RL.6.3 Describing Plot

You have read the iReady passage "Lost in Time". How is James and Jamaal’s problem solved?

• 11 James [breathing heavily]: Yes. Sound effects, I suppose. We have to find our class—we’re four hours from home.

• 12 Jamaal: Feels like we’re in the jungle a billion years ago

• 13 [A vast variety of dinosaur sounds resonate as the boys continue trekking through the museum. Suddenly, a distressed teacher hurriedly runs onto the stage.]

• 14 Mr. Flin: James! Jamaal! I’ve been searching everywhere! What were you . . . [extremely distracted] . . . This is a remarkable new exhibit. We have just enough time to get the class and take in the dinosaur display before lunch!

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

You have read the iReady passage "Lost in Time". What is the conflict in the play?

• A The dinosaur exhibit distracts people too much.

• B The boys have gotten separated from their class.

• C The boys don’t know their way around the museum.

• D The teacher is angry at the boys for not paying attention.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

You have read the iReady passage "Lost in Time". Which episode from the plot serves as the resolution?

• A James and Jamaal get distracted by the T-Rex and end up lost.

• B James and Jamaal make a plan to search for their class.

• C James and Jamaal hear noises coming from the dinosaur display.

• D James and Jamaal are found by Mr. Flin and go get their class.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

You have read the iReady passage "from Black Beauty". Which of these sentences shows how the plot is resolved?

• A “We were going along at a good pace, but the moment my feet touched the first part of the bridge I felt sure there was something wrong.”

• B “Of course I could not tell him, but I knew very well that the bridge was not safe.”

• C “‘The bridge is broken in the middle, and part of it is carried away; if you come on you’ll be into the river.’”

• D “‘No, my dear; but if your Black Beauty had not been wiser than we were we should all have been carried down the river at the wooden bridge.’”

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

You have read the iReady passage "from Black Beauty". Part A What is the main conflict in the story?

• A The storm causes a large branch to fall and nearly hit Black Beauty and the men.

• B The men want Black Beauty to cross the bridge, but he knows it is out.

• C The bridge breaks and is washed away by the rising water.

• D The master must go into town for business during a terrible storm.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

You have read the iReady passage "from Black Beauty". Part B Which two paragraphs from the story support the answer in Part A?

• A Paragraph 6

• B Paragraph 9

• C Paragraph 10

• D Paragraph 13

• E Paragraph 14

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

(RL.6.1) You have read the iReady passage "from Black Beauty". Why did the man at the toll-gate run out of the house tossing a torch like a mad man?

• He wanted to get the travelers’ attention to warn them that the bridge was broken.

• He had to toss a torch because it was dark outside.

• He knew riding the horse would be dangerous to the traveler's safety.

• He wanted to seem important to the other residents in the town.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

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CCSS.RL.3.1

(RL.6.1) You have read the iReady passage "from Black Beauty". Why did the man at the toll-gate run out of the house tossing a torch like a mad man? Select two answers.

• He wanted to get the travelers’ attention to warn them that the bridge was broken.

• He had to toss a torch because it was dark outside.

• He knew riding the horse would be dangerous to the traveler's safety.

• He wanted to seem important to the other residents in the town.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

(RL.6.1) You have read the iReady passage "from Black Beauty". At the end of the story, why did John give Black Beauty a good supper and a thick bed of straw? Select two answers.

• It was John’s way of rewarding Black Beauty for saving his life during the storm.

• It was John's way of providing shelter to Black Beauty away from the danger of the river.

• He probably knew that Black Beauty would enjoy a good supper and a thick bed of straw after the long, hard trip.

• He felt the animals in the stable would be more comfortable if he provided Black Beauty with the same items they had.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2