2022 ELA State Test - Story 1

In paragraph 3, what is most likely the narrator’s point of view of Stephanie?

• Stephanie likes to talk with many people on the bus.

• Sometimes Stephanie acts younger than she really is.

• Sometimes Stephanie acts in a mean way toward a friend.

• Stephanie likes to stay friends with people for a long time.

What does the phrase “left out” mean as used in paragraph 7?

• watched

• alone

• troubled

• Careful

What character traits describe Rosa?

Which quotation best shows how Rosa and Stephanie usually act with each other?

• “Rosa and Stephanie did everything together.” (paragraph 2)

• “She walked away to join Toni and Vanessa, and Rosa was left standing alone.” (paragraph 5)

• “Rosa tried not to check the mirror to see if Stephanie had noticed.” (paragraph 7)

• “But Rosa walked past her and slid into the empty seat next to Kiara.” (paragraph 8)

In paragraphs 16 through 20, the reader can see that Rosa changes from

• trying to avoid someone to making new friends

• feeling sad about something to having a good time

• wanting to upset her friend to wanting to include her

• having a good time to feeling angry at someone

What's a possible theme from this story?

In paragraph 21, what does the phrase "Stephanie Brightened" mean?

• She became smarter

• She moved into the sunlight

• She changed into dressy clothes

• She became happier

Draw a picture of Stephanie brightening

Which sentence best supports the central message of the story

• Stephanie makes room for Rosa to sit next to her on the bus.

• Stephanie tells Rosa that she is going to the pool with someone else

• Rosa tells Stephanie that she has plans with Kiara.

• Rosa asks Stephanie if she wants to go to the pool with her and Kiara.