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Teresa, David, and Krista loved spending summer days with their babysitter, Carmen. Every morning Carmen walked the children to the playground. She pushed them on the swings. She watched as they slid down the slide. She told them stories about her dog Ralphie. The children thought Ralphie was wonderful. He could make things invisible.

One morning, Carmen, Ralphie, and the children walked to the playground. There, where the playground used to be, stood a castle. It was made of bricks. It had a drawbridge. The children were amazed.

"What happened to the playground?" David asked, dumbfounded.

"Let's go find out," Carmen said, also very shocked.

Carmen and the three children walked across the drawbridge. Just then, the wooden doors of the castle opened.

"Hello, Ralphie. I've been waiting for you and your friends," said a large, white unicorn. "Come and play with me." The unicorn motioned with its long horn. "This way, please," it said.

The first thing they saw was a swimming pool. Beside the pool were changing rooms and bathing suits that fit. Carmen, the children, and the unicorn swam and played in the pool. Then they walked to a bowling alley in another part of the castle. They bowled many games. Everyone's bowling score was high!

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Later on, Carmen and the children rode the unicorn. They explored a garden and found a playroom inside the castle. The playroom had blocks, trains, cars, dollhouses, dolls, and video games. They took the dolls on train trips around a town they built out of blocks. It was a perfect day.

When Mrs. Green got home, David and Teresa told their mother about the castle and the unicorn. She laughed and said, "I drove by the playground this morning on my way to the dentist at 10:30. I saw you standing near the swings, but that was all I saw."

When Krista told their father about the unicorn and the castle, he laughed and said, "I saw you on the playground on my way home for lunch, Krista. You were playing near the slide, but I didn't see anything else."

When Carmen told her boyfriend about the fun day she and the children had had, he laughed and said, "I just walked by the playground. There isn't any castle there. Isn't that right, Ralphie?" He scooped up Carmen's dog. When Carmen's boyfriend wasn't looking, Ralphie gave Carmen a quick wink.

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1. Why did the author use words like morning and lunch in the story?

A to show what time of year the story took place

B to show what time of day the story took place

C to show where the story took place

D to show when people eat

3. What might Carmen write in her diary about what happened at the playground?

A I spent a long day at the playground today.

B The children enjoyed my story about Ralphie.

C I saw Mrs. Green and Kri sta.'s father at the playground today.

D We had a magical day today with a unicorn.

2. Which of these sentences best shows that the story could not happen in real life?

A An animal speaks to the children.

B The children listen to stories.

C An animal plays with children in a garden.

D The children build a block city.

4. Which of the following best describes the event that makes David dumbfounded?

A A unicorn motions with its horn.

B The playground is gone and a castle is in its place.

C He gets a high bowling score.

D His mother drives by the playground.

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5. What does the author include in "The Amazing Playground" that shows the story is a fantasy?

A A girl baby-sits children.

B A unicorn talks to the children and the dog.

C A girl tells stories about her dog.

D A playroom has blocks, trains, cars, dollhouses, dolls, and video games.

6. Why did Ralphie wink at Carmen?

A He wants to run back to the castle.

B He wants to tease Carmen's boyfriend.

C He wants to jump down to the ground.

D He wants to keep his talent a secret.

7. Which word best describes Ralphie?

A well-behaved

B sad

C magical

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8. Which of the following statements is true?

A Carmen was as surprised as the children to see the castle.

B Carmen knew the day was all just make-believe.

C Carmen had played at the castle before.

D Carmen did not know Ralphie had special powers.

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Sometimes you can stumble across nature in the most unexpected places. Early one morning in June, I was walking near some trees in my backyard when I was surprised. There, sitting in a patch of shade, was a turtle. I could tell it was a box turtle because it was about five inches long and had a high, round shell. The shell was dark brown with spots and lines of yellow and orange.

A box turtle does not like to leave its home. Box turtles live in a territory of about five to twelve acres. Somehow, my backyard had become part of this turtle's territory. I couldn't resist and picked up the turtle. It pulled in its head and legs and tightly closed its shell. The shell was so tough that I couldn't open it. I put it

back where I found it. I didn't want to disturb its home.

The next day, I returned to the spot where I first saw the turtle. I looked among the leaves and sticks but didn't see a thing. Something under a coating of soil caught my eye. There were four perfect little eggs. Box turtles usually lay their eggs in North Carolina in June and July. The mother will dig a nest in loose soil. She lays from three to six eggs. Then she covers the eggs with leaves and dirt. Turtles are not like birds--they don't sit on the eggs. In fact, turtles leave the eggs and don't usually return at all.

The eggs take about two to three months to hatch. Over the next two months, I checked again and again but I

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never saw another adult turtle. Late one afternoon in August, I saw movement in the nest. I got down on my knees. With the help of a flashlight, I saw four one-inch turtles hatching. They did not have the bright coloring of an adult. Soon, though, with a diet of berries, mushrooms, snails, and insects, the baby turtles will grow into

brightly-colored adults. A healthy turtle can live 30 to 40 years. Some are believed to have lived to be 100 years old!

I learned that you don't have to go to a park or into the wild to experience nature. You can find it right in your own backyard. I've been keeping my eyes open. Who knows what wonders I'll find next!

9. In paragraph 1, the author writes "Sometimes you can stumble across nature in the most unexpected places." What does unexpected mean?

A expected to happen

B expected over again

C not expected

D expected before

10. Why was the author surprised to find a turtle in her backyard?

A She had never seen a turtle before.

B She thought wild animals were only found in parks or wild areas.

C She did not know anything about turtles.

D She had seen the turtle in the front yard the day before.

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11. What words in the selection show that the author would watch, but not disturb, something else she found in nature?

