RL5.1/RL5.2 Reassessment (04/09/25)

What is the theme of the passage "The Empty Pot"?

• Working hard always leads to success.
  

• Only children with the best gardens can become leaders.
  

• Growing flowers is more difficult than it seems.

• Honesty and courage are more important than winning.
  

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IA.RL.5.2

What can you infer about Ping’s character, and which detail from the text best supports your inference?

• Ping is brave and honest, because “Ping felt embarrassed, but he carried his empty pot to the emperor.”
  

• Ping is forgetful, because “He tried different pots and new soil, but still, the seed did not sprout.”
  

• Ping is proud, because “Children came to the palace with flowers of every kind.”
  

• Ping is lazy, because “The emperor, who had no children, decided to choose a child to be the next ruler.”

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IA.RL.5.1

What is the theme of the poem "The Little Kite"?

• It's more fun to fly with others than to fly alone.
  

•  If you wait long enough, good things will happen.
  

•  Overcoming fear can lead to confidence and joy.
  

•  Windy days are the best time to fly a kite.

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IA.RL.5.2

What can you infer about how the speaker feels after trying to fly for the first time, and what text evidence best supports that inference?

• The speaker feels proud and happy, because "The wind caught hold, I danced with joy— / I left my fear behind."
  

• The speaker feels disappointed, because "I watched the others soar and dip / With daring, fearless ease."
  

•  The speaker feels bored, because "Now when the skies grow big and blue, / I fly without a care."
  

• The speaker feels nervous, because "I once was just a tiny kite, / Too scared to catch the breeze."

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IA.RL.5.1

What is the theme of the drama "The Forgotten Lunch"?

•  Always eat a big breakfast so you won't get hungry.
  

• It's important to ask for help when you're confused.
  

• Being kind and helping others makes a difference.

• Students should never forget their lunches.

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IA.RL.5.2

What can you infer about Maya's character from her actions in the drama, and which text evidence best supports that inference?

•  Maya is selfish, because "I’ve got a sandwich, some fruit, and two granola bars. We can split it."
  

• Maya is generous and caring, because "Well… I brought extra snacks today. Want to share?"
  

• Maya is forgetful, because "I forgot my lunch… again. My mom had to leave early, and I didn’t remember to grab it."
  

• Maya is upset, because "Everyone forgets sometimes. I’m just glad I can help."

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IA.RL.5.1