LA assignment 3/17/20 - Theme and summary

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Cara woke up exhausted on Saturday morning. She had been out with her friends too late the night before and had the time of her life. Why did she agree to work at the soup kitchen over the summer? She should be having fun! She's in the prime of her life. She dragged herself out of bed and got ready for the long day ahead of her.

When she arrived at the soup kitchen, she knew she had done the right thing. There was a family waiting patiently for breakfast, and the little children looked so hungry. She immediately unlocked the door and let them inside.

Which of the following is the theme of the passage?

• Summers are for having fun.

• Everyone should have something to do.

• Do what your heart wants to do.

• Do the right thing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Cara woke up exhausted on Saturday morning. She had been out with her friends too late the night before and had the time of her life. Why did she agree to work at the soup kitchen over the summer? She should be having fun! She's in the prime of her life. She dragged herself out of bed and got ready for the long day ahead of her.

When she arrived at the soup kitchen, she knew she had done the right thing. There was a family waiting patiently for breakfast, and the little children looked so hungry. She immediately unlocked the door and let them inside.

Which of the following sentences should be part of the passage summary?

• Cara had a great time out with her friends.

• Cara knew she had made the right decision.

• Cara showered and put on her favorite clothes.

• Cara should have planned her night better.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the passage and answer the question.

Long ago, there was a Camel. He lived in the middle of a desert because he did not want to work.

One day, the Horse came to him and said, "Camel, come and carry things like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

Soon, the Dog came to him and said, "Camel, come and fetch like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

Then the Ox came to him arid said, "Camel, come and plow like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

So the Man told the Horse, Dog, and Ox that they had to work double-time to make up for the Camel. Then, a Genie rolled in on a cloud of dust. The animals complained to him about the Camel's laziness. The Genie agreed that it was wrong for the Camel to do no work while they worked twice as hard.

"My friend," said the Genie to the Camel, "what is this I hear of your doing no work?'

"Humph!" said the Camel.

No sooner had he said it than he saw his back puffing up into a great big humph. "That's your very own humph that you've brought upon yourself," said the Genie. "Now get to work."

From that day the Camel wears a humph, or as we call it

now, a hump.

Which of the following is the theme of the passage?

• There is no justice in this world.

• Everyone must do his fair share.

• Everyone deserves a second chance.

• Complaining never does anyone any good.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the passage and answer the question.

Long ago, there was a Camel. He lived in the middle of a desert because he did not want to work.

One day, the Horse came to him and said, "Camel, come and carry things like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

Soon, the Dog came to him and said, "Camel, come and fetch like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

Then the Ox came to him arid said, "Camel, come and plow like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

So the Man told the Horse, Dog, and Ox that they had to work double-time to make up for the Camel. Then, a Genie rolled in on a cloud of dust. The animals complained to him about the Camel's laziness. The Genie agreed that it was wrong for the Camel to do no work while they worked twice as hard.

"My friend," said the Genie to the Camel, "what is this I hear of your doing no work?'

"Humph!" said the Camel.

No sooner had he said it than he saw his back puffing up into a great big humph. "That's your very own humph that you've brought upon yourself," said the Genie. "Now get to work."

From that day the Camel wears a humph, or as we call it

now, a hump.

Which character's actions help determine the theme?

• Camel

• Genie

• Dog

• Ox

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the passage and answer the question.

Long ago, there was a Camel. He lived in the middle of a desert because he did not want to work.

One day, the Horse came to him and said, "Camel, come and carry things like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

Soon, the Dog came to him and said, "Camel, come and fetch like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

Then the Ox came to him arid said, "Camel, come and plow like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

So the Man told the Horse, Dog, and Ox that they had to work double-time to make up for the Camel. Then, a Genie rolled in on a cloud of dust. The animals complained to him about the Camel's laziness. The Genie agreed that it was wrong for the Camel to do no work while they worked twice as hard.

"My friend," said the Genie to the Camel, "what is this I hear of your doing no work?'

"Humph!" said the Camel.

No sooner had he said it than he saw his back puffing up into a great big humph. "That's your very own humph that you've brought upon yourself," said the Genie. "Now get to work."

From that day the Camel wears a humph, or as we call it

now, a hump.

The passage teaches that

• Actions have consequences.

• A true friend is a friend forever.

• Power is dangerous in the wrong hands.

• There is nothing wrong with being different.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Read the passage and answer the question.

Long ago, there was a Camel. He lived in the middle of a desert because he did not want to work.

One day, the Horse came to him and said, "Camel, come and carry things like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

Soon, the Dog came to him and said, "Camel, come and fetch like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

Then the Ox came to him arid said, "Camel, come and plow like the rest of us."

"Humph!" said the Camel.

So the Man told the Horse, Dog, and Ox that they had to work double-time to make up for the Camel. Then, a Genie rolled in on a cloud of dust. The animals complained to him about the Camel's laziness. The Genie agreed that it was wrong for the Camel to do no work while they worked twice as hard.

"My friend," said the Genie to the Camel, "what is this I hear of your doing no work?'

"Humph!" said the Camel.

No sooner had he said it than he saw his back puffing up into a great big humph. "That's your very own humph that you've brought upon yourself," said the Genie. "Now get to work."

From that day the Camel wears a humph, or as we call it

now, a hump.

Which statement would NOT be appropriate in a summary of the passage?

• Camel thought it was ok to be lazy.

• Genie taught the Camel a lesson.

• I did not like the way the story ended.

• Camels have had humps ever since that day.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the passage and answer the question.

Luis rolled his wheelchair onto the basketball court for the first time. The rest of the team couldn't believe their eyes. Coach had told them that the new student in school would probably be the team's star and would help them win games all season long. This was Coach's secret weapon? The students wondered how Luis could even get himself across the court, let alone handle making baskets during fast game play. Some of the players sighed in disappointment. Another year in last place, they thought. But as soon as the whistle blew and the ball was in play, Luis was the fastest, most skilled, and definitely the most talented player on the court. He managed to keep the ball in play and make three baskets before the end of the first quarter.

What is the theme of this passage?

• If you don't succeed the first time, try again.

• True friends will be there no matter what.

• Patience is key.

• Don't judge a book by the cover.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2