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What is an heirloom?

• An object passed down in a family from one generation to another

• A toy that is bought from a store

• A gift given to friends

• Something that is thrown away when it gets old

What does the word nurture mean in the following sentence?

"Parents nurture their children by caring for them and helping them grow."

• To care for and help someone or something grow

• To ignore someone

• To break or damage something

• To hurry or rush

What does the word resilient mean in the following sentence?

Even after failing the test, she was resilient and kept trying her best.

• Able to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges

• Feeling sleepy or tired

• Easy to break

• Afraid of new things

Read the following script.

How do Leo’s responses to Maya help develop the plot of the play?

• They prompt Leo to make a commitment he will struggle to keep.

• They show what the setting looks like.

• They explain the rules of the competition.

• They introduce a funny moment in the play.

Read the following scene.

What key idea about Leo is supported by the details in the scene?

• Leo regrets being careless about an important task.

• Leo enjoys doing homework.

• Leo is excited about surprises.

• Leo wants to teach Maya a lesson.

Which line from the script shows that Maya thinks Leo’s treatment of the pizza dough is exaggerated?

• “Are you really going to stretch it that carefully? I’m not sure what the big deal is. It’s just pizza dough.”

• “I can’t wait to eat this pizza!”

• “The oven is too hot, be careful!”

• “Let’s put the toppings on now.”

Read the following scene from the end of the play.

Based on the events in this scene, what will Leo and Maya do next?

• Maya will watch as Leo adds more flour to the jar.

• Leo will dump all the flour on the counter.

• Maya will add the flour herself without asking.

• They will decide not to finish the dough.

Read the following sentence.

The scientists wore protective suits because the lab contained a dangerous biohazard.

What does the word biohazard mean?

• Danger to health

• A type of science experiment

• A protective suit

• A place where scientists work

What does the reader learn about Maya from the dialogue and stage directions in the following line?

• She supports her friend even when he makes mistakes.

• She gets frustrated easily when things go wrong.

• She prefers to work alone.

• She likes painting more than Leo does.

What organizational structure is being used?

• Sequence of events

• Advantage and disadvantage

• Sequence of events

• Description

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4