Journeys Grade 5 Lesson 2 Comprehension

Which sentence best states a theme of the play?

• People who keep secrets can never be trusted.

• People from different places have trouble getting along.

• The strongest teams stick together and support each other.

• Summer camp is the perfect place to learn about your family.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Read these sentences from the play.

Althea: Okay, so I don't have anything that I'm good at back home. Here, I'm good at stuff... If I take home the camp trophy, then I can remember I'm good at something.

Which theme do these sentences illustrate

• It is selfish to brag about your strengths.

• It is important to feel special and talented.

• Being identified as special makes people feel lonely.

• It is impossible to feel special unless your win an award.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence from the play best supports the theme of being open-minded about people?

• "Now I know why Rena is being so secretive."

• "That's not a good sign-But never judge a book by its cover, right?"

• "I'm hoping my new roomie will know how to ride a horse, unlike someone I now."

• "I know you hate swimming and that you're only taking lessons because you said you'd help me win."

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

Which of the following is NOT a reason Althea thinks Rena is a princess?

• Rena thinks the lake is too cold.

• Rena is very formal when she speaks.

• Rena complains about the smell of the stables.

• Rena wins the horse-jumping competition in the tournament.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main plot event of Scene IV?

• Althea mimics Rena's accent.

• Rena agrees to jump Charger.

• Misty, Althea, and Rena arrive at camp,

• The first event of the tournament begins.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

Which scene contains the resolution of the play?

• Scene VIII

• Scene IX

• Scene II

• Scene V

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

How does the setting influence the events of the play?

• It limits all plot events to indoor places.

• It makes the plot slow down at the end.

• It means there are no adults to supervise events.

• It gives the girls freedom to learn and try new things.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which statement best states what Althea and Rena have in common?

• They speak in similar ways.

• They are from the same town.

• They both want to do their best.

• They don't have anything they are good at back home.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

How does Rena change during the play?

• She becomes better friends with Julio.

• She becomes more comfortable at camp.

• She learns that she dislikes horseback riding.

• She learns to be a leader to younger campers.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Rena and Althea's relationship change throughout the play?

• It doesn't, it basically stays the same.

• At first they don't get along. Then they become friends and learn to work together.

• At first they get along. Then they become competitive because they are both trying to win the trophy.

• At first they kinda fight. Then they become BFF's.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3