Maddie and the Homeless Pets

Read this sentence form the passage.

"Maddie knows that the torrential rain of a hurricane often causes flooding"

what does torrential mean as it is used in this sentence?

• faraway

• scattered

• severe

• upcomong

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read this sentence from the passage.

"Lately she has heard them talking about saving on expenses"

Which two words from the paragraph provide clues to the meaning of expenses?

• money

• lately

• saving

• flowers

• ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the news report that Maddie watches contribute to the plot of the story?

• It gives Maddie the idea to help the homeless pets.

• It explains why Maddie's school is closed for one day.

• It makes Maddie reconsider asking her parents for money.

• It informs Maddie that a hurricane is heading toward her city.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How do the effects of the hurricanes contribute to the pot of the text?

• They explain why Maddie's family lost power.

• They explain why Maddie's school was closed.

• They explain why many animals need donations of pet food.

• They explain why many animals were seperated from their owners.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Which choice is the most accurate summary of the passage?

• After a hurricane, Maddie tries to raise money with a lemonade stand but then sets up a food drive at school to help pets in need.

• Maddie lives in New Bern, which is where a hurricane caused flooding. Her power was out for hours, but she and her family feel lucky. Nature can be unpredictable.

• Maddie learns about pets needing help after a storm and sets up a donation box at school She collects donations for the shelter and considers holding another drive for a permanent animal shelter. It is our responsibility to help animals when they need it.

• Maddie organizes a food drive at school to help homeless pets after a hurricane. She collects donations for the shelter and considers holding another drive for a permanent animal shelter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2