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Thanksgiving Break Packet5th Grade Reading

Ms. Heinen (405) 315-6669

Name:___________________________________________________

College: _________________________________________________

Date: ______November 22 nd -December 1st_________

Criteria for Success:

Every passage is FULLY UNRAVELED *See attached Unravel page*

text evidence for EVERY question (VERY IMPORTANT!!!)

A theme graphic organizer as evidence for theme

A summary graphic organizer as evidence for summary

Reading Calendar with signatures for each day of reading

An inference post it for each day of reading

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Hello, to the BEST 5th Grade YET!

I am so proud of how hard you have been working! In this packet you have test preps

that are designed to help you work on the biggest “skill gaps” that I noticed from our recent

tests and quizzes. These are the skills that we need the MOST practice on to be successful so

that all of us can get PROFICIENT or ADVANCED on our OCCT: Summary (Sum), Theme (Th),

Genre (G), Sequence (Seq), Point of View (POV), and a few others.

The two things that I am looking for are that you met the CFS and scored a 70% or

higher.

Use all of the strategies that we have learned so far – UNRAVEL, graphic organizers

(SWBST and Theme), plug it in, sequencing with paragraph numbers, underlining evidence, etc.

Remember, this packet counts as a test grade so it is very important that you give your

absolute best effort! Call me if you have any questions. I will be having an optional packet

worktime on Tuesday, November 26th for all students who turned in a permission slip.

KIPP Love!Miss Heinen

Directions:

Follow your schedule… don’t do all your test preps in one day!

UNRAVEL all of your test preps.

Read your calendar assigned pages every day and write an inference post it note.

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Schedule

Day Numbers Description Parent Signature

Friday, November 22 1-5

Butterfly Breeze Read calendar pages and write

an inference post-it note

Saturday, November 23 6-9

How The Dragon Was Tricked Read calendar pages and write


Sunday, November 24 10-13

The New Dress Read calendar pages and write


Monday, November 25 14-20

The Dilemma Read calendar pages and write


Tuesday, November 26 21-25

Theme Practice Read calendar pages and write


Wednesday, November 27 26-28

Summary Practice Read calendar pages and write


Thursday, November 28 Rest Today

Friday, November 29 29-32

A Visit To The Past Read calendar pages and write


Saturday, November 30 33-38

The Early Life of Pecos Bill Read calendar pages and write


Sunday, December 1st

39-46

Check to make sure you have evidence and have completely UNRAVELED every passasge

Read calendar pages and write an inference post-it note

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Thanksgiving Break Reading Log

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pg. 12 inf/DC InferenceMagpie’s decision to run away with Fox shows me that she is a fundamentally weak and selfish person who places her happiness above the needs of all others.

EvidenceWhen she is running with Dog and says to herself “This is nothing like flying.” A few moments later she says, to Fox, “I am ready.”

Explanation This shows that she is only focused on herself and making choices for her own benefit without thinking of her faithful friend Dog. Clearly, she is weak and selfish.

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Prediction: Genre: ________________________Subgenre: ________________________Author’s Purpose: ______________________________

Butterfly Breezeby Tonya Becerra

Riding her bicycle toward her friend Maria's house, Fumi pedaled hard, all of her energy pumping into her legs. "How could I have messed up that test? I studied so hard and still, my mind went blank! I can't believe it," she thought aloud. Fumi frowned and shook her head from side to side. Then suddenly, she felt an unexpected rush of wind against her cheek. She pulled over to the side of the road, scared. "What was that?" she wondered to herself. Thinking maybe it was a tree branch or a leaf, Fumi looked up into the sky. That's when she saw it fluttering in the air above her. Fumi stood very still, watching every move the floating creature made. Fiery orange and bold black patterns peppered its back. "Wow!" Fumi sighed aloud. "Pretty amazing, no?" said Mr. Luna, Fumi's neighbor, who was outside watering his colorful flower garden. "They never cease to amaze me. That's a monarch—like a king," Mr. Luna said. "Really?" asked Fumi. "I've never really seen one so close before. It brushed up against my cheek a minute ago, but I didn't know what it was. It scared me." "Oh, don't worry, Fumi. There's nothing to be scared of," laughed Mr. Luna. "They're harmless and so beautiful. "When I was growing up in Mexico, we would always welcome the flight of the monarchs. They were like a beautiful breeze of orange and black. They would gather together and flock against the trees. There would be so many that we could not even see the bark of the trees." "That is amazing," said Fumi. She and Mr. Luna watched the monarch butterfly float away against the breeze. Then they saw a few more patches of orange and black in the sky. "Oh, there are its friends," pointed Mr. Luna. "It must be migration time." "Migration?" asked Fumi. "What does that mean, Mr. Luna?" Mr. Luna explained that some creatures have to move to different parts of the world at different times. "Many times, it's too cold or there's not enough food for them to live. They have to find a better place." Fumi brushed her fingers against her cheek, almost feeling the light touch of the butterfly's wings, and smiled. Somehow, her low test score did not seem so bad. The butterfly breeze had blown away her bad mood.

