Mixed Review Task Cards

Class

Based on the conversation, Harlow is -

• A unhappy with the class
• B usually the one who understands the assignment
• C trying to get help on an algebra assignment
• D hopeful to help Silas in return

Read the sentence from the conversation. I've been stuck on some of them for hours, but I think I might have finally figured them out. Based on this sentence, what can the reader infer about Silas? Support your answer with evidence from the conversation.

Part A: What is the most likely reason the author wrote the story?

• A To share a fun journey before school
• B To show how to be prepared for the school day
• C To teach a lesson that everyone has bad days
• D To describe how to overcome bad days

Part B: Which detail best supports the correct answer in Part A?

• A But this morning was different.
• B As Joey sat in the library, he grabbed his backpack, unable to shake the feeling that he had forgotten something.
• C "Oh no, my math homework," Joey thought to himself, "I guess today is my lucky day!"

What are the most likely reasons the author included the final sentence? Select TWO correct answers.

• A To explain why it’s so important for Kendric to continue
• B To show how exciting the adventure will be
• C To highlight the danger of the situation
• D To build a feeling of suspense
• E To emphasize that Kendric is afraid but continues anyway

Which word is a synonym and could replace ventured as it is used in the story? Select one correct response. Kendric ___________ out of his house on a dark and stormy night.

• walked
• traveled
• looked
• slipped

Which sentence from the dialogue best supports the idea that Carlos values Celeste?

• A Carlos, I want to give you my deepest gratitude to you for allowing me to join the committee yesterday.
• B Celeste: I really appreciated being welcomed.
• C Carlos: Celeste, it was my pleasure!
• D Carlos: Your level of expertise, and your tech-savvy skills, are such an asset to our committee.

What is the main problem in the dialogue?

• A Celeste wanted everyone on the committee to like her.
• B Celeste is worried if she will add value to the committee.
• C Celeste did not get on the committee in the beginning.

What conclusion can be drawn about the grasshopper?

• A He learned not to like the ants.
• B He learned you should not always play.
• C He learned some people don’t want to share.
• D He learned to store food for the winter.