The Talent Show (Comprehension)

Who is the main character?

• Maura and Tina

• Maura

• Tina

• The grandma

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

What is the setting of the story?

• The cafeteria

• The talent show

• Mauras school

• Tinas House

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

We can describe Maura as....

• bossy and mean

• shy and quiet

• funny and loud

• crazy and mean

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CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

We can describe Tina as.....

• happy and funny

• bossy and mean

• loud and odd

• quiet and shy

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

What problem does Maura have with Tina?

• Maura is scared of Tina

• Tina is very bossy

• Maura does not speak up

• Tina wants them to do an act together and Maura does not want to

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

How did Maura's grandma help her solve her problem?

• She encouraged Maura to stand up for herself

• She encouraged Maura to stay quiet

• She told Maura to stop being friends with Tina

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

What happened after Maura stood up for herself?

• Tina was crying and upset

• Tina got mad

• Tina let Maura choose the next game

• Tina did not want to be her friend

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

Tina wants to do an act with Maura in the talent show. Which detail supports how does Maura feels about this?

• I showed her the brightly colored poster for the talent show

• "Our act?" I said. I gripped my books tightly.

• "It will be fun," Tina said

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.3B

CCSS.W.4.9B

Maura takes action against her problem. Which detail supports how Maura solved her problem?

• The next day, Tina decribed her costume and act

• When I got home, I took a deep breath and called Tina, and told her the truth. I wanted to do my juggling act.

• Tina is your best friend, but you are accountable for you actions

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CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the meaning of "self-esteem" on page 37?

• to feel good about yourself

• friendship

• anger

• trouble

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4