Summarizing:Plot and Theme
Lola was excited to go to the park and play with her friends. She packed a big lunch and grabbed her favorite ball. When she got to the park, her friends were already there, but they were playing a different game. Lola didn’t want to join them because she wanted to play with her ball. After a while, she realized she was lonely and decided to try their game. Lola had so much fun, and she even made new friends. The next time they went to the park, she was excited to play together. Lola learned that sometimes trying something new can lead to a great experience.
Which two plot details belong in a summary of the passage?
Which two plot details belong in a summary of the passage?
A. Lola packed a big lunch and grabbed her favorite ball.
B. Lola decided to try the new game with her friends.
C. Lola made a sandwich and ate it at the park.
D. Lola learned that trying new things can be fun.
E. Lola played with her ball all day at the park.
B. Lola decided to try the new game with her friends.
D. Lola learned that trying new things can be fun.
Maya was always shy and didn't like speaking in front of her class. One day, her teacher asked her to share her project with the class. Maya was nervous and did not want to share her project. However, she decided to give it a try. As she spoke, she noticed her classmates were listening and smiling. With each word, she felt a little braver. By the end of her presentation, she was proud of herself. After that day, Maya started volunteering to speak more often. She realized that being brave could help her grow and make new friends.
Which sentence from the passage explains Maya's motivation for not wanting to share her project with the class?
A. "Maya was always shy and didn't like speaking in front of her class."
B. "One day, her teacher asked her to share her project with the class."
C. "As she spoke, she noticed her classmates were listening and smiling."
D. "After that day, Maya started volunteering to speak more often."
A. "Maya was always shy and didn't like speaking in front of her class."
Lola could not bank on the weather for her picnic. She hoped it would stay sunny, but dark clouds began to fill up in the sky.
What does the word bank mean as used in the paragraph?
A) A place where people keep money
B) To depend on
C) A tall building
D) A large pile of things
B) To depend on
Tommy loved to play soccer with his friends after school. One day, he forgot his soccer ball at home, so he had to borrow one from his neighbor. His friends were upset because it wasn’t as good as his ball, but they still decided to play. During the game, Tommy felt sad that he couldn’t use his own ball, but he kept playing anyway. By the end of the game, they all had a great time and agreed to play again the next day. Tommy learned that it’s not about the things you have, but about having fun with your friends. The next day, he brought his ball, and they played even better. Tommy realized that playing together was what made the game special.
What does the resolution of the passage show about Tommy?
A. He only cares about playing with his own soccer ball.
B. He learns that playing with friends is more important than the ball.
C. He decides to play alone next time.
D. He becomes upset about not winning the game.
B. He learns that playing with friends is more important than the ball.
Sam was always angry, and he would yell at his friends when things didn’t go his way. He would kick things over when he did not do what he wanted. One day, his teacher noticed and asked him to talk about what was making him so upset. Sam did not want to talk. He gave in and told his teacher about how his dad passed away. Sam realized that he had been holding onto his anger for a long time and decided to try to change. The next day, when his friend dropped his lunch, Sam helped him pick it up without getting angry. Over time, Sam learned that being kind made him feel better, and his friends liked him more. He even started helping others without being asked. Sam’s anger slowly turned into kindness, and he felt happier.
Which two events in the passage change how Sam feels?
A. Sam yells at his friends when things don't go his way.
B. Sam talks to his teacher.
C. Sam kicked things over.
D. Sam starts getting angry at his friends.
E. Sam tells his teacher about his dad.
B. Sam talks to his teacher.
E. Sam tells his teacher about his dad.
Max loved to build things with his blocks. One day, he decided to create a tall tower. As he carefully stacked the blocks, the tower wobbled and almost fell. Max quickly fixed it, feeling proud of his work, and the tower stood tall and strong.
What does the word wobbled mean as used in the paragraph?
A. Stayed still and strong
B. Stayed in one place
C. Fell down quickly
D. Moved unsteadily
Moved unsteadily