Reading Comprehension Question

Why did the game of Fox and Geese end? Select TWO correct answers.

• The children got too cold.

• Marty's wheelchair got stuck.

• Kavita got caught too quickly.

• Mrs. Banks called the children inside.

• Plato messed up the path.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RF.3.4C

What is the main reason the author introduces the selection with the information in paragraph 1?

• To introduce the resolution of the story

• To introduce Kavita and her friends as they gather to play in the snow

• To establish that the character is bored with the same activities

• To describe the characters' favorite winter activities

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the most likely reason the author includes the information in paragraph 2?

• To introduce the character of Plato as a playful pet

• To describe the characters' frustration with the snow

• To establish the setting as a winter day with falling snow

• To show Marty's creativity in finding new ways to have fun

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

Marty's suggestion, "Let's see who can catch the most snowflakes on his tongue," shows his creativity and eagerness to come up with new ways to have fun, revealing his resourcefulness and inventive spirit. What does this suggest about Marty?

• Marty is competitive and likes to win.

• Marty is resourceful and inventive.

• Marty is shy and reserved.

• Marty dislikes snow.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author includes paragraphs 8 through 10 to —

• highlight the joy and satisfaction of making candy

• introduce a new character named Mrs. Banks

• show the difficulties of making candy

• explain the steps in making candy

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What gave Marty the idea for a new snow game?

• Watching Plato jump in the snow

• Seeing the fat, falling snowflakes

• Remembering a game from last winter

• Hearing Kavita complain about January

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

The author includes paragraphs 16 and 17 to —

• show the girls' excitement about spending their money

• illustrate the playful and friendly relationship between Marty and Deidre

• indicate Marty's frustration with Deidre’s snowball stand idea

• highlight the negative relationship Marty and Deidre have in the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The author includes the details in paragraphs 25 and 26 most likely to ____. Select TWO correct answers.

• A. describe Marty's surprise for the girls

• B. explain how the girls prepared for the game

• C. show the girls' excitement for the marshmallow hunt

• D. introduce Mrs. Banks as a character in the story

• E. compare Easter egg hunts they have attended

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the main message of the story?

• The importance of friendship

• Overcoming challenges

• The value of honesty

• The power of kindness

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How did the children make money with their snowball stand?

• They sold hot chocolate with marshmallows.

• They made and sold surprise snowballs with small prizes inside.

• They built snowmen and charged people to see them.

• They shoveled snow for their neighbors.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1