Agreeing to Disagree and Well, That's No Fun!

Based on the chart, a reader can tell that the girls in "Agreeing to Disagree"...

• a. have different opinions.
• b. both like science.
• c. are best friends.
• d. will make the same choices next time.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What is the theme of both passages?

• a. listening to other people.
• b. having fun on weekends.
• c. getting along with friends.
• d. being kind to other children

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which is not an important idea in both stories?

• a. curiosity.
• b. friendship
• c. respect
• d. understanding.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of both stories?

• It is difficult for friends to get along when they are very different
• Best friends usually get along so well they never have 
• Most friends do not always agree with one another, but true friends can solve problems together
• When friends do not agree on something important they should just ignore the problem

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

In both passages, the characters learn

• that they should ignore the faults of their friends
• to recognize when their behavior causes a problem
• that there are many problems that cannot be solved
• to be patient with one another's differences

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

One way that "Well, That's No Fun" is different from "Agreeing to Disagree" is that

• the problem is caused by only one character
• the friends have fun together
• the children are older
• the argument lasts longer

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does James say that shows he wants to be more agreeable in  the future

• "Well, that's no fun."
• "Let's think of something else to do."
• "From now on, I'm going to be easier to please."
• "What's wrong with going to the park?"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3