Theme, Main Idea, Inference Entrance Ticket

A story is about a girl who moves to a new city and feels lonely. She starts a club at school for kids who like drawing and ends up making new friends.

What is the theme of the story?

• Starting a club is easy

• Making friends takes time and effort

• Drawing is a good way to pass time

• Cities are better than small towns

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Many animals use camouflage to hide from predators. For example, chameleons can change color to blend in with their surroundings, and some insects look like leaves or sticks.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• All animals are colorful

• Chameleons are the best at hiding

• Camouflage helps animals stay safe

• Insects are hard to see

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Liam walked into the room with his head down. His shoulders were slumped, and he didn’t respond when someone said hello.

What can you infer about Liam?

• He is angry

• He is excited

• He is tired

• He is feeling sad or upset

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In a fable, a young turtle tries to race a rabbit. The rabbit laughs and says the turtle will never win. But the turtle keeps going slowly and steadily—and ends up winning when the rabbit takes a nap.

What is the best theme of this story?

• Rabbits are lazy

• Being fast is better than being slow

• Hard work and persistence lead to success

• Turtles are better than rabbits

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The Empire State Building is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world. It was built in the 1930s and held the record as the tallest building for many years. Millions of people visit it every year.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• The Empire State Building is important and well-known

• Tall buildings are dangerous

• Tourists don’t visit the Empire State Building

• The Empire State Building is in a small town

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2