Assessment unit 12 i-ready EKD

1) The main purpose of this text is to —

• A persuade the reader to speak quietly while in a classroom setting

• B inform the reader about different jobs when performing a drama

• C teach the reader about the importance of valuing a friendship

• D entertain the reader with a story about how a character’s behavior affects her life

2A) Paragraphs 8 through 10 contribute to the rising action because they

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• provide information about Lucy’s struggle.

• establish Lucy as the main character.

• provide a solution to Lucy’s problem.

2B) Paragraphs 12 and 13 contribute to the rising action because they

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• provide background information about the characters.

• describe how Lucy tries to change her behavior.

• show how Lucy makes friends with others.

3) Which definition best matches the way trimmed is used in paragraph 14?

• A Definition 1

• B Definition 2

• C Definition 3

• D Definition 4

5) Which detail from paragraph 17 supports the idea that Lucy is disappointed that she does not

get a speaking role?

• A Lucy held her breath and kept her fingers tightly crossed, hoping to be cast as either

  Scrooge’s sister or Tiny Tim’s mother

• B She dropped her chin to her chest.

• C Scrooge’s sister would be kind and quiet, she thought, and Tiny Tim’s mother was gentle

  and sweet.

• D Neither of them would be loud.

6) The author organizes the text by —

• A describing the reasons for the characters’ actions

• B ensuring that the reader will understand the main idea

• C explaining how the characters are similar and different

• D relating the events in the order they occur

7) Read this sentence from paragraph 24.

“Yes!” she answered, in her usual loud voice, so perfect for being the Town Crier.

How does this sentence contribute to the author’s purpose?

• A By indicating the role Lucy will play in the class performance

• B By emphasizing the importance of Lucy’s dialogue throughout the text

• C By highlighting that Lucy realizes her unique trait makes her special

• D By describing Lucy’s feelings about the role she has received

What is the author’s message in the text? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.