* Learning Goal
Use the text to answer each question. One or two answers may require evidence from more than one sentence. This is practice set 10 of 10.
1 Nonfiction Passage
Read the article and notice the main idea of each paragraph.
The Science of Shadows
A shadow forms when an object blocks light. If the light source moves, the shadow may change size or direction. The same thing happens if the object moves.
At midday, the sun is high in the sky, so shadows may look short. In the morning or evening, the sun is lower and shadows often stretch longer. This makes shadows useful for observing how light changes during the day.
Scientists and students can use shadows to study the position of the sun. Artists also pay attention to shadows when they draw. Understanding shadows helps people notice patterns in light.
2 Text Evidence Questions
Answer with a short response and support it with a detail from the article.
1. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
2. What detail from paragraph 2 adds to the main idea?
3. What challenge or concern appears in the article?
4. Which detail best supports the article's main point?
5. What action could a person take after reading this article?
3 Think Like a Reader
Use what you read to draw a conclusion.
Conclusion Prompt: Based on "The Science of Shadows," what might happen if people ignore this topic for a long time?
✦ SBA-Style Reflection
Answer using evidence from your work above. On the state test (Smarter Balanced), you will need to explain your thinking clearly.
Constructed Response: Look at your answers above. Choose one and explain how you decided on your answer. Use at least one detail or example.