Reviewing the Spring Benchmark

27. The author’s use of comparison and contrast in paragraph 9 helps the reader understand that winter counts —

A were cared for by many different keepers

B provided information about a tribe’s

members

C had unique designs but served the same

purpose

D were used as calendars and to tell people’s

ages

26 What are paragraphs 1 and 2 mostly about?

F The Lakota lived on the grassy plains in the

western part of the country.

G The Lakota used pictures in place of a writing

system.

H The Lakota had a special way to keep track of

important events.

J The Lakota measured years from snowfall to

snowfall.