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Informational- Biggest Little Artist
By AARON TRINKNER
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Question 1
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Question 3
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Why did Willard’s mother encourage him to carve smaller?
The sculptures were worth more money.
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Question 4
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Why does Willard consider himself successful?
He is very wealthy.
Question 5
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PART A: Which sentence describes the central idea of the text?
Small art requires more talent and creativity than big art.
Willard found something that he loved and worked hard to succeed at it.
Art is an important way for kids to express themselves.
Willard was supported by his teachers and family to pursue art.
Question 6
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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
“Willard was especially curious about those ants. He felt like them — small and insignificant.” (Paragraph 2)
“If he had trouble with his reading or math, Willard later went home and created tiny furniture for the ant houses.” (Paragraph 5)
“Eventually, he quit his factory job to pursue his dream of becoming one of the best artists in the world.” (Paragraph 9)
Question 7
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How does the author organize the information in “The Biggest Little Artist in the World”?
The author discusses Willard’s struggles early on in life, and then how he became a successful artist.
The author explains what Willard’s art looks like, and then discusses its significance to Willard.
The author provides a step-by-step guide for how Willard creates each one of his tiny sculptures.
Question 8
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What is the relationship between Willard’s troubles in school and his interest in art?
Which of the following describes Willard’s childhood?
He was rejected by others.
He was always interested in art.
He didn’t work hard in school.
He encountered challenges in school.
Question 2
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How did Willard feel about the ants?
He wanted to help them.
He wanted to make them stronger.
He wanted to be friends with them.
He wanted to get rid of them.
She wanted him to take on bigger challenges.
She wanted him to become a more popular artist.
The sculptures took more concentration.
He fulfilled his dreams.
He is very famous.
He supports his family.
“He calms his body and, holding his breath, he carves between heartbeats when blood is not pulsing through his fingertips.” (Paragraph 13)
The author describes how Willard was treated before he was a famous artist and compares it to how he is treated now.
