Reading Assignment January 2020 Mrs. A

1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

"True love can conquer anything" is an example of a story's what?

Main Idea

Motto

Summary

Theme

2.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

I heard my mom and dad in the kitchen yesterday morning. It was Saturday, so I decided to try to sleep in. Unfortunately, the distinct smell of pancakes came drifting up to my room and made me hungry. I got out of bed and headed downstairs for breakfast.
What does the word distinct mean?

the same as everything else

ordinary

easily recognized

3.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Ferrets make great pets. They are a small animal and do not need much space. Ferrets are cute, smart and very fun. Another good quality of a ferret is that they are practically silent, so they are great for apartments. If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider a ferret.
All are examples of details except?

Ferrets are small and quiet

Ferrets are fun

Ferrets are cute and smart

Ferrets make great pets

4.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more that 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1 and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.
The author wrote this article most likely to -

Encourage teenagers to work more hours

Convince teens to enjoy their youth and not work too much

Explain the rules of working hours to employers

Describe possible jobs students of this age group can hold.

5.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

Sometimes people feel sad.

You should do good things for others.

We're not always happy.

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving." He called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better." Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

They were going to be late for dinner

They were going to miss their ride that was waiting for them

It was about to rain

The sun was about to cause it to be too hot for them to stay out much longer

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry. Why do you think Emily was crying? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

She wanted a different color poster

It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night

She did not want to go to sleep

She wanted a book about George Washington instead

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

"Ouch!" Lucy had fallen again! she shivered and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful. Sarah made everything look so easy. What is Lucy doing? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

Back flips

Riding a bike

Running

Skating

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Ana and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly even move, but they were not bored at all. Where were Ana and Sophie? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)

At the movies

In class

At church

At a football game

10.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

Tim is moving to California with his family.

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