Homework 4/24-4/28 Due on Friday 4/28 The school play was just starting, but Mary was not there. She was the star of the play. Everyone was worried. Doris really got scared. She was supposed to fill in for Mary if anything happened. Doris had one small problem. She had not learned any of the lines. She never thought anything would happen to Mary. Doris looked at the play's lines and began to read. It was like trying to learn a different language. She went to the curtain and looked out. The gym was packed with people. The lights were bright. Her head spun as she got more and more nervous. Just as she was about to faint, someone caught her. "Oh, my! Doris, are you okay?" asked a girl. Doris looked behind her and saw Mary. Doris smiled wide and said, "I am now!" 14. Which is the best summary of this story? Doris has to go on for Mary in the school play because Mary is sick. Doris tries to learn the lines, but the lines are too hard to learn. Mary is scared because she and Doris are in a play, and Doris does not know her lines. Mary faints on stage in front of the school. Doris has to fill in for Mary, who is missing from a play. Doris is scared because she does not know her lines. Mary shows up in time. Mary is running late for a play. Doris wants to take Mary's place. She tries to learn Mary's lines quickly so she can be in the play. 15. Which line best shows an idea that is important to a summary of the story? The gym was packed with people. "Oh, my! Doris, are you okay?" She had not learned any of the lines. The lights were bright. Dipti woke up early on Saturday. She could not wait to go to the city fair. Her dad had been promising all week that they could go. She already knew which games she wanted to play. She wanted to ride the Ferris wheel and eat cotton candy. Dipti missed the fair last year because she was sick. She was not going to miss out on anything this year. The sun was barely up, but Dipti was already getting dressed for the day. She wanted to be ready the second her dad said they could go. 16. Which of these best summarizes the passage? Dipti wants to eat cotton candy and ride the Ferris wheel. She is sad because she cannot go to the fair.
Dipti is excited to go to the city fair with her dad. She wakes up very early to get ready for the day. Dipti wakes up early Saturday morning and quickly puts on all of her clothes. She likes cotton candy. Dipti gets dressed and ready to go very early one morning. She wants to play some games with her dad. Roger walked into the darkness. He heard a strange clicking noise. It tapped behind him as he walked. When Roger stopped walking, the noise stopped. When Roger started to walk, the clicking started. He started to sweat. There was a dog loose in the neighborhood. It was the size of a horse. Roger was worried that the sound he heard was its paws clicking and clacking against the concrete. Suddenly, Roger started to run, and the clicking followed him. Just as he rounded a tree, he tripped and rolled onto a neighbor's yard. When he looked back, he expected to see a dog. Instead, he found a long string attached to his shoe. At the end of the string was a key. Roger remembered he had tied his house key to his shoelace. He didn't want to lose it. He had been running from his house key the whole time. 17. Which is the best summary for the story above? Roger heard a strange sound. He thought a dog was chasing him. He ran from the sound but found that it was just a key on his shoe. Roger tied his house key to the end of his shoestring. Roger found out that he had been running from his house key the entire time. Roger was scared, so he tied his key to his shoe. A large dog was loose in Roger's neighborhood. He fell down in his neighbor's yard. Roger always lost his house key, so he found a way to remember it. He tied it to a shoe. A dog chased the house key on Roger's shoe. A 39-year-old Maine coon named Gilbert had a birthday party on Saturday. The host of the party was his owner, Debbie Marshall. She was given the cat as a gift on her 5th birthday. Marshall s daughter and grandson were also at the party. Reporters from around the state came to the party as well. Marshall was shocked by the attention she and Gilbert were getting. "I never knew that having an old cat was such a big deal," she said. "My friend said that a 39-year-old cat had to be a record. I did not think it was true!" Gilbert is the oldest living cat in the world. The next oldest is a 36-year-old Bombay that lives in Mumbai. 18. Which is the best summary of this passage? Reporters are interested in a 39-year-old cat. It is the world's oldest cat. A cat named Gilbert is 39 years old. He is the oldest living cat in the world.
