The Top Story by Kelly Yang

What is the main character's name in "The Top Story"?

• Sarah

• Lily

• Alice

• Emily

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Sarah have to investigate for her article?

• a robbery in the neighborhood

• a missing pet at school

• a cheating scandal involving students

• a new club forming at the school

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What job does the main character dream about?

• lawyer

• doctor

• journalist

• teacher

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.2.6

Where does the main character work during the summer? a) At a bookstore b) At a restaurant c) At a newsroom d) At a summer camp

• at a bookstore

• at a restaurant

• at a newsroom

• at a summer camp

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What task does the main character get at work?

• Covering a local sports event

• Reporting on a new restaurant opening

• Interviewing a famous author

• Investigating a possible problem at school

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Who helps the main character at the newsroom?

• Mr. Johnson

• Ms. Rodriguez

• Mr. Lee

• Mrs. Smith

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the title of the article the main character has to write?

• "The Hidden Heroes of Our Town"

• "The Top Story: A Journalist's Journey"

• "Breaking News: A Scandal Uncovered"

• "The Secret Lives of High School Students"

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

How does the main character feel about her first big job?

• Confident and excited

• Nervous and overwhelmed

• Not interested

• Angry and frustrated

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.2.6

Who helps the main character with her investigation?

• Her best friend

• Her teacher

• Her editor

• Her parents

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What surprising thing does the main character find during her investigation?

• The principal is stealing money from the school.

• A cheating problem with top athletes.

• The janitor is a former famous actor.

• The cafeteria serves expired food.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1