Module 2 Week 1 Assessment

Read the sentence from paragraph 9. But I had to stay and play for a little while longer because I didn’t want to disappoint the kids, right? Why is this sentence important to the development of the plot?

• It shows that Ahmed has changed his mind about the kids.

• It suggests that Ahmed never planned to retreat to his room.

• It suggests that Ahmed invited the kids to his house himself.

• It shows that Ahmed is concerned only with pleasing his mother.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Based on the prefix en-, which means “in” or “within,” what does engulfed mean in paragraph 9?

• brushed aside

• surrounded by

• overcome with joy

• marked by a border

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Which two details from paragraphs 1–9 support the idea that Ahmed is not happy about the plans his mother has made? Choose TWO Answers!

• He asks his mom who the visitors are.

• He wants the visitors to stay out of his room.

• He steals cushions from the couch to build a fort.

• He is uncomfortable when he greets the children.

• He does his chores quickly before the children arrive.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Read the sentence from paragraph 12. They scrambled onto his back, and he flew them to a remote cave in a faraway mountain. Which word means the opposite of remote as it is used in the sentence?

• mysterious

• bottomless

• hidden

• nearby

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the resolution of the story?

• What is the resolution of the story?

• Ahmed learns to do his chores more quickly.

• Ahmed considers entertaining children again.

• Ahmed wants more company to come for a visit.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How would the story be different if it were told from the mother’s point of view? Use details from the story to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence describes an important idea in this story?

• You can keep your mind sharp by solving puzzles.

• B You may find that you like something if you just try it.

• Keeping your room in order is good training for the future.

• Practicing a new skill is important if you want to be good at it.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the best way to combine sentences 3, 4, and 5 into a compound-complex sentence?

• Because printed books do not rely on a battery since they never need to be recharged, and they therefore do not need a power cord.

• Because printed books do not rely on a battery, they do not need to be recharged, and therefore they do not need a power cord.

• Printed books do not rely on a battery, and they never need to be plugged in, and therefore they do not need a power cord.

• Printed books do not rely on a battery, they never need to be plugged in since they therefore do not need a power cord.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the best way to combine sentences 7 and 8 into a compound sentence?

• Printed books are easy to give as treasured gifts, e-books on computers or tablets cannot be passed along in the same way.

• Printed books are easy to give as treasured gifts, so e-books on computers or tablets cannot be passed along in the same way.

• Printed books are easy to give as treasured gifts, but e-books on computers or tablets cannot be passed along in the same way.

• Printed books are easy to give as treasured gifts, because e-books on computers or tablets cannot be passed along in the same way.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

What is the best way to combine sentences 9 and 10 into a complex sentence?

• Printed books will be around as long as people love reading, they are the best way to share stories and knowledge.

• Printed books will be around as long as people love reading, and they are the best way to share stories and knowledge.

• Because printed books are the best way to share stories and knowledge, they will be around as long as people love reading.

• Although printed books are the best way to share stories and knowledge, they will be around as long as people love reading.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B