Impossible Pet Show

1. What does the word unsure most likely mean?

• happy

• sad

• excited

• confused

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

2. Which word has the same prefix as unsure?

• sure

• until

• unaware

• unicorn

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

2. What would the reader most likely know if the passage were written from Carla’s perspective?

• she doesn’t like animals

• she likes animals

• she is afraid of Perro

• she doesn't think Daniel will do a good job

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the personification flip flop mean?

• ready for the show

• nervous for the show

• will not do the show

• go to the doctor

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5. Part A

What does Daniel think about being an announcer at the end of the passage?

• He is uncomfortable and nervous being an announcer

• He wants Carla to announce at the next pet show

• He feels better about announcing at pet shows

• He will never announce at a pet show again

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

5. Part B

Which sentence from the passage best supports your last answer ?

  

• "I’ve never had a pet, so I feel uncomfortable and nervous around animals.”

• “Isn’t this the perfect location for a pet show?” she asked.

• When the show began, I gulped and announced the first pet.

• But now I have more confidence when I have to speak in front of people.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

6. How does the narrator feel about his problem at the beginning of the passage? 

Pick 2

• B.   excited angry

• D.   relaxed

  excited

• concerned

  anxious

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

7. Read the sentences from the passage.

“I’m sorry,” I apologized, “but that’s impossible!”

What does the word impossible most likely mean?

• it may possibly happen

• it will happen

• it will happen over and over

• it will never happen

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

9. Part A

Which sentence best describes the lesson of the passage?

• Announcing is a very difficult job

• Treat others the way you would like to be treated

• Think carefully before making important decisions

• Trying new things can change your life

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

9. Part B

Which sentence from the passage best supports your last answer?

  

• “There’s nothing to be concerned about because you’ll be great!”

• The size of the crowd made me even more nervous.

• And I’ve discovered my talent, too.

• By Saturday morning I had practiced announcing each pet’s act a hundred times.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3