1. What type of writing is this?

a. nonfiction

b. historical fiction

c. realistic fiction

d. myth

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2. What best summarizes the story?

a. Fumi's neighbor tells her stories about growing up in Mexico. She discovers that Mr. Luna likes

monarch butterflies. Fumi decides not to worry about her test anymore.

b. Fumi's test makes her sad. Mr. Luna teaches her about his childhood in Mexico. Fumi finds

butterflies flying in groups. She continues worrying about her low test score.

c. Fumi's bicycle ride takes her through the neighborhood. She rides quickly past Mr. Luna

watering his colorful flower garden. She finds migrating butterflies at Maria's house.

d. Fumi worries about her test. A butterfly wing hits her face as she rides her bike. Mr. Luna

explains about migrating butterflies in Mexico. Fumi's worries disappear.

3. What is the author’s purpose when writing this passage?

a. to entertain the reader with a story about a girl discovering something beautiful

b. to inform the reader about how monarch butterflies migrate

c. to persuade the reader to study for their tests better

d. to tell a story about a girl with a bad test grade

4. What lesson can be learned from Butterfly Breeze?

a. Monarch butterflies are beautiful.

b. You can find beauty in the world, even when you are feeling blue.

c. Seeing monarch butterflies are rare.

d. Neighbors can be really smart.

5. What did Fumi do after feeling an unexpected rush of wind against her cheek?

a. She rode her bicycle to her friend Maria’s house.

b. She pulled over to the side of the road.

c. She spoke to Mr. Luna, Fumi's neighbor.

d. She brushed her fingers against her cheek.

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How the Dragon Was Tricked

Once upon a time, there lived a man who had two sons. The sons did not get along well together. The younger son was more handsome than his elder brother, who was very jealous of him. When they grew older, things became worse and worse. At last, one day as they were walking through the woods, the elder youth seized hold of the other, tied him to a tree, and went on his way hoping that the boy might starve to death. However, it happened that an old, humpbacked shepherd passed the tree with his flock. Seeing the prisoner, he stopped and said to him, "Tell me, my son, why are you tied to that tree?" "Because I was so crooked," answered the young man. "It has quite cured me, and now my back is as straight as can be." "I wish you would bind me to a tree," exclaimed the shepherd, "so that my back would get straight." "With all the pleasure in life," replied the youth. "If you will loosen these cords, I will tie you up with them as firmly as I can." This was soon done. Then the young man drove off the sheep, leaving their real shepherd to wish he had not been so foolish. Before he had gone very far, the young man met with a horse boy and a driver of oxen, and he persuaded them to turn with him and to seek adventures. By these tricks and many others, he soon became so celebrated that his fame reached the king's ears, and his majesty was filled with curiosity to see the man who had managed to outwit everybody. So he commanded his guards to capture the young man and bring him before him. When the young man stood before the king, the king spoke to him and said, "By your tricks and the pranks that you have played on other people, in the eye of the law, you must repay with your life. On one condition I will spare you, and that is if you will bring me the flying horse that belongs to the great dragon. Fail in this, and you shall be doomed." "If that is all," said the youth, "you shall soon have it."

adapted from "How the Dragon Was Tricked" by Griechtsche und Albanesische Marchen, von J. G. von Hahn

6. What does the prefix of the word repay mean in the following sentence from the story?

"By your tricks and the pranks that you have played on other people, in the eye of the law, you must repay with your life."

a. below

b. twice

c. beside

d. back

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7. What is the theme of the story?

a. Jealousy of others can be punished harshly.

b. Past actions can catch up with people.

c. Tricking other people is harmless to them.

d. Kings are always very fair and generous.

