The Year of the Rat

What does Dad most likely mean in the beginning of the story when he says he will turn into a snowman on his way to work?

• He will wear many layers of clothing to stay warm.

• He will not be able to move because he is so cold.

• He will play in the snow with the main character.

• He will be covered in many layers of snow.

Read this sentence:

Bella had a talent for dance. She could twirl on her toes.

What does the word talent mean?

• hope

• idea

• plan

• skill

Why does Dad most likely tell the main character the story about the philosophers and the orange fish?

• To teach her to make good choices.

• to warn her about the difficulty she will face in life.

• to explain that she knows herself better than anyone else.

• to show her how there can be different opinions about the same topic.

How does the main character show that she is strong like a tiger?

• She corrects the way Becky says the name of a classmate.

• She works with Becky and Charlotte on the panda project.

• She makes plans for when her friend Melody comes to visit.

• She does not know if she wants to be an author and illustrator.

What is a main message of the story?

• It is not difficult to choose your career

• You have to practice in order to get better at something.

• Being brave means doing things you are uncomfortable with

• You have to complete projects by yourself if you want them done correctly.

What was the author's purpose in writing this story?

• To inform

• To Persuade

• To entertain

What pronouns are used in a first person point of view?

• Me

• I

• We

• All of the above

Which point of view has the main character IN the story?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

Which character trait best describes Pacy?

• Sneaky

• Brave

• Silly

What are PHYSICAL character traits?

• The way a character feels

• The personality of a character

• The way the character looks