Slime Time Storyworks

What sentence from the text shows that Linus was sad in the beginning of this story?

• Linus stood at the front door of his house.

• Linus could feel tears stinging his eyes.

• It was too dark to go out and look for him.

• Mom said they could hang posters.

What is the main message of this article?

• Slime is popular, but not everyone will be able to make lots of money making it.

• Slime has changed overtime, and because of that, has had unexpected success.

• A lot of YouTube and Instagram slime makers are shocked by their successes.

• To make slime, you have to have some type of glue or clay.

Which of the following details from the text BEST supports the idea that slime has changed overtime and has unexpected success?

• Slime first appeared and became popular during the early 1990’s on Nickelodeon, a children’s

  television network.

• Today, slime can be clear, filled with tiny beads or erasers or thick and creamy, made with

  certain types of clay, mixed with scents that appeal to large audiences.

• According to Etsy, an online crafting website, some entrepreneurs as young as 10 and 11 years

  old, are profiting thousands of dollars each month from the sales of their slime.

• The “original” slime appeared to be bright green and liquidy, as it was poured onto celebrities

  and game show contestants. However, the evolution of slime and its purpose has greatly

  advanced.

Reread this excerpt from the text. "Overtime, slime has taken on a new form as a creative and relaxing outlet, as opposed to a punishment received from a failed answer on a game show." Based on this excerpt, what is the author implying about slime?

• Slime is still gross, even though some people find it to be relaxing.

• Slime should only be dumped onto people that lose on a game show.

• There are many more things that should be done to relax instead of making slime.

• New perspectives and ideas change people's thoughts about things, even slime.

What is the author's purpose in writing "Slime Time"?

• To convince people to buy more slime in order to benefit the economy.

• To encourage young people to start creating slime-related content on social media.

• To show how slime has positively changed and evolved over time.

• To caution people against buying too much glue, Borax, and clay.

Why does the author include paragraph 2?

• To show that slime has always been worth a lot of money.

• To show how slime used to look compared to how it looks now.

• To explain how slime wasn't used until the late 2000s.

• To compare the use and popularity of slime in the past to the use and popularity of slime now.

What is the main theme of the 'Slime Time Storyworks' article?

• The evolution of slime and its cultural impact.

• The economic benefits of slime production.

• The environmental impact of slime.

• The history of children's television shows.

Which sentence from the text suggests that slime has become a creative outlet?

• Slime is often used in science experiments.

• Many people find making slime to be a relaxing activity.

• Slime was first popularized by a television network.

• Slime can be made in various colors and textures.

What literary device is used in the phrase 'slime has taken on a new form'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

How does the author support the idea that slime has unexpected success?

• By describing its popularity on social media.

• By explaining its use in educational settings.

• By detailing its historical origins.

• By comparing it to other popular toys.