A Gift From Nature

Part A: What is the meaning of the word cradle as it is used in paragraph 14?

• to hold carefully

• a small bed for a baby

• to grab with force

• to squeeze tightly

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Part A: What is the meaning of the word cradle as it is used in paragraph 14?

Part B: Which words from paragraph 14 best help the reader understand what cradled means?

• at her classmates

• down the trail

• with the tour guide

• gently in her hands

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Which details from paragraphs 1 and 2 support the idea that Layal loves and respects nature?

• Then she gathered the group to move ahead.

• She listened carefully as the tour guide pointed to a plant covered with tiny yellow flowers.

• The guide explained that butterflies loved this native Texas plant called lantana.

• She loved being outside because there was always something new to discover.

• This was only the second field trip she had ever been on, but Layla was certain this would be the best one of her school career.

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The main message of theme of the story is- ​ (a)  

• Making the right choice can be difficult.
• People do not always learn from their mistakes.
• Spending time outdoors can be rewarding.
• Rules are made for the safety of everyone.

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Which sentence best explains the events that lead Layla finding the geode?

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Read this sentence from paragraph 10.

But Layla could not ignore the heavy feeling that had settled in her heart.

The imagery in this sentence suggests that Layla feels —

• angry, because she doesn’t like what she is thinking to herself

• uncomfortable, because she knows that she is making a mistake

• curious, because she wants to study the rock and learn more about it

• proud, because she realizes that she is the one who found an unusual rock

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Read paragraph 11. Take only pictures. Leave only footprints.

The tour guide’s words played over and over in Layla’s mind.

What do these sentences show about Layla?

• She wants to take pictures of the geode.

• She is good at recalling important ideas.

• She is not sure what the tour guide meant.

• She is considering what she should do with the geode.

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What is the most likely reason Layla decides against taking the geode home?

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Part A:

What can the reader tell about how Layla feels toward the tour guide?

• Layla wishes the tour guide had selected a more interesting path for the group to walk in the park.

• Layla thinks the tour guide is boring.

• Layla thinks the tour guide saw the geode near the trail and forgot to talk about it.

• Layla respects the tour guide’s knowledge.

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Part A:

What can the reader tell about how Layla feels toward the tour guide?

Part B: Which sentence below supports the idea you selected in part a?

• “I’m not sure I should keep it,” Layla said. “The tour guide might like to see it and tell us what she knows about it.

• “It would give me something to help me remember the trip,” she thought.

• “You sure are pretty,” she murmured.

• Layla gazed at the little twinkling gift tucked inside the rock.

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