8. What does the setting tell about the story?

a. It takes place in an imaginary time.

b. It takes place in the present day.

c. It could take place anywhere.

d. It could take place in the United States.

9. What kind of writing is this passage?a. a folk taleb. historical fictionc. tall taled. fairy tale

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The New Dressby Tirzah Tyler

1 Samantha gripped her father's hand tightly while she walked with him through a mercado one Saturday afternoon. This was the first time that she had visited such a place. Inside one large building, many different shops sold items from Mexico, including jewelry, blankets, and toys. The walkways between the shops were crowded with displays of candies and more toys.

2 "This place is amazing!" Samantha loudly proclaimed. "It's more colorful than the mall."

3 Her father nodded and adjusted the cowboy hat on his head. "Yep, I was a little boy when I first came to a mercado. I thought you would have fun here, too. Your mother wants me to buy you a new dress for your school's culture festival."

4 Samantha became worried and began to walk more slowly. "Dad, you've never bought me a dress before."

5 "That's all right. I'm just going to pay for it."

6 "Dad, I've never picked out my own dress before."

7 Samantha's father nodded and looked into her face with his clear blue eyes. "Honey, I know you'll find something beautiful here. The way I see it, you have a lifetime of shopping ahead of you. This is a great place for you to cut your teeth." The bushy hairs of his mustache covered his top lip while he grinned. "Just keep in mind that these shopkeepers are very serious about their trade."

8 Samantha wondered what her father meant until they found a dress shop. Her father said that the shop was managed just like the shops in Mexico. None of the dresses in the shop had price tags. Samantha picked out a blue dress that had red and yellow swirling flowers sewn into it.

9 "How much is this dress?" Samantha's father asked the shopkeeper.

10 The shopkeeper was a short man who had a very round belly. He was moving like a little squirrel scampering busily about the room, but now he stood up very straight. "$20," he replied.

11 "Will you take $10?" Samantha's father asked.

12 "No. $20," said the shopkeeper.

13 "$12," said Samantha's father.

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14 "No. $20."

15 "$15."

16 The shopkeeper paused before saying, "OK, deal. $15."

17 After Samantha's father paid for the new dress, he took off his cowboy hat and let Samantha wear it on their way out the door. Then they both walked to a different part of the mercado, where they bought bottles of fruit-flavored soda and sat down to rest at a table.

18 "This is definitely more fun than going to the mall," Samantha said with a giggle..

10. The word proclaimed contains the prefix pro- and the root word claim. Based on the context of the word in paragraph 2, the prefix pro- means

a. near.

b. before.

c. outward.

d. after.

11. Read the following sentence from paragraph 7.

"Just keep in mind that these shopkeepers are very serious about their trade."

What does trade mean in the sentence above?

a. work

b. sale

c. to exchange

d. to purchase

12. Read the following sentence from paragraph 10.

He was moving like a little squirrel scampering busily about the room, but now he stood up very straight.

How does the image in the sentence characterize the shopkeeper?

a. It shows that the shopkeeper is taller than Samantha's father.

b. It shows that the shopkeeper would rather sell dresses outdoors.

c. It shows that the shopkeeper is very nervous with customers.

d. It shows that the shopkeeper works with quick, sudden movements.11

13. What is the best summary of the passage? a. Samantha wanted to go shopping with her dad, but she had never been to the mercado before.

So they went together and bought fruit sodas when they were done. b. Samantha needed a new dress for the culture festival. Yet, her father had never bought her a

dress, and she had never picked one by herself. So they went to the mercado to try to find a beautiful dress.

c. Dad needed to get a dress for Samantha for the culture festival, but he had never bought her a dress before. So he took her to the mercado, and they found a great dress.

d. Samantha found a beautiful blue dress that had red and yellow swirling flowers sewn into it, and she decided to wear it to the culture festival.

