WorksheetsReading Bank 3
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 39mins
In Passage 1, how does Alberto first behave toward Hector?
in a funny way
in an angry way
in a friendly way
in a playful way
Select one sentence from paragraph 1 of Passage 1 that supports the answer to Part A.
“I think his name is Hector or Victor, and something tells me that we are not going to be good friends.”
“I waved to him yesterday morning, but he didn’t wave back.”
“I think he might have given me an unfriendly look.”
“Then some of his friends came over, and they all went inside to play.”
“I mean, he could have invited me over, too.”
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of Passage 1. “What if they’re all Hector/Victors?” What does Alberto mean by this?
What if they’re all boys?
What if they’re all unfriendly?
What if I don’t know their names?
What if they all live in the neighborhood?
What does Alberto mean in paragraph 3 of Passage 1 when he says that he’s got butterflies in his stomach?
He has a stomachache.
He feels like flying away.
He is feeling very nervous.
He is coming out of his cocoon.
What does paragraph 3 of Passage 1 tell you about Alberto?
He likes his teacher but forgot her name.
He has trouble making new friends.
He is forgetful and gets lost easily.
He has worries but plans to act brave.
In Passage 2, Alberto writes this sentence: "It has definitely been a good year." (paragraph 2) What would be a better word than good for Alberto to use to express the way he feels?
active
exceptional
exhausting
appropriate
Read this sentence from Passage 2: “In fact, when school ended today, I went over to Mrs. Harris and said something nice.” (paragraph 2) What did Alberto most likely say to Mrs. Harris?
I want to tell you how scared I was.
I want to tell you how grateful I am.
I want to tell you how comfortable I am.
I want to tell you how forgetful I am.
8.Fill in a circle in each row to tell if something turned out better or worse than Alberto expected. Base your answers on Alberto’s June journal and his August journal. You will fill in three circles.
How do things turn out with Hector?
9.Fill in a circle in each row to tell if something turned out better or worse than Alberto expected. Base your answers on Alberto’s June journal and his August journal. You will fill in three circles.
How does Alberto fit in at school?
10.Fill in a circle in each row to tell if something turned out better or worse than Alberto expected. Base your answers on Alberto’s June journal and his August journal. You will fill in three circles.
How are Alberto's grades compared to his grades at his old school?
Which sentence expressing Alberto’s attitude in Passage 1 most likely has the most significant effect on Passage 2?
“School starts in three weeks, and every time I think about it, I get a bad case of the jitters.” (paragraph 1)
“I think I’ll do well in school because I did well at my last school.” (paragraph 2)
“In three weeks, I start third grade with a bunch of total strangers, and I’ve got butterflies in my stomach.” (paragraph 3)
“Even so, I’m going to act as if I have no fear at all.” (paragraph 3)
How are the Passage 1 and Passage 2 journal entries the same?
In both, Alberto is worried about something.
In both, Alberto moves to a new town.
In both, Alberto and Hector are best friends.
In both, Alberto thinks about the school year.
What is the main difference between the themes of Passage 1 and Passage 2?
In Passage 1, the theme is about hoping for the best. In Passage 2, the theme is about trying harder next time.
In Passage 1, the theme is about remembering the past. In Passage 2, the theme is about living life in the future.
In Passage 1, the theme is about forgetting old things. In Passage 2, the theme is about learning about new things.
In Passage 1, the theme is about being afraid of the unknown. In Passage 2, the theme is about feeling successful.
