Common Core 4th Grade ELA Question of the Day
Test your knowledge with a hand-picked multiple-choice question.
Firsthand Account: I stood in the yard with my cardboard viewer and watched the sunlight turn dim and silvery. The air cooled, and the birds grew quiet like bedtime. Dad whispered, "Ready?" and counted down while the Moon slid in front of the Sun. For a minute the world felt strange, like a shadow blanket had covered the day. I got goosebumps and wanted to shout, but we just stared. When the light came back, everyone cheered and the dog barked at the sky.
Secondhand Account: A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on parts of Earth. During a partial or total eclipse, daylight can dim and temperatures may drop slightly. People should only view an eclipse with proper eye protection or an approved viewer. On April 8, a total eclipse crossed several regions, while many other areas saw a partial eclipse. Eclipses follow predictable paths and times, which scientists calculate using the orbits of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
What is one difference between the two passages?