Tutoring: ELA TCAP Practice Story 1

1. 1. Which sentence BEST shows why Dana does not want to be in the talent show?

• A. "I can't dance or sing. Monique is going to do the magic tricks, but I don't know how to do those either."

• B. "You're a great joke teller," Dana reminded him, 'but I'm not."

• C. "Anyway, it seems scary to stand up onstage by myself."

• D. "Thanks, Ms. Evans, but the talent show is in two weeks," Daria said.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

2. 2. How do readers discover that Daria is worried about entering the talent show?

• A. Daria's mother narrates the story and tells about Daria's actions and dialogue.

• B. Daria narrates the story and tells about her thoughts, dialogue, and actions.

• C. An outside narrator who is not in the story tells about Daria's thoughts, dialogues, and actions.

• D. An outside narrator who is not in the story tells about all the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

3. Part A: How does Daria feel at the end of the story?

• A. She is proud of herself and her dance group.

• B. She is worried and about the results of the contest.

• C. She is determined to try harder the next time.

• D. She is relieved that the contest is finally over.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

3. Part B: Provide TWO details from the story to support your answer to Part A. Write your answer in the space below.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

4. Part A: Select the correct meaning of the word investigate as the author uses it in the story?

• A. to find out information

• B. to ask questions

• C. to spy on someone

• D. to join a group

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

4. Part B: Underline the word from the story that helps the reader understand what investigate means?

During recess that day, Daria noticed her friends Jack, Ahmed, and Sarah dancing in a corner of the playground so she went over to investigate.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

5. Select the statements that best describe what people suggest to Daria before she finally decides to dance with her friends. Select all that apply.

• A. Her mother suggests singing and dancing.

• B. Ms. Evans wants Daria to try juggling.

• C. Jamie says she should tell some jokes.

• D. Her mother tells her to do a magic trick.

• E. Ms. Evans suggests that she tell some jokes.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

6.Underline the sentence in the last paragraph of "The Talent Show" that best shows Daria's emotions at the end of the contest.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2