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The Case of the Ruined Tomatoes - Making Predictions in Literary Texts (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on Kyle's dialogue at the beginning, which of the following is most likely to happen next?
Kyle will go and accuse Alaric.
Kyle will look for squirrels.
Kyle will help Daniela replant the tomato plant.
Kyle will go get a teacher.
Answer explanation
Kyle's dialogue, 'I bet it’s him' and 'He probably resents that our plants are doing so well,' shows he is convinced Alaric is the culprit. This makes it likely he would confront him.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Alaric first do when Daniela approaches him?
He runs away.
He yells at her.
He clutches his notebook tighter.
He immediately shows her the drawings.
Answer explanation
The text explicitly states that when Daniela spoke to him, 'He clutched his notebook tighter,' indicating his initial surprise or nervousness.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Daniela's line, “It seems mean to blame him without any proof,” is a clue that she will likely do what?
Ignore the problem and go home.
Agree with Kyle and blame Alaric.
Investigate further before making a judgment.
Tell Joy that her plant was ruined.
Answer explanation
This dialogue shows that Daniela is thoughtful and values fairness. It suggests she will not jump to conclusions but will seek more information, which is what she does by talking to Alaric.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first piece of evidence mentioned in the story that points to the mystery's solution?
Kyle kicking a dirt clod.
Joy's prize-winning tomato plant.
Alaric sketching in a notebook.
The plant's roots being exposed.
Answer explanation
Alaric's sketchbook contains the drawings that solve the mystery. Its first mention is the earliest clue that he has information about what is happening in the garden.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Alaric's quiet statement, “But it’s not a person,” is a clue that predicts what?
The mystery will not be solved.
The culprit is an animal or something non-human.
Alaric is trying to trick Daniela.
The damage was caused by the weather.
Answer explanation
By explicitly stating the culprit is 'not a person,' Alaric's dialogue directly foreshadows that the cause of the damage is something other than a human, leading to the reveal about the squirrels.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the character's dialogue to the prediction it helps the reader make.
Predicts a confrontation based on a wrong assumption.
“Wow. We… we were completely wrong.”
Predicts a more careful, respectful investigation.
“But it’s not a person.”
Predicts the solution is something unexpected.
“I bet it’s him.”
Confirms the initial prediction was incorrect.
“We can’t just accuse him because he’s quiet.”
Answer explanation
Kyle's line predicts he will blame Alaric. Daniela's line predicts she will be fair. Alaric's line predicts an unusual culprit. Kyle's final line confirms their initial prediction was wrong.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following items into categories that predict who the culprit might be.
Groups:
(a) Clues Predicting Alaric is the Culprit
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(b) Clues Predicting the Real Culprit
A character 'probably resents' others
The culprit is 'not a person'
A drawing of a squirrel digging
A character is 'always lurking'
A character is sketching what they see
A character is quiet and doesn't join in
Answer explanation
The first category includes Kyle's incorrect assumptions about Alaric based on his quiet nature. The second category includes the actual clues that, when analyzed, point toward the squirrels being the real culprits.
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