Reading Response

When Ruby arrived at William Frantz, white parents took their children out of the school because they didn’t want them to be in class with a black girl. Ruby was the only student in her first grade class. Her teacher, Mrs. Henry, was white. Ruby spent all day in Mrs. Henry’s classroom because it wasn’t safe for Ruby to go to the cafeteria or playground. But Ruby’s community slowly accepted integration. When Ruby got to second grade, she was no longer the only student in her class. There were other black and white students. This was a good effect, or result, of Ruby integrating the school. However, some bad things happened to Ruby’s family because they sent Ruby to William Frantz. Ruby’s father lost his job. Ruby’s mother was turned away from the grocery store, and her grandparents were forced to leave their farm. Which of these was a result of Ruby integrating her school?

• She was the only student in her first and second grade classes.

• Black and white students attended first grade with Ruby.

• Ruby never met Mrs. Henry

• Black and white students attended second grade with Ruby.

Name one simile you found in "The Inventor Thinks Up Helicopters" and what two things are being compared.

Write down thing(s) that you learn from the story.

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly A Special Gift James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him. When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy. He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said. James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it. What did James get for his birthday?

• A book

• A truck

• A bicycle

• A pen

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly A Special Gift James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him. When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy. He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said. James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it. Question 6: Why did his uncle hide the bicycle?

• To keep it safe

• To make him cry

• So that James doesn't play with it

• To surprise him

Comprehension Grade 1 Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly A Special Gift James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him. When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy. He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said. James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it. Does he have fun with his friends?

• Not really

• Sometimes

• Yes, he does

• Never

Where does he ride it?

• In his room

• At school

• At his friend's house

• Around the house and across the street

Which of the following is a key component of a reading response?

• Summarizing the text

• Ignoring the author's purpose

• Copying text verbatim

• Avoiding personal opinions

What is the primary purpose of a reading response?

• To retell the story

• To analyze and reflect on the text

• To criticize the author

• To list all characters

In a reading response, how should you express your personal opinion?

• By stating it clearly and supporting it with evidence from the text

• By avoiding any personal opinions

• By only summarizing the text

• By criticizing the text without evidence