Find It in the Text (RL.3.1)
What caused Nia to be upset at the very beginning of the story?
A) She failed a test
B) She missed the bus
C) Her Spirit Day shirt was dirty
C) Her Spirit Day shirt was dirty
📘 Find the sentence that tells what happened to her shirt.
What is one main lesson Nia learns?
A) Don’t forget your test
B) You should speak your mind no matter what
C) Think before you speak
📘 What part of the story helps show this lesson?
C) Think before you speak
How does Nia act when she finds her Spirit Day shirt is dirty?
A) She stays calm
B) She panics and blames her mom
C) She asks politely for help
📘 Which sentence shows how Nia responded?
B) She panics and blames her mom
What does “flushed with embarrassment” mean?
A) Turned pink because she felt ashamed
B) Got hot from running
C) Laughed really hard
📘 Which sentence in the test scene helped you figure this out?
A) Turned pink because she felt ashamed
When Nia said she "felt like a thunderstorm," what did she most likely mean?
A) She was really noisy.
B) She was full of strong feelings.
C) She could control the weather.
📘 Which words or sentences from the story helped you choose that answer?
B) She was full of strong feelings.
“Everything had gone wrong that day.” and “She raced down to the kitchen and glared at her mother.”
Why does Nia think Mr. Smith didn’t remind them about the test?
A) She wasn’t paying attention
B) Mr. Smith forgot
C) He said it wasn’t important
📘 Which sentence shows what Mr. Smith told her?
A) She wasn’t paying attention
Why is the story titled The Stop Sign?
A) It’s about road safety
B) It teaches about stopping to think
C) Nia walks past a stop sign
📘 Which sentence near the end explains the stop sign idea?
B) It teaches about stopping to think
What does Alice’s reaction to Caitlyn show about her character?
A) She enjoys drama
B) She stays out of problems
C) She is calm and wise
📘 What did Alice say or do that supports this answer?
C) She is calm and wise
What does the phrase “her mother could look at you in a way that was scarier than a movie monster” mean?
A) Her mom looked like a monster
B) Her mom had a serious, strong look
C) Her mom liked movies
B) Her mom had a serious, strong look
When Nia’s mom said they would have an “interesting” conversation later, what did she most likely mean?
A) It would be a fun talk.
B) It would be a serious talk.
C) It would be about a TV show.
📘 Which words or sentences from the story helped you choose that answer?
B) It would be a serious talk.
Sample: “her mother said quietly, her eyebrows raised.” and “You can be sure we’ll have a very interesting conversation about it tonight.”
What did Caitlyn say about Nia’s singing?
A) She complimented her
B) She ignored it
C) She made fun of it
📘 What exact words did Caitlyn say?
C) She made fun of it
What theme is repeated in different parts of Nia’s day?
A) People forget things
B) Actions and words have consequences
C) Friends always cheer you up
📘 List two scenes that show this theme.
B) Actions and words have consequences
How does Mr. Smith respond to Nia’s complaint about the test?
A) He gets very angry
B) He reminds her calmly
C) He ignores her
📘 What words or actions from Mr. Smith helped you decide?
B) He reminds her calmly
What does “marched quickly into the school” suggest about Caitlyn?
A) She was tired
B) She was embarrassed and left fast
C) She was slow and steady
➔ Answer: What does “marched quickly into the school” suggest about Caitlyn?
A) She was tired
B) She was embarrassed and left fast
C) She was slow and steady
📘 Which word in the sentence helped you understand that?
B) She was embarrassed and left fast
Which word shows a stronger feeling than “sad”?
A) Miserable
B) Upset
C) Unhappy
📘 Which part of the story shows Nia feeling miserable instead of just sad?
A) Miserable
Sample: “I feel terrible, but it’s been such an awful, awful day. I can’t seem to do anything right.”
How does Alice try to help Nia during the argument with Caitlyn?
A) She encourages Nia to fight back
B) She pulls Nia away
C) She joins in the teasing
📘 Find the sentence that shows what Alice does with her elbow.
B) She pulls Nia away
What lesson does Alice try to teach Nia?
A) Always fight back
B) Keep your feelings hidden
C) Think before you speak
📘 What words from Alice help teach this message?
C) Think before you speak
What trait does Nia show when she talks back to Caitlyn?
A) Bravery
B) Patience
C) Kindness
📘 Which words in the scene show that Nia was brave?
A) Bravery
What does “you fixed things by saying something really mean” mean?
A) Nia made things better
B) Nia made the problem worse
C) Nia confused Caitlyn
📘 What word or phrase shows that Alice didn’t think Nia solved the problem kindly?
B) Nia made the problem worse
When Nia’s face “brightened,” what does that most likely mean?
A) Her skin got lighter.
B) She felt happier.
C) She saw a flashlight.
📘 What sentence shows she felt better at that moment?
B) She felt happier.
Sample: “Nia’s face brightened. ‘I guess that’s true,’ she said.”
What advice does Alice give Nia at the end of the story?
A) “Keep your thoughts to yourself.”
B) “You should always speak your mind.”
C) “Tell the teacher next time.”
📘 Find the part of the story where Alice talks about her grandma’s stop sign advice.
A) “Keep your thoughts to yourself.”
Why is the ending important to the central message?
A) It shows Nia forgot everything
B) It shows Nia felt better
C) It shows Nia learned to reflect on her actions
📘 What sentence shows Nia thinking about changing her behavior?
C) It shows Nia learned to reflect on her actions
What does Nia show at the end of the story?
A) She's still angry
B) She's ready to learn and make things right
C) She doesn't care anymore
📘 Which part of the ending shows her change in attitude?
B) She's ready to learn and make things right
What does “her heart sank” mean?
A) She dropped something
B) She felt very disappointed or worried
C) She was sinking in water
📘 What was Nia thinking about when her heart sank?
B) She felt very disappointed or worried
When Alice says “saying nothing is the best revenge,” what does she really mean?
A) That staying quiet is a smart way to deal with mean people.
B) That you should yell louder than the other person.
C) That revenge always makes you feel better.
📘 What did Alice say before or after this that helped you know what she meant?
A) That staying quiet is a smart way to deal with mean people.
Sample: “You know that’s exactly what she wants. Saying nothing is the best revenge.”