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Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

Talia is going out to eat tonight. It is a special day. She wants to look very nice for her night out. First, she gets her hair cut at a salon. A salon is a place where people go to get their hair and nails done. Then, she gets her finger nails painted pink. A woman who works at the salon paints Talia’s nails. Talia is not happy with the color. She asks the woman to change the color to purple. She likes the purple very much. It is almost time to go out. Talia goes home and looks in her closet. She tries on a pair of light blue pants with a white shirt. She tries on a purple dress with a black belt. She tries on a brown skirt with a green top. She wears the purple dress. Many of her friends and family are at the restaurant when she gets there. She hugs her mother and father. She gives her grandfather a kiss. Talia’s sister gives her a big smile. Her best friend, Asra, gives her a present. Talia is 25-years-old today. “Happy Birthday, Talia,” they say. “You look great!” “I feel great because all of you are here,” says Talia.

Questions:

11)) What is Talia doing for her special day?

A. She is having a party. B. She is going to her friend's

house. C. She is making dinner. D. She is going to a restaurant.

22)) Why does Talia want to look nice?

A. It is her birthday. B. She is going on a trip. C. She is going to church. D. She is going to school.

33)) What does Talia do first?

A. She picks out a dress. B. She gets her nails painted. C. She gets her hair cut. D. She goes out to eat.

44)) Why does Talia change the color of her nails?

A. It does not match her dress. B. She is not happy with pink. C. Her friends tell her to change the

color. D. She is not happy with purple.

55)) What does Talia wear out?

A. light blue pants B. a brown skirt C. a purple dress D. a green top

66)) What does Talia do when she sees her parents?

A. She smiles. B. She says hello. C. She gives them a hug. D. She gives them a kiss.

77)) Who smiles at Talia?

A. __________________

88)) How old is Talia?

A. ___________________

99)) What is a salon ?

A. a restaurant B. a place where people talk about

business C. a gift shop D. a place to get hair and nails

done

1100)) Why does Talia feel great?

A. because she looks great B. because her friends and family

are there C. because her hair is cut D. because her nails are purple



““TThhee 2200””



It is Levi’s birthday. He has a party at home with his family. Everyone sings, “Happy Birthday!”

Levi has nine candles on his cake. He blows them out. He opens his presents. Levi’s mother and father give him a bicycle. Levi’s little sister gives him a game. Levi’s uncle gives him a baseball jersey. Levi’s grandma and grandpa give him 20 dollars!

"Thank you!" he yells to everyone.

Levi is excited. He likes all his presents. He likes the 20 dollars best. It means he can go to the store. He can buy anything he wants!

“Can we go to the store now, Mom?” asks Levi. Mom frowns. “Levi, your guests are still here. I will take you to the store tomorrow.”

That night, Levi dreams of all the things he might buy with his 20 dollars.

Maybe I will buy a video game! Maybe I will buy a guitar! Maybe I will buy a camera! Maybe I will buy a tool kit!

In the morning, Mom takes Levi and his little sister to the store.

“Will you buy me something, too?” asks Levi’s little sister. “Maybe,” Levi says. He runs to look around the store.

Ugh! The guitar costs more than 20 dollars. The video game costs more than 20 dollars. The camera costs more than 20 dollars. The tool kit costs 12 dollars. Levi buys the tool kit.

He buys his little sister a key chain. He buys his mom a pack of gum.

“You are a sweet boy,” Levi’s mom tells him.

Questions:

11)) Who is at Levi's party? ▼Check all that are correct.

A. □ his friends

B. □ his parents

C. □ his teachers

D. □ his uncle

22)) How old is Levi?

A. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

33)) What does Levi's sister give him?

A. a baseball jersey B. a bike C. a game D. money

44)) How does Levi feel about his presents?

▼Check all that are correct.

A. □ He likes all of them.

B. □ He likes the bike best.

C. □ He likes the money best.

D. □ He likes the game least.

55)) What is one of the things Levi dreams of buying?

