1.1 Task Cards Lit Elements

How is finding the missing gem important to the plot of the story?

• a) It shows Lila’s determination and love for her grandmother.

• b) It leads to a conflict between Lila and her grandmother.

• c) It helps Lila learn about the history of the necklace.

• d) It creates a new mystery.

How does the attic setting contribute to the plot of the passage?

• a) It distracts Lila from her goal of helping her grandmother.

• b) It hides the missing gem, creating a mystery that Lila must solve.

• c) It symbolizes the memories and history of the family.

• d) It shows Lila’s fear of old, dark places.

What does the story reveal about Lila?

• a) She is indifferent to her grandmother’s emotions.

• b) She is scared of the attic and doesn’t want to search for the gem.

• c) She is curious, determined, and cares deeply about her family’s history.

• d) She is unsure about the value of the necklace.

Which conflict or event caused Lila to find the gem?

• Lila’s curiosity about the old attic.

• Lila’s fear of disappointing her grandmother.

• Lila’s love for old jewelry.

• Lila’s determination to solve the mystery and make her grandmother happy.

What are two ways that Lila helps solve the problem?

•  Ignoring the missing gem and finding a new piece of jewelry.

• Leaving the attic and returning later with fresh eyes.

• Searching the attic thoroughly and finding the gem in an unexpected place.

•  Asking her grandmother for help and repairing the necklace herself.

How does the broken volcano contribute to the plot of the passage?

•  It shows that their project was not well-prepared.

•  It creates a major challenge for Max and Emma to overcome, testing their problem-solving skills.

• It leads them to consider giving up on the science fair.

• It causes a disagreement between the two friends.

How does the setting of the science fair contribute to the plot of the passage?

• It causes them to question their friendship.

• It is where they first meet and form their partnership.

• It provides a high-pressure environment that motivates Max and Emma to work harder.

•  It distracts Max and Emma from focusing on their project.

How does Emma’s characterization move the plot forward?

• She refuses to stay up all night, which creates tension.

• She decides to quit the project, leaving Max to finish alone.

• She suggests rebuilding the volcano, which leads to their eventual success.

• She suggests rebuilding the volcano, which leads to their eventual success.

Which event caused Max and Emma to rebuild the volcano?

• The volcano stopped working, forcing them to find a solution.

• They were afraid of losing the competition to another team.

• They didn’t like their original project and wanted to try something new.

• They wanted to impress their teacher with a different experiment.

How is Max different from the beginning of the story to the end?

• He becomes less interested in science fairs.

• He becomes more confident in his problem-solving and teamwork skills.

• He decides to work alone in the future.

• He learns that winning isn’t as important as participating.