Think UP "The Surprise Party"

1. What lesson does Ellie learn?

• Even good friends argue from time to time.

• Fitting in with others is important

• Trying something new can be rewarding;

• It can be difficult to surprise someone.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

2. What does the imagery in these sentences help the reader understand.?

• Ellie has never seen the unusual drums the brothers are playing.

• Ellie is afraid the brothers might break the drums.

• Ellie thinks she would be able to play the brother's drums.

• Ellie can see the brother's drums are easy to make.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

4. Ellie's Problem is resolved when she------

• tells Dira how she feels

• likes the taste of a new food

• is encouraged by her mom

• has fun at Dira's party

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

5. Which of these best identifies this text as realistic fiction?

• It has a message for the reader.

• Its events could actually take place.

• It includes dialogue between characters.

• Its main character faces a problem.

6. The author uses the words "tapping my foot" in paragraph 11 to show Ellie--

• likes the sound of the drums

• feels impatient with Dira

• has a lot of energy

• is ready to go home

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CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

8. Which definition best matches the way point is used in paragraph 5?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4