On Level Reading: "Race for Pepper"

Question 1:

You can infer that the reason Janelle is in a wheelchair is that (inference)...

• she had an accident

• she had a broken leg

• she was born disabled

• she was borrowing it

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Question 2:

In sentence 1, the word confidant most likely means (vocabulary)...

• an enemy

• a nurse

• a close friend

• pet

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Question 3

Why did Janelle have to start the race after the runners? (cause/effect)

• She got there too late to start with the others.

• She was in a different leg of the race for kids.

• She had to start later so the wheelchair wouldn't create an obstacle for the runners.

• Her father made her wait.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Question 4:

Why wasn't it important for Janelle to win the race?

• She was collecting donations, which were based on how many miles she completed, not how quickly she ran.

• She was only doing to for fun.

• She wanted to be behind the other runners so she could take pictures of them competing.

• She was being forced to run and having a tantrum, so she refused to go quickly.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Question 5:

Which of these best describes Janelle? (character trait)

• She was unsure of herself.

• She seemed shy and withdrawn.

• She didn't give up easily

• She was friendly to everyone.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Question 6

Why did Janelle have to raise the money herself? (supporting detail)

• Her parents wanted to get rid of the dog anyway.

• Her parents were still paying for her medical bills.

• Her parents thought it was a frivolous expense.

• Janelle knew she was alone and orphaned since the accident.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Question 7

What do you think will be the outcome of this story?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Question 8

Which of the following gives the best theme of the story? (theme)

• Friendship is important.

• People are unreliable.

• Animals make good friends.

• Persistence pays off.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2