"The First Make-A-Wish" #1-5

Name (First and Last)

Read the text carefully

1. In paragraph 2, the word "survive" means - (TEKS: 4.3B, CCSS: RI.4.4)

• live

• breathe

• continue

• perish

2. The selection is mostly about - (TEKS: 4.9Di, CCSS: RI.4.2)

• where people go to get more information about Officer Austin
• what happens when children get a dangerous illness
• how the Make-A-Wish Foundation started
• why some people enjoy helping others

3. Based on the selection, what is unusual about Chris’ wish? (TEKS: 4.6F, CCSS: RI.4.1)

• The equipment used was unique.
• The officers visited his hospital room.
• No one had ever visited the police department before.
• It was the first time a child had become an honorary DPS officer.

4. Why does the author include the information in paragraph 1? (TEKS: 4.10D, CCSS: RI.4.8)

• to present a problem that needed to be solved
• to describe where the events occurred
• to suggest an organization to use
• to define an unfamiliar word

5. One problem Austin faced after he decided to grant Chris’ wish was - (TEKS: 4.6F, CCSS: RI.4.1)

• collecting enough money to rent the helicopter
• finding enough time to volunteer
• getting organizations to help
• keeping up with information