Ricochet
Confetti
Both Stories
On the Trail
Story Elements
100


What prevented Ricochet from becoming a service animal?



She was distracted by birds. 


100

What is the definition of common used in paragraph 1? 

regularly seen or used

100


One difference between Ricochet and Confetti is that Ricochet —



was unsuccessful at becoming a guide animal


100

What is the main problem at the beginning of the selection?

Maxwell and Gertrude miss their home, and they are unsure about their new home.

100

the name of the story


title
200


The author wrote this article most likely to —



inform the reader about the special work of an unusual dog


200

The reader can conclude that McDermott most likely - 


misses Confetti but is happy that the horse can help Spencer


200

Both selections express the importance of - 

Caring for those in need

200

What is the purpose of the character names that begin many of the lines in the selection?

to show which character is supposed to speak the words that follow the name.

200

Who wrote the story.

author

300


What information is included in the section titled “A Talented Fund-Raiser”?



Some of the causes that Ricochet has helped


300


The author included paragraph 4 of the selection to —


Describe what Confetti's life is like with Spencer

300

What best describes a difference between Ricochet and Confetti?



Ricochet helps many people, but Confetti helps one person.


300

In paragraph 13, what does the word 'sow' mean?

to plant

300

what is the cause/effect?

the problem and solution of the story.

400

The photograph is included to -

show us what the dog looks like when surfing

400

What can the reader infer about horses from the article?

they can be trained to be guide animals.

400

What is the theme of both passages?

Different animals can help people in need.

400

What is the theme of the selection?

Kindness and cooperation can overcome many difficulties.

400

What is a setting

where and when the story takes place.

500


What is the main idea of the passage?



Ricochet is a dog that surfs to help kids with their emotions and also helps raise funds for special needs kiddos.


500

What is the main idea of the selection?


Confetti is a miniature horse that has become a wonderful guide animal.


500


What is one difference between the animals featured  at the end of the two selections?



Ricochet was able to stay with her owner, but Confetti had to leave her owner in order to do her job.


500

How is the setting of this play important to the story?

The play's setting in a strange place at night adds to the anxious mood when Maxwell hears the rustling noise.

500

What strategy should you do when a word is underlined in a passage?

write what you think it is while reading the passage