John Sutter and James Marshall were overjoyed about their find.

Ο C. James Marshall’s discovery led to new methods of searching for gold.

Ο D. John Sutter and James Marshall established new settlements for gold seekers.

2 Which idea is best supported by information in the selection?

Ο A. James Marshall’s discovery had life-changing results.

Ο B. John Sutter and James Marshall were overjoyed about their find.

Ο C. James Marshall’s discovery led to new methods of searching for gold.

Ο D. John Sutter and James Marshall established new settlements for gold seekers.

Comprehension 1: Demonstrate understanding oftheme/message/main idea and supporting details

(Reading GLE 2.1.3)

Comprehension 1: Demonstrate understanding oftheme/message/main idea and supporting details

(Reading GLE 2.1.3)

3 Which sentence summarizes paragraph 2 in the selection?

Ο A. John Sutter settled in California, built Sutter’s Fort and teamedwith James Marshall to construct a sawmill.

Ο B. James Marshall’s discovery sparked a gold rush that caused thepopulation of California to increase.

Ο C. James Marshall tested the gold by hammering it, putting it in acampfire and dropping it into water.

Ο D. John Sutter’s men were ordered to search for gold while digging a

riverbed at Sutter’s mill.

3 Which sentence summarizes paragraph 2 in the selection?

Ο A. John Sutter settled in California, built Sutter’s Fort and teamedwith James Marshall to construct a sawmill.

Ο B. James Marshall’s discovery sparked a gold rush that caused thepopulation of California to increase.

Ο C. James Marshall tested the gold by hammering it, putting it in acampfire and dropping it into water.

Ο D. John Sutter’s men were ordered to search for gold while digging a

riverbed at Sutter’s mill.

Comprehension 2: Summarize with evidence from thetext (Reading GLE 2.1.7)

Comprehension 2: Summarize with evidence from thetext (Reading GLE 2.1.7)

4 Why does the author include the quote, “The only machinery necessary in

the new gold mines of California is a stout pair of arms, a shovel, and a tin

pan,” from the New York Daily Tribune?

Ο A. To explain the process of panning for gold

Ο B. To describe where gold miners should search

Ο C. To describe how easy it was for people to find gold

Ο D. To explain why keeping the gold a secret was impossible

4 Why does the author include the quote, “The only machinery necessary in

the new gold mines of California is a stout pair of arms, a shovel, and a tin

pan,” from the New York Daily Tribune?

Ο A. To explain the process of panning for gold

Ο B. To describe where gold miners should search

Ο C. To describe how easy it was for people to find gold

Ο D. To explain why keeping the gold a secret was impossible

Critical Thinking 9: Analyze author’s purpose andevaluate effectiveness for different audiences (includes fact/opinion;

author’s point of view, tone, and use of persuasive devices)(Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)

Critical Thinking 9: Analyze author’s purpose andevaluate effectiveness for different audiences (includes fact/opinion;

author’s point of view, tone, and use of persuasive devices)(Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader

make about people who search for gold? Include information from the

selection in your inference.

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Comprehension 3: Make or confirm inferences orpredictions based on the text

(Reading GLE 2.1.5)

Comprehension 3: Make or confirm inferences orpredictions based on the text

(Reading GLE 2.1.5)

2 A 2-point response makes a reasonable inference about people who search for gold and provides text-based information to support the inference.

Example: People who search for gold need to be willing to take risks. People traveled from all over the world to try to find gold.

1 A 1-point response makes a reasonable inference about people who search for goldORProvides text-based information that would support a reasonable inference.

Reasonable inferences may include, but are not limited to:

People have to work hard to find gold.People who search for gold are willing to take risks.People who search for gold didn’t take good care of the land where they found it.Not everyone who finds gold becomes rich.

Reasonable inferences may include, but are not limited to:

People have to work hard to find gold.People who search for gold are willing to take risks.People who search for gold didn’t take good care of the land where they found it.Not everyone who finds gold becomes rich.

