Helping Hands

Which of these is a theme expressed in the story?

• Working together can result in great things.

• It is important to follow through on projects.

• Art can be used to solve problems.

• Successful projects require organized ideas.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which line from the story explains why Maya decided to support Trent’s idea?

• For weeks, Maya could think of little else; every time an idea popped into her head, she busily sketched it out.

• . . . Trent had a habit of cramming his drawings into his pockets or wherever it seemed handy

• As she peered more closely, she saw that the border was made up of—hands!

• The wall would truly be filled with color and light—and the energy of everyone who helped.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The narrative point of view in this story helps the reader to —

• understand why the mural has to be painted

• see how talented Trent is as an artist

• understand Maya’s reactions to Trent’s ideas

• see why Trent and Maya get along so well

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which phrase from the selection helps the reader understand the meaning of analyzed in paragraph 4?

• waited in anticipation

• turning it every which way

• a great design

• bouncing around in my brain

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence from the story supports the idea that Maya cares about what Trent thinks of her mural design?

• For weeks, Maya could think of little else; every time an idea popped into her head, she busily sketched it out.

• As Maya waited in anticipation for Trent’s response to her drawing, she nervously played with a bandanna tied around her backpack.

• Maya’s annoyance showed Trent what she thought of that idea

• Maya reluctantly glanced at the drawing.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2