Reading Standards for Informational Text > Describing Text Structures in Informational Texts (CCSS.RI.4.5) Practice Test

A simple paper airplane can be made with just one sheet of paper. First, fold the paper in half lengthwise and crease it. Next, open it and fold the top corners down to meet the center line. Then, fold the new top edges to the center again to make a sharper nose. After that, fold the plane in half along the original crease. Finally, fold each wing down so their edges line up with the bottom. Test it by giving a gentle throw in a clear space. If it tilts, adjust the wing tips slightly. Keep track of the order so each step builds on the last.

After three days of heavy rain, the river near our town rose quickly. Because the ground was already soaked, the water could not sink in. It rushed over sidewalks and into storm drains. As a result, the river collected more water than usual and flowed faster. The current pushed against the banks, and muddy water spilled into nearby fields. Therefore, the city closed the walking path and warned people to stay away. When the sun returned, the water level slowly dropped. The flood happened because too much rain fell in a short time, and the land could not absorb it.