Text-based information may include, but are not limited to:

A.Marshall’s discovery sparked an era of gold madnessB.Ordinary people go to the goldfields and make a claimC.They flocked from all over the world / People came to California from all over AmericaD.People were lured by the prospect of “getting rich quick”E.Marshall and his partner, John Sutter, were not entirely happy about their amazing find / Neither was overjoyed about the findF.Sutter didn’t own the land on which the sawmill was built / He knew the reports of gold would probably bring hordes of treasure seekers to the areaG.Two men decided to keep their find a secretH.Sutter would try to secure ownership of the landI.But any hopes of secrecy soon faded / Word leaked outJ.Strangers began to pour into the areaK.There was gold for everyone—(shopkeepers, farmers, soldiers, sailors, professors, or judges)L.The only machinery necessary is a stout pair of arms / a shovel / a tin panM.The population of California had risen by more than 89,000, and still people kept comingN.They should have become rich / Sutter died a poor man / Marshall turned to drink and died a pauperO.Sutter’s land was overrun by prospectors and his estate was ruinedP.Panning was a long and back-breaking work

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader

make about people who search for gold? Include information from the

selection in your inference.

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If you search for gold it is hard but worth it. Be ready because everyone will come from all over the world because you can get rich fast. By just a shovel and a pan and strong arms. Marshall and Sutter didn’t tell anyone because they were afraid people would find out and be all over their property and ruin their stuff.Inference: If you search for gold it is hard but worth it.C. …everyone will come from all over the world…D. …you can get rich fast.L. By just a shovel and a pan and strong arms.G. Marshall and Sutter didn’t tell anyone…F. …they were afraid people would find out and be all over their property…

Inference: If you search for gold it is hard but worth it.C. …everyone will come from all over the world…D. …you can get rich fast.L. By just a shovel and a pan and strong arms.G. Marshall and Sutter didn’t tell anyone…F. …they were afraid people would find out and be all over their property…

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This response provides an inference about people who search for gold and supports the inference with text-based details from the selection.

This response provides an inference about people who search for gold and supports the inference with text-based details from the selection.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader

make about people who search for gold? Include information from the

selection in your inference.

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This response does not provide an inference about people who search for gold and does not support the inference with text-based details from the selection.

This response does not provide an inference about people who search for gold and does not support the inference with text-based details from the selection.

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That it would be a hard, slow process. It willnot be easy and it is very dangerous lookingfor gold in mines.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader

make about people who search for gold? Include information from the

selection in your inference.

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Inference: People who search for gold have a 50/50 chance of finding it…P. … James Marshall … died poor.P. … John Sutter … died poor.

Inference: People who search for gold have a 50/50 chance of finding it…P. … James Marshall … died poor.P. … John Sutter … died poor.

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People who search for gold have a 50/50chance of finding it, but not if theres thatmany people. Because in the story the twomen, James Marshall and John Sutter, diedpoor.

This response provides an inference about people who search for gold and supports the inference with text-based details from the selection.

This response provides an inference about people who search for gold and supports the inference with text-based details from the selection.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader

make about people who search for gold? Include information from the

selection in your inference.

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This response does not provide an inference about people who search for gold and does not support the inference with text-based details from the selection.

This response does not provide an inference about people who search for gold and does not support the inference with text-based details from the selection.

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Mining for gold was the way that changedlife. It was easy for people to find it.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader

make about people who search for gold? Include information from the

selection in your inference.

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N. Getting gold should have made them rich guysK. …everyone-shopkeepers, farmers, soldiers, sailors, professors,

and judges came and took all the gold.P. They died poor and broke…O. … their land was ruined.

N. Getting gold should have made them rich guysK. …everyone-shopkeepers, farmers, soldiers, sailors, professors,

and judges came and took all the gold.P. They died poor and broke…O. … their land was ruined.

