ELPAC Reading

What is the main idea of the story?

• Technology can make it easier to keep in touch with friends

• Learning about grandparents is interesting

• You shouldn't ignore your mom

•  Spending time with family is important

Answer explanation

The main idea of the story is that spending time with family is important, as highlighted by the interactions and relationships portrayed in the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the theme of the story?

• Making raspberry cheesecake helps you bond with family

• You should go to the store with your mom

• Families become closer when they share moments together

• Being on your phone can be boring

Answer explanation

The theme of the story is that families become closer when they share moments together, as indicated by the interactions and bonding experiences portrayed in the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

1. What word best describes Ethan’s attitude at the beginning of the story?

• Distant

• Disappointed

• Independent

• Confident

Answer explanation

Ethan's attitude at the beginning of the story is best described as distant, as he appears emotionally withdrawn or reserved.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Ethan's attitude at the end of the story?

• Tired

• Joyful

• Rude

• Distant

Answer explanation

Ethan's attitude at the end of the story is joyful as indicated by the events and emotions described in the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Ethan’s mother sigh in paragraph 5?

• She is tired and not looking forward to driving for a long time

• She is unhappy because she misses Ethan’s grandmother.

• She is annoyed that Ethan brought his phone to school.

• She is frustrated that Ethan is not talking to her

Answer explanation

Ethan's mother sighs because she is frustrated that Ethan is not talking to her, as mentioned in paragraph 5.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

What can be inferred about Ethan during the car ride to the supermarket?

• He was looking forward to baking with his mom.

• He was expecting to go to a new supermarket

• He spent the whole time using his phone

• He was listening to music on his phone

Answer explanation

Ethan spent the whole time using his phone during the car ride to the supermarket, as inferred from the information provided.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why is paragraph 11 important to the story?

• It changes the tone of the story.

• It identifies a conflict between the characters.

• It creates suspense by placing the characters in an unfamiliar environment.

• It provides more information about an idea mentioned in the previous paragraph

Answer explanation

The correct choice is highlighted as it states that paragraph 11 changes the tone of the story, which is important for the overall narrative development.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What does Ethan’s grandmother MOST LIKELY mean when she says, “Well, look who’s talking,” to Ethan’s mother?

• She is informing Ethan’s mother that Ethan is talking.

• She is reminding Ethan’s mother that she used to be like Ethan.

• She is telling Ethan’s mother not to interrupt when Ethan is speaking.

• She is agreeing with Ethan’s mother that Ethan does not talk very much.

Answer explanation

The grandmother is reminding Ethan's mother that she used to be like Ethan, implying that Ethan's behavior is similar to how his mother used to be.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does main idea mean?

• What the beginning of the text is about

• What the text is mostly about

• The key details

• What you learned from the text

Answer explanation

Main idea means what the text is mostly about, focusing on the central theme or topic of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

what does theme mean?

• The lesson you learned from the story

• What the text is mostly about

• The tone of the text

• About the main character

Answer explanation

The theme refers to the lesson you learned from the story, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2