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The Dilemma1 One day, a farmer had to carry a goat, a wolf, and a cabbage across a river. The farmer, however, could bring only one item across the river at a time. He knew that if he left the goat, the wolf, and the cabbage alone, the goat would eat the cabbage, and the wolf would eat the goat. It took the farmer a long time to figure out a solution to his problem. At last, he realized how he could get himself and the goat, the wolf, and the cabbage safely across.

2 First, the farmer rowed across the river with the goat and left the animal alone on the opposite side. Second, he rowed back, picked up the wolf, and brought it across. However, he did not leave the wolf with the goat. The goat returned with him in the rowboat. Next, the farmer dropped off the goat and made another trip across the river with the cabbage only. He left the wolf with the cabbage and then went back to get the goat. After the farmer and the goat crossed the river again, they joined the wolf and the cabbage.

14. What is the conflict of this story?a) the farmer has to decide how to get all his

things safely across a riverb) the farmer cannot control his animalsc) a field next to a riverd) the farmer is successful

15. What happened after the wolf was brought across the river?

a) The wolf ate the goat.b) The farmer rowed back with the goat.c) The wolf joined the cabbage.d) The farmer went back to get the goat.

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16. Which of these did the farmer do first?a) He rowed across the river with the goat.b) He brought the wolf across.c) He left the goat alone.d) He brought the cabbage across.

17. Which clue word in the story tells what the farmer did last?

a) lastb) nextc) afterd) finally

18. Before he tried to cross the river, the farmera) bought a rowboatb) separated the wolf and the goatc) worried a lotd) thought a long time

19. Another good title for this story would bea) “The Farmer, The Chicken, and the Wolf”b) “The Farmer Thinks Things Through”c) “How to Cross a River: A Guide for Boat

Safety”d) “Fierce Predators: The Danger of Wolves”

Below is a graphic organizer about the farmer.

20. Which other word describes the main character?a) patientb) thoughtlessc) luckyd) lethargic

Theme Practice14

Farmer

CarefulSmart

I thought Mom would blow a fuse when she pulled into the parking space at the grocery store. Somebody had left a shopping cart right in the middle of the parking space. "Why do people do that?" she said in a disgusted voice. "Don't stress over it, Mom," I said. "I can move it." I moved the shopping cart to the cart corral. When I came back, Mom had already parked the car and was getting the shopping bags out of the trunk. "Thanks, Tasha," she said as she slammed the trunk. "Sometimes people are so rude." "It was no trouble, really," I said. "That isn't the point," she said. "It's a responsibility thing. Whoever brought the cart out of the store was responsible for it, including putting it up. When they didn't do that, somebody else had to. If everybody acted like that, the world would be a mess. There would be shopping carts everywhere." I could see that Mom was really wound up about abandoned carts, and I was hungry. "Come on, let's do our shopping," I said as I moved toward the door. After a few steps she stopped. "Here's why I think they do it: they think that the Golden Rule doesn't apply when nobody's looking. You only need to do the right thing if there are witnesses. Otherwise, just throw your cup on the ground or toss your paper towel on the floor instead of in the trash can. That's just the wrong attitude." She took a deep breath. "Okay, I'm done. Sorry you had to listen to my rant." "That's okay, Mom. I promise I will always be responsible for my shopping carts, even when I'm a little old lady." She laughed. "You better."

21. What lesson can be learned from this story?

a. People abandon grocery carts out of ignorance.

b. Being responsible makes the world work better.

c. People who are stressed often lose their tempers.

d. Doing the right thing is extremely frustrating.

Character

Problem he/she caused or

experiencedHow were the problems

resolved?What lesson did he/she

learn or teach? Theme Concept

Theme Statement

22. Which of the following might be a story with a theme similar to this one?

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e. a story about a mountain man who explored the Snake River

f. a story about a lawyer who wins a big case for his elderly clients

g. a story about a racehorse that overcomes an injury to win a big race

h. a story about a boy who breaks a window and pays for replacing it

The Merchant and the Teacher

A rich merchant wanted to study religion. Unfortunately, all the religious teachers he met were all poor. They insisted he give up his wealth and live like they did. The rich man liked the comforts his money brought him and did not want to give them up. He felt those comfortable things made him happy. One day he heard of a religious teacher who lived in a great palace far away. Excited, he made the journey to see about becoming his student. He was ushered into the teacher's quarters, which were beautiful. The teacher offered the merchant strong coffee and delicious sweets. As they ate and drank, beautiful girls danced for them. The merchant liked what he saw and felt he could follow this teacher. He asked what it would take to become his student. "Oh, you will have to give up all your riches and take a vow of poverty," replied the teacher. The merchant was surprised and said, "You live in such splendor, with fine rugs on the floor and delicious sweets and beautiful dancing girls. Why must I give up all that I have?" "I can be happy without these things," said the teacher.

