TCAP Item Release 2023 Rory's Funny Story

Read this sentence from paragraph 16.

When he told about Tiger riding on the roof of the car all the way to Grandma's house, the class broke into roars of laughter.

The phrase "broke into roars of laughter" means that the laughter

• came from different parts of the class.

• was sudden and loud.

• was frightening.

• came from the car.

What is the MAIN purpose of paragraph 1?

• to show that Rory does not have any funny stories

• to give examples of some funny-but-true stories

• to explain that the other students all have funny stories

• to describe Rory's problem with his teacher

Why is Rory unhappy in class?

• He thinks nothing funny happens to him.

• He thinks the other kids' stories are boring.

• He does not like his teacher's stories.

• He is embarrassed that everyone is laughing at him.

What do paragraphs 3 and 4 tell the reader about Rory?

• He is tired and wishes class were over.

• He does not want the teacher to call on him.

• He likes to laugh at the other kids' stories.

• He never sits up straight in class.

In paragraph 5, what does the phrase "waving wildly" tell the reader about Dana?

• She gets embarrassed about talking in class.

• She wants to hear Rory's funny story.

• She wants to ask a question.

• She eager to share her story with the class.

The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B

Part A

How does Rory feel at first when Mrs. Evans calls on him?

• eager because he likes telling stories in class

• embarrassed because the other kids might laugh at him

• excited because of all the things that happened over the weekend

• disappointed because he doesn't have anything to tell the class

Part B

Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• Rory tells the class about sleeping in a tent in the living room.

• Rory can't stop laughing.

• Rory says that nothing funny ever happens to him.

• Rory talks about the bunny's swimming lessons.