Sticking Together

Which TWO sentences belong in a summary belong of the story?

• Children should always obey their parents.

• Julia rolled her eyes because she knew how to be safe.

• Hiking in an empty canyon can be a dangerous adventure.

• Two sisters get permission to explore a canyon on their own.

• A bear and her cub are spotted by one girl as her sister waded into the creek.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Based on the story, what is an important difference between the two sisters?

• Julia is more comfortable in the outdoors than Elena

• Elena is more concerned about safety than Julia.

• Elena has more experience than Julia.

• Julia is more easily frightened than Elena.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does the word confronted mean as it is used in paragraph 10?

• scolded

• attacked

• protected

• entertained

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence BEST summarizes the end of the story?

• The girls return safely, and Julia admits she made a mistake.

• Julia and Elena claim they are the best hikers around.

• Julia plans to go on another hike, but Elena does not want to go.

• The girls tell their parents how they escaped from the bears.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the illustration add to the story?

• It shows the result of Julia's decision to disobey

• It shows that hiking in the mountains requires good equipment and strong legs.

• It shows that Julia is comfortable enough in the outdoors to remove her shoes and socks.

• It shows that Elana and Julia have hiked together before and wear the same kind of boots.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

How does Julia change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• At first, she was scared to go for a hike, but in the end, she was happy she did.

• At first, she was disrespectful to her dad. In the end, she was disprespectful to her sister.

• At first, she thought she should stay close to the trail. In the end, she wandered off and was able to see a bear.

• At first, she thought she did not have to listen to her father. In the end, she is glad her sister was there to help.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is a possible theme for this story?

• Taking risks can lead to big rewards.

• Always listen to your parents.

• Take time to smell the roses.

• Don't wake a sleeping bear.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Elena can best be described as. . .

• helpful

• adventurous

• an expert hiker

• disrespectful

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3