A wild and open

B stumble and caught

C hatchling and healthy

perfect and wonders

12. Why would a student choose to read "Backyard Find"?

A to get directions on how to care for a pet turtle

B to see what people keep in their yards

C to learn about box turtles

D to be entertained by a funny story

13. Why did the author put the turtle back but then go to the same spot the next day?

A She wanted the turtle to go away on its own.

B She wanted to start raising turtles.

C She was afraid of the turtle and wanted to make sure it had left.

D She didn't want to disturb the turtle, but she wanted to look at it.

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Komodo dragons are monitor lizards.

Dragons are scary monsters in stories, legends, and movies. But have you ever wondered if they were real?

Imagine heading out for a day of fishing from an island. You and the other fishermen spot another island that looks like a good fishing spot. When you get near the island, you see creatures as big as your little fishing boat that look like dragons.

Are Dragons Real?

In 1912, a group of fishermen who went to Komodo Island had a scary experience just like the one described. They spotted creatures that looked like dragons. When they returned home, the men told their dragon stories. The stories did not get a lot of attention until fourteen years later.

In 1926, the American Museum of Natural History sponsored a trip back to Komodo. The expedition confirmed that the fishermen's stories were true. The expedition studied the creatures and even brought two of them back alive. The creatures were called Komodo Dragons.

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What o Komodo 'Dragons Lo k Like? ID

A Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard. The males and females look alike, except that the males are larger. Grown male lizards are about 9 feet long and weigh about 300 pounds. Female lizards are about 7 to 8 feet long and weigh about 150 pounds.

A Komodo dragon has a lizard-like head and a long neck. It has a long, forked tongue. It also has sharp teeth for hunting and eating.

A Komodo dragon is a fast runner. Its legs are short and strong. It also has a very strong sense of smell and can smell food from several miles away.

What Do Komodo Dragons Eat?

Komodo dragons eat meat. They hunt eggs, small deer, and wild pigs. They hide in the grass and wait. Then they lean out and bite the animal. A Komodo dragon can bring down a water buffalo. It also eats the meat of dead animals. Although Komodo dragons are not known to hunt humans, they have killed a few people.

Where Do Komodo Dragons Live?

Komodo dragons live in the wild, mainly on four islands in the country of Indonesia. They dig small caves. They spend daylight hours in these caves or in the shade under bushes.

Komodo dragons also live in zoos. The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. has a pair of Komodo dragons. These two dragons have hatched more dragons. Now you can see Komodo dragons in many zoos in the United States.

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14. In paragraph 4, the author writes

"The expedition confirmed that the fishermen's stories were true." Which dictionary definition best defines confirmed in this sentence?

A made sure something was correct

B made sure of an appointment

C took part in a religious event

D always does something the same way

15. Which question should be asked to find out more information than the selection gives about Komodo dragons?

A How are male and female Komodo dragons different?

B What reptile is larger than a Komodo dragon?

C When were Komodo dragons first seen by people?

D Are any Komodo dragons found in the United States?

16. What are Komodo dragons named for?

A the food they eat

the zoo that captured them

C the person who discovered them

D the place where they were first found

17. What do the subheads tell the reader?

A questions that cannot be answered

B what information is in- each part

C the order of events

D what is in the photograph


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20. What other animals are scary to look at?

A rabbits

B dinosaurs

C cow

D giraffes

18. Where do most zoos get their Komodo dragons?

A from people who trap them in the wild

B from a special farm that raises dragons

C from the American Museum of Natural History

D from eggs hatched by the two dragons at the National Zoo

19. What happened that confirmed that "dragons" really existed?

A An expedition went to Komodo and brought dragons back.

B People listened to stories.

C A Komodo dragon was born at a zoo.

D A Komodo dragon ate a human.

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EGG Reading Comprehension

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Snacks can be an important part of your diet. Choosing good snacks can help you stay the right weight for your age. Healthful snacks keep you from feeling hungry They can also give you energy. Granola is a snack that lots of people like to eat. Here is an easy recipe for granola.

Things You Nee&

• measuring cups • large mixing bowl • medium-sized mixing bowl • large spoon O large cookie sheet • oven mitt O oven (To be used by adults only)

What Goes in the Gr

• 3 cups rolled oats • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour • 1 cup shredded coconut O 1/2 cup sunflower seeds • 1/2 cup chopped nuts • 1/2 cup raisins O 1/2 cup honey • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

How to Make the Granolla

1. Turn on the oven to 250 degrees. 2. In a large mixing bowl, put the oats,

flour, coconut, sunflower seeds, nuts, and raisins.

3. In a medium-sized bowl, pour in the honey and oil. Mix well.

4. Pour the honey mixture into the large bowl. Stir the ingredients together until they are completely mixed.

5. Spread the mixture on the cookie sheet. Spread it as even as possible.

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6. Set the timer on the oven for 1 hour. Let the granola bake.

7. Take the granola out of the oven, and let it cool.

8. Then enjoy eating it!

This table compares some healthy snacks. Use this table to choose the best snack.

Healthy enacke

snack Fond Calcifies (1 gram or more)

Fat (1 gram or more)

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1 orange 70 0 1

1 banana 101 0 1

1 slice American cheese 106 9 6

1 cup raisins 104 0 1

1 cup applesauce 116 0 0

20 peanuts 106 9 5

1 cup granola 278 14 6

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25. Which would be the best foods to choose for someone eating a low calorie and low fat diet?

A orange

B cheese

C applesauce

D granola

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21. What should the cook do before pouring the honey and oil into the bowl?

A set the oven timer for 1 hour

B remove the granola from the oven

C spread the mixture on the cookie sheet

D mix together the oats, flour, coconut, sunflower seeds, nuts, and raisins

22. Why is an oven mitt important?

A Making granola is messy.

