Jared to the Rescue

PART A: Which sentence describes a theme of the story?

• Animals have the ability to bring people together.

• Enemies can become friends through simple acts of kindness.

• School is more fun when you have good friends.

• It’s important not to judge someone when you first meet them.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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PART B: Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Jared remembered five things he didn’t like about school: Jessica, lining up, arithmetic, spelling, and reading aloud. Jared wanted to stay home, but his mom sent him anyway.” (Paragraphs 1-2)

• “The four kittens arrived in a box covered with a piece of screen. Everyone except Jared held them.” (Paragraph 9)

• “‘Class, Jared rescued the kittens,’ Mrs. Thomas announced. Everyone cheered. ‘Thanks,’ whispered Jessica. ‘You’re the greatest.’” (Paragraphs 28-30)

• “Jared was so pleased that when he read, his hands didn’t shake. Words didn’t blur. ‘Jared, that was super!’ said Mrs. Thomas.” (Paragraphs 31-32)

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does it mean that Jared’s face turns red in paragraph 17?

• Jared is embarrassed that Jessica tells on him

• Jared feels guilty for saying mean things about the kittens.

• Jared is upset that Jessica doesn’t believe him.

• Jared feels warm from the radiator in the classroom

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why does Jared make a face at Jessica when she says he can’t read? (Paragraphs 4-7)?

• He is annoyed with Jessica for insulting him.

• He is relieved that Jessica offers to read.

• He is embarrassed that he doesn’t know how to read.

• He is trying to make Jessica laugh.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2