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Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile.What is the main problem Tommy faces in the story?

• He doesn't want to race.

• He forgets to practice.

• He is slower than the other animals.

• He gets lost on the way to the race.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile. What character trait best describes Tommy?

• Lazy

• Determined

• Angry

• Sad

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile.

How does Tommy solve his problem in the story?

• He cheats in the race.

• He decides not to race.

• He asks for help from other animals.

• He practices every day and keeps a steady pace.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile.

What is the conclusion in the story?

• Tommy wins the big race.

• Tommy practices every day.

• Tommy talks to other animals.

• Tommy gets lost.

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile.

What motivates Tommy to keep practicing?

• He wants to make friends.

• He wants to win the big race.

• He wants to be the fastest animal.

• He wants to impress his family.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile.

What is the setting of the story?

• A beach

• A forest

• A mountain

• A park

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile.
How do Tommy's actions contribute to the plot or sequence of events?

• He decides not to race, which changes the outcome.

• He gets lost, which delays the race.

• He practices and keeps a steady pace, leading to his victory.

• He asks for help, which makes him faster.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile.
What character trait does Tommy have at the end of the story?

• Sadness

• Anger

• Proud

• Fear

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile. What is the solution to Tommy's problem?

• He cheats in the race.

• He asks for help from other animals.

• He decides not to race.

• He practices and keeps a steady pace.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Tommy the turtle wanted to win the big race in the lush, green forest. He practiced every day, running by the tall trees and over the soft, mossy ground, but he was still slower than the other animals. On the day of the race, the birds began chirping and the other animals came too. Tommy gave it his best try, and kept a slow and steady pace. In the end, he won because he never gave up and he smiled the biggest smile.

What happens at the end of the story?

• Tommy loses the race.

• Tommy wins the race.

• Tommy gets lost.

• Tommy makes new friends.

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall