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The Great Mantis Rescue

Authored by Brianna Graves

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3rd Grade

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The Great Mantis Rescue
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the lesson of the passage?

Flying insectes make the best classroom pets.

Sharing one's interests with others can be rewarding.

It is important for students to listen to their teachers.

One must follow many steps when catching insects.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?

"He could barely believe it when Mrs. Beecher agreed to make the soon to be baby mantises their class project." (paragraph 2)

"We're starting science class with journals today. Please copy the prompt from the board." (paragraph 3)

"Donald grinned and called out, 'Richie, get some paintbrushes! Jennifer start laying out white paper on the floor!"(paragraph 16)

"Just like that, Donald had a new nickname, and with it came new opportunites to make friends." (paragraph 32)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Part A

Which choice describes Donald at the beginning of the passage?

He is angry that no one in his class likes insects.

He is hopeful that he will be liked by his teacher.

He is unsure how to make friends with other students.

He is eager to be the center fo attention.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Part B

Which quotation from paragraph 2 best supports the answer in Part A?

"Donald attempted ot explain that the egg case of praying mantis was not meant to be exciting, that the exciting part was when the eggs hatched."

"Donald thought back to the day he found the egg case in his backyard and brought it into school."

"He could barely believe it when Mrs. Beecher agreed to make the soon to be baby mantis their class project."

"If the class pet were an insect, maybe Donald would finally have something to talk about with the other kids."

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does the phrase "lost cause" in paragraph 2 suggest about Donald?

Donald wishes that he could find the missing eggs.

Donald worries that there is little hope for the eggs to hatch.

Donald thinks that the eggs may contain something other than mantises.

Donald wonders if it is his fault that nothing has happened to the eggs.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does paragraph 8 show about Becky"

Becky knows that some insects are loud.

Becky catches insects in her backyard.

Becky has read many books about insects.

Becky is startled by seeing the insects.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do paragraphs 9-10 help the reader understand the passage?

The paragraphs explain why Richie thinks the praying mantises are boring.

The paragraphs explain why the praying mantises are all over the classroom.

The paragraphs explain why the praying mantises take so long to hatch.

The paragraphs explain why Donald brings the praying mantises to school.

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