Debbie Marshall did not know how old her cat was. Gilbert is 39 years old. A Maine coon is a kind of cat. Maine coons usually live to be 39 years old. Icky, icky, icky! thought Samantha. Her mom put a plate in front of her. On the plate were bite-sized pieces of fish and rice. "This is sushi," said Samantha's mom. "It is a yummy food eaten in Japan." "We're not in Japan! We're in America! Why do I have to eat it?" Samantha pouted. She looked at the bits of fish and rice. It was wrapped in a shiny, black paper. She had never eaten anything like that. Samantha asked, "What is that black stuff?" "That's seaweed," her mom said. "Seaweed?!" Samantha yelped. "It looks like wrapping paper!" Samantha's mom laughed. "Well, think of sushi as a present a present from Japan! Go on, honey. Try it. It's important to try new things." "Okay," said Samantha. "Here it goes!" She put the little fish present in her mouth. She chewed, and then she smiled. "What do you think?" Samantha's mom asked. "I love sushi!" said Samantha. "Thank you, Japan!" 19. Which of these best summarizes the story? Samantha's parents put a plate of sushi in front of her. The plate had sushi on it. Samantha ate the sushi. Samantha thought sushi was gross, and she did not want to eat it. She thought the seaweed was weird. Samantha did not want to eat sushi. Her mother told her to try it. Samantha ate the sushi and she liked it. Samantha got a present from Japan. She did not want to eat it. Her mother made her eat the sushi, though. 20. Which line best shows an idea that is important to a summary of the story? Samantha's mother laughed.
"We're in America!" Her mom put a plate in front of her. "I love sushi!" said Samantha. 21. I raced home from school through the rain, holding my books so they would not get wet. I had just checked out a new book about Amelia Earhart from the library. I couldn't wait to read it. Amelia Earhart is my hero. She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. I love to read stories about her. In fact, I named my pet pigeon Amelia in her honor. Which of these best retells the passage? A child races home in the rain to see his or her pigeon. He or she named the bird after his or her favorite pilot, Amelia Earhart. A child named his or her pet pigeon Amelia. He or she wants her to be the first pigeon to fly across the Atlantic Ocean like Amelia Earhart. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She is a hero to many children who want to fly. A child rushes home in the rain. He or she is excited to read a library book about his or her hero, Amelia Earhart. 22. Marlon's legs swing when he sits in his desk at school. His feet never touch the floor, so he spends most of his time in class kicking his feet against the legs of his desk. When he does this, he also taps his desk with his fingers and keeps a beat. When he has a rhythm, he begins to hum along. After a while, the other kids nearby begin to hum along with him. He usually does this until his teacher, Mrs. Rainey, gives him a mean look. Which is the best summary of this story? Marlon misses recess because he is always in trouble for being loud. He makes music with his hands and his feet. Mrs. Rainey joins in, too. Marlon is a short student who likes to make music in class with his hands and feet. He makes music until his teacher looks at him. Mrs. Rainey makes faces at Marlon because he is loud. Marlon's feet cannot touch the floor, so he hums with the other kids. Marlon hums to his classmates, and they hum back. They make music together in Mrs. Rainey's classroom sometimes. 23.
Fresh Water People need water to drink and take a bath. It does not rain much in some places, so people run out of water, and that is not good. There is a lot of water in big chunks of ice called icebergs. People are trying to get icebergs from cold to hot places in the world. This is difficult because icebergs are huge. One idea is to scrape the icebergs and just move the ice chips. Then the ice will melt, and people will have fresh water. Which is the best summary of this paragraph? An iceberg is something that is big and heavy. Such a large thing is not easy for people to move. In cold places, water turns into ice and makes icebergs. The ice can melt and make fresh water. It does not rain much in some places. That is bad because rain gives people water for drinking. Some people run out of fresh water. They might be able to get it if icebergs are moved to them. 24. Underwater Show I saw a castle undersea, With walls and ramps, how could it be? Too real to my eyes and giant, too, Not just a watery dream, this much I knew. I tried telling others about this land of sand, But I could not make anyone understand. Which statement summarizes the poem? The speaker sees a wall and a ramp under the water. These seem to be large. The speaker sees a castle underwater. He or she tries to tell others about it. The speaker goes under the water. He or she sees many things while diving. The speaker is not sure that what he or she sees is real. It might be a dream. 25. Jason's dog Spider was his best friend. Spider was a big, fluffy, black dog with brown eyes. One day while Jason was out walking Spider, he heard the ice cream truck coming down the street. Jason tied Spider's leash to a tree and ran to get a treat. He got a grape popsicle and walked back to the tree where he had left his dog. The leash was just like he left it, but Spider was gone. Jason went all over his neighborhood looking for Spider. He couldn't find the dog anywhere. Soon, Jason got tired and went home sad.
