Exploring Creativity in 'Going Places'

Raphael eagerly anticipates the annual go-kart contest. He follows the instructions to build his go-kart, while his neighbor Maya takes a creative approach, building something different. They decide to team up, and during the race, their unique contraption takes flight, surprising everyone and winning the race. Their success inspires them to think about future possibilities.

What was Raphael eagerly waiting for all year?

• His birthday

• A new video game

• A school trip

• The 'Going Places' contest

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How did Raphael feel about the precise instructions in the kit?

• Happy

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Annoyed

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What was Maya doing instead of starting her go-kart?

• Watching and sketching a bird

• Reading a book

• Playing with friends

• Sleeping

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What did Maya's creation make Raphael realize?

• He should give up

• The instructions didn't specify it had to be a go-kart

• He needed to follow the instructions more closely

• He should work alone

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What did Raphael suggest to Maya after seeing her creation?

• To team up

• To start over

• To give up

• To follow the instructions

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How did the other contestants react to Maya and Raphael's vehicle at the start of the race?

• They laughed at it

• They were confused

• They ignored it

• They were impressed

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What was the unique feature of Maya and Raphael's vehicle during the race?

• It was very colorful

• It could fly

• It had extra wheels

• It was very slow

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

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What did Maya and Raphael do after crossing the finish line?

• They stopped immediately

• They kept rolling across the race grounds

• They celebrated with the crowd

• They argued

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did Raphael notice at the edge of the school field?

• A bird flying

• A dog barking

• A cat

• A frog leaping from a lily pad

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What did Maya and Raphael consider doing next after the race?

• Starting a new project

• Building another go-kart

• Exploring the lake

• Going home

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