Coach Lesson 1- A Birthday Brainstorm

Which sentence best supports the idea that Olivia is a determined person?

(think about what DETERMINED means)

• I had been looking forward to the sleepover for weeks, and now it seemed that I wouldn't be able to go.

• "We could move the party to Sunday," I said to Mom.

• Mom sighed and gave me an exasperated look.

• Regardless, I wasn't ready to give up yet.

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Which of these details from the passage tells the conflict?

(remember the CONFLICT is a problem)

• Olivia does not immediately tell Alma she can't go to the sleepover.

• Olivia tries to think of a way to go to Milo's party and the sleepover.

• Olivia realizes there are two important events on the same day.

• Olivia invites her friends to Milo's birthday party.

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What does Olivia mean when she says "in my head, the wheels were turning again"?

(hint: what was she doing to try to solve her problem)

• Olivia was thinking about riding her bike to Alma's house.

• Olivia felt very angry with her mother.

• Olivia was thinking carefully about something.

• Olivia didn't think the story about Milo's toy giraffe was funny.

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Part 1- Which best states the theme of the passage?

(remember theme is the message/lesson the author wants you to understand)

• Traditions keep families together.

• If you don't give up, you may find a solution.

• Friends should always come before family.

• Home is where the heart is.

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Part 2- Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to part one. Choose ONE answer.

• Olivia's mom expects Olivia to help with the party.

• Milo's birthday party is on the same day as Alma's sleepover.

• Olivia's mom doesn't want tot move the party to Sunday.

• Olivia finds a way to go to both Milo's party and Alma's sleepover.

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