Understanding Plot and Character Development

Read the following passage and fill in the blank: *"At the start of the school year, Maya refused to speak in class. She sat in the back row, avoided eye contact, and turned in her assignments without a word. By the middle of the year, after joining the drama club, she began raising her hand occasionally. By spring, she was leading group discussions and helping new students feel welcome."* Based on the passage, as the plot moves toward a resolution, Maya (a)   .

• Maya becomes more withdrawn and iso
• Maya transforms from a shy, silent
• Maya joins the drama club but remai
• Maya starts the year as a leader an

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Read the following passage and answer the question: *"The story begins when Ella discovers a mysterious locked box in her grandmother's attic. In the next episode, she searches the house for a key and finds old letters hinting at a family secret. Later, she confronts her grandmother, who finally reveals the truth about their family's past. In the final episode, Ella and her grandmother visit the place mentioned in the letters, bringing closure to both of them."* How does the plot of this story unfold across its episodes?

• Ella finds the box, ignores it, and later forgets about the family secret entirely.

• Ella discovers a mystery, investigates clues, confronts her grandmother, and reaches a resolution by uncovering the truth.

• Ella's grandmother immediately tells her the family secret when Ella finds the box.

• Ella finds the key first and then discovers the locked box in the attic.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Read the following passage and answer the question: *"The narrator of the story is a young girl named Bea who constantly reminds the reader that adults never listen to children. She describes events using phrases like 'Of course, no one asked me,' and 'As usual, the grown-ups decided without us.' Even when she is proven right about a situation, she notes, 'They thanked my dad, not me.'"* How does the author develop the narrator's point of view in this passage?

• By having Bea describe events in a neutral and unbiased way.

• By using Bea's repeated phrases and observations to show her frustration with being overlooked by adults.

• By showing that Bea agrees with the decisions adults make throughout the story.

• By having other characters explain Bea's feelings to the reader directly.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following passage and answer the question: *"In the short story 'One More Step,' a girl named Amara is afraid of heights. Her class plans a hiking trip to a tall mountain, and Amara almost skips it. Her teacher encourages her to try. With each step up the trail, Amara's fear grows, but so does her determination. At the summit, she looks out at the view and realizes that facing her fear was worth every difficult step."* Which central idea is most clearly supported by the details in this passage?

• Teachers are the most important people in a student's life.

• Hiking is a great way to build physical strength and endurance.

• Facing your fears, though difficult, can lead to personal growth and reward.

• Students should always listen to their teachers' advice without question.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Match each response to the garden's demolition threat with the correct outcome as described in the episodes of 'The Last Garden.'

• Rosa protests by herself, but is unsuccessful.

• The city tears down the garden, and Rosa starts a new one in a different location.

• Rosa leaves the neighborhood after the garden is threatened.

• Rosa's neighbors refuse to help her, so she protests alone and fails.

• The garden is demolished, and Rosa begins gardening elsewhere.

• Rosa and her neighbors take action together in response to the threat, ultimately saving the garden.

• The community unites to protest, and the garden is preserved.

• Rosa gives up after receiving the demolition notice and moves away from the neighborhood.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Match the following

• Box 2

• rising action

• Box 4

• resolution

• Box 5

• falling action

• Box 1

• exposition

• Box 3

• climax

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3