Luke's Paper Crane

What does the author mean by "he sped like a racecar" in paragraph 8?

• to show how quickly Luke moved.

• to explain why Luke wanted the school day to end

• to describe the sound Luke’s feet make as he moves

• to describe the car Luke showed his teacher

Which detail from the story BEST shows that Mr. Cruz is an understanding person?

• He wants all students in the class to finish their work.

• He helps a student who has lost a special paper crane.

• He knows how people in different countries learned to fold paper.

• He can create a paper crane using the paper that is wrapped around chopsticks.

Which comparison between cultures is made in the story?

• languages

• school

• friends

• artwork

Why did the author most likely write "Luke's Paper Crane"?

• to persuade (talk into) the reader to visit a different country

• to explain to the reader how to fold a paper crane

• to entertain the reader by telling about a child’s paper crane

• to inform the reader about a grandfather’s life in a different country

What is the theme of the story?

• Family is important.

• You should take care of things that are special to you.

• Teachers are helpful.

• Art is an important craft.

Part A.

What is the meaning of the word crane as it is used in the story?

• tool

• bird

• paper

• present

Part B.

Which sentence from the story supports the meaning of the word crane in Part A?

• He was always making things out of pieces of paper.

• As he folded down its wings, his friend Brian noticed.

• "It's something my grandfather made me."

• "Luke, what do you have that is more interesting than reading?"