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Jordan arrived at school and realized his phone battery was almost dead. He had forgotten to charge it overnight. Before his first class, he borrowed a charger from his friend Marcus. Jordan usually eats breakfast at school.
Which detail explains why Jordan needed to borrow a charger?
He forgot to charge his phone overnight.
Chris was running late for school. He woke up after his alarm had gone off, couldn't find his backpack, and missed his usual bus. Chris had eaten pizza for dinner the night before. He finally arrived at school 20 minutes late.
Which detail does NOT help explain why Chris was late?
He ate pizza for dinner the night before.
Marcus wanted to improve his grades before the end of the semester. He started completing his homework every night, asked his teacher for help when he was confused, and studied for 20 minutes each afternoon. Marcus also enjoyed playing basketball with his friends. By the end of the semester, his grades had improved.
Which THREE details explain how Marcus improved his grades?
1) He completed his homework every night.
2) He asked his teacher for help.
3) He studied for 20 minutes each afternoon.
On Monday morning, Ethan realized he had forgotten to finish his homework. Before class started, he asked his teacher if he could turn it in the next day. His teacher agreed but reminded him to manage his time better. That afternoon, Ethan finished his homework and packed it in his backpack.
Which event happened at the BEGINNING of the story?
Ethan realized he had forgotten to finish his homework.
Maya wanted to join the school basketball team. She practiced shooting hoops after school three days a week. She also watched videos to improve her skills. Her favorite basketball shoes were blue. When tryouts arrived, Maya felt prepared.
Which detail best explains why Maya felt prepared for tryouts?
She practiced basketball three days a week.
Before going to the beach, Ava checked the weather and packed sunscreen. She also filled a water bottle to stay hydrated. Ava invited her cousin, who lived nearby, to come along. She wanted to make sure she was prepared for a hot day outside.
Which detail is EXTRA when explaining how Ava prepared for the hot weather?
Her cousin lived nearby.
When the school announced a talent show, Daniel decided to perform a song. He practiced singing every afternoon, asked his music teacher for advice, and recorded himself to listen for mistakes. Daniel's older brother had performed in the talent show last year. On the day of the show, Daniel felt ready to perform.
Which THREE details explain how Daniel prepared for the talent show?
1) He asked his music teacher for advice.
2) He recorded himself to find mistakes.
3) He practiced singing every afternoon.
Jake was excited to attend his school's basketball game. When he arrived, he realized he had forgotten his ticket at home. He called his older brother, who brought the ticket to the gym. Jake was finally able to enter and watch the game with his friends.
Which event happened in the MIDDLE of the story?
Jake called his brother to bring his ticket.
Tyler was nervous about giving a presentation in class. He practiced his speech several times at home. He also made note cards to help him remember what to say. His presentation was about his favorite musician. When it was his turn, he spoke clearly and remembered his information.
Which detail best explains how Tyler remembered what to say during his presentation?
He made note cards to remember his information.
During lunch, Marcus accidentally spilled water on his friend's notebook. He apologized immediately and offered to replace it. His friend was upset at first but appreciated the apology. Marcus had brought a turkey sandwich for lunch. Later, they worked together on their class assignment.
Which detail does NOT help explain how Marcus handled his mistake?
Marcus brought a turkey sandwich.
After several students complained about the school cafeteria, the student council decided to make some changes. They created a survey to learn what students wanted, met with cafeteria staff to discuss the results, and suggested adding more meal choices. The student council meetings were held every Wednesday. A few weeks later, the cafeteria introduced several new lunch options.
Which THREE details show how the student council helped improve the cafeteria?
1) They created a survey to collect student opinions.
2) They met with cafeteria staff to discuss the survey results.
3) They suggested adding more meal choices.
Samantha and her classmates were preparing for a school fundraiser. They planned to sell snacks during lunch to raise money for a class trip. On the first day, very few students visited their table. Samantha suggested making posters and asking teachers to spread the word. By the end of the week, more students came to buy snacks, and the class raised enough money for their trip.
Which event happened at the END of the story?
The class raised enough money for their trip
During a group science project, Leah noticed that her classmates were having trouble finishing their work. She suggested dividing the tasks so everyone had a responsibility. She also created a schedule to keep the group organized. Their project was about ocean animals. By Friday, the group had finished everything.
Which detail best shows that Leah wanted everyone to contribute to the project?
Leah suggested dividing the tasks so everyone had a responsibility.
When the school announced a talent show, Daniel decided to perform a song. He practiced every afternoon, asked his music teacher for advice, and recorded himself to listen for mistakes. Daniel's older brother had performed in the talent show last year. On the day of the show, Daniel felt confident about his performance.
Which detail is LEAST important for explaining why Daniel felt confident? Explain your choice.
His older brother performed last year.
When a storm knocked out the power in their neighborhood, several families needed help. Olivia noticed that some neighbors didn't have flashlights or batteries. She contacted a few friends to collect supplies and organized a table where people could pick up what they needed. Olivia had lived in the neighborhood for five years. She also checked on an older neighbor who lived alone to make sure he was safe.
Which THREE details best show that Olivia took responsibility for helping her community during the power outage?
1) She contacted friends to collect supplies.
2) She organized a place for neighbors to pick up supplies.
3) She checked on an older neighbor to make sure he was safe.
After school, Mia realized she had left her backpack on the bus. She immediately called the school's transportation office to report it missing. The office contacted the bus driver, who found the backpack under a seat. Later that afternoon, Mia picked up her backpack from the school office and felt relieved.
Match each event to the BEGINNING, MIDDLE, or END of the story.
Beginning: Mia realized she left her backpack on the bus.
Middle: The bus driver found the backpack under a seat.
End: Mia picked up her backpack from the school office.