Making a Friend Powercheck (RL 4.1)

What can the reader infer from the following sentence in paragraph 3?

The plane with its brightly colored logo looked practically brand new, so that made her feel a little better.

• Maddie thinks a newer plane will be safer than an older plane

• Maddie is disappointed that the plane has been used before

• Maddie enjoys seeing her favorite colors on the plane's logo

• Maddie is concerned the pilot will not know how to operate the plane.

Select the two sentences that help the reader infer that Maddie's mom helps Maddie feel better when she is worried.

• Maddie tried to calm her nerves as she walked toward the Atlanta airport to check in for her trip.

• Then Maddie and her mom sat down in the waiting area until it was time to board the plane.

• Maddie's mom turned toward her with a reassuring smile.

• Remember, saying hello is the very first step to making a new friend!"

• In the taxi, Maddie listened to her parents speak Spanish to the driver.

What can the reader infer from the following sentence from paragraph 2?

She felt weird walking barefoot in an airport and putting her shoes and her belongings through a scanner.

• Maddie is not obeying airport security rules

• Maddie is self-conscious about the size of her feet

• Security at the Atlanta airport requires more than other airports

• Scanning passengers' shoes is a normal part of airport security

Which two details show that Maddie is not confident in her ability to make friends?

• "Mom, I don't know anyone in Guatemala," Maddie said.

• Remember, saying hello is the very first step to making a new friend!

• She was shy and never good at meeting new people

• A friendly looking woman opened the door with a smile

• Maddie smiled back and pointed at herself, "Maddie!"

When Maddie is no longer worried about ___________, she then starts to worry about ___________.

• missing her plane, not having friends in Guatemala

• the crowded airport, losing her luggage at the airport

• flying for the first time, learning how to say hello in Spanish

• flying for the first time, not having friends in Guatemala

Why does Maddie think she needs to learn Spanish?

• She wants to be more like both of her parents

• She wishes she could introduce herself to Isabella

• She wants to communicate with people in Guatemala

• She does not feel accepted by the people she meets in Guatemala

Select two phrases from paragraph 5 that show Maddie actually enjoys flying.

• Maddie couldn't help but look outside

• Her eyes were like saucers

• The flight attendants made their way down the middle aisle

• Maddie's mom turned toward her

What made Maddie anxious at her first stop inside the Atlanta airport?

• She was concerned bout her feet getting cold

• She was unsure about walking through security

• She was concerned that the plane would not be cleaned

• She was upset that she had forgotten to bring a book for the flight.

Which detail best supports the answer to the previous question?

• She felt weird walking barefoot in an airport and putter her shoes and her belongings through a scanner

• Maddie walked through the metal detector and sighed with relief when it did not sound an alarm

• Maddie's mom calmly started reading a book she brought

• "Is that our plane to Atlanta?" asked Maddie.

Which idea can be inferred about Maddie's mother?

• She wanted to learn to speak Spanish more clearly

• She hoped to be able to arrive in Guatemala on time

• She wanted Maddie to feel better about airplane travel

• She wanted Maddie to enjoy the view of the sky from the plane.