B It is hard to stir the honey.

C The cookie sheet will be hot.

D The measuring spoons are sharp.

23. Why did the author number the paragraphs in the "How to Make the Granola" section?

A to help the cook follow the steps in the correct order

B to show which steps are the most important

C to keep track of which ingredients were used

D because the bowls are numbered

24. Use the table to answer the question. Which snack has as much protein as granola?

A banana

B peanuts

C cheese

D applesauce


Fishing in entr 1 Park

My dad and I cast the lines Of our rented bamboo rods, Lures glinting in the early morning To tempt catfish, carp, or bass.

5 The city bustle is only a faint echo.

We're not the only New Yorkers fishing. Clusters of poles dot the walkway; Cormorants swoop along the shore,

Empty-handed but content, 10 After lunch we'll ride

The subway home, returning to The honks of cars and traffic whistles.

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21 Which of the following best shows that "Fishing in Central Park" is a poem?

A It has stanzas and rhythm.

B It makes the reader laugh.

C It describes a place.

D It uses commas and semi-colons.

21, Which line from the poem best shows that it is written from the son's point of view?

A "We're not the only New Yorkers fishing."

B "My dad and I cast the lines"

C "After lunch we'll ride"

D "Of our rented bamboo rods"

Which word best describes the father and child?

A happy

B angry

C busy

D hungry

The selection says, /Lures glinting in the early morning/ to tempt catfish, carp, or bass./ What does glinting mean?

A jumping

B shining

C singing

D waiting

What words did the author use to show that the father and child got on the subway sometime later in the day?

A home

B in the early morning

C returning to

D after lunch

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Clipper ships like this one were built for speed.

In the mid-1800s, ships carried lots of things across the ocean for sale. These ships sailed at speeds of less than 5 knots because they were so heavy.

Beginning in the 1840s, another kind of ship, the clipper ship, was built. It was built for speed. Clipper ships were very light, so they could travel at speeds of 20 knots or more. As a result, they became very well liked. For example, a ship with things for sale could take four months to travel across the Atlantic. However, a clipper ship, like the Monarch of the Sea, could travel the same distance in only one month because it was so light and fast!

One of the ships that carried immigrants to America was the Monarch of the Sea. On May 16, 1861, nearly a thousand passengers boarded the two-hundred-and-twenty-three-foot ship and set sail for a new life. One was Andrew Johnson, a seventeen-year-old boy from Sweden. Many years later, he wrote down memories of his voyage in a journal.

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EOG Reading. Comprehension

We left Liverpool on the 16th of May on the sailing ship Monarch of the Sea. The ship had two decks, or stories, for the people and one below for the goods and water casks. Every morning at six o-clock we had to go below and get our gallon of water for the day (for each person) and we could not get any more till the next morning.

Once a week, provisions were dealt out to each family and consisted of hardtack (sea biscuit), brown sugar, rice, salted beef; potatoes, bacon, flour, and some other little things as I don't remember, but I lived almost entirely on hardtack and brown sugar.

But the greatest difficulty was to get anything cooked. We were divided into seven districts and each district got a chance at the stove once a day. So that those that could not live on or eat hardtack went very hungry sometimes, and it was not very pleasant at times.

The Monarch of the Sea, with Andrew aboard, arrived in New York on June 19, 1861.

1851 American clipper ship 1860 Lincoln 1875 Building

Flying Cloud sets becomes president of the Statue of sail of the United States Liberty begins

1859 Up to 30,000 Swedish

people arrive in America

1861 Monarch of the Sea arrives in New York

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What can be said about most people who traveled on the Monarch of the Sea?

A They were wealthy tourists.

B They were brave.

C They were traveling on business.

D They were visiting family in America.

Why did the author include a timeline?

A to review the history of Sweden

B to explain why Andrew came to America

C to describe daily life on the Monarch of the Sea

D to show other events at the time Andrew sailed

Why are paragraphs 4, 5, and 6 set in italic type?

A because they have the most important information

because they should be read in a different voice

C to show that this is Andrew's journal entry

D to show that the story was written in 1861

According to the timeline, about how long after the Flying Cloud sailed did Andrew sail?

A about 4 months

B about 10 years

C about 8 years

D about 24 years

Why did many people want to travel by clipper ships?

A The trip by clipper ship was faster than by other ships.

B There was better food on clipper ships than other ships.

C Clipper ships were bigger than other ships.

D Clipper ships had better names than other ships.

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Simonton Dog Show Th uic I

10:00 A.M. Your Dog and You Dr. Jean Ortiz will speak about important roles that dogs play in people's lives. Dog owners are invited to bring their own dogs to this event. Dogs and owners will march in single file around the stage. All dogs that join in will get a treat.

10:30 A.M. Guide Dogs Guide dogs help people with daily challenges. These dogs are trained to guide people and to do small jobs for people. These animals help people in many ways.

11:30 A.M. Dogs Under 15 Pounds These little dogs weigh less than fifteen pounds. They are very cute! Some are so small you could hold them in one hand.

12:00 P.M. Dogs 15 to 35 Pounds Medium-sized dogs include many common pets. One example is the cocker spaniel These show dogs don't look like the Frisbee-catching animals you see at the park, though. They are brushed and trimmed till they shine.

Dogs 35 Pounds and Up It's time for the big dogs! What a job it is to bathe and brush dogs in this group! These beautiful animals will amaze you with their grace and manners.

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W rking D gs Working dogs help people in many ways. Guide dogs help people who

cannot see. Hearing dogs help people who cannot hear. Service dogs are trained to help people who use wheelchairs. Service dogs can also help people who have other kinds of physical needs.

