RL 2.7 Illustrations

Parker was shocked. An ancient book with a golden cover flew right to him. He had heard this place was known for magical happenings, but he was not expecting this.

What does the illustration help the reader understand about the setting of the story?

• The story takes place near a water well.

• The tory takes place in a far away castle.

• The story takes place in a magical library.

• The story takes place inside a classroom.

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CCSS.RL.2.7

Alexa excitedly opened the birthday package her grandmother had sent her in the mail. It was a small wooden box. Alexa carefully opened the box. A ballerina popped up, and a beautiful song filled the air. It was a music box!

What does the illustration help us understand about how Alexa feels about the gift?

• Alexa is disappointed with the gift.

• Alexa doesn't care for the song the music box plays.

• Alexa likes the music box and the song it plays.

• Alexa wishes her grandmother had chosen something else.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.7

Cal glanced in the mirror and admired his new hat. The brown straw hat with a bright blue band fit perfectly. He couldn't wait to show it to his friends at school.

The illustration helps us understand that the main character is____________________.

• a teacher

• a kangaroo

• a monkey

• a boy

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.7

Five months ago Pedro was having the time of his life. But now, tears rolled down his face. He couldn't believe this had happened.

What does the illustration tell us about why Pedro is upset?

• Pedro's friend would not share his new helicopter with him.

• Pedro crashed his toy helicopter.

• Pedro got lost while flying his toy helicopter.

• It is about to rain, so Pedro won't be able to fly his toy helicopter.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.7

Cason saw them, and he instantly had stars in his eyes! It was his favorite singing group. He nervously walked closer, working up the courage to ask for a picture with the Starfish Singers.

What can the reader tell about the Starfish Singers by using the illustration?

• They are on the top of the music charts.

• They are very tired of singing.

• They will not take a picture with Cason.

• There are three members of the group.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

Other kids liked to read a different story every night. Not Duke. He read his favorite fairy tale every night after he crawled into bed.

Using the illustration, tjhe reader knows Duke's favorite fairy tale is about a ___________.

• dragon

• knight

• princess

• pirate

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.7

Audrie could not wait to talk to Evie. She had been waiting the entire school day to share her big news. She spotted Evie and sat down next to her and began to share her story.

What does the illustration help the reader understand about the setting of the story?

• The story takes place on a bus.

• The story takes place on the playground.

• The story takes place in the classroom.

• The story takes place in the lunchroom.

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CCSS.RL.2.7

Bruno ran back and forth across the yard. Where did he leave that toy? He knew it had to be around here somewhere. Then he spotted it just by the fence.

What do we learn about Bruno in the illustration?

• Bruno is smart.

• Bruno is a dog.

• Bruno is upset.

• Bruno loses toys often.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.7

Chloe blinked her eyes. The sun shone on the aqua-blue scales. Chloe blinked again. "This can't be real," Chloe thought to herself.

What does the illustration help the reader understand about what is happening in the story?

• Chloe discovered a mermaid.

• Chloe finally got to the beach.

• Chloe is late to meet her friend.

• Chloe does not believe in mermaids.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.7

SZeke looked out the window as snowflakes covered the ground in fluffy white mounds. "Come outside! I want to show you something!" Zeke's dad called. When Zeke stepped out into the snow, he saw that his dad had built a snow cat that looked just like his kitten, Tiger.

What do we learn about how Zeke is feeling from the illustration?

• He is nervous about the snow.

• He does not like to play in cold snow.

• He could build a better snow cat than his dad.

• He loves the snow cat his dad built.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.7