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Purpose for Reading

• How can we help others?

Little Half Chick

(Literature Anthology, Unit 4, Text Set 2, pgs. 318-319)

compare/
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common theme

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How can we
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How does this line
from the story show

that Little Half Chick is

curious and
adventurous?

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Discussion

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(TDQ)

What pattern of
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What is a weather vane?

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Purpose for Reading

• How can we help others?

Number Dance

(Adapted from Wonders)

compare/
contrast

common theme

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theme

development

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How can we
help others?

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Discussion

Text Dependent

Question:

(TDQ)

Why do you think
Mark’s teacher told

him to pretend that he

is a pitcher?

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Let’s Talk About It

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Discussion

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Question:

(TDQ)

Who is Team

Numbers and who is

Team Kid?

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1.Part A.
How does the author develop the theme in Passage 1?

Ⓐ He showed how Little Half Chick helped others on his way to meet the mayor and how Wind,
Fire and Water helped him in the end. This helped the reader learn that it is important to help
others.

Ⓑ He showed how Little Half Chick had a very difficult journey to get to Mexico City and how
others were unkind along the way. This helped the reader learn to not trust strangers.

Ⓒ He showed how Little Half Chick refused to help others on his way to meet the mayor but Wind,
Fire and Water still helped him. This helped the reader learn that forgiveness is important.

Ⓓ He showed how Little Chick helped others on his way to Mexico City and because of this the
mayor decided to give him a prize. This helped the reader learn that you should never give up.

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1.Part A
How does the author develop the theme in Passage 1?

Ⓐ He showed how Little Half Chick helped others on his way to meet the mayor and how Wind,
Fire and Water helped him in the end. This helped the reader learn that it is important to help
others.

Ⓑ He showed how Little Half Chick had a very difficult journey to get to Mexico City and how
others were unkind along the way. This helped the reader learn to not trust strangers.

Ⓒ He showed how Little Half Chick refused to help others on his way to meet the mayor but Wind,
Fire and Water still helped him. This helped the reader learn that forgiveness is important.

Ⓓ He showed how Little Chick helped others on his way to Mexico City and because of this the
mayor decided to give him a prize. This helped the reader learn that you should never give up.

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2. Part B.

What detail from the text supports your answer in Part A?

Ⓐ “He quickly learned to hop faster on one leg than most chickens could walk on two.”
(page 318)

Ⓑ However, the fire and the water remembered Little Half Chick’s kindness. (page 319)

Ⓒ “He was a curious and adventurous chick and soon grew tired of the barnyard
environment.” (page 318)

Ⓓ “She grabbed him, plunged him into a pot of water, and lit a fire.” (page 319)

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2. Part B.

What detail from the text supports your answer in Part A?

Ⓐ “He quickly learned to hop faster on one leg than most chickens could walk on two.”
(page 318)

Ⓑ “However, the fire and the water remembered Little Half Chick’s kindness.” (page 319)

Ⓒ “He was a curious and adventurous chick and soon grew tired of the barnyard
environment.” (page 318)

Ⓓ “She grabbed him, plunged him into a pot of water, and lit a fire.” (page 319)

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3. Select the most accurate summary of Passage 1.

Ⓐ Little Half Chick wants to move to the city. He asks his friends Wind, Fire, and Water to come along on his journey. When
they get to Mexico City, they are received by the mayor and in a celebration, Half Chick turns into a weather vane. Because
of this, the reader learns that friends are part of your family.

Ⓑ Little Half Chick hears Wind calling out for help and decides to help it. Wind was tangled and Little Half Chick helped it
solve its problem. When Little Half Chick gets to the city, the mayor’s cook tries to cook him and Wind helps him.

Ⓒ Little Half Chick gets tired of the barnyard life and wants to go to the city to meet the
mayor. Along the way, he helps Wind, Fire, and Water solve their problems. When he gets to
the city, the mayor’s cook tries to cook Little Half Chick but his new friends save him. Because
of this, the reader learns that you should always help someone in need.

Ⓓ Little Half Chick traveled from the barnyard to Mexico City. During his trip, he is asked to help Wind, Fire, and Water
solve their problems. Little Half Chick is very busy trying to get to the city so he refuses to help them. When he arrives at the
city, the mayor’s cook tries to cook him but Little Half Chick escapes. Because of this, the reader learns that you should
always make time for others.

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3. Select the most accurate summary of Passage 1.

Ⓐ Little Half Chick wants to move to the city. He asks his friends Wind, Fire, and Water to come along on his journey. When
they get to Mexico City, they are received by the mayor and in a celebration, Half Chick turns into a weather vane. Like Little
Half Chick, we learn that friends are part of your family.

Ⓑ Little Half Chick hears Wind calling out for help and decides to help it. Wind was tangled and Little Half Chick helped it
solve its problem. When Little Half Chick gets to the city, the mayor’s cook tries to cook him and Wind helps him.

Ⓒ Little Half Chick gets tired of the barnyard life and wants to go to the city to meet the mayor. Along the way, he helps
Wind, Fire, and Water solve their problems. When he gets to the city, the mayor’s cook tries to cook Little Half Chick but his
new friends save him. Like Little Half Chick, we learn that you should always help someone in need.