How a Working Dog Helps People

A. The mouth picks up dropped items, pulls a wheelchair, gets the phone in an emergency, or opens doors.

B. The backpack carries things that the person might need, such as medicine, a first aid kit, or groceries from the store.

C. The paw lets someone who cannot hear know when something needs attention. For example, the dog can tap someone when it hears a stove timer buzzing, a doorbell ringing, a siren wailing, or a smoke alarm going off.

D. The harness allows someone who cannot see to hold onto the dog so it can navigate the person safely around objects, to corners, or across streets.

E. The eyes allow the dog to see things for someone who cannot see. F. The patch says "Please Don't Pet Me, I'm Working." It reminds people

that the dog is working for its owner.

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3L Why is it useful to have a diagram with this selection?

What time should the owner of a guide dog arrive at the dog show?

A 1:00 P.M.

B 12:00 A.M.

C 11:30 A.M.

D 10:30 A.M.

39, Why might the "Your Dog and You" event be noisy?

A to see where working dogs live

to see information about different types of dogs

C to see different types of working dogs

D to see what equipment working dogs use to help people

Why should a person never play with a working dog while it's working?

A It is important to let the working dog do its job.

B Working dogs are serious and do not like to have fun.

A People often talk while Dr. Ortiz speaks.

B A band will be playing during that event.

C People might bring barking dogs.

D Dr. Ortiz likes people to make lots of noise.

C The backpack gets in the way when working dogs play.

D A working dog could get hurt on its harness if it tries to play.

40. The diagram explains that the harness is used to "hold onto the dog so it can navigate the person safely around objects." What does navigate mean?

A drive

B follow

C lead

D push

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Third Nine Weeks Assessment Key as of 2012

Title Answer Choice CC Strand Details

The Amazing Playground 1. C R.L. 3.1; R.I 3.10 story structure/

text organization 2. D R.L. 3.10 fiction elements 3. C R.L. 3.1 plot 4. C R.L. 3.3 conflict 5. D R.L. 3.1 differences in genres 6. A R.L. 3.3 analyze characters 7. B R.L. 3.3 inferences 8. B R.L. 3.3 point of view

A Backyard Find 9. D R.F. 3.3a prefixes; suffixes 10. C R.I. 3.6 point of view/author 11. B R.F. 3.4c increase vocabulary 12. D R.F. 3.4a explain choice of ref. Materials 13. B R.I. 3.8 cause/effect

Komodo Dragons

14. C R.F 3.4c increase vocabulary 15. B R.I. 3.1 interact with text ask questions 16. D R.I. 3.1 draw conclusions 17. C R.L. 3.1; R.I. 3.10 story structure

text organization 18. C R.I. 3.11 draw conclusions 19. B R.I. 3.5 use metacognitive

strategies to comprehend 20. A R.I. 3.1 draw conclusions

Smart Snack

21. C R.I. 3.5 locating information 22. D R.I. 3.10 nonfiction 23. B R.I. 3 .8 sequence 24. B R.I. 3.7 analyze, compare,contrast 25. C R.I. 3.7

Fishing in Central Park

26. D R.L. 3.10 poetry

27. A R.L. 3.6 point of view 28. B R.L. 3.3; R.I. 3.1 similarities and differences 29. D R.F. 3.4c increase vocabulary 30. C R.L. 3.1 sequence

Voyage to America

31. A R.I. 3.10 nonfiction 32. A R.I. 3.1; R.I. 3.5 locate information 33. C R.I. 3.2 main idea-supporting details 34. B R.L. 3.1; R.I. 3.1 conflict 35. A R.I. 3.2 summarize main idea

Schedule Simonton Dog Show

36. D R.I. 3.3 main idea/details 37. A R.I. 3.1 fact/opinion 38. D R.F. 3.4a choice of reading materials 39. D R.L. 3.3; R.I. 3.1 identify similarities

and differences 40. A R.I. 3.1 fact/opinion

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In the beginning, water was everywhere. Turtle and Pehe-ipe (peohe eeepe) floated on a raft in the dark. There was no sun. There was no moon. There were no stars: And there was no land to stop the raft and get off,

Then, a rope of feathers dropped from the sky. Earth Starter climbed down the rope and landed on the raft. He tied the rope to the front of the raft. Turtle and Pehe-ipe looked at Earth Starter. His body glowed as bright as a star.

Turtle asked Earth Starter if he could make some land for them. Earth .

Starter said, "I would, but I have no soil." Turtle thought about that. At last, he said, "Tie the rope to my leg. I will

dive into the water and dig some soil from the bottom. Then you cars use it to make land."

Earth Starter tied the rope around Turtle's leg and Turtle looked at the water.

"When I tug on the rope, pull me up," said Turtle. "I will tug once if the rope is too short to reach the bottom. I will tug twice if it is long enough arid I have scooped all the soil I can carry"

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Then Turtle dove into the water. He was gone for many seasons. Pehe-ipe fretted and cried. Still,'Turtle did not tug on the rope. Pehe-ipe thought all was lost. Finally, Turtle tugged on the rope two times. Earth Starter pulled him up as quickly as he could.

It was a long way down and then a long way back up. Turtle had lost most of the soil in the. water. All that was left was a little bit, stuck under his nails.

0 Earth Starter scraped the soil from under Turtle's nails. He rolled the soil into a ball and set it down on the raft. The ball was only the size of a pebble. Turtle and Pehe-ipe looked at the ball and sighed. They lowered their heads and wondered if they would sail on the raft forever.

Earth Starter left without saying a word. Soon the ball of soil grew and grew, until land was everywhere. There were mountains and valleys. There were canyons. There was land as far as the eye could see. Turtle and Pehe-ipe stepped off the raft and smiled.

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What is the main problem in the legend?

A Turtle is gone for many seasons.

B Earth Starter leaves without saying a word.

