Birthday Blues

In the beginning of the story, Elena's mother is distracted by Elena's _____.

• Birthday

• Big sister

• Little sister

• Calendar

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Why does Elena sign when her mother asks for a dish towel?

• She thinks her mother is distracted by the birthday calendar.

• She thinks her mother should give attention to her new sister.

• She is unsure why her mother needs the dish towel.

• She is upset and thinks her mother is not listening to her.

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Elena is _____ when she first gets the cards from the mailbox.

• Bored

• Shocked

• Excited

• Distracted

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Nina most likely takes Elena on a walk so that _____.

• Elena can get to know Isabella better.

• The family can have time to set up her party.

• She can tell Elena a secret.

• Nina can teach Elena how to ride a bike.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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Which sentence from the story shows that "being a big sister is awesome"?

• I even asked Mom if we could send you back to the hospital!

• You'll watch Isabella grow, and you'll teach her all sorts of things.

• And you're the only one who gets to be a big sister and a little sister!

• What if Mom and Dad don't have time for all three of us?

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How does Elena feel after talking to Nina?

• Silly

• Frustrated

• Better

• Worse

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From her actions in the story, you can tell Nina is _____.

• Bossy

• Brave

• Worried

• Caring

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What is the main problem in the story?

• Elena does not get any birthday cards in the mail.

• Elena is worried her family will forget about her.

• Elena is distracted by her new baby sister.

• Elena does not like being a little sister.

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Elena and Nina are alike because they both _____.

• Are big sisters.

• Are little sisters.

• Take care of Isabella

• Have a birthday party.

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What lesson does Elena learn in this story?

• Her family will always love her.

• Nina is an awesome big sister and little sister.

• Isabella is distracting and a pest.

• Birthday cards and parties are very important.

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