Athena and Dandelions

PART A: Which sentence best describes a central message of the short story?

• We should celebrate what makes us unique.

• It is scary to be seen by others as being different.

• People often judge those who they see as being different

• It is easier to do what others are doing, rather than stand out.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• “She knew I didn’t eat dandelions. Why did I have to pick them with my family every spring?” (Paragraph 6)

• “I set down my book and tilted my face to the warm breeze. I told the wind, ‘I hope we’re not there yet.’” (Paragraph 11)

• “No one wanted them. What would the new neighbors think if they found out our family ate weeds?” (Paragraph 12)

• “I closed my eyes and made a wish: to be as open-minded as my family and my new friend.” (Paragraph 48)

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Why is it important to the story that Athena checks to make sure no one is watching when the family picks dandelions (Paragraph 12)?

• It reveals she is embarrassed by the idea of someone finding out her family eats dandelions.

• It shows her fear that her friends will find out that her family steals the weeds.

• It demonstrates that she doesn’t want people to know how much time she spends with her family.

• It introduces her fear of the kids at school and worry about seeing them outside of class.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which sentence describes Brigid?

• Brigid is cold towards Athena.

• Brigid has sympathy for Athena

• Brigid is afraid to try new things.

• Brigid is willing to try new things.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.3