C Earth Starter ties a rope around Turtle's leg.

D There is no land on which to stop the raft and get off.

2. In paragraph 9, how does the phrase "they lowered their heads" show that Turtle and Pehe-ipe are alike?

A It shows that they are both careless.

B It shows that they are both unhappy.

C It shows that they are both listening.

D It shows that they are both surprised.

3. Which word or phrase best describes Turtle?

A selfish

B always bored

C problem-solver

D sad

4. Where did Earth Starter get the soil?

A from Turtle's nails

B from Pehe-ipe's tears

C from the top of the raft

D from the round pebble

A dive to the bottom of the water

B tug on the rope

C make homes on the land

D sail out to sea

5. VVhat will Turtle and Pehe-ipe most likely do after they step off the raft?

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6. Why could Turtle and Pehe-ipe ask Earth Starter to make animals?

A because Earth Starter is a good friend

B because Earth Starter can tie a rope to a raft

C because Earth Starter pulls Turtle from the water

D because Earth Starter can make mountains and valleys

7. How does the reader know Pehe-ipe is not very patient?

A Pehe-ipe smiles when they step off the raft.

Pehe-ipe cries and frets when Turtle is gone.

C Pehe-ipe does not help Turtle.

D Pehe-ipe waits on the raft when Turtle is in the water.

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A Hero Hops into Action

Monday, October 6, 2003 Lulu is a hero who lives in Australia. She is not the usual kind of family

pet. Lulu is a pet kangaroo! Lulu will become the first kangaroo to receive an important Australian award for bravery. She saved a farmer's life.

The Rescue One day last month, Len Richards, a farmer in the Gippsland area of

Victoria state, was checking his field after a storm. A falling tree branch knocked him down. Mr. Richards lay hurt on the ground and could not get up. Lulu realized he was hurt, and she warned the farmer's wife by making a loud barking noise. Mrs. Richards found her husband lying in the field, with Lulu standing near him. Later Mr. Richards praised Lulu. He said, "Lulu looked like she'd rolled me onto my side to keep my airway clear, but we'll never know for sure." Some people thought that Lulu had kept him from choking.

Who Is Lulu? Lulu is an eastern grey kangaroo. Today she is four years old, but the

Richards family has had Lulu since she was a baby. She eats grass, bark, and other plants. She also likes to eat apples. Lulu is the first kangaroo to get the award for bravery.

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8. Which question should be asked to find out more information about kangaroos?

A How did Lulu get her name? What kind of people keep kangaroos as pets?

B Where is Gippsland in Australia?

C How do kangaroos move around?

D How does the Richards' family celebrate Lulu's birthday?

9. Which of these is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A Kangaroos are from Australia.

B Some people keep kangaroos as .pets.

C In Australia, animals receive awards.

D Not all heroes are human.

10. Which sentence is an opinion?

A "She is not the usual kind of family pet."

B "Mr. Richards lay hurt on the ground and could not get up."

C "Lulu is an eastern grey kangaroo."

D "Lulu is the first kangaroo to get the award for bravery."

11. How is Lulu's role different from Mrs. Richards' role in solving Mr. Richards' problem?

A Lulu eats grass, bark, and other plants.

B Lulu comes from the farmhouse to help Mr. Richards.

C Lulu finds Mr. Richards first and sounds a warning.

D Lulu helps Mr. Richards get up. from the ground.

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12. What is the main purpose of "A Hero Hops into Action"?

A to entertain the reader with a story

B to tell about an unusual pet

C to teach the reader that storms can be dangerous

D to explain to the reader how to make something

13. Why does the author use "praised" in paragraph 2?

A to show that Mr. Richards is grateful to Lulu

B to explain the sound Lulu makes

C to tell more about Mr. Richards' fall

D to show how Lulu helped Mr. Richards breathe

14. How did Mr. Richards most likely feel when he found out Lulu saved him?

A embarrassed

B happy

C frightened

grateful

15. Why can a reader trust the story that Lulu really did rescue Mr. Richards?

A because the author uses quotation marks around the words Mr. Richards said

B because "A Hero Hops into Action" is a nonfiction article

C I because "A Hero Hops into Action" tells an interesting story

D because the author tells how a kangaroo gets an award

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The Globe Theatre: Past and Present

William Shakespeare was a famous English writer. He wrote many plays while he worked at the Globe Theatre. The Globe was a place in London where people went to see plays. It opened in September 1599. It was very popular.

Plays were an important form of entertainment then. Some people bought cheap tickets and stood right in front of the stage. They were called groundlings. Parts of the Globe did not have a roof. The groundlings got wet when it rained. The Globe also had a place called the gallery. People could pay extra money to sit there. The gallery had a roof.

The Globe burned down in 1613. It was rebuilt, but Shakespeare did not work at the Globe much after that. Soon, plays were no longer allowed by the government. The Globe was torn down in 1644.

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There are few records that tell us what the Globe was like. An American actor, Sam Wanamaker, ran into this problem when he visited London in 1949. He wanted to learn more about the Globe. He wanted to see where it had stood, but he could find only a small sign.

Mr. Wanamaker cared very much about plays. He also thought that it was important for people to learn about the past. In 1970, he began raising money to rebuild the Globe. He died in 1993, the same year that construction work began.

The builders wanted the new Globe Theatre to be just like the first one. This was very hard to do. The builders had to make many guesses.

We can't be sure how different the new theatre is compared to the old one. One big difference is that the new Globe has exit signs. The signs were added so that people could leave quickly and safely in an emergency.

Since 1997, many people have gone to see Shakespeare's plays at the new Globe. It is open from April to October each year. Groundlings still stand in front of the stage during plays. They still get wet when it rains. Today, visitors can see how Shakespeare's plays were put on 400 years ago!

