Read these sentences from paragraph 25. "Pop, pop, fizz, fizz. Fizzlers, wizzlers, and sizzlers popped and exploded like lava." The imagery in these sentences appeals most to the reader’s sense of —

• taste

• smell

• sound

• touch

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CCSS.RI.2.4

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CCSS.RL.4.4

How is paragraph 27 important to the story’s plot?

• It provides details about Frank’s problem.

• It describes the setting.

• It gives clues about Frank’s feelings.

• It shows how the problem is solved.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read this sentence from paragraph 32. "He would no-way no-how be taking home a ribbon." This sentence helps the reader know that Frank feels —

• afraid

• confused

• tired

• hopeless

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which word is an antonym of fancy in paragraph 16?

• Sour

• Plain

• Small

• Quick

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 24, what is the most likely reason Frank hides his waffle?

• He does not want other kids to touch his waffle.

• He feels embarrassed about how his waffle looks.

• He does not want anyone to take his waffle.

• He hopes to surprise everyone when he presents his waffle.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

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Why is Frank surprised when he sees the blue ribbon on his waffle?

• He forgets to follow the rules of the contest.

• He thinks his waffle looks too bad to earn a ribbon.

• He believes that Mr. Todd needs more time to pick the winners.

• He has never received a ribbon from Mr. Todd before.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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What do paragraphs 13 through 15 show about Frank’s classmates?

• They wish they knew more about Frank.

• They do not think that Frank will win the contest.

• They wish that Frank would stop talking about waffles.

• They want to keep Frank from entering the contest.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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CCSS.RL.4.2

How does Frank feel at the beginning of the story?

• He is excited about the contest.

• He is amused by his friends.

• He is confused about the rules of the contest.

• He is concerned about what type of waffle to make.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

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Why does Frank become upset about the waffle contest?

• He realizes that parents will make the waffles.

• He hears his classmates share ideas for their waffles.

• His waffle display begins to fall apart.

• His waffle idea has been kept secret for too long.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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Read the story “Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle Kerfuffle.” Based on the information in the story, write a response to the following:

 

Explain how Frank’s feelings about his waffle change from the beginning of the contest to the end of the contest.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

 

Remember to —

·        clearly state your central idea 

·        organize your writing develop your ideas in detail

·        use evidence from the selection in your response

·        use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar 

Manage your time carefully so that you can — 

·        review the selection 

·        plan your response 

·        write your response 

·        revise and edit your response 

Write your response in the box provided.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6