Questions for: Excerpt from Clara Barton

How do paragraphs 1 through 4 support a main idea of the article?

• by describing how well Clara did at school

• by showing how Clara's parents made decisions

• by showing Clara's behavior around other people

• by providing details about Clara's cousins

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why did Clara return from boarding school?

• The people who cared for Clara were concerned about her health.

• Clara was younger and smaller than most of the other students.

• The teachers thought Clara could learn more at home.

• Clara was unhappy because she missed her family

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Read this sentence from paragraph 5: But it was a little late to rein Clara in now. What does this phrase "to rein in" suggest?

• Clara was too old to play with her cousins.

• Clara was often outside after dark.

• Clara was determined to learn new things in the country.

• Clara was unable to ride horses.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What do paragraphs 5 and 6 show about Clara?

• Clara is active and adventurous.

• Clara is obedient and intelligent

• Clara is quiet and cooperative

• Clara is creative and serious

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why is paragraph 9 important for the article?

• It explains why Clara was a good caretaker to her brother

• It shows a result of Clara's care taking skills.

• It suggests why Clara's great aunt inspired her.

• It connects Clara and her desire to care for people to her great aunt.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

How did Clara's relationship with her brother David most affect her life?

• By doing chores for David, Clara realized she enjoyed living at home.

• By caring for David when he was injured, Clara developed a desire to help others.

• By giving David his medicine, Clara learned about effective medical treatments.

• By being home when David fell to the ground, Clara felt responsible for his injuries.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article?

• Clara learned how to ride horses at a young age.

• Clara had a great aunt who was a skilled midwife.

• Clara was seriously hurt while skating with her cousins.

• Clara remembered how good it felt to care for her brother.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9