The Icicle Symphony

What is a synonym of the word drafty in paragraph 1 of the story The Icicle Symphony?

• still

• calm

• windy

• stormy

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which statement best describes Marina’s relationship with Uncle Gena?

• Marina hopes to become like Uncle Gena.

• Marina is grateful towards Uncle Gena.

• Marina lacks trust in Uncle Gena.

• Marina is bothered by Uncle Gena.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What point of view does the author use in the story *The Icicle Symphony*?

• First person, narrated by Uncle Gena

• Third person, narrated by Marina’s mother

• First person, Narrated by Marina

• Third person, narrated by an outside observer

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What can the reader infer about Marina’s feelings about winter weather from paragraphs 6 through 10?

• Marina enjoys going out in the cold weather.

• Marina dislikes being outside during winter.

• Marina is indifferent about the winter weather.

• Marina is enthusiastic about being outside during the winter months.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Read this sentence from paragraph 34. Uncle Gena smiled. “The sun is always shining. You just need to climb high enough to see it.” How does this sentence support the theme of the story?

• It shows that walking uphill in winter is an easy task.

• It shows that kids should be careful when playing outside during the winter.

• It shows that spending time with family members is valuable.

• It shows that if you hide from the cold, you’ll miss the beauty of winter.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9