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What is the most likely reason the author included the information about the kids digging at the end of the dialogue?

• A To provide details about the creature
• B To describe what they are doing
• C To explain where the kids are digging
• D To show how the kids are feeling

Why does the author include guesses about what is in the hole? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

Part A: What is the most likely reason the author wrote this diary entry?

• A To record events in her life
• B To tell her side of the story
• C To provide an explanation for her actions
• D To emphasize her opinions

Part B: How does the author develop the purpose?

• A By listing many things she did that day
• B By giving examples of her life
• C By asking important questions
• D By documenting details from a moment in her life

What is the most likely reason the author included the details in paragraph 1 about Gael?

• A To show how important Rowan is to Gael
• B To draw the reader into the excitement of the day
• C To highlight Gael’s excitement about the food
• D To convey the pressure to make the day fun

Why did the author include the details about the boys eating the funnel cake? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

Part A: What is the most likely reason the author wrote the story?

• A To share a fun adventure
• B To show how to win
• C To teach a lesson
• D To describe how to overcome

Part B: Which detail best supports the correct answer in Part A?

• A Mouse ran as fast as he could and was far ahead of Snail,
• B so he stopped to take a nap since he was tired and overconfident that he would still win.
• C While he dreamed, Snail slowly but steadily passed him!

Part A: What is the most likely reason the author wrote the article?

• A To share interesting facts about pets
• B To show all the benefits of owning a pet
• C To tell about a new idea in pet ownership
• D To describe how to take care of a pet