clifford

Which sentence from the selection best helps the reader visualize what Clifford looks like?

• She told Bridwell to think of a story that would match that picture.

• This time when he drew more pictures, he made the dog as big as a house!

• In some countries Clifford’s name isn’t even Clifford.

• Clifford’s image can also be seen on everything from puzzles to backpacks and clothes

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In paragraph 2, what does the word support mean?

• Listen to

• Think about

• Take care of

• Feel proud of

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

• teach the reader how to draw cartoons

• explain to the reader how to become famous

• amuse the reader with Bridwell’s funny ideas

• tell the reader about a popular children’s book author

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Bridwell first got the idea for his books about Clifford —

• after he had a meeting with an editor

• when he was attending school as a child

• while he was taking art classes in New York

• after he had written other books for children

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The character Emily Elizabeth in the Clifford books was named after Bridwell’s —

• wife

• editor

• teacher

• daughter

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which words in paragraph 7 help the reader understand the meaning of rejection?

• have not been accepted

• that do not include

• speaks from experience

• like doing it

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 7 the author quotes “If you like doing it and keep working at it, then someday you will succeed,” Bridwell says. Explain why this is a good theme. Support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9