Check-In #2 Review

Read the following sentences from “Stevie Dash, Daydreamer.”

They cleared away the thick jungle brush in front of them. In the distance was a high mountain, crowned by soft white clouds. Dash clapped the guide’s shoulder. “There it is, home of the elusive gorillas never seen by humans.”

What is the meaning of the word elusive as it is used in the paragraph above?

• dangerous

• majestic

• mysterious

• unusual

Read the sentence from “Stevie Dash, Daydreamer.”

His thoughts clanged like noisy tin cans being dumped in a recycling bin.

Which BEST explains the meaning of this sentence?

• Stevie feels that each of his ideas is as useless as garbage.

• Stevie brainstorms a list of all the things he might write about.

• Stevie has trouble concentrating on just one idea for his writing.

• Stevie searches for something in his waste basket to avoid writing.

Read this sentence from the passage “Stevie Dash, Daydreamer.”

He clipped the green wire—that was obvious, but deciding whether to clip the blue or red wire next was trickier. The wrong choice would be devastating, but a hunch said blue, so Dash squeezed the wire cutter and—

Which word is closest in meaning to the word devastating as it is used in the excerpt above?

• clumsy

• suspicious

• unclear

• unfortunate

Read these sentences from the story, “Stevie Dash, Daydreamer.”

In the distance was a high mountain, crowned by soft white clouds. Dash clapped the guide's shoulder. “There it is, home of the elusive gorillas never seen by humans.”

Which word has ALMOST the same meaning as clapped?

• forced

• picked

• shoved

• tapped

How is Stevie Dash the Daydreamer similar to the main characters he invents in his imagination?

• Both have daring personalities.

• Both have people who inspire them.

• Both have issues staying focused on important tasks.

• Both rely on their talents to be considered successful in life.

Read this sentence from “Stevie Dash, Daydreamer.”

“Agent Dash, you must keep this information confidential,” said Agent 719, a woman Special Agent Dash felt certain he recognized, but from where?

Which word BEST matches the meaning of the word confidential?

• false

• incomplete

• limited

• private

Which sentence from the story suggests why Stevie cannot pay attention in class?

• "He tried to listen to Ms. Marquez explaining punctuation rules he already knew . . ."

• "Two rows away Alyssa Williams listened intently to the teacher . . ."

• "'You are daydreaming again.'"

• "'You simply have an abundant imagination.'"

Why does the author include stories about Captain Dash, Agent Dash, and Dr. Dash throughout the passage?

• to show how much Stevie’s imagination gets in the way with his learning at school

• to contrast Stevie’s life as a student with that of his imaginary characters

• to emphasize how important it is for Stevie to pay attention in school

• to show how exciting it is when Stevie becomes a different character

Read the following paragraph from “Stevie Dash, Daydreamer.”

“Yes ma’am,” said Stevie, disappointment oozing from the syllables. He had been looking forward to recess—kicking around the soccer ball, maybe even talking with Alyssa.

Which BEST explains the meaning of the words disappointment oozing from the syllables?

• Stevie is embarrassed by some saliva on his lips.

• A regretful tone in Stevie’s voice is currently noticeable.

• Stevie realizes he should respond very slowly to his teacher, Ms. Marquez.

• The slow pace of Stevie’s speech is a contrast to the fast action in his dreams.

In the story “Stevie Dash, Daydreamer,” why does Ms. Marquez tell Stevie that “imagination is a gift, one best used in some creative activity”?

• Ms. Marquez wants Stevie to enjoy his time in her class

• Ms. Marquez wants Stevie to continue to daydream in her class.

• Ms. Marquez hopes to inspire Stevie to share his special skill with his classmates.

• Ms. Marquez hopes to encourage Stevie to use his special talent to do well in school.