RI 5.6

Read this passage. What is Casey's perspective in this story? Riley and Casey were racing. Riley ran along the road. He went as fast as he could, hoping he would make it to the house first. Meanwhile, Casey had trouble getting up after falling off his bike. Why did I think I could make it down that hill on my bike? Casey thought to himself. They were both less than a mile away from the house.

• He is angry about riding his bike.

• He is confident about riding his bike.

• He is unsure of himself when riding his bike.

• He is having fun with his friend.

Read the passage. What is the difference between Tina's perspective and Mara's perspective? Tina and her older sister Mara sat silently in the waiting room of the hospital. Their new baby brother would be born at any minute. Tina could barely sit still because she was so excited to see him. But Mara just kept playing a game on her phone. Mara didn’t care who this new brother was. As far as she was concerned, their house only needed one kid in it—her.

• Tina is excited about having a new sibling, but Mara is upset about having a new sibling.

• Tina is excited about having a new sibling, but Mara is bored with having a new sibling.

• Tina is afraid of having a new sibling, but Mara is confident about having a new sibling.

• Tina is afraid of having a new sibling, but Mara is comforting about having a new sibling.

Sally has been very athletic her whole life. She played catch with her dad when she was little and ran around with her mom and brothers every weekend. She has always loved shooting hoops after school or practicing her golf swing. Sports come so easily to her. That's why she gets confused when she hears other students complain about gym class.

How does gym class seem from Sally's point of view?

• Gym class is embarrassing

• gym class is tiring

• gym class is a waste of time

• gym class is fun

The mother walked into her sons' room and grimaced. She could smell their dirty laundry peeking out of the hamper all the way down the hall. She glanced at the dusty shelves and soda spilled on the carpet and considered calling them in to clean their room right this second. She couldn't believe they didn't mind living like this.

How does the room seem from the mother's point of view?

• the room seems impressive

• the room seems clean

• the room seems fresh

• the room seems disgusting

Carl wondered who invented paper plates? He thought whoever it was was a clever guy! "Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then having to carry them home again. I'd rather not. Use 'em and then throw 'em away!" exclaimed Carl.

What is Carl's perspective?

• Carl thinks that disposable products are harming the environment.

• Carl thinks that disposable products are wonderful.

• Carl thinks only clever people can think up new inventions.

• Carl thinks paper is a very useful material.

"I wonder who made gym class mandatory?" thought Jimmy. "He was a great guy! It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs. In fact, a recent poll found that gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often!"

Which statement do you think Jimmy would agree with?

• The time for recess should be longer

• Recess should be given for shorter time periods

• Sitting in chairs is bad for you