Understanding Central Ideas and Details

What is the central idea of the passage?

• The importance of family safety during emergencies.

• The excitement of winning soccer trophies.

• The beauty of a fire engine.

• The thrill of jumping out of windows.

Which words and phrases help you identify the central idea?

• "acrid smell of smoke"

• "orange light coming from downstairs"

• "all the important things had made it out of the fire just fine"

• "locked arms with my sister"

Which details describe sounds?

• "acrid smell of smoke"

• "shrill, piercing beeps of the fire alarm"

• "orange light coming from downstairs"

• "locked arms with my sister"

Which detail describes a smell?

• "acrid smell of smoke"

• "orange light coming from downstairs"

• "loud sirens"

• "jumped into the bushes"

What was the goal the narrator was trying to achieve in the first passage?

• Winning a soccer match

• Dunking a basketball

• Running a marathon

• Scoring a goal in hockey

What emotion did the narrator feel after achieving their goal in the first passage?

• Disappointment

• Anger

• Amazement

• Sadness

What was the reason for the narrator's sadness in the second passage?

• Losing a game

• Moving to a new house

• Failing a test

• Missing a friend

What helped ease the narrator's sadness in the second passage?

• A new book

• A swimming pool

• A pet dog

• A favorite song

What position did the narrator hold in the Drama Club in the third passage?

• President

• Secretary

• Vice President

• Treasurer

Who invited the narrator for dinner in the fourth passage?

• Carlos

• Mia

• John's mother

• Sarah