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Bellen Woodard got her project idea after a classmate ___. (pages 2-3)

• drew a picture of her

• ran out of crayons

• asked her to pass the skin colored crayon

• asked her what color crayon she wanted

Which statement is supported by the article? (pages 2-3)

• Bellen's crayons are free.

• The crayons are different shades of peach.

• Many people find the crayon's helpful.

• Bellen's classmates helped her make the crayons.

Which detail best supports the answer to question 2? (pages 2-3)

• “Though the peach crayon matched the skin color of most of her classmates, it didn’t match hers.”

• “In the spring of 2019, Bellen’s More Than Peach Project was born.”

• “With money she had saved, Bellen ordered crayons in a variety of skin tones.”

• “Bellen has received hundreds of letters and emails thanking her.”

Which of the following would be an appropriate alternate title for the last section? (pages 2-3)

• Making an Impact

• Eliminating Peach Crayons

• Arts and Crafts

• A Museum Honor

Each section of the article ______. (pages 4-5)

• answers a different question

• provides statements from experts on Covid-19

• describes different forms of PPE

• identifies a problem and solution

The "My Tip" section ______. (pages 4-5)

• shows the kids opinion on the virus

• inspires other kids to do what they can to help

• suggests other projects to readers

• informs readers of the kids’ future plans for helping

All three kids ______. (pages 4-5)

• helped sick people

• did not need help from family or friends

• helped healthcare workers

• used their creativity to help people

Which statement about megalodons and dinosaurs is accurate? (page 6)

• Both had skeletons mostly made of cartilage.

• They were both apex predators.

• Their bones are the same size.

• Neither ate a lot of prey.

Which detail best helps readers visualize the megalodon’s size? (page 6)

• “The tooth had once belonged to a giant prehistoric shark called megalodon.”

• “That’s bigger than a school bus—and about three times the length of today’s great white sharks.”

• “Much of what scientists know about them comes from studying their teeth.”

• “It’s not surprising then that megalodon means ‘giant tooth’!”

Which statement supports the idea that kids should get paid to do chores? (page 7)

• Kids should want to help without a reward.

• It helps kids learn to manage money.

• Adults don’t get paid to do chores.

• Many adults need help with chores.