Better Together- 3rd Nine Weeks Practice

Which quote from the passage BEST supports the theme for the story?

• A. "Not only do we get to work together for science, we also get to work together on our service project for student leaders club!"

• B. "She wanted to use their imaginations, different types of materials, and their knowledge of art styles to make a model that would teach the information and also be beautiful enough to enter into an art show."

• C. "We can find a way to solve this problem without getting furious with each other."

• D. "After a few minutes, Katie encouraged Emma to share her thoughts."

Which of the following sentences BEST summarizes paragraphs 6-7?

• A. Katie tries to help by suggesting they pick a service project first.

• B. Emma refuses to agree with any of her friend's ideas for their project.

• C. Katie and Emma have great ideas about how to fix their school's picnic tables.

• D. Emma and Katie are surprised to find that they have very different ideas for their project.

What is the central idea (main idea) of paragraph 10? (Part A)

• Katie knows that they need to share responsibility for the project.

• Katie is excited to participate in the science fair and art show.

• Instead of arguing, Emma thinks about how to make their project a success.

• The girls are sure that their project will be a success no matter what they choose.

Which quote from paragraph 10 support the answer to Part A?

• "Katie wanted to find a way for the girls to express themselves."

• "Katie imagined being able to design a fabulous model not only for the science fair but that could also be part of the school art show."

• "This would benefit both the butterfly model and the picnic tables."

• "She knew that the girls needed to be equal partners."

Which of the following sentences is the BEST summary of the passage?

• A. The girls decide to make a butterfly model and plant a butterfly garden.

• B. A friendship becomes difficult when two girls fight about a service project.

• C. Two friends overcome a problem together without getting into an argument.

• D. A disagreement over a science fair project creates a problem between two friends.

Which answer should be first in a summary of the passage?

• Emma agrees to Katie's suggestion that uses both of their interests.

• Emma wants to base their project on plants, but Katie wants to focus on art.

• The girls decide they will solve the problem together instead of fighting about it.

• Two best friends, Emma and Katie, are working on science fair and service projects together.

Which answer should be second in a summary of the passage?

• Emma agrees to Katie's suggestion that uses both of their interests.

• Emma wants to base their project on plants, but Katie wants to focus on art.

• The girls decide they will solve the problem together instead of fighting about it.

• Two best friends, Emma and Katie, are working on science fair and service projects together.

Which answer should be fourth in a summary of the passage?

• Emma agrees to Katie's suggestion that uses both of their interests.

• Emma wants to base their project on plants, but Katie wants to focus on art.

• The girls decide they will solve the problem together instead of fighting about it.

• Two best friends, Emma and Katie, are working on science fair and service projects together.

What is a theme of the story?

• A. It is important to focus on your own interests.

• B. School projects are an important part of schoolwork.

• C. Students do better work when working with a partner.

• D. People may have to overcome difficulties when working together.

Which statement must be included in a summary of the story?

• Emma and Katie both enjoy art projects such as painting.

• Emma and Katie are working on two school projects together.

• Emma and Katie would rather not have to do the service project.

• Emma and Katie are happy that the teacher has them working together.