Compare and Contrast
Part A
In the passage from The Bread Winner, what does paragraph 11 reveal about the characters?
a. The characters have different opinions about the table.
b. The characters had a disagreement about starting a bakery.
c. The characters agree on a name for their new bakery.
d. The characters think working together is a good idea.
Part B
Which word from paragraph 11 supports the answer to Part A?
a. nodded
b. grinned
c. outnumbered
d. thoughtful
Part A
a. The characters have different opinions about the table.
Part B
c. outnumbered
Part A
What is a theme of the passage from The Bread Winner?
A. If you are willing to change, good things may happen.
B. Hard work pays off in many ways.
C. People can find friendship in the most unexpected places.
D. Opportunities are everywhere; you just need to take advantage of them.
Part B
Which paragraph from the passage supports this theme?
A. paragraph 1
B. paragraph 12
C. paragraph 13
D. paragraph 16
Part A
A. If you are willing to change, good things may happen.
Part B
C. paragraph 13
Part A
In the passage from The Bread Winner, what does the narrator’s point of view reveal about Sarah?
A. She is proud of winning a blue ribbon at the fair.
B. She wants her Mama to start baking desserts again.
C. She is worried about her father’s actions toward the man in the truck.
D. She is confident and willing to take a risk with the business.
Part B
Which evidence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
A. “‘Ma’am,’ he said, ‘I have a big table in my truck here. I thought since you folks were in the baking business, you might want it. It’s been in our basement a long time and we don’t need it.’” (paragraph 1)
B. “‘Please, Daddy,’ Sarah cried, ‘let’s take the table. Besides, the front of the store looks bare, and when the shop is open we can use the table as a counter.’” (paragraph 10)
C. “‘I have an idea,’ he said. ‘After all, Sarah, you won that blue ribbon at the fair a while back.’ He glanced across the table at Mama. ‘If it wasn’t for our champ here, we might have ended up in the poorhouse.’” (paragraph 21)
D. “‘That’s nice, Daddy,’ she said. ‘But I think we ought to call it Pucketts’ Blue Ribbon Bakery. It’s a family business now.’” (paragraph 23)
Part A
D. She is confident and willing to take a risk with the business.
Part B
B. “‘Please, Daddy,’ Sarah cried, ‘let’s take the table. Besides, the front of the store looks bare, and when the shop is open we can use the table as a counter.’”
Part A
Which sentence from the passage "Play, Play Again" describes a way that young prey animals play differently than young predators?
A. Young prey animals injure themselves more often during play.
B. Young prey animals jump and run around more during play.
C. The play of young prey animals includes less role reversal.
D. The play of young prey animals involves more creativity.
Part B
Choose the sentence from paragraph 4 or paragraph 5 that best supports the answer to Part A.
Paragraph 4
Prey animals, such as elk, deer, or antelope, play differently. They dash about like crazy, leaping wildly in the air—twisting, turning, twirling. According to biologist John Byers of the University of Idaho, they act like they have “flies in their brains.” But these animals are rehearsing skills they’ll need one day to escape predators and avoid becoming dinner.
Paragraph 5
During play, animals constantly monitor their behavior to keep play going. If one animal plays too roughly, the play ends. To keep things fun, they often reverse roles. A stronger or dominant animal will lie on its back, assuming a submissive position, while a weaker animal gets to play “boss.”
Part A
B. Young prey animals jump and run around more during play.
Part B
"They dash about like crazy, leaping wildly in the air - twisting, turning, twirling."
Part A
Compare Sarah’s and Daddy’s reactions to the offer of the table. Choose two quotations that show their different reactions.
A. “It must be seven or eight feet long and at least four feet wide, thought Sarah. Strong looking, too, with its thick, swirled oak legs. They’d have to keep it in the front of the store since there wouldn’t be room in back. But it would be just right for kneading dough. The tables they owned were too small.” (paragraph 2)
B. “Sarah smiled as Daddy came out, wiping his hands on his apron. A week ago you couldn’t have paid him to step out on Main Street in an apron. Sarah guessed he’d been so busy he forgot.” (paragraph 3)
C. “Daddy shook his head. ‘I don’t know. We don’t have room for it in the back.’” (paragraph 6)
D. “Though Daddy had never said a word about it, they both knew that he would rather people didn’t see him work with dough.” (paragraph 9)
E. “Daddy nodded to the man and grinned. ‘Seems I’m outnumbered. Guess we’ll take it. Mighty thoughtful of you. Here, let me give you a hand.’” (paragraph 11)
F. “‘Gee, I don’t know,’ said Sarah. ‘I never thought about it.’” (paragraph 20)
Part B
Why do Sarah and Daddy have different reactions to the offer of the table?
A. Sarah does not mind if people see her through the windows working, but Daddy does not want people to see him.
B. Daddy thinks they do not need another table, but Sarah thinks they do because the tables that they have are too small.
C. Sarah thinks the table will be perfect in the store because the table is big and strong, but Daddy thinks the table is too old and dirty to put in the store.
