Narrative Elements

"Has the jury reached a verdict?' asked the judge. 
"We have your Honor." said Gary, jury foreman. 
What is the setting of the story?  

• a school
• a court room
• a grocery store
• a doctor's office

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

Every Saturday morning my dad orders the same coffee and blueberry muffin. Not me. I love to see what new and wonderful creations are for sale. As soon as my dad parks the car I step out and smell the wonderful aroma of fresh cookies and pastries. 
What is the setting of the story?

• the school cafeteria
• a bakery
• mom's kitchen
• grandma's house

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CCSS.RL.4.3

Rosa’s mother told her that moving was for the best, but Rosa didn’t agree. How could her mother possibly think that moving from the city to a town in the middle of nowhere was a good idea? Rosa loved the urban lifestyle. There was so much to do in the city.
What is the conflict?

• Rosa doesn't like the city
• Rosa wants to move to the city
• Rosa doesn't want to move away from the city
• Rosa's mom is mad at Rosa

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Nate could see that Peanut was in the backyard a lot.  It seemed like Mr. Jensen never played with Peanut.  Nate also noticed that Peanut's bowls were always empty.  Peanut looked skinny and didn't run around like he used to. 
What is Nate worried about? 

• That he can't have a puppy
• Mr. Jensen isn't taking care of Peanut
• His mom doesn't let him play outside
• That Peanut will escape

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

Nate could see that Peanut was in the backyard a lot.  It seemed like Mr. Jensen never played with Peanut.  Nate also noticed that Peanut's bowls were always empty.  Peanut looked skinny and didn't run around like he used to. 
What word describes Nate based on the passage? 

• observant
• helpful
• nosey
• a good friend

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

Maya sat at the kitchen counter with her head in her hands. Tomorrow night was the mother daughter pot luck dinner for her scout troop.  Maya and her mom loved to cook together. She wanted her friends to taste her Out of this World Tacos but Maya's mom was a captain in the Army and was overseas.  She would not be home for another 6 months. 
How is Maya feeling? 

• Maya is angry with her mom
• Maya wishes her mom was home to cook with her
• Maya is happy that she can cook tacos
• Maya wants to cook but doesn't know how 

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

The water was glistening in the summer’s morning sunlight and the surf was cool on their feet as Krin and Paula happily strolled along the water’s edge. Collecting shells and skipping stones as they went, the brother and sister were having a ball exploring.
What is the setting?  

• a beach
• a pool
• a campground
• a park

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CCSS.RL.4.3

The Guerrero family was new to the neighborhood. They had a great idea; they would serve Rosa’s delicious elote, a favorite dip made with corn and cheese, at the block party. They set up their table in front of their house. The family was in a great mood as they set up trays of elote, tortilla chips, plastic bowls, forks, and napkins. Even though the elotes smelled great, very few people strolled over.  They were distracted by other things on the block.
What is the conflict of the passage?

• Only a small number of people were coming to the Guerrero table to try elotes
• The tables did not hold their food
• The family was not in a good mood
• The family ran out of elotes 

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Jake is Cassie's older brother.  One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees.  Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie.  He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her.  She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.
What word best describes Jake as a person based on the passage? 

• sad
• thoughtful
• warm
• cheerful

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

Kelvin found a wallet on the ground.  He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card.  Kelvin took the ID out of the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her.
What character trait best describes Kelvin based on the passage?

• responsible
• helpless
• greedy
• nice

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B