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16. Which event happened first in the history of the Globe Theatre?

A Sam Wanamaker rebuilt the Globe.

B The new Globe opened.

C Shakespeare worked at the Globe.

D The Globe burned down.

17. Which of these is the main idea of paragraph 4?

A Not a lot is known about the Globe.

B The Globe is located in London.

People visit the Globe every , year.

D It is hard to find the Globe.

18. Why did the author most likely write this nonfiction selection?

A to show how a theatre works

B to give facts about a famous theater

C to get people to see plays more often

D to tell a story about an English writer

19. How are the old Globe and the new Globe different?

A The old Globe got wet when it rained, but the new Globe has a roof.

B The old Globe showed plays, but the new Globe shows movies.

C The old Globe had a gallery, but the new Globe has a special stage.

D The old Globe did not have exit signs, but the new Globe has exit signs.

20. Why is the Globe most likely open only part of the year?

A The actors need a few months off to relax.

B Famous writers need time to write new plays.

C The roofless building gets too cold in the winter.

D Most people like to watch plays during the summer.

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EOG Reading Corn rehension

Kite Flying Fun

KEY 1 = Spine: stick that goes up and down along the back of the kite 2 = Spar: stick that goes side to side along back of the kite 3 = String frame: string that makes the kite frame 4= Cover: heavy paper that covers the string frame 5 = Bridle: short string attached to the spine 6 = Running line: long string attached to the bridle 7 = Tail: long piece of ribbon or cloth

KEY 1 = Spine: stick that goes up and down along the back of the kite 2 = Spar: stick that goes side to side along back of the kite 3 = String frame: string that makes the kite frame 4 = Cover: heavy paper that covers the string frame 5 = Bridle: short string attached to the spine 6 = Running line: long string attached to the bridle 7 = Tail: long piece of ribbon or cloth

Materials 1 wooden stick (about 1" x 40") 1 wooden stick (about 1" x 35") string scissors glue tape small knife (To be used by adults ONLY) 1 sheet of heavy paper (about 40" x 45") colored markers long strip of ribbon or cloth

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Directions 1. Use the two wooden sticks to form the letter

"t" as shown in the diagram at right. Place the spine so that it goes up and down. Place the spar across the longer stick.

2. Use a piece of string to tie the sticks together. Put some glue on the string to make it stay in place. Let the glue dry.

3. Have an adult use the knife to cut a deep notch at both ends of each stick.

4. Cut a long piece of string to make the string frame. See diagram at right. Wrap and then tie one end of the string around the notch at the top of the spine. Complete the string frame by placing the string in the three remaining, notches at the ends of the spar and spine. When you get back to the top of the spine, make sure the string is tight. Do not make it so tight that it bends the sticks. Wrap the string around the spine a few times. Then tie a knot and cut off any extra string.

5. Place the paper on a flat surface. Put the string frame face down on the paper. Cut out the shape of the kite with an extra 1 or I 2 inches all the way around. Fold the edge of the paper over the string frame. Make sure that it is tight over the string. Then tape the paper in place.

6. Use your markers to color the paper. 7. Cut a piece of string that will loosely fit

from the top to the bottom of the spine. This is the bridle. Tie the string to the top and bottom of the spine.

8. Tie one end of the running line to the bridle near the top.

9. Make a tail from a long piece of ribbon. Tie the tail to the bottom of the spine.

10. Now go fly your kite!

Warnings: Always cut away from your body. Never fly a kite near electric lines.

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21. According to the selection, what makes the cover?

A heavy paper

B the spine and spar

C the spar and bridle

D the bridle and heavy paper

22. In what way does the author organize the list of materials?

A He lists them from smallest to largest.

B He lists them in alphabetical order.

C He lists them from cheapest to most expensive.

D He lists them in the order that readers will use them.

23: What is the main idea of step 9?

A how the tail helps the kite fly

B how to make the tail

C what material to use for the tail

D what the spine is for

24. What is another way of describing step 4?

A wrap the string around the spine a few times and tie it

B attach the string to the notches in the spine and spar

C stretch the string between all four points of the spine and spar

D make the string frame tight enough so that it bends

25. Which of the following belongs in the empty box of the graphic organizer?

Fly the kite.

A Look for electric lines.

B Gather all the materials.

C Read a story about a kite.

D Check the weather report.

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looked into my yard one day And had to rub ray eyes.. • ./An elephant was standing there, And much to my surprise,

5 He didn't say why he was there. I still don't have a clue. Perhaps he just got very tired Of living in the zoo.

Ti knew I had to take him back 10 But how could I do that?

Dad's pick-up truck was much too 4mall: Besides, he'd squash it flat!

That's when I had a brainstorm And called my Grandpa Jay.

15 I told him what I needed And he brought them right away.

We laid the small treats on the ground. Our big guest ate a few. We made a trail right down the street

20 And led him to the zoo.

So if you find an elephant And need to move it quick, Just buy a bag of peanuts. It's sure to do the trick!

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Which of the following b • si shows that "Elephant Trouble" is a poem?

A It makes the reader laugh.

B The solution is clever.

C It has stanzas and rhyme.

D It solveS a problem.

How does the girl feel about the elephant when she calls him "our big guest" in line 18?

A angry

B bored

C frustrated

D pleased

Why did the author raost write the word "flat" at the end of line 12?

A to show Grandpa Jay speaking

B to explain how to take an elephant to the zoo

C to show how surprised the speaker is

D to make a funny rhyme with "that"

In line 2, why did the author write that the girl "had to rub" her eyes•?

A to show she was frightened

B to show she was shocked

C to show she was sick

D to show she was sleepy

In line 14, the girl has "a brainstorm." What does brainstorm mean?

