Reading Comprehension 1

Which best describes the MOOD of this story?

• A. Cheerful

• B. Bleak

• C. Humorous

• D. Optimistic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which figurative language technique is used to bring the main characters of this story to life?

• A. Simile

• B. Onomatopoeia

• C. Personification

• D. Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which is NOT something that the leaves discuss?

• A. How there used to be more leaves on the tree    

• B. How they don't know what happens after they fall

• C. How the weather used to be brighter and warmer

• D. How the squirrels walk on them inconsiderately

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

How have things changed for the leaves?

• A. It is darker, colder, and they are more miserable.

• B. It is hot now and the heat makes them uncomfortable.    

• C. It is brighter and they are enjoying the warmth.

• D. The weather hasn’t changed much so they’re bored.      

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which best characterizes the two leaves?

• A. They still think that they have many warm days ahead of them so they are happy.

• B. They know that they will fall soon and they are sad and concerned about it.

• C. They think that it will be fun to get blown off the tree and they can’t wait to go for the ride.

• D. They are lonely at the top of the tree and excited to join their friends on the forest floor.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

From which perspective is this story narrated?

• A. First-person

• B. Third-person objective

• C. Third-person omniscient

• D. Third-person limited    

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why does the first leaf try to convince the second leaf that he hasn't changed much?

• A. He is lying to try to make them both feel better. 

• B. He is trying to trick him from his spot.

• C. He honestly can't tell that the second leaf has changed much.

• D. He is trying to get him to share his acorn with him.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which figurative language technique is used in the following?

"Might be a few yellow stripes here and there, but not so’s you’d notice,"

• A. Simile

• B. Metaphor

• C. Hyperbole

• D. Understatement

Which statement best expresses the THEME of this story?

• A. All good things must come to an end.               

• B. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

• C. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

• D. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

If the story were to continue, it is reasonable to PREDICT that which would MOST LIKELY occur next?

• A. The last leaf would hang on all winter and survive till the spring.

• B. The last leaf would make a new leaf friend on the tree that he never noticed. The last leaf would make a new leaf friend on the tree that he never noticed.

• C. The last leaf would fall off also and in short time.

• D. The last leaf would suddenly regain his strength and color.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1