Read the short narrative draft a student wrote and the sentences in the Answer Bank. Select the sentence that best completes the draft in the blank line. Yesterday, I walked into science class just like every other day. I sat down at my desk in the third row and started to review my notes. I thought it was strange that our teacher, Mr. Gredo, was not there yet, but I wasn’t too concerned. I had not been working long when I heard someone open the classroom door. “Good morning, class!” a stranger’s voice announced. I looked up with a startled expression on my face. “I am Ms. LaMont, and I will be your substitute teacher today.” _______________________ We were disappointed Mr. Gredo wasn’t there. He had promised to conduct class outdoors today, and we had all been looking forward to it. Soon Ms. LaMont spoke again. “This morning, we are going to do our class work outside,” she said. Our class cheered in unison! Then we headed outside for a great lesson.
1Jericho headed backstage during the break from play practice. 2“Jericho,” a chipper voice
echoed backstage, “Smile!” 3A flash of light startled him. 4“Ann, don’t do that!” Jericho groaned. 5“I just want to take a photo for when you make it as a big star!” 6“That isn’t going to happen. 7The director keeps correcting me. 8I am never going to be an actor.” 9Jericho huffed and sat on the floor. 10Ann sat next to him. 11“Don’t worry what he thinks! 12I know you are doing a terrific job. 13Remember how many people enjoyed the last performance you did?” 14Jericho grinned slightly. 15Ann poked him in the arm, and his smile grew. 16Ann was wearing a blue dress with a butterfly on it. 17“Get back out there and remember your talent,” said Ann. 18Jericho began to feel confident. 19“That’s much better,” said Ann. 20Jericho got up off the floor and headed back into the studio. 21From the corner of his eye, he could see a flash of light and Ann smiling, holding a camera.
A student is writing a narrative. Read the draft of the narrative. Choose the paragraph number of the paragraph that should be moved to the end of the narrative as a conclusion.
1“Remember, sign-ups for the end-of-the-year talent show need to be in by Friday!” Mr. Roberts said among the clatter of students cleaning up their school supplies. Jordan waited quietly for everyone else to leave before approaching the teacher.
2“I want to play my keyboard for the talent show, but I’m worried because I have always had terrible stage fright. I have only ever played in front of my grandma.”
3Jordan learned an important lesson that day. Sometimes you need support from others to
overcome your fears.
4Mr. Roberts had a great idea. “Bring your keyboard to school and have just your grandma sit in the audience. Play for her until you begin to feel comfortable sharing your talent with other people. Then we can invite other people in to watch.”
5Jordan smiled widely at Mr. Roberts. “That would be great! Thank you so much.”
Select the number of the paragraph that should be moved to the end of the narrative as a conclusion.
Read the paragraph a student wrote.
“Mom, let’s go! Hurry, or we will be too late.” I could feel my heart racing as I rushed my mom out the door. I could not wait to get to the store because my favorite band was releasing their new album. I could not wait to listen to the album on my record player. On the way to the store, I devised a plan to get to the aisle first. As soon as my mom parked the car, I was off. I walked quickly through the busy store and arrived at the music section. I searched rapidly through the selections.
Write two sentences that tell what happens next.
Select the sentence number of the sentence that can be removed without impacting the meaning of the narrative.