A dream

B headache

C idea

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Grade 3, Practice Test 1 Page it North Carolina EOG Test Preparation

Second 9 Weeks Assessment Key as of 2012

Title Answer CC Strand Details

Earth Starter Creates the World 1. D R.I. 3.8 Cause/Effect 2. A R.F. 3.3 vocab. Suffixes 3. B R.I. 3.8 sequence 4. B target vocabulary 5. A target vocabulary 6. C R.I. 3.1 drawing conclusions 7. C A Hero Hops into Action

vocabulary

8. B R.I. 3.1 drawing conclusions 9. D R.I. 3.8 sequence 10. D vocab. Synonyms 11. A R.I. 3.5 dictionsary/glossary 12. D multiple meaning words 13. C R.I. 3.8 cause/effect 14. D R.I. 3.8 sequence 15. C phonics/dipthongs

Globe Theatre: Past and Present 16. A phonics 17. B phonics VCV 18. B phonics: silent letters 19. A R.I. 3.2' Main idea/details 20. B vocab. Categorize

Kite Flying Fun 21. 22. A 23. 24. 25.

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vocab. Synonyms target vocab. drawing conclusions

multiple meaning words target vocabulary

Elephant Trouble 26. B R.L. 3.3 infer/predict 27. D R.I. 3.7 analyze/evaluate 28. C R.I. 3.7 29. B R.I. 3.7 30. D R.L. 3.1 story structure

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The Best Gift Ever

A frog princess named Polly lived near a pond in the middle of the woods. Princess Polly had everything a young frog princess could want. She had beautiful clothes. She had lots of toys and games. If she ever looked gloomy, her father bought her a gift to cheer her up. Each day Polly woke up and put on a beautiful princess cape. She played with her toys and ate the delicious meals she was served.

But Princess Polly was not happy. Polly's parents did not like dirt. They didn't like it when all the little frogs played on the muddy lily pads. They did not like it when Polly and her friends tracked mud everywhere. Polly didn't think it was as much fun to play inside without her friends.

One morning Polly decided to hop down to the pond to play. She put on her velvet cape. As she left, her mother said, "Be careful, Polly. A frog princess shouldn't hop around too much. Your cape might get dirty." When Polly got to the pond, the other frogs were sliding down the muddy bank and playing leapfrog on the lily pads. Polly wanted to join in the fun, but she couldn't get her cape dirty. So Princess Polly sat on a log and watched everyone else play.


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For lunch, the other frogs caught flies. Princess Polly's mother brought her a basket of bread and jam. "Eat up, dear," said her mother. "This is a nice meal."

"I'm not hungry," Polly said sadly. She hopped back away. The queen didn't know what to do. What could be wrong? She hopped

away to talk with the king. They discussed what gift would make Polly happy. The queen suggested a new purple cape. The king didn't think that would cheer Polly up.

"I've got wonderful idea for a gift," said the king. Later that afternoon, the king, the queen, and Princess Polly came back to

the pond. Polly smiled at her parents. "This is the best gift ever!" shouted Princess Polly. "Well, here we go!" said the king. Princess Polly and her parents took off

their velvet capes. The king and queen took off their crowns. Splash! They jumped into the pond. They hopped across the lily pads. They slid down the muddy bank and caught flies like everyone else.

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1. How does Polly change from the beginning to the end of the selection?

A She is gloomier at the end than at the beginning.

B She is much happier at the end than at the beginning.

C She wears a newer cape at the end.

D She doesn't have any friends at the end.

2. What problem is the king trying to solve?

A how to make Polly happy

B what to eat for lunch

C what color cape to buy

D how to get Polly to eat

3. Which of the following shows that this story is make-believe?

A A frog makes a basket of bread and jam.

B Frogs eat flies for lunch.

C A frog swims in a pond.

D Frogs hop in mud.

4. What happens after the queen brings Polly a basket of bread and jam?

A Polly plays inside with her friends.

B Polly puts on her velvet cape and goes to the pond.

C Polly watches the other frogs slide down the muddy bank.

D Polly says she is not hungry and hops away.

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5. What do the king and queen learn about Polly?

A She likes expensive gifts and food.

B She likes living in a palace in the woods.

C Playing like other frogs makes her happy.

D Playing inside without her friends makes her happy.

6. Why couldn't Polly slide down the muddy bank with her friends?

A because she hadn't eaten lunch

B because she would get her cape dirty

C because she'd rather play inside with her friends

D because she didn't know how to swim

7. What lesson does the king learn?

A that the best gifts aren't always things

B that Polly loves purple

C that the queen knows Polly best

D that he can't make Polly happy

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Pacific Ocean

Winter Home of Gray Whales


Gray Giants of the Deep

Gray whales travel to their winter home in the fall.

Picture this! You are standing quietly on the deck of a boat near the shore. Suddenly you near a sound like a low moan. What is it? Your heart skips a beat. You hold your breath, waiting for it again. Then, you hear another moan. This time it is followed by whistles and soft rumbles. In the distance, you see them. Three gray whales surface from the deep water below.

Spotting a Gray Whale

Gray whales are medium-sized whales. Yet they can grow to be 43 feet long. That's about as long as two school buses! Gray whales have long, thin heads and flippers that end in a point.

The gray whale does not have a fm on its back like other kinds of whales. Instead, it has a row of 8 to 14 low bumps along the middle of its back. Gray whales weigh between 14 and 35 tons. They are bigger than most elephants, which weigh about 2 tons!

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A Whale with Tw Homes Gray whales spend the summer in the Pacific Ocean between Russia and

Alaska, where the water is very cold. In the fall, they migrate south.

