The Shirt

The Shirt

The Shirt - RUNNERS Strategy

• Read the TITLE and predict quietly what this story is going to be about. Read the QUESTIONS next.

• UNDERLINE important key words in the questions.

• NUMBER the paragraphs.

• NOW, read. And as you read...

• ENCIRCLE important words/ details and annotate the text for evidence.

• READ the questions again.

• SELECT or choose the best answer. Make sure you have your evidence.

Now, let's see if you understood the story and found evidence for your answers.

Multiple Choice

Q1 Which word describes Ricardo?

• A. amused

• B. eager

• C. scared

• D. bothered

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the story BEST describes Ricardo?

• "Wow!" Ricardo's sister, Carmen, said from the doorway.

• So, here he was, wearing a shirt he felt ridiculous in, but he could do nothing about it.

• He loved his great-grandmother very much.

• "Anita! Do you have a camera? I want to take a picture of Ricardo!"

Multiple Choice

Q2 Why does Carmen tell Ricardo that he has to wear the shirt?

• It would hurt Abuela's feelings if he does not wear the shirt.

• The shirt is a gift from his cousin, Carlos.

• It would upset Ricardo's mother if he does not wear the shirt.

• The shirt looks very nice on Ricardo.

Multiple Choice

Which paragraph gives you the evidence for Q2?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 6

• Paragraph 8

Multiple Choice

Q3 What is the meaning of the word "examined" as it is used in Paragraph 3?

• grabbed at quickly

• sewed together

• looked at carefully

• arranged neatly

Multiple Choice

Q4 In paragraph 4, what does Carmen mean when she says, "It's not so bad, Ricardo...if you want to be a rodeo clown!"

• Ricardo's shirt was made for a grownup.

• Ricardo's shirt was meant for the circus.

• Ricardo's shirt was very brightly colored.

• Ricardo's shirt was too big for him.

Multiple Choice

Q5 Which word or words complete/s the graphic organizer?

• his brother

• his mother

• Carmen

• Abuela

Multiple Choice

Q6 What do Ricardo and Carmen have in common?

• Both enjoy the rodeo.

• Both like going to parties.

• Both like the shirt Abuela made.

• Both want to be nice to Abuela.

Multiple Choice

From which paragraphs do you find the evidence for Q6 answer?

• Paragraphs 1 and 2

• Paragraphs 8 and 9

• Paragraphs 10 and 11

• Paragraphs 12 and 13

Multiple Choice

Q7 At the end of the story, what is Abuela's reaction to Carlos?

• She understands that Carlos did not like the shirt she made.

• She is happy to make Carlos another shirt.

• She is disappointed that Carlos does not want another shirt.

• She is glad that Carlos will wear the shirt that she made to the party.