D. Daddy thinks the table will be useful as a counter because the store looks bare, but Sarah thinks the table is too big to put in the store.
Part A
A. “It must be seven or eight feet long and at least four feet wide, thought Sarah. Strong looking, too, with its thick, swirled oak legs. They’d have to keep it in the front of the store since there wouldn’t be room in back. But it would be just right for kneading dough. The tables they owned were too small.” (paragraph 2)
C. “Daddy shook his head. ‘I don’t know. We don’t have room for it in the back.’” (paragraph 6)
Part B
A. Sarah does not mind if people see her through the windows working, but Daddy does not want people to see him.
Part A
Which sentence from "Play, Play Again" contains two main ideas from the passage?
A. Some animals engage in risky play; goats prefer rugged play areas.
B. Animals develop physical abilities in play; play increases their intelligence.
C. Play is different for various animals; some animals play more than others.
D. Large animals play more than small ones; prey animals play more roughly.
Part B
Choose one detail from the list that supports the first main idea, and then one detail from the list that supports the second main idea.
A. “when animals play, they are practicing skills” (paragraph 3)
B. “different kinds of animals play in different ways” (paragraph 3)
C. “animals constantly monitor their behavior to keep play going” (paragraph 5)
D. “they often reverse roles” (paragraph 5)
E. “animals sometimes seem to prefer play that is a bit dangerous” (paragraph 6)
F. “more likely to get hurt” (paragraph 7)
G. “more creative and complex ways” (paragraph 9)
H. “play exercises the brain” (paragraph 10)
Part A
B. Animals develop physical abilities in play; play increases their intelligence.
Part B
A. “when animals play, they are practicing skills” (paragraph 3)
H. “play exercises the brain” (paragraph 10)
Part A
Read the subheading from the passage "Play, Play Again":
"Play puzzles scientists. Why do animals spend time and energy doing silly things that seem to have no purpose?"
How does the author answer the question?
A. by providing descriptions of how animals play
B. by providing examples of different animals that play
C. by providing details of research studies on playing animals
D. by providing explanations of how different types of play help animals
Part B
Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “Young predators, such as wolves, lions, and bears, play by stalking . . . .” (paragraph 3)
B. “Prey animals, such as elk, deer, or antelope, play differently.” (paragraph 4)
C. “. . . if it has lots of practice regaining its footing in play, its misstep is less likely to spell disaster.” (paragraph 8)
D. “Research shows that smarter animals spend more time playing.” (paragraph 9)
Part A
D. by providing explanations of how different types of play help animals
Part B
C. “. . . if it has lots of practice regaining its footing in play, its misstep is less likely to spell disaster.” (paragraph 8)
Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of the passage "Play, Play Again":
"They’re honing their skills for when they will run down, catch, and kill prey."
What does the word honing mean as it is used in paragraph 3?
A. demonstrating, displaying
B. identifying, recognizing
C. improving, sharpening
D. changing, reversing
Part B
Which phrase from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “. . . try out different ways of doing things . . . .” (paragraph 3)
B. “. . . the pup is rehearsing skills . . . .” (paragraph 3)
C. “. . . animals constantly monitor their behavior . . . .” (paragraph 5)
D. “. . . animals develop flexibility . . . .” (paragraph 8)
C. improving, sharpening
Part B
B. "... the pup is rehearsing skills ...." (paragraph 3)
DIRECTIONS: 25 minutes total. One person from each team will login to the Google Classroom and open the assignment. Open the Google Doc. One team member will type for 5 minutes. When the 5 minute timer goes off, switch. Continue until 25 minutes have expired. All team members will type AT LEAST once. While one team member types, other team members may assist the typist, but they may not touch the Chromebook. *** Teams with less than 5 students will have to choose who will repeat. ***
Writing Prompt:
Write a journal entry about the day the table arrived from the point of view of either Sarah, Daddy, or Mama. Use details from the story to describe how the table was used, the emotional effect the table had on the family member chosen, and thoughts about how the table will affect business in the future.
300 Point Rubric
**** This is the same as the 12 pt rubric. 1 pt = 25 Jeopardy Points. 2 pts = 50 Jeopardy Points. 3 pts = 75 Jeopardy Points.****
(75 PT MAX) How well does the author use narrative elements? 1. establishes a situation 2. organizes events in a logical order 3. describes scenes, objects, and characters 4. develops characters' personalities, and 5. uses dialogue well
(75 PT MAX) How well does the author write clearly and logically? 1. establishes a situation and introduces a narrator and/or characters 2. organizes an event sequence that unfolds naturally 3. uses narrative techniques such as dialogue, description, and pacing to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations 4. uses a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses 5. uses concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely 6. provides a conclusion that follows from the narrated events
(75 PT MAX) How well can the reader understand the author’s ideas?
(75 PT MAX) How well did the author use capitalization, punctuation, and grammar? How well did the author avoid run-ons and fragments?