Dinosaur Park

What can the reader conclude about Davonte’s knowledge of dinosaurs?

• It causes the park ranger to feel sorry for being so late.

• It makes his classmates think he is too proud of himself.

• It helps him make friends with his classmates at a new school.

• It shows that his classmates also know a lot about dinosaurs.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

In paragraph 1, what do the words “erupted into the hallway” tell about the students?

• They tripped awkwardly into the hallway.

• They walked slowly into the hallway.

• They spilled hot liquid into the hallway.

• They ran noisily into the hallway.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which quote from Mr. Anderson shows that he is concerned for Davonte?

• “Don’t forget about our field trip tomorrow,”

• “It’s hard to come to a new school in the middle of the year.”

• “But these are friendly kids.”

• “Would you be willing to give us a little talk?”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which is the best summary of the selection?

• Davonte is a new student at school. His classmates rush out of the classroom before he has time to make friends with them. At Dinosaur Park, Davonte is quiet until one student asks him about dinosaurs. He tells his classmates that his dad calls him “Dinosaur Davonte.”

• Davonte is a new student at school. He has not had a chance to make any friends yet. On a field trip to Dinosaur Park, the other students in the class learn how much Davonte knows about dinosaurs. They are happy to learn more from Davonte and even call him “Dinosaur Davonte.”

• Davonte is a new student at school. He knows more about dinosaurs than his classmates, so he tries to impress them with his knowledge. Then he finds out that his classmates like him even without his knowledge of dinosaurs.

• Davonte is a new student at school. Because he knows so much about dinosaurs, Davonte becomes Mr. Anderson’s favorite student. Davonte stays after class to talk about dinosaurs with his teacher. Davonte convinces Mr. Anderson that the class should go on a field trip to Dinosaur Park.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which phrase in paragraph 3 helps to create a tone of excitement?

• “piled onto”

• “everyone else”

• “remain unnoticed”

• “in the back”

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which detail from the selection supports the idea that Davonte has a lot to say about dinosaurs?

• Davonte stops to catch his breath.

• Davonte gulps when he is asked to speak.

• Davonte mumbles about thunder lizards.

• Davonte looks around when the park ranger arrives.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1