3rd grade Paired Passage

What is one way Cassidy and Nissen are similar?

• They both created something to help with school.

• They both invented something to solve a problem.

• They both worked in sports.

• They both wanted to be famous.

What is a difference between Cassidy’s and Nissen’s inventions?

• Only Nissen’s invention became popular.

• Only Cassidy’s invention helped athletes.

• Cassidy’s invention was made to reduce waste, while Nissen’s was made for training.

• Nissen’s invention was never used by others.

What inspired each inventor to make their invention?

• Both were inspired by something they saw in school.

• Cassidy saw broken crayons; Nissen saw trapeze artists bouncing on nets.

• Cassidy had a dream about crayons; Nissen read a book about trampolines.

• Both were inspired by science fairs.

Which sentence from either passage shows how each inventor improved their idea over time?

• “She noticed that all of her crayons were broken.”

• “Nissen continued refining it.”

• “She wanted to find something that would hold the crayon in place.”

• “People were amazed by how high the group could jump.”

What do both passages teach us about solving problems?

• Solving problems is only for adults.

• Problems can’t be solved without money.

• Paying attention and using creativity can lead to great ideas.

• You have to wait until college to invent something.

Which best describes a main theme of both stories?

• You should always ask others to invent for you.

• Creativity and observation can lead to useful inventions.

• Only famous people can invent things.

• Inventions are only for making money.

Which invention helped people in more physical ways?

• Crayon holder

• Trampoline

• Both

• Neither

How did each inventor share their invention with others?

• Cassidy only shared hers with her teacher.

• Nissen gave his invention away for free.

• Cassidy got a patent and sold hers; Nissen opened a store and performed.

• They both kept it a secret.

What’s one similar challenge both inventors faced?

• They had trouble naming their invention.

• People didn’t like their ideas at first.

• They had to figure out how to make their ideas work with the right materials.

• Their inventions were too expensive to make.

What’s the best reason the author paired these two passages together?

• They both describe new art supplies.

• They both tell stories of inventors solving everyday problems.

• They both happened in the same year.

• They are both about kids in gym class.