Breaking the Ice

Which words from the passage help the reader understand the meaning of foreign in paragraph 1?

• but sleep would not come

• somehow she still felt cold

• She did not know anyone

• her new bedroom felt strange

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Read this sentence from paragraph 5

"It was almost as if her mother could read her mind!"

This sentence shows that Mae Lin’s mom-

• Was a powerful wizard

• Did not care about her

• Knew how she felt

• Is angry at her

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which sentence best describes Mae Lin and her mom’s relationship in this selection?

• They don’t like spending time together.

• They like working together in the house.

• They have a kind relationship.

• The fight all of the time.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

Read the sentence from paragraph 1.

“She was under her favorite down comforter, but somehow she still felt cold.”

This line shows that-

• Mae Lin’s room was freezing

• Mae Lin was feeling happy with her new room

• Mae Lin was feeling fearful and lonely

• Mae Lin was feeling mad at her mom

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.1

Paragraph 9 is important to the plot because —

• Mae Lin felt sick in school

• Mae Lin learns how to make a necklace

• Mae Lin’s classmates seemed interested in her necklace

• Mae Lin’s mom is happy for her.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

Read paragraph 6 from the passage.

The author uses the phrase “It will be an icebreaker “ to help the reader understand that ─

• There was too much ice to break

• It was very cold in the classroom

• the necklace will help with shyness

• The necklace will make everyone quiet

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

In paragraph 9, what does the word speechless mean?

• speaking fast

• one who speaks

• not able to speak

• after speaking

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What lesson did Mae Lin learn from her mother?

• Pay attention to warnings the first time

• It's important to be responsible

• Never stop trying until you achieve what you want

• There is always a way to overcome a challenge

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What happens right after Mae Lin wears a necklace to school?

• Mae Lin’s mother feels her forehead

• Mom suggests taking something to school.

• Mae Lin curls up with a good book.

• Mae Lin teaches some girls to quill.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What can the reader infer (tell) about Mae Lin?

• She does not like wearing jewelry.

• She is talented but shy.

• She does not get good grades in school.

• She loves her new neighborhood.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1