Summary and Theme
What major problem begins the story?
Severe weather caused the Lantern Festival to be canceled.
Cause: A severe storm arrived.
Effect: ______
The Lantern Festival was canceled.
How is Lily described?
Thoughtful, determined, and community-minded.
What text feature helps readers find the supplies needed for the event?
The “Indoor Lantern Night Materials” checklist.
What does determination mean in the passage?
A strong desire to take action.
What is the BEST summary of the passage?
A storm canceled the festival, so Lily and Kai organized a smaller indoor lantern night that brought the community together,
Cause: The festival was canceled.
Effect: ______
Lily suggested holding a smaller indoor lantern night.
How is Kai described?
Creative, energetic, and sometimes impulsive.
What is the purpose of this checklist?
To show which supplies were needed to set up the indoor event safely.
Which sentence uses “light” with a different meaning than in the passage?
“She carried a light jacket because it wasn’t very cold.”
Which theme is supported by the passage?
Community and teamwork keep traditions alive.
Cause: Ms. Rivera agreed to help.
Effect: ______
She unlocked the courtyard and gave Lily and Kai a materials checklist.
Why did Lily come up with the indoor event idea?
She believed the community could still come together despite the storm.
How does the checklist help the reader understand the plot?
It shows exactly what Lily and Kai needed to gather to make their idea work.
Which sentence contains a simile?
“Lanterns always floated along the pond like tiny stars drifting across water.”
Which detail BEST supports the theme?
Neighbors donated lanterns, candles, ribbons, and helped set up the indoor event.
Cause: Neighbors shared supplies.
Effect: ______
The indoor courtyard glowed with lanterns and decorations.
Which action shows Kai’s impulsiveness?
He quickly sketched an impossible dragon lantern and reacted strongly when the festival was canceled.
What is the author’s MAIN purpose in writing this passage?
To entertain readers with a story showing how a community adapts and works together.
Which word is a synonym for disappointment in the passage?
Frustration.
Why is the mini-event important to the theme?
It shows that people can create a connection and kindness even when plans change.
Cause: People shared stories and memories during the event.
Effect: ______
The community felt closer and more hopeful afterward.
How does Kai change by the end of the story?
He shifts from disappointed to joyful as he helps create the new event and sees how meaningful it is.
How does the posted sign “Lantern Festival Canceled Due to Severe Weather” support the plot?
It introduces the problem the characters must solve.
Which phrase shows sensory or figurative language?
“Children darted around like fireflies” (from description of courtyard).