How the Brazilian Beetles Got Their Gorgeous Coats

6.2(A)   use print or digital resources to determine the meaning, syllabication, pronunciation, word origin, and part of speech.

Read the dictionary entry for the word draw.

draw - / dro/v

1. 1. to go steadily or gradually. 2. to sketch with lines. 3. to pull from a holding place. 4. to choose by chance.

2. What definition best matches the way drew is used in paragraph 13?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Answer explanation

The word 'draw' in paragraph 13 means to pull from a holding place, which matches Definition 3.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6.5(C) make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures.

Based on the story, what can the reader predict the rat will do?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Answer explanation

Based on the story, the reader can predict that the rat will choose option J.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

6.6(C) use text evidence to support an appropriate response

Which sentence best shows that the rat overestimates his abilities?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The sentence 'C' best shows that the rat overestimates his abilities.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

6.6(D) paraphrase and summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order

What is the best summary of the story?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The best summary of the story is option C.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6.7(C) analyze plot elements, including rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and non‐linear elements such as flashback

In what way do the parrots actions in paragraph 6 affect the rising action of the story?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The parrot's actions in paragraph 6 contribute to the rising action of the story by creating tension and anticipation.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

6.8(A) demonstrate knowledge of literary genres such as realistic fiction, adventure stories, historical fiction, mysteries, humor, and myths (Literary)

Which characteristic best identifies this story as a myth?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Answer explanation

The characteristic that best identifies this story as a myth is choice F.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.9(A) explain the author’s purpose and message within a text

What is the main message the author conveys in this story?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Answer explanation

The main message the author conveys in this story is represented by choice F.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6