23. What is the main theme of this passage?

i. Poor teachers expect to be paid.

j. Not all teachers are honest people.

k. Appearances can be deceiving.

l. Good teachers are hard to fool.

Character





Theme Statement

The Ant and the Cocoon

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On a sunny day, an ant was searching for food and came across a cocoon that was about to change. At the end of the cocoon, the ant could see a tail moving. The movement attracted the ant who then saw that there was something alive and said, "I pity such a creature that has to live inside such a thing, while I can move freely about at my pleasure. If I want I can climb a tree, while you lie inside in a shell. You can only move a little bit of your tail!" The creature in the cocoon heard every word but said nothing. A few days later, the ant happened by the same place. It noticed the cocoon and inspected it. There was nothing inside. "I wonder what happened to the poor creature inside," the ant said. At that moment the ant felt a cool breeze as shade covered him. He looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly. "Who are you?" asked the ant. "Don't you recognize me?" said the butterfly. "I am the creature you pitied because I was locked inside the cocoon. You may boast of your ability to run freely, but I won't listen very long." With that, the butterfly flapped its wings and rose up until it caught a breath of wind and was soon out of the ant's sight.adapted from The Ant and the Chrysalis by Aesop

24. What is the theme of "The Ant and the Cocoon"?

a. Appearances can be deceiving.

b. Butterflies are very beautiful.

c. Your home is where your heart is.

d. Ants are not as smart as butterflies.

Character





Theme Statement

Sam Bellamy and Mary Hallett(A Cape Cod Legend)

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Once there was a sailor known as Sam Bellamy who fell in love with a girl named Mary Hallett. They lived on Cape Cod, just east of Boston. As a poor sailor, Sam could not offer Mary a nice home or expensive things, but they loved each other very much. One day, Sam told Mary that he would go to sea and become a pirate. To be a pirate was risky and dangerous, and Sam would be an outlaw. He promised Mary he would return when he had enough gold. Then, he and Mary could be married and live in luxury. Mary was worried, but Sam was brave. He said he would be willing to take the risk. He swore that he would always return for Mary—no matter what. Sam went to sea and became a very successful pirate. He was a friend to Blackbeard and all the other pirates in the Caribbean. He captured a fortune in gold and a powerful warship called the Whydah Galley. His crew called him Black Sam because he had long black hair, not because he was mean. He was known for his kindness towards the crews of the ships he captured. Soon the day came when Sam had enough gold, and he set sail for Boston. Sadly, Sam's ship met a storm off the coast, and the waves drove it onto the rocks. Only two men survived, and it was said that Sam was not one of them. When Mary heard the news, she was heartbroken. She ate very little and roamed the coast alone for many years. Then, one night, she disappeared. The residents of Cape Cod tell this legend to this day. According to them, a dark stranger came to Mary's house the night she disappeared. He had long, black hair and rich, golden rings on his fingers. They say she was last heard laughing.

25. Which of the following sentences best represents the theme of the passage?

m. "He was known for his kindness towards the crews of the ships he captured."

n. "She ate very little and roamed the alone coast for many years."

o. "He swore that he would always return for Mary—no matter what."

p. "One day, Sam told Mary that he would go to sea and become a pirate."

Character





Theme Statement

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Emily loved Grandma's doll collection. She hoped Grandma would share it with her one day. She especially wanted to have Clarissa. Clarissa was Grandma's favorite. It used to be her grandma's. One day, Emily was at Grandma's by herself when she found the door to the doll cabinet open. She peeked in the cabinet. Clarissa was gone! Emily froze in fear. She was the only person home. Grandma would be so upset Clarissa was gone. Emily decided to find the doll. She looked all over the house. She searched each room from top to bottom. She even looked in closets and drawers. Emily was just about to give up when Grandma came home. Grandma was holding something in her arms. It was Clarissa! Emily raced to give Grandma a hug. Grandma explained that Clarissa needed a little extra stuffing, so she took the doll to a special doll maker. She left the cabinet open on accident. Emily was so relieved.