Ⓓ Little Half Chick traveled from the barnyard to Mexico City. During his trip, he is asked to help Wind, Fire, and Water
solve their problems. Little Half Chick is very busy trying to get to the city so he refuses to help them. When he arrives at the
city, the mayor’s cook tries to cook him but Little Half Chick escapes. Like Little Half Chick, we learn that you should always
make time for others.

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4. Part A Read the sentence from Passage 1. What is the meaning of the word shelter?

"Please give me shelter from this rain, or I will go out!" Little Half Chick stretched out his
wing to protect the fire until the rain stopped.”

Ⓐ hug gently
Ⓑ show kindness
Ⓒ strong rain
Ⓓ shield from harm

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4. Part A
Read the sentence from Passage 1. What is the meaning of the word shelter?

"Please give me shelter from this rain, or I will go out!" Little Half Chick stretched out his
wing to protect the fire until the rain stopped.” (page 319)

Ⓐ hug gently
Ⓑ show kindness
Ⓒ strong rain
Ⓓ shield from harm

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5. Part B.
Which word or phrase in the text helps you understand the meaning of shelter?

Ⓐ rain
Ⓑ stopped
Ⓒ protect
Ⓓ wing

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5. Part B.
Which word or phrase in the text helps you understand the meaning of shelter?

Ⓐ rain
Ⓑ stopped
Ⓒ protect
Ⓓ wing

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6. Part A.
What type of poem is “Number Dance”?

Ⓐ rhymed verse
Ⓑ free verse
Ⓒ limerick
Ⓓ haiku

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6. Part A.
What type of poem is “Number Dance”?

Ⓐ rhymed verse
Ⓑ free verse
Ⓒ limerick
Ⓓ haiku

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7. Part B.
Select the statement that best explains your answer for Part A.

Ⓐ the poem has no rhyme scheme
Ⓑ the poem has a rhyme scheme of ABCB
Ⓒ the poem has 3 lines and 17 syllables
Ⓓ the poem has a rhyme scheme of AABB

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7. Part B.
Select the statement that best explains your answer for Part A.

Ⓐ the poem has no rhyme scheme
Ⓑ the poem has a rhyme scheme of ABCB
Ⓒ the poem has 3 lines and 17 syllables
Ⓓ the poem has a rhyme scheme of AABB

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8. Which line from the Passage 2 has an idiom?

Ⓐ “I know that I can add well-” (line 1)
Ⓑ “That two plus four is six.” (line 2)
Ⓒ “But when I try to multiply,” (line 3)
Ⓓ “My mind starts playing tricks.” (line 4)

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8. Which line from the Passage 2 has an idiom?

Ⓐ “I know that I can add well-” (line 1)
Ⓑ “That two plus four is six.” (line 2)
Ⓒ “But when I try to multiply,” (line 3)
Ⓓ “My mind starts playing tricks.” (line 4)

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9. What does the idiom selected in question 8 mean as it is used in
Passage 2?

Ⓐ carefully prepare
Ⓑ forget something
Ⓒ to play around
Ⓓ cause confusion

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9. What does the idiom selected in question 8 mean as it is used in
Passage 2?

Ⓐ carefully prepare
Ⓑ forget something
Ⓒ to play around
Ⓓ cause confusion

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
10. Part A.
What is the teacher’s perspective about learning how to multiply in Passage 2?

Ⓐ The teacher thinks that with enough practice, the student can learn how to
multiply.
Ⓑ The teacher thinks that the student does not need to practice any more.
Ⓒ The teacher thinks that the student should wait to learn at another time.
Ⓓ The teacher thinks that even with more practice, the student will still
struggle.

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
10. Part A.
What is the teacher’s perspective about learning how to multiply in Passage 2?

Ⓐ The teacher thinks that with enough practice, the student can learn how to
multiply.
Ⓑ The teacher thinks that the student does not need to practice any more.
Ⓒ The teacher thinks that the student should wait to learn at another time.
Ⓓ The teacher thinks that even with more practice, the student will still
struggle.

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11. Part B.
Select a detail from Passage 2 to support your answer in Part A.

Ⓐ I know that I can add well-
That two plus four is six. (lines 1-2)

Ⓑ It’s really just the same,
As if you were a pitcher,
preparing for a game (lines 6-9)

Ⓒ I get my team together
Miguel, Nick, Jane, and me (lines 9-10)

Ⓓ My friends are just the greatest
Their help means the world to me
I will always be there and support them (lines 21-23)

11. Part B.
Select a detail from Passage 2 to support your answer in Part A.

Ⓐ I know that I can add well-
That two plus four is six. (lines 1-2)

Ⓑ It’s really just the same,
As if you were a pitcher,
preparing for a game (lines 6-9)

Ⓒ I get my team together
Miguel, Nick, Jane, and me (lines 9-10)

Ⓓ My friends are just the greatest
Their help means the world to me
I will always be there and support them (lines 21-23)

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Passage 1

Passage 2

Both

Presented a situation in which characters had to help
each other

❏

❏

✔

The main character is helped by others to solve a
problem

❏

❏

✔

A character is rewarded for his kindness
✔

❏

❏

12. Review Passage 1 and Passage 2. Complete the table to compare and contrast how the
author’s presented information about the theme.

Passage 1

Passage 2

Both

Presented a situation in which characters had to help
each other

❏

❏

❏

The main character is helped by others to solve a
problem

❏

❏

❏

A character is rewarded for his kindness
❏

❏

❏

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