October 23 Reading Assessment: Main Idea/Theme

Ashley walked into the store but she was nervous about what she was about to do. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He scolded her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

Who is the main character in the story?

• Ashley

• Security Officer

• Mom

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

Ashley walked into the store but she was nervous about what she was about to do. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He scolded her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

What is the problem in the story?

• Ashley bought some makeup.

• Ashley wanted to go shopping.

• Ashley stole some makeup

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Ashley walked into the store but she was nervous about what she was about to do. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He scolded her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

How was the problem solved?

• Ashley went home and tried on the makeup.

• Ashley told her mom about stealing the makeup.

• Ashley told the security officer that she stole some makeup.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Ashley walked into the store but she was nervous about what she was about to do. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He scolded her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

Why do you think Ashley confessed to stealing the makeup?

• Ashley's mom told her that she had to return the makeup.

• Ashley felt guilty for stealing the makeup.

• Ashley got caught stealing the makeup.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Ashley walked into the store but she was nervous about what she was about to do. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He scolded her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

What is the theme of the story?

• Mom knows best.

• The unknown can be scary.

• It is best to be honest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Ashley walked into the store but she was nervous about what she was about to do. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He scolded her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

What is the main idea of the story?

• Ashley stole some makeup but she felt guilty so she went back to the store and told them what she did. Because of her honesty, she did not get into trouble.

• Ashley bought some makeup but she didn't like it so she returned it to the store. She then bought new makeup and took it home.

• Honesty is the best policy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2