A. a bike B. a camera C. a key chain D. a baseball jersey

66)) Why does Levi's mom frown at him?

A. Levi is mean to his sister. B. Levi asks for more money. C. Levi does not thank everyone for

his gifts. D. Levi wants to go to the store

during the party.

77)) When does Levi go to the store?

A. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

88)) What doesn't Levi know?

A. that the store is closed B. that his baseball jersey is too big C. that most things he wants cost

more than 20 dollars D. that his sister has more money

than he does

Questions (continued):

99)) Who goes with Levi to the store?

▼Check all that are correct.

A. □ his grandma

B. □ his mom

C. □ his sister

D. □ his uncle

1100)) What does Levi buy for himself?

A. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

1111)) How much money does Levi have left after buying the tool kit?

A. $20 plus $12 B. $20 minus $12 C. $20 times $12

DD.. $20 divided by $12

1122)) Why does Levi's mom call him a sweet boy?

A. because it is his birthday B. because he eats a lot of candy

on his birthday C. because he waits until the next

day to go to the store D. because he buys something for

his mom and little sister

If you had twenty dollars, what would you buy with it? Why?

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““TThhee IInntteerrvviieeww””



Jethro gets ready for his job interview.

He takes a shower.

He shaves.

He brushes his teeth.

He cuts his fingernails.

He combs his hair.

He puts on the new suit he bought just for today.

Jethro feels confident . He is also very nervous .

Here is why. Jethro graduated at the top of his class in college. Still, Jethro knows the economy is bad. His dad just lost his job at the bank a few weeks ago! Many people are interviewing for the very same job. There is a lot of competition.

Jethro is still positive. He thinks he has a good chance of getting the job at the technology company.

Jethro arrives at his interview at 9:45. He is 15 minutes early.

“Have a seat. Mr. Stone will be right with you,” the receptionist says.

Jethro sits. He thinks about what he has learned to do in an interview.

Look people in the eye. Give a firm handshake. Speak clearly.

Jethro feels ready.

“Mr. Stone is ready to see you now,” the receptionist says.

Jethro takes a deep breath and walks into Mr. Stone’s office.

“Good to meet you, sir,” Jethro says and gives Mr. Stone a firm handshake and a smile.

Questions:

11)) What kind of job is Jethro interviewing for?

A. a college job B. a banking job C. a technology job D. a receptionist job

22)) What is one thing Jethro does to get ready?

A. He talks to his dad. B. He calls Mr. Stone. C. He eats breakfast. D. He cuts his fingernails.

33)) What time is Jethro's interview?

A. 9:30 B. 9:45 C. 10:00 D. 10:15

44)) What does it mean to be confident ?

A. to be early B. to be sure C. to be worried D. to be nervous

55)) Why might Jethro be nervous?

A. He did not do well in school. B. He is not a very good speaker. C. He does not like to wear suits. D. Many others are interviewing for

the same job.

66)) What is competition ?

A. when people get ready to go out B. when people go for a job

interview C. when people feel they are not

good enough D. when many people are going

after the same thing

77)) Why is it good that Jethro gets to his interview early?

A. It gives Jethro time to think. B. It helps Jethro speak clearly. C. Mr. Stone likes people to be

early. D. The receptionist asks him to be

there early.

88)) What has Jethro learned to do in an interview?

A. be positive B. tell good jokes C. talk about college D. look people in the eye

99)) Why might Jethro be positive about getting this job?

A. The economy is bad. B. He did well in school. C. Jethro's dad lost his job. D. He knows Mr. Stone well.



““TThhee SSiinnggiinngg BBiirrdd””



Ben has two cats. Their names are Max and Tito.

Max is black. Tito is brown. Max has green eyes. Tito has blue eyes. Max is black with green eyes. Tito is brown with blue eyes.

They are fast. They are beautiful. They are fast and beautiful.

Ben also has a bird. Her name is Lily. Lily likes to sing. Lily sings every day. Sometimes, she sings very loud.

Max and Tito try to discover who is singing.

They look everywhere! Finally, they see who is singing.

