Plot elements

Read "A Gift from Nature"

Multiple Choice

A Gift from Nature

The details in paragraph 1 are important to the plot of the story because they help the reader understand that Layla —

• is easy to please

• enjoys being alone

• loves and respects nature

• has been to a forest on another field trip

Multiple Choice

Which of these events leads to Layla finding the geode?

• She stops to take a photograph.

• G She listens to what Cooper tells her.

• She remembers the tour guide’s words.

• She starts to jog toward her classmates.

Read Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle

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Multiple Choice

How is paragraph 27 important to the story’s plot? F It provides details about Frank’s problem. G It describes the setting. H It gives clues about Frank’s feelings. J It shows how the problem is solved.

• It provides details about Frank’s problem.

• It describes the setting.

• It gives clues about Frank’s feelings.

• It shows how the problem is solved.

Multiple Choice

Why does Frank become upset about the waffle contest?

• He realizes that parents will make the waffles.

• He hears his classmates share ideas for their waffles. .

• His waffle display begins to fall apart.

• His waffle idea has been kept secret for too long.

Read "The Unwelcome Neighbor"

Open Ended

Why is the fox's plan important to the resolution of the story?

F. the plan helps the crows learn how much they like their home

G. The plan causes the snake to move away from the tree

H. The plan gives the snake a chance to find an important necklace

J. The plan proves to the crows that they like attention

My answer is _____ because _______________