Assessment unit 12 i-ready EKD

1) The main purpose of this text is to —

• A persuade the reader to speak quietly while in a classroom setting

• B inform the reader about different jobs when performing a drama

• C teach the reader about the importance of valuing a friendship

• D entertain the reader with a story about how a character’s behavior affects her life

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

2A) Paragraphs 8 through 10 contribute to the rising action because they

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• provide information about Lucy’s struggle.

• establish Lucy as the main character.

• provide a solution to Lucy’s problem.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

2B) Paragraphs 12 and 13 contribute to the rising action because they

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• provide background information about the characters.

• describe how Lucy tries to change her behavior.

• show how Lucy makes friends with others.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

3) Which definition best matches the way trimmed is used in paragraph 14?

• A Definition 1

• B Definition 2

• C Definition 3

• D Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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CCSS.RL.4.4

5) Which detail from paragraph 17 supports the idea that Lucy is disappointed that she does not

get a speaking role?

• A Lucy held her breath and kept her fingers tightly crossed, hoping to be cast as either

  Scrooge’s sister or Tiny Tim’s mother

• B She dropped her chin to her chest.

• C Scrooge’s sister would be kind and quiet, she thought, and Tiny Tim’s mother was gentle

  and sweet.

• D Neither of them would be loud.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

6) The author organizes the text by —

• A describing the reasons for the characters’ actions

• B ensuring that the reader will understand the main idea

• C explaining how the characters are similar and different

• D relating the events in the order they occur

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

7) Read this sentence from paragraph 24.

“Yes!” she answered, in her usual loud voice, so perfect for being the Town Crier.

How does this sentence contribute to the author’s purpose?

• A By indicating the role Lucy will play in the class performance

• B By emphasizing the importance of Lucy’s dialogue throughout the text

• C By highlighting that Lucy realizes her unique trait makes her special

• D By describing Lucy’s feelings about the role she has received

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the author’s message in the text? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6