Pepita and the Bully
Be a Hero!
Author's Purpose
re-, -un
Writing/Editing
100

How did Pepita feel at the beginning of the story after meeting Babette and how do you know?

She was sad. She didn't like Babette making rude comments. She told her mother she didn't want to go to school anymore.

100

How do you know Captain Problem Solver is speaking in the text "Be a Hero!"?

He uses the word "I."

100

What is the Author's Purpose?

Elephants are interesting animals. They are very large and have huge ears and long trunks that help them drink.

A. Persuade B. Inform C. Entertain

B. Inform

100

What does the underlined word mean? 

Dad unlocks the door.

A. locks again B. undoes the lock

B. undoes the lock

100

Which sentence in correct?

A. We went to New York City.

B. We went to New york city.

A. We went to New York City.


200

What three rude things did Babette say to Pepita?

 

She said her name was a noise, that her dog probably had fleas, and that her braids looked like raggedy ropes.

200

Put these tips in order:

A. Think about the problem.

B. Attack the problem.

C. Identify the problem.

C, A, B

200

What is the Author's Purpose?

I think that Skittles are the best candy in the world. They are so sweet and flavorful. Don't you think they are the best?

A. Persuade B. Inform C. Entertain

A. Persuade

200

What does the underlined word mean? 

My brother reties his shoes.

A. ties again B. undoes the ties

A. ties again

200

Which sentence in correct?

A. Mr. Allam went inside.

B. Mr Allam went inside.

A. Mr. Allam went inside.

300

When Babette is rude to Pepita, how does she react?

Her face gets hot and she gets really angry.

300

What does "Listen and have an open mind" mean?

A. Listen and open your brain.

B. Listen and try to understand.

B. Listen and try to understand.

300

What is the Author's Purpose?

Johnny woke up with a huge smile on his face. He was excited about having a football game that night. He got dressed and skipped all the way to school.It was going to be a great day.

A. Persuade B. Inform C. Entertain

C. Entertain

300

What does the underlined word mean? 

I rejoined my team after dinner.

A. joined again B. did not join

A. joined again

300

Which sentence in correct?

A. We went down the road but crossed the path.

B. We went down the road and crossed the path.

B. We went down the road and crossed the path.

400

How was Pepita feeling when the story says, "In the morning, Pepita got out of bed slowly. She dressed slowly. She ate breakfast slowly."

She was nervous about going back to school and seeing Babette.

400

What does "know that everyone makes mistakes and own up to yours" mean?

Understand that everyone makes mistakes and admit when you do!

400

What is the Author's Purpose?

I think Sam is the nicest kid in our class. He should be the student of the week and get treats all of the time because he's so nice, don't you think?

A. Persuade B. Inform C. Entertain

A. Persuade

400

What does the underlined word mean? 

Mom unboxes the food.

A. boxes again B. opposite of box

B. opposite of box

400

Which sentence in correct?

A. John saw the truck and Joey did too. 

B. John and Joey saw the truck.

B. John and Joey saw the truck.

500

Why was Babette crying at the end of the story?

Pepita had told her she probably ddn't like anything. She felt like Pepita was being mean.

500

Name an "enemy" that prevents kids from solving problems.

Hitting, bullying, pushing, making excuses, making threats, name calling, making mean faces, and not listening all prevent kids from solving problems.

500

What is the Author's Purpose?

Watergrass Elementary is in Wesley Chapel, Florida. It is the ome of the Owls. We have over 800 students and over 80 teachers.

A. Persuade B. Inform C. Entertain

B. Inform

500

What does the underlined word mean? 

Matt unzips his jacket.

A. zips again B. opposite of zips

B. opposite of zips

500

Which sentence in correct?

A. Ann sat and watched the game but Sam did too.

B. Ann and Sam sat and watched the game.

B. Ann and Sam sat and watched the game.

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