When he got to his house, Spider was sitting on the porch wagging his tail. Which is the best summary of this paragraph? Spider got lost one day and Jason looked all over the neighborhood for him. They shared a popsicle. Jason loves walking his dog to the ice cream truck. He had to take Spider home because the dog ate a popsicle. Jason took his dog Spider for a walk and thought he lost him. When he got home, Spider was there waiting for him. Spider is a big, black dog with brown eyes. His owner, Jason, takes him for walks sometimes. 26. Gone Away by Penny Watts My special friend has moved away. I do not see her now every day. We used to play happily on the swings, and giggle about many interesting things. I miss her, although I write her letters. Still, being with her would be much better. My older brother says not to feel too sad, because my friend will visit, and then I will be glad. Which choice best summarizes the poem? The speaker's friend is gone, and her brother tries to make her happy. The speaker likes playing on swings. This is how she has a lot of fun. Writing letters takes a long time, but friends who care send letters. If people are nice, they will have many friends to play games with. 27. New, Yellow, and Squishy What is gooey and delicious? It is a little something that comes in tastes such as cherry. The answer will surprise you. It is not ice cream, but a special, soft candy. It is called a marshmallow. Each marshmallow is made in a company. The owners dream up
new kinds every month. Get your mouth ready for a tiny snack. It is fun to nibble on a banana or lemon marshmallow. Which summary of the selection is correct? Everyone likes yellow candy as it tastes the best. Yellow treats are soft. Marshmallow is a soft treat that is made in a company and comes in many tastes. Candy is made by people. These people are always thinking of good ideas. Candy is fun to eat. You should not eat too much, or your stomach will hurt. Aniz the Shepherd A Chinese folktale Aniz worked for a rich landlord. When Aniz was not working, he played his flute for anyone who wanted to listen. One day, the landlord got mad at Aniz, broke his flute into pieces, and threw him out. Aniz ran away into the forest. He met a kind old man who made him a better flute and gave him lessons. Aniz learned to play such beautiful music that the animals would come and listen to him. One night, the landlord dreamt about a white rabbit. The next morning, he told his son to go into the forest and bring him the rabbit. The son tried to find the rabbit, but he could not. The landlord decided to get the rabbit himself. Upon seeing the landlord, Aniz started playing his flute. Many wild animals gathered around the landlord. He was very afraid. "Aniz, I am sorry for the way I treated you. Please make them go away," the landlord begged. "Only if you promise to be kind and give half of your riches away to the poor," Aniz said. "I will do as you say," said the landlord. Aniz sent the animals away. The landlord kept his promise. 28. What should be added to the following retelling of the Chinese folktale? Retelling of Aniz the Shepherd A Chinese folktale A rich landlord treats Aniz unfairly. An old man teaches Aniz to play beautiful music. Animals listen to Aniz playing the flute. The landlord looks for a white rabbit in the forest. Aniz plays his flute. Wild animals gather around the landlord. The landlord begs Aniz for help. Aniz makes the animals go away. The landlord keeps his word. A lot of animals, including a bear, gather around the landlord. The landlord's son tries to find the white rabbit from the dream. Aniz makes the landlord promise to give money to the poor. Aniz works for the landlord before the landlord mistreats him.
29. Which is the best summary of this Chinese folktale? A landlord breaks Aniz's flute into pieces. An old man makes Aniz a new flute and teaches him to play beautiful music that the animals listen to. Aniz works for a rich landlord. He plays his flute for anyone who wants to listen. Aniz makes animals in the forest gather around the landlord. A landlord dreams about a white rabbit. He asks his son to bring him the rabbit. The son fails to find the rabbit. The landlord goes after the rabbit. A landlord treats Aniz unfairly. Aniz learns new things while he is away. He gets even with the landlord. Aniz makes the landlord give riches to the poor. The Story of Medusa and Athena A Greek myth Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful woman named Medusa. She was said to be the loveliest girl in all of Athens. She was very proud of her beauty and would talk about it to anyone who would listen. She thought and spoke of little else besides her beauty. One day, she went to a temple and saw a statue of the Greek goddess Athena. "It is a shame that this statue has been wasted on Athena's figure for I am much prettier than her," Medusa said out loud. People heard what Medusa had said and feared that it would anger Athena. Everyone ran out of the temple but Medusa, who was busy looking at her own reflection on the temple's large bronze doors. Soon enough, a loud voice rang out across the temple. It was the voice of Athena. "Foolish girl!" Athena said angrily, "You dare to believe that your beauty is greater than mine." But Athena's words had no effect on Medusa. Medusa replied coolly that her beauty made people happy. "Beauty does not last forever! There is more to life than beauty. I will teach you a lesson, for your pride is too great for a mere human like you," said Athena. With that, Medusa's face began to change into a monster. Her beautiful hair turned into long snakes. Athena then sent Medusa to live at the ends of the earth, where she would suffer for being so proud. 30. Which is the best summary of the Greek myth? Medusa is a beautiful woman. One day, she sees a statue of the goddess Athena and says that her own beauty is greater than that of the goddess. Medusa tells goddess Athena that her beauty is greater than the goddess's. Athena tells Medusa that beauty does not last forever and there is more to life than beauty. Medusa tells goddess Athena that her beauty is greater than the goddess's. In return, Athena curses Medusa and turns her into a monster. Medusa is a beautiful woman who lives in Athens. She believes that she is more beautiful than Athena and loves to speak of it with anyone who is willing to listen.
