Question

text-dependent questions
directions: for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.

1. part a: which sentence describes a theme of the story?

a. animals have the ability to bring people together.
b. enemies can become friends through simple acts of kindness.
c. school is more fun when you have good friends.
d. its important not to judge someone when you first meet them.

1. part b: which detail from the story best supports the answer to part a?

a. “jared remembered five things he didnt like about school: jessica, lining up, arithmetic, spelling, and reading aloud. jared wanted to stay home, but his mom sent him anyway.” (paragraphs 1 - 2)
b. “the four kittens arrived in a box covered with a piece of screen. everyone except jared held them.” (paragraph 9)
c. “class, jared rescued the kittens,’ mrs. thomas announced. everyone cheered. thanks,’ whispered jessica. ‘youre the greatest.’” (paragraphs 28 - 30)
d. “jared was so pleased that when he read, his hands didnt shake. words didnt blur. jared, that was super!’ said mrs. thomas.” (paragraphs 31 - 32)

1. what does it mean that jareds face turns red in paragraph 17?

a. jared is embarrassed that jessica tells on him.
b. jared feels guilty for saying mean things about the kittens.
c. jared is upset that jessica doesnt believe him.
d. jared feels warm from the radiator in the classroom.

1. why does jared make a face at jessica when she says he cant read? (paragraphs 4 - 7)

a. he is annoyed with jessica for teasing him.
b. he is shocked that jessica offers to read.
c. he is embarrassed that he doesnt know how to read.
d. he is trying to make jessica laugh.

Explanation:

1. Para determinar el tema de la historia en la Parte A, se debe analizar el mensaje general. Las animales pueden unir a las personas, lo que parece ser un tema común en la historia.
2. En la Parte B, el detalle que apoya que los animales unen a las personas es cuando los gatitos llegan y todos se emocionan, especialmente cuando Jared los rescata.
3. Para la pregunta 3, el enrojecimiento de Jared puede deberse a la sensación de culpa por decir malas cosas sobre los gatitos.
4. En la última pregunta, la reacción de Jared a la afirmación de Jessica de que no puede leer puede deberse a la sensación de ser avergonzado.

Answer:

1. A. Animales tienen la habilidad de unir a las personas
2. C. “Class, Jared rescued the kittens,’ Mrs. Thomas announced. Everyone cheered. Thanks,’ whispered Jessica. ‘You’re the greatest.” (Paragraphs 28 - 30)
3. B. Jared se siente culpable por decir malas cosas sobre los gatitos
4. C. Está avergonzado de que Jessica diga que no sabe leer