26. Which of the following best summarizes the story?

a. Grandma had taken the doll to get extra stuffing from a doll maker, and she had accidentally

left the cabinet open. Emily had been very worried about the doll. When Grandma came home,

Emily gave her a big hug.

b. Emily searched the house, room by room, to find the missing doll, Clarissa. Her grandmother

had taken the doll without telling Emily. Emily was very upset when she found that Clarissa was

missing. She was happy when she returned.

c. Emily loved her Grandma's doll Clarissa. One day Emily saw that the doll was missing, so she

searched the house for it. Grandma came home and told Emily she had taken the doll to get

extra stuffing. Emily was relieved.

d. Emily wanted Grandma's doll collection someday, especially Clarissa. One day, Emily noticed

that the doll was missing from the cabinet. The door to the cabinet was open. Emily was very

worried and searched the house.Somebody

(Main Character)Wanted

(Character’s wish)But

(Problem/Conflict)So

(Solution/Resolution)Then

(the Conclusion)

Main Idea

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Mikah and his family took a vacation to Florida. Mikah had never been to the beach, so he was very excited. He wanted to swim and make a sand castle. He also wanted to look for sea shells. They drove for two days to get to Florida. They played car games and told stories and listened to music. It was a very long drive. Mikah was glad when they made it to Florida. When they arrived, it was raining. Mikah's mom said this happens by the beach. There is a lot of water in the air, so it sometimes rains a little bit each day. She thought the rain would be gone the next day. The rain did not stop the next day. It kept going for six days. On the last day of their vacation, it finally stopped raining. Mikah and his brother played on the beach all day to make up for a rainy week. Mikah hoped they would never have such a wet vacation again.


a. Mikah and his brother spent their last vacation day on the beach because it had rained the

entire rest of the time. His family had driven for two days to get to the beach in Florida. They

played car games and told stories.

b. Mikah and his family drove to Florida for vacation. Mikah was excited to play on the beach, but

when they arrived, it was raining. It rained for six days. On the last day, Mikah and his brother

were finally able to play on the beach.

c. Mikah wanted to build a sandcastle, swim, and look for sea shells, so his family drove for two

days to get to Florida. They played car games and told stories and listened to music. It was

raining when they got to the beach.

d. Mikah's family drove for two days to go to the beach in Florida. Mikah was glad when they

arrived because it took a long time to get there. It was a very long drive. When they got there, it

was raining, and they were disappointed.Somebody





(the Conclusion)

Main Idea

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R.J. really wanted to get his library card. He wanted to get books for his dad to read to him before bed. He was tired of reading the same ones all the time. He knew the stories by heart. There was only one problem—R.J. had to learn how to write his name to get a library card. R.J. asked his mom to help him. She was taking his brother, Cody, to the library on Friday. R.J. wanted to go and get his library card then. That meant he had three days to learn to write his name. His mom wrote his name on a big piece of paper. She helped him practice over and over. Finally, it was Friday. R.J. went up to the librarian and said he wanted to get a library card. She gave him the piece of paper where he was supposed to write his name. Very slowly, R.J. wrote his name. He left the library with his brand new library card and three books. R.J. was so excited!


a. R.J. wanted a library card, but he had to write his name in order to get the card. His mother

helped him practice for three days. By the end of the week, he was able to write his name and

get his library card.

b. R.J. wanted to get a library card so his dad could read new books. He was tired of reading the

same books all of the time, so R.J. had to learn how to write his name. He practiced writing all

week.

c. R.J. asked his mom to help him learn to write his name, so she wrote his name on a big piece of

paper. R.J practiced and was able to write his name. He went to the library and got a library

card.

d. R.J. practiced hard for three days so he could write his name. He wanted a library card, but he

would have to write his name to get the card. His practice paid off, and he was able to get a

library card.Somebody





(the Conclusion)

Main Idea

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29. What would be another good title for this story?a. “Consuelo Learns a Lesson”b. “Magdalena’s New Slippers”c. “An Argument”d. “Dance Until Dawn”

