Cocoliso (RL.3.3 Character Traits RL.3.1 Making inferences L.3.1. Identification and usage of adjectives L.3.1i Compound Sentences L.3.2e Adding suffixes to base words W.3.3 Narrative writing)

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30 questions
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Paragraphs 1 through 4 are important to the story because they -

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Which sentence in the story contains descriptions that appeal most to the reader's sense of sight?

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Read the sentence from paragraph 27.

Alejandro takes a step closer. Then he remembers. "Never go near a wild animal in the swamp." It is a rule he has never broken.

This sentence helps the reader know that Alejandro is -

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Which word is an antonym of amazing in paragraph 8?

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Why is Alejandro surprised when he sees Cocoliso for the first time?

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Paragraph 32 shows the reader that Mama is

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Which sentence best describes Alejandro's relationship with Dr. Fernanda?

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In paragraph 47, the word proud means that Alejandro -

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How does Alejandro feel at the end of the story?

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Which sentence states the main theme of the story?

VOCABULARY

For the questions 7 - 10, Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
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Her dream is to become a doctor.

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Dan was proud of his report card.

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Keisha was bored with the new show on TV.

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The article reported the discovery of an island.

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Which word is a synonym of amazing in the sentence below? The game was amazing because of the way Ann and Emma played.

Word Study

Directions: For numbers 12 - 15, choose the word that is the correct form of the underlined base word in the sentence.
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My sister is tall than my brother.

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We felt like the happy kids in the world.

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The water lap against the sides of the pool.

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The sky is cloudy than it was yesterday.

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Read the sentence. The littlest fox ran more quickly than the others and buryed itself in the biggest pile of leaves. How should the sentence be changed?

Comprehension

Directions: Read the selection and answer the questions.
Island Life
  1. I was walking my dog, Scout, on the beach when I saw the new kid from my class. He did not look happy.
  2. “Hey,” I said. “We met at school. My name is Mattie. You’re Joseph, right?”
  3. He looked at me. “Huh? Oh yeah. I remember you from school.” He frowned. “How can you stand to live here?”
  4. What? How could he not know that this was one of the best places in the world? “What do you mean?” I asked.
  5. “There is nothing to do here! My family and I moved here from Charlotte. Now there is a place with a lot to do!” said Joseph.
  6. “How about coming with Scout and me on our walk? I can show you some of the sights. You might change your mind.”
  7. “That sounds boring. I already know there’s nothing to see here.”
  8. “Aw, come on,” I said. “I know all the best places!”
  9. Joseph frowned. “Okay, but I know I’m not going to like it here,” he said.
10. I smiled at him and led the way. I just knew once I showed him around, he’d see why this place was so special. “See those tall grasses there? Those are sea oats. They . . . wait! Look, Joseph!”

11. A couple of the “Banker” ponies came into view. They are called “Bankers” because they live along the Outer Banks islands.

12. “Whoa,” said Joseph. “They just run around?”

13. “Yes! Oh, look, Joseph, by your feet. Sea glass!” Joseph picked up a clear blue piece of glass, worn smooth by the sea.

14. “This is cool,” he said as he studied it.

15. “That color is hard to find, too. I think it is a good luck sign for you.”

16. “Really?” said Joseph, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. “That would be great. Do you think we can find more?”

17. “Let’s keep walking and see,” I said.
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How does Mattie respond to Joseph’s unhappiness?

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The words and actions of Mattie suggest that she —

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In paragraph 15, Mattie says that the piece of sea glass is good luck for Joseph because she wants Joseph to —

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At the end of the selection, how is Joseph different than he was at the beginning?

Writing

Read the writing prompt, then write your answer. Don't forget to use complete sentences and correct capitalization and punctuation.
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Moving to a new place was difficult for Joseph. Think of a time when you either went somewhere new or tried something new. Write a paragraph telling about your experience. Remember the characteristics of a personal narrative as you write.

Directions: Read the selection and answer the question.

Joey’s Grandma

Nathan and Megan were washing the dishes when their dad came into the kitchen. “I have some bad news,” he said. “Joey fell while riding his bike today, and he has a broken leg.” Joey was a friend of theirs who lived down the street. “Oh, no!” Megan cried. “Can we do anything to help?” “You could take some of these muffins you made to Joey and his grandmother,” Dad said. Nathan and Megan exchanged a fast look. Dad did not seem to notice. “Can we do anything else instead?” Nathan asked. “Don’t be silly. Here, I’ve made up a plate,” Dad said, handing them a covered plate. Nathan and Megan took the plate and began to walk slowly to Joey’s house. “Maybe his grandmother won’t be home,” Nathan said hopefully. “Of course she’ll be home. He has a broken leg,” Megan said with a sigh. “But Joey says she’s nice.” “She always looks so mean and grumpy,” Nathan said. They approached the door shyly, and Megan knocked. After a moment, the door swung open. An older woman stood in the doorway, her face downturned in a frown. Nathan gulped. “I’m Nathan, and this is my sister Megan,” Nathan said in a rush. “Here, we brought muffins,” Megan added, holding up the plate with a trembling hand. “Why, how nice! I’ve been wanting to meet Joey’s friends! He’s talked so much about you,” the woman said. As she spoke, her frown disappeared, and she smiled widely. All the meanness disappeared, and Nathan and Megan realized that they had been wrong about her all along. They relaxed and knew it would be a fun visit.
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Why didn’t Megan and Nathan want to bring muffins to Joey?

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Which of these best describes Megan and Nathan’s dad?

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What do Nathan and Megan think of Joey’s grandma at first?

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When Megan first meets Joey’s grandma, she feels —

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How do Megan and Nathan's feelings about Joey's grandma change from the beginning to the end of the selection?