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Getting gold should have made them richguys but instead everyone – shopkeepers,farmers, soldiers, sailors, professors, andjudges came and took all the gold. They diedpoor and broke after their land was ruined.

This response does not provide an inference but provides text-based details from the selection.

This response does not provide an inference but provides text-based details from the selection.

5 Based on the information in the selection, what inference can the reader

make about people who search for gold? Include information from the

selection in your inference.

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Inference: They are greedy.Inference: They are greedy.

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They are greedy.

This response provides an inference about people who search for gold.

This response provides an inference about people who search for gold.

6 What is the purpose of the text box at the end of the selection?

Ο A. To explain how easy it was to find gold in California

Ο B. To explain the process used to identify gold in the river

Ο C. To explain the steps used to determine if a metal is gold

Ο D. To explain the main events of the gold rush in California

6 What is the purpose of the text box at the end of the selection?

Ο A. To explain how easy it was to find gold in California

Ο B. To explain the process used to identify gold in the river

Ο C. To explain the steps used to determine if a metal is gold

Ο D. To explain the main events of the gold rush in California

Analysis 5: Informational/Functional Specific:Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of text features (titles, headings, captions, maps, charts,

tables, graphs, pull-down menus, etc.)(Reading GLE 2.2.2)

Analysis 5: Informational/Functional Specific:Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of text features (titles, headings, captions, maps, charts,

tables, graphs, pull-down menus, etc.)(Reading GLE 2.2.2)

7 Based on the information in the selection, which conclusion can the reader

draw about John Sutter and James Marshall?

Ο A. John Sutter and James Marshall were interested in sharing their

knowledge of panning for gold.

Ο B. John Sutter and James Marshall were unable to discuss their

discovery with each other.

Ο C. John Sutter and James Marshall were proud of helping other

prospectors find gold.

Ο D. John Sutter and James Marshall were unable to enjoy the wealth

others found.

7 Based on the information in the selection, which conclusion can the reader

draw about John Sutter and James Marshall?

Ο A. John Sutter and James Marshall were interested in sharing their

knowledge of panning for gold.

Ο B. John Sutter and James Marshall were unable to discuss their

discovery with each other.

Ο C. John Sutter and James Marshall were proud of helping other

prospectors find gold.

Ο D. John Sutter and James Marshall were unable to enjoy the wealth

others found.

Critical Thinking 11: Extend information beyond text,(make generalizations beyond the text to a broader idea or

concept, or apply information to other texts andsituations, and support the generalization with details from the

text)(Reading GLEs 2.4.1, 2.4.5)

Critical Thinking 11: Extend information beyond text,(make generalizations beyond the text to a broader idea or

concept, or apply information to other texts andsituations, and support the generalization with details from the

text)(Reading GLEs 2.4.1, 2.4.5)

8 Which two things does the author contrast in the selection?

Ο A. Panning and digging for gold

Ο B. Sawmills and goldfields

Ο C. Iron pyrite and gold.

Ο D. Sand and gravel

8 Which two things does the author contrast in the selection?

Ο A. Panning and digging for gold

Ο B. Sawmills and goldfields

Ο C. Iron pyrite and gold.

Ο D. Sand and gravel

Analysis 6: Compare and contrast using elements of the text(s)

(Reading GLEs 2.3.1, 2.4.6)

Analysis 6: Compare and contrast using elements of the text(s)

(Reading GLEs 2.3.1, 2.4.6)

9 Why did James Marshall test several pieces of the metal he found?

Ο A. To decide whether to continue building the sawmill

Ο B. To decide whether his men were trustworthy

Ο C. To make sure he had found real gold.

Ο D. To make sure the area was safe

9 Why did James Marshall test several pieces of the metal he found?

Ο A. To decide whether to continue building the sawmill

Ο B. To decide whether his men were trustworthy

Ο C. To make sure he had found real gold.

Ο D. To make sure the area was safe

Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect)within a text

(Reading GLE 2.3.1)

Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect)within a text

(Reading GLE 2.3.1)