30. What is the fourth paragraph mostly about?a. how Consuelo milked the goatsb. Consuelo’s day in the pastc. how Magdalena prepared mealsd. how the traders brought their goods

31. Which of these details tell about Mama?a. She liked to go to dances.b. She was proud of her family history.c. She didn’t like old furniture.d. She taught Consuelo how to milk goats

32. What did the four sisters buy from the traders?a. fansb. fancy combsc. dancing slippersd. shawls

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Genre Practice

33. What characteristics do all fiction stories have? a) Magical creatures and technologyb) Main character and conflictc) Heroes and time traveling d) Events and a happy ending

34. This sub-genre is set in the present, has realistic events, and the characters are made-up but seem like real people. a) Historical Fictionb) Realistic Fiction c) Mythd) Tall Tale

35. This sub-genre is set in the past, is based on actual events in time, and could have real or made-up people from the past as characters. a) Fableb) Legendc) Realistic Fictiond) Historical Fiction

36. This sub-genre has magical creatures or animals that can talk, good vs. evil, and stories often start with “Once upon a time” or “Long ago and far away.” a) Mythb) Fairy tale c) Tall tale d) Realistic Fiction

37. This sub-genre is passed down from generation to generation. There is often a lesson, and it explains how something comes to be. a) Tall taleb) Fable c) Persuasive Letterd) Folktale

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Read the excerpt below.

A Scorpion befriended a Ladybug who became a loyal friend to him. A time came when she struggled to cross a challenging and dangerous river, and so the Scorpion offered to take her to the other side on his back. He had come to care for her and promised he would never harm her. But, safely across the river, he allowed his tail to dip upon her with its venomous sting. As she lay in great pain, she said, "... but, you promised... why?" He shrugged and said, sadly, "Because it is my Nature." Regardless of our wishes, or even our intent, it is to our Nature alone that we will be faithful.

38. This is an example of which type of literature? a) Fableb) Mythc) Historical Fictiond) Folktale


The Earth used to rest steadily on three huge pieces of wood. One day, however, the great Chibchacum wanted to have some fun. He flooded the plain of Bogota in Colombia. The King, Bochica, became angry. He punished Chibchacum and made him carry the world on his shoulders. Now, whenever Chibchacum gets angry, he stomps his feet, shaking the Earth. To this day, his stomping causes earthquakes.

39. This is an example of which type of literature? q. Modern Fantasyr. Narrative Non-Fictions. Science Fictiont. Folktale


Imagine if you can, the excitement that was caused by the birth of Paul Bunyan!

It took five giant storks, working overtime, to deliver him to his parents.

He cut his teeth on a metal pole and grew so fast that after one week he had to wear his father's clothes. His lungs were so strong that he could empty a whole pond of frogs with one "holler".

Paul's clothing was so large they had to use wagon wheels for buttons. They used a lumber wagon drawn by a team of oxen as a baby carriage. When he outgrew this his parents put him on a raft off the coast of Maine.

40. This is an example of which type of literature?a) Legendb) Tall Talec) Mythd) Fable

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Alex and Herbert walked across the hall and faced the next scene. Another spacecraft hovered, this time over an enormous glacier. A gigantic blow-dryer machine extended from an open hatch in the belly of the UFO. It was melting the ice. Statues of animals and humans were in various stages of being thawed out. “And we’re not from the future,” Herbert added, staring up at the UFO. “I think we’re in it.”

41. This is an example of which type of literature?a) Mythb) Realistic Fictionc) Modern Fantasyd) Science Fiction

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I began to shrink. It’s very weird when you morph into something tiny. One minute your head is like four feet above the floor. Then, suddenly, your head is only two feet above the floor. Then one foot. Six inches. Once inch. My hands began to split open. Two of my fingers grew out and became sharp claws. Two other fingers and my thumb blossomed open, splitting into thousands of tiny, sticky hairs. My legs were shriveling down and turning into fly legs. SPLOOT! Two new legs exploded from my chest, just at the bottom of where my ribs had been. The legs shot out of me like huge black worms. They grew daggerlike hairs and formed joints, and became hard as plastic. At last, I was done morphing. I was a fly

42. This is an example of which type of literature?a) Folktaleb) Modern Fantasyc) Historical Fictiond) Fable

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