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12. -- 13. -- 14. A summary gives only the most important ideas and information from a story. It does not give all of the information from a story. A story summary tells the main events of a story using fewer words than the story. This summary moves from the beginning of the story to the end of the story. Doris had to take Mary's place in a play. Doris was scared because she did not know Mary's lines. Mary showed up. These are the most important things that happened in the story. 15. A summary gives only the most important ideas and information from a story. It does not give all of the information from a story. Doris did not learn Mary's lines like she was supposed to. The correct answer shows one of the most important points in the story. 16. A summary gives only the most important ideas and information from a story. It does not give all of the information from a story. Some summaries can be as short as one sentence. This paragraph gives a lot of information, but not all of it is important. The most important ideas in the passage are that Dipti is excited to go to the city fair and that she wakes up early so she will be ready to go. A good summary will include both of these ideas. 17. A summary gives only the most important ideas and information from a story. It does not give all of the information from the story. A story summary tells the main things that happen in a story using fewer words than the story. This summary moves from the beginning of the story to the end of the story. Roger heard a strange sound. He thought he was being followed by a dog. He was scared until he realized that his key was making the strange sound. These are the most important things that happened in the story. 18. A summary gives only the most important ideas and information from a story. It does not give all of the information from the story. The most important ideas for a person to know about this story are that Gilbert is 39 years old and that he holds the record for being the world's oldest living cat. 19. A summary tells the most important ideas in a story in the order that they happened. In this story, Samantha did not want to eat the sushi. Her mother asked her to try it. Samantha ate the sushi, and she liked it. A good summary only tells the most important ideas from a story. 20. A summary tells the most important ideas in a story in the order that they happened. The line "I love sushi!" shows that Samantha liked what she ate. This idea is very important to the end of the story. A good summary only tells the most important ideas of a story. 21. A summary gives only the most important ideas and information of a story. It does not give all of the details. The best summary explains how excited the child is to read his or her book about Amelia Earhart. 22. A summary only gives the most important ideas from a story. It does not give all of the details. The other answers have too many details or talk about something that did not happen in
the passage. A good summary will cover all of the most important things about Marlon in the paragraph. 23. Look for a short way to tell the reader about the passage. Tell the reader about the main points. Do not tell things that are not important. In this passage, some places do not have enough water. Icebergs might be able to give water to people in these places. Those are the main ideas from the passage. The wrong answers do not talk about the main idea of the passage. 24. Look for a short way to tell the reader about the poem. Tell the reader about only the main points. Do not tell everything. In this poem, the speaker thinks he or she sees a castle underwater. The speaker tries to tell others what he or she has seen. Those are the main things that happen. The wrong answers do not talk about the main idea of the passage. 25. A summary only gives the most important ideas and information of a passage. It does not give all of the details. A good summary will cover all of the most important things in the paragraph: Jason thought he lost Spider. When he got home, the dog was already there. 26. Look for a short way to tell the reader about the poem. Tell the reader about only the main points. Do not tell everything. In this poem, the speaker's friend has moved away. Her brother tries to make her feel better. Those are the main things that happen. The wrong answers do not talk about the main idea of the passage. 27. Look for a short way to tell the reader about a passage. Tell the reader about only the main points. Do not tell everything. In this passage, new tastes for a common treat are described. The different kinds are lemon and more. Those are the main ideas from the passage. The wrong answers do not talk about the main idea of the passage. 28. A retelling should only give the most important details of the story. The detail that needs to be added is that Aniz makes the landlord agree to give money to the poor. Without this information, the reader will not know what the landlord does to keep his word. 29. A summary only tells about the major events in the story. The following are the major events in this story: the landlord treats Aniz unfairly, Aniz learns new things, Aniz has the chance to get even with the landlord, and Aniz makes the landlord give riches to the poor. 30. A summary only tells about the major events in a story. The following are the major events in this story: Medusa challenges Athena by saying her beauty is greater than the goddess's. In turn, Athena decides to teach Medusa a lesson for being too proud. Athena curses Medusa and changes her into a monster.