It is Lily! They sit and watch her sing.

Questions:

11)) How many cats does Ben have?

A. Ben has one cat. B. Ben has two cats. C. Ben has three cats. D. Ben has four cats.

22)) What are Max and Tito like? ▼Check all that are correct.

A. □big B. □fast C. □mean D. □beautiful

33)) What color are Tito's eyes?

A. _________________

44)) What is the name of the bird?

A. _______________

55)) What color is Max?

A. _________________

66)) Who is singing?

B. _________________

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The First Day Story By: Andrew Frinkle

Henry was so nervous. He hadn’t even been able to sleep. Now, as the big yellow school bus rolled up to the school,

he felt like a prisoner being dropped off at prison. There was a fence around school. There were people telling him what to do and when to do it. There were big, mean kids waiting to pound him. He couldn’t leave when he wanted to, either.

Henry swallowed anxiously as the kids around him got out of their seats and began heading down the aisle to the open door. As he walked down the steps to exit, he wondered what his teacher would be like.

It would probably be a scary man this year. The guy would be like 300 pounds, like a football player. He’d have a shaved head and hairy arms, like a bear. He’d growl and flash his sharp teeth at anyone who didn’t know their multiplication tables. It would be awful.

As he walked up the front steps into the school and the double doors ate him in one giant bite, he wondered what school lunch would be like this year. The macaroni and cheese would probably stick to the tray, even if he turned it upside down. The canned fruits and vegetables would be like mush. The pizza would be cardboard with red sauce and rubber cheese. It would be gross.

As he walked down the hall, he wondered about his classmates. How awful would they be? They would probably be wild, like gorillas battling for control of the jungle. Each one would be bigger, stronger, louder, and meaner than him. They’d smack him around and steal his cookies, because he was a weaker version of them. It would be horrible.

As he reached his classroom door, he wondered about homework. Surely he’d get a stack of papers like a phone book. His math book would be like one of those old dictionaries that takes two men just to lift it. It would be scary.

He stepped into the room. A pretty, young woman stepped over, shook his hand and smiled. “I’m Mrs. Stacey. Nice to meet you, Henry, right?”

Henry blinked in surprise. “How’d you know?” “We’ve been expecting you.” She replied warmly. Henry glanced around the room. Bright, smiling faces all looked up from their neat desks, and

they honestly seemed friendly. The room was decorated brightly and nicely, and no one looked like they wanted to pound him.

Maybe it wasn’t going to so bad after all, especially since they were serving chicken for lunch.



The First Day Story By: Andrew Frinkle

Use the information in the story to answer the questions below. 1. Where is Henry going? A. on a field trip B. to school for the first day C. home D. to the library 2. How does Henry feel as the bus drives up to the school? A. like a prisoner B. like a student C. like an athlete D. like a soldier 3. Which of these is Henry NOT worried about? A. his classmates B. his teacher C. his lunch D. his clothes 4. How would you describe Henry’s feelings as he walks up to his class door? A. anxious and nervous B. angry and upset C. tired and bored D. happy and excited 5. What changes Henry’s mind about school? A. He sees his friends inside the room. B. He sits with his brother at lunch. C. His mom packed him a great lunch. D. His teacher and classmates seem friendly and nice.



The First Day – Answer Key Story By: Andrew Frinkle

Use the information in the story to answer the questions below. 1. Where is Henry going? A. on a field trip B. to school for the first day C. home D. to the library 2. How does Henry feel as the bus drives up to the school? A. like a prisoner B. like a student C. like an athlete D. like a soldier 3. Which of these is Henry NOT worried about? A. his classmates B. his teacher C. his lunch D. his clothes 4. How would you describe Henry’s feelings as he walks up to his class door? A. anxious and nervous B. angry and upset C. tired and bored D. happy and excited 5. What changes Henry’s mind about school? A. He sees his friends inside the room. B. He sits with his brother at lunch. C. His mom packed him a great lunch. D. His teacher and classmates seem friendly and nice.

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