O When an animal migrates, it moves from one place or home to another. Gray whales swim along the western coast of the United States. Many of the females are pregnant. Most of the time they swim within one or two miles of . land. Finally they reach their winter home along the northern coast of Mexico. Although there is not much food there, the water there is much warmer, calmer, and safer in winter. This is a trip of 5,000 miles!

Getting Ready for the Trip

Gray whales get ready for their trip south all summer long. They feed off the ocean floor, scooping up mud and sifting it for tiny sea animals called krill. Krill are most plentiful in cold water. In summer, most gray whales eat about one ton of food each day. This helps them build a thick layer of fat on their bodies, which is called blubber. Gray whales often don't eat when they migrate south. They can go without food for three to five months! They are able to stay alive by living off the fat in their bodies.

During winter, gray whales and their new calves, or baby whales, get ready to go home. About 20,000 gray whales begin the return trip north each spring. They leave the waters of Mexico and swim another 5,000 miles to their summer homes in the northern Pacific Ocean. Most gray whales make this special round trip about 70 times during their lives. What an adventure the trip must be!

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A Their food has disappeared.

Their summer home is too cold in winter.

C They can go without food for 3 to 5 months.

D They talk to each other by moaning and whistling.

Why don't the gray whales eat as they migrate south?

A because they swim very fast

B because they can live off their body fat

C because there is no food in Mexico

D because they are busy scooping mud off the ocean floor

Why is it useful to have a map with this article?

1 I., What is the main idea of this selection?

A because it shows how large gray whales are

B because it explains how deeply gray whales dive

C because it shows how far it is between places that whales go

D because it shows how long gray whales stay in each home

A Gray whales eat tiny sea animals from the ocean floor.

B Gray whales are large creatures that have flippers, ending in a point.

C Gray whales are large creatures that migrate every year.

D Gray whales do not have fins on their backs like other whales.

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What will a gray whale most likely do as soon as it returns to its summer home?

A give birth to baby calves

B play with other whales

C turn around and head south

D eat krill off the ocean floor

In paragraph 5, the author writes "You are standing quietly on the deck of a boat." What does quietly mean?

A in a way that is quiet

B someone who is quiet

C in a way that is not quiet

D something that is quiet

How does the author organize information in paragraphs 4 and 5?

A by explaining hard words

B by telling main ideas and details

C by comparing gray whales and tiny sea animals

D by listing questions and answers about gray whales

What does the author do to help the reader form a mental picture of gray whales?

A The author describes how far they migrate.

B The author compares their winter and summer homes.

C The author describes where they live and how they eat.

D The author compares them to school buses and elephants.

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Attention all Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders! White Oak School announces a contest, and you are invited to enter!

A New School Flag We have a flag for our country. We have a state flag. We want a special

flag that is unique for our school. Because it is your school, you are invited to design the flag. Here is your chance to show your school spirit!

The winning design will be made into a real flag made of cloth. Our talented art teacher, Ms. Valdez, will assist the after-school art club in making the flag. The flag will be on display in the school lobby every day during the school year.

What to Do Create your design by hand (no computer drawings, please) on paper. You

may use markers, crayons, chalk, colored pencils, or paint. Write your name only on the back of your drawing.

On a separate piece of notebook paper, write about your flag. Explain why you included the shapes, colors, and images that you did. Attach this paper to the bottom of your artwork. Please do not write ydur name on this page.

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Contest Dates Entries must be turned in by October 15 to Ms. Valdez in the art room. The

artwork will be judged by . a group of teachers, the principal, and volunteers from the community.

The winner will be announced at a school-wide assembly on October 20. The art club will begin to make a real cloth flag the next week.

Helpful Hints Ms. Valdez has some hints for you: To get started, think about what makes

our school special. You might want to use symbols that stand for the students, building, school grounds, classes, activities, or our school soccer team—the Mighty Oaks! Use bright colors. Include the school colors, but you don't have to limit yourself to those. Think about space. Remember what we have learned 4n class: a design with one tiny image on a large white background is not a good use of space. Use your creativity and imagination. Each one of you has talent. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Valdez.

Good luck, and let the designing begin!

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tre. What will most likely happen if a student forgets to write a description of his or her flag?

A The student will not win the contest.

The student will lose points in the contest.

C The student will be asked to write the description.

D The student will be asked to design a different flag.

In the phrase "shapes, colors, and images," what does images mean?

A pictures

B copies

C ideas

D words

Which phrase from the passage tells about an event that comes after all the entries have been turned in?

A "Attach this paper . . ."

B 66. .. write about your flag."

C "The winner will be announced . . ."

D "Write your name only on the back . ."

How is this contest most like many other contests?

A Judges decide who the winners are.

B Winners will receive a valuable prize.

C There is a drawing part and a writing part.

D There is an assembly to announce the winners.

A to inform readers about how to enter the contest

B to make readers excited about designing a flag

C to tell when the winner will be announced

D to explain how to design a school flag

2.O. What is most likely the purpose of the first paragraph of this selection?

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First 9 weeks Assessment Key As of 2012

Title of Passage Answer Choice CC Strand Details

C D C C D A B

B C B D C C B A

C D B. B C

The Best Gift Ever 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Gary Giants of the Deep 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Design a School Flag Contest 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

R.L. 3.1

Story Structure Vocab-antonyms

R.L. 3.1

Story Structure R.L. 3.1 R.L. 3.3 Infer/predict

multiple meaning words R.I.. 3.1 comprehension/

conclusions

R.F. 3.3 vocab. Base words R.L. 3.1 story structure R.L. 3.3 infer/predict R.L. 3.3understanding characters R.L. 3.1 story structure , R.L. 3.1 R.I. 3.1

drawing conclusions R.L. 3.3 infer/predict

R.I. 3.1 R.L. 3.1 R.L. 3.1 R.L. 3.1

compare/contrast drawing conclusions story structure

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