Reading Bank 3

In Passage 1, how does Alberto first behave toward Hector?

• in a funny way

• in an angry way

• in a friendly way

• in a playful way

Select one sentence from paragraph 1 of Passage 1 that supports the answer to Part A.

• “I think his name is Hector or Victor, and something tells me that we are not going to be good friends.”

• “I waved to him yesterday morning, but he didn’t wave back.”

• “I think he might have given me an unfriendly look.”

• “Then some of his friends came over, and they all went inside to play.”

• “I mean, he could have invited me over, too.”

Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of Passage 1. “What if they’re all Hector/Victors?” What does Alberto mean by this?

• What if they’re all boys?

• What if they’re all unfriendly?

• What if I don’t know their names?

• What if they all live in the neighborhood?

What does Alberto mean in paragraph 3 of Passage 1 when he says that he’s got butterflies in his stomach?

• He has a stomachache.

• He feels like flying away.

• He is feeling very nervous.

• He is coming out of his cocoon.

What does paragraph 3 of Passage 1 tell you about Alberto?

• He likes his teacher but forgot her name.

• He has trouble making new friends.

• He is forgetful and gets lost easily.

• He has worries but plans to act brave.

In Passage 2, Alberto writes this sentence: "It has definitely been a good year." (paragraph 2) What would be a better word than good for Alberto to use to express the way he feels?

• active

• exceptional

• exhausting

• appropriate

Read this sentence from Passage 2: “In fact, when school ended today, I went over to Mrs. Harris and said something nice.” (paragraph 2) What did Alberto most likely say to Mrs. Harris?

• I want to tell you how scared I was.

• I want to tell you how grateful I am.

• I want to tell you how comfortable I am.

• I want to tell you how forgetful I am.

8.Fill in a circle in each row to tell if something turned out better or worse than Alberto expected. Base your answers on Alberto’s June journal and his August journal. You will fill in three circles.

How do things turn out with Hector?

• Better Than He Expected
• Worse Than He Expected

9.Fill in a circle in each row to tell if something turned out better or worse than Alberto expected. Base your answers on Alberto’s June journal and his August journal. You will fill in three circles.

How does Alberto fit in at school?

• Better Than He Expected
• Worse Than He Expected

10.Fill in a circle in each row to tell if something turned out better or worse than Alberto expected. Base your answers on Alberto’s June journal and his August journal. You will fill in three circles.

How are Alberto's grades compared to his grades at his old school?

• Better Than He Expected
• Worse Than He Expected