assignment_returnWorksheet:
Calling All Characters
Standard(s): RL.3.3
Mr. Philip was sitting by the window of looking out into the street. A boy was sitting on a step on the opposite side of the street eating a bun. A dog was a little distance away, watching them hungrily. Suddenly the boy called the dog and said, “Hey dog! Do you want a piece of the bun?” The dog eagerly came forward. The boy held out the bun and just as the dog came near, the boy gave it a hard kick, which sent it yelping in pain. The boy laughed and settled down to finish the bun.
Mr. Philip, who saw all this, decided that the naughty boy needed to be taught a lesson. He came out of his house and leaning on a long stick, he waved a ten dollar note and asked the boy if he wanted it. The boy gleefully came running up to him. Just as he reached out to take the money, the man gave him a sharp blow with the stick. The boy shouted in pain. Tears filled his eyes.
“Why did you beat me? I did not ask you for money.”
The man replied, “That poor dog too did not do anything to you. Why did you kick it?”
The boy realized his mistake. He begged for forgiveness and promised not to hurt any animal in the future.
What does this story tell us about the boy?
The boy continued to be unkind.
The boy realized that he had treated the dog badly.
The boy was mistaken.
The boy was kind.
Standard: RL.3.3
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Key Ideas and Details
Description: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
Read the story and answer the question.
Eight-year-old Tess heard her parents talking about her little brother Andrew. She realized something was wrong. Andrew was very sick, and they did not have enough money for his treatment. Tess heard her daddy say, “Only a miracle can save him now.”
Tess went to her bedroom and retrieved a jar from its hiding place. There were a few coins in it. She counted them carefully. She then made her way to the drug store. The pharmacist there was too busy to pay her any attention. “And what do you want?” he asked, annoyed at her persistence. “Can’t you see that I am talking to my brother? He is here from Chicago.”
Tess persisted, “My brother’s really sick …….. and I want to buy a miracle.” “His name is Andrew.” “He has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him now.” “So, how much does a miracle cost?” rambled Tess.
The pharmacist’s brother, a well-dressed man, stooped down and asked the girl. “What kind of miracle does your brother need?" “Don’t know,” replied Tess, eyes welling up with tears. “I just know Mommy says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it.” “So, I want to use my money.”
The man from Chicago asked, “How much money do you have?” “One dollar and 11 cents,” said Tess. “Well, what a coincidence,” smiled the man. “A dollar and 11 cents is the exact price of a miracle for your little brother.” He took her money in one hand and grasped Tess’s hand in the other. “Take me to where you live. “I want to see your brother and meet your parents.” “Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need."
That well-dressed man was Carlton Armstrong, a neurosurgeon. He operated upon Andrew without charging any money. It wasn’t long until Andrew was home and well again. “I wonder how much the surgery cost?” said Mother. Tess smiled to herself. She knew exactly how much the miracle cost- one dollar and 11 cents….plus the immense faith of a little child.
What impresses the doctor the most?
Tess’ mother worrying about Andrew
Tess' willingness to give everything she had to save her brother
Tess' father's determination
Andrew's courage
Standard: RL.3.3
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Key Ideas and Details
Description: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
My First Trip to the Beach
Which statement BEST describes Jeremiah?
He had traveled a lot.
He was not familiar with the beach.
He was very moody.
He always had to have his way.
Standard: RL.3.3
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Key Ideas and Details
Description: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
In 1914, a little girl named Charlotte May Pierstorff wanted to visit her grandmother, who lived 75 miles away in Lewiston, Idaho. Her family couldn’t afford the train ticket, which would have cost $1.55. When they learned that there were no postal regulations about what could be sent in the mail, they sent their daughter in the mail car with $.53 in stamps attached to her coat. With the help of a cousin who worked for the railroad, May made the whole trip in the mail car and was delivered safely to her grandmother’s house when the train arrived in Lewiston.
What do you come to know about Charlotte May Pierstorff from reading this story?
She was afraid in the mail car by herself.
Her cousin stayed in the mail car with her.
She wanted very much to visit her grandmother.
She spent all summer with her grandmother.
Standard: RL.3.3
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Key Ideas and Details
Description: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
Danny had always been a different kind of child, so I wasn’t real happy when Xavier started hanging out with him. I didn’t really know how to handle the situation, but I didn’t want to be one of those parents who told him he had to stop. When Xavier told me about playing with Danny that first day at recess, I remember thinking, “Oh no…” It has been about a month since that day, and every afternoon I still ask if anyone lost recess today. It is my way of finding out if Danny or Xavier got into any trouble. This way it doesn’t seem like I am pointing the finger at Danny. Those first few times that I asked, it seemed that Xavier would usually tell me something silly that Danny did to get in trouble: throws pit balls, spit wads, pour milk onto another student’s mashed potatoes, run in the hallway, etc. Not bad things, just things that showed disrespect. As the days passed, either Xavier realized that I was fed up with Danny’s silliness or wasn’t Danny getting into as much trouble. I have agreed to let Danny spend the night tonight. The boys are excited about sleeping outside in the tent, and I have arranged for them to make S’mores, have a small campfire, and enjoy the comforts of almost being alone in the wilderness. “Mom, where are you? This is Danny.” I stare at Danny. He looks sweet enough. His short haircut makes him look much younger than eight, well, assuming that he is the same age as Xavier. “Hi, Mrs.” said Danny. “Just call me Ann. Danny, do you want to see Xavier’s room?” I asked. Danny smiled at me and I was hooked. His crystal blue eyes lit up, and his left cheek had a small, but noticeable dimple. I patted Danny on the back. “We are glad you came to visit,” I stated. I walked the boys down the hallway to Xavier’s room. “What’s this?” Xavier asked. “Since this is your first official camp out, I thought you needed the right pajamas. I just guessed your size, Danny; let’s hope they fit.” Danny scooped the pajamas up, while Xavier shrugged. “Is this the bathroom?” I nodded. Moments later, Danny returned, wearing his new pajamas. They were a little large, but they would do. The boy that I had pegged to be the troublemaker seemed so sweet. He threw his tiny arms around me. “These are great…” said Danny. I could see the tears in his eyes, and I pulled him even closer. “I am glad that you like them, Danny,” I stated. Which word BEST describes Xavier's mom?
harsh
unforgiving
open-minded
sad
