In the Club

The word dreaded in paragraph 13 describes a feeling of-

• anger

• confusion

• jealousy

• worry

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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The details in paragraphs 22 and 23 support the key idea that Nia and Marley-

• are skilled at what they like to do

• included each other in what they do

• think they want to be in the same club together

• want each other to make different choices

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the most likely reason the author includes paragraph 12 in the story?

• To explain the reason for Nia's decision

• To explain why Nia's brother enjoyed being in the Robotics Club

• To describe Marley's reason for disliking the Robotics Club

• To describe why Marley's ideas were usually the best

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RL.3.2

The sentence supports the theme of the story by showing that-

• it is best to have several friends

• friends support each other's interests

• spending time with friends is most important

• friends usually enjoy each other's activities

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the most likely reason the author uses the phrase "whirling like a broken robot" in paragraph 14?

• To show that Nia is unsure of how to do her homework

• To suggest that Nia is having trouble speaking

• To show that Nia has many different thoughts at the same time

• To suggest that Nia is thinking about things other than her problem

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The use of third-person point of view helps the reader understand-

• how Nia feels while she considers a decision

• why Marley dislikes some of the clubs

• how each character feels about family members

• what will happen before the characters do

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CCSS.RL.1.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Read the question carefully. Then record your answer below.

Why did Nia choose to be in the same clubs with Marley in the past? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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How does Nia and Marley's friendship change by the end of the story?

• They discover that being friends is better than being too busy.

• They find out that people are willing to do what their friends want to do.

• They know it is importatn to choose friends who have the same interests.

• They realize people can remain friends while having different interests.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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CCSS.RL.3.9

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