I Can Day 5- 1, 2, 4

Based on these sentences, what can you conclude about how Greta feels around Liam? (8.RI.2)

• A.  Greta feels guilty around Liam.
• B.  Greta feels confident around Liam.
• C.  Greta feels depressed around Liam.
• D. Greta feels self-conscious around Liam.

What is the theme of this story? (8.RI.2)                        

• A.  Meeting new people and experiencing new things can be exciting.
• B.  When people have too much freedom, chaos results.
• C.  Chance plays a role in changing the course of people’s lives.
• D.  Rather than regretting your mistakes, you should learn from them.

How does paragraph 10 contribute to the plot of the story?  (8.RI.5) 

• A.  It explains how Greta and Liam first met. 
• B.  It builds suspense, leaving the reader wondering how Greta will react to her situation. 
• C.  It reveals Greta’s confident attitude. 
• D.  It illustrates Greta’s close friendship with Vivian.

Which of the following describes the relationship of the summer camp setting to the central theme?                                                                                                          (8.RL.2) 

• A.  Summer camp presents an opportunity for the main characters to meet new people and be in new situations.
• B. A summer camp setting allows the characters to act without any rules to guide them.
• C. The setting is a place in which everything happens by chance.
• D.  The author’s choice of setting provides Greta an opportunity to spend more time with her sister.

5. “Fireflies” is the last word of this story, and it is also the title.  What might the author mean by using the word “Fireflies” in this way?   (8.RI.4) 

• A Fireflies are found in great numbers in the wilderness surrounding the summer camp.
• B The short lifespan of fireflies mirrors the short timespan Greta spends at summer camp.
• C The fireflies light up the darkness, much as Vivian enlightens Greta with information about the camp.   
• D. Fireflies symbolize carefree and exciting summer nights. The author implies that the insects’flashing mirrors Liam’s bright green eyes.