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Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.
Just Try One More Time
by Carla Gajewskey
1 Itchy tulle, bright make-up, tap shoes, and more. Katie loved going to dance class.
2 She wore a pink leotard, pink tights, a pink tutu, and pink ballet shoes. It was a good thing Katie’s favorite color was pink.
3 Her teacher, Ms. Anna, danced in many ballets and loved Katie’s class most of all.
4 Katie was a superstar at turns and leaps. She didn’t even have to practice.
5 One day Ms. Anna was ready to teach them something new. Katie could not wait to find out what it was.
6 Ms. Anna told her students about the importance of flexibility in dance. She went on to slide her front foot forward and her other foot backward all the way to the floor. Ms. Anna told the students that this was a front split, and before the students could do this, they would have to work on their stretches.
7 Katie knew she could do this and started to do a front split. She was not even halfway to the ground when pain rushed up both her legs. Katie quickly got up. She looked at Ms. Anna, confused. Ms. Anna said, “There are things in life that we do not get the first time. These are the things that we must practice and work on until we get them.”
8 Katie worked on her stretches every day. She would get closer and closer to the floor but never made it all the way.
9 One day Katie just got up, sat on her tape, and cried. Ms. Anna walked over and asked Katie what was wrong.
10 Katie said, “I will never get this! I have practiced and practiced, and it still hurts! I give up!”
11 Ms. Anna went on to explain that most people give up just when they are about to achieve success.
12 Ms. Anna told Katie her homework every night until the next practice was to think about what Thomas Edison said. He said, “The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
13 The next day Katie sat in her room and thought about this. She said to herself, “Just try one more time.” Katie stretched and tried her forward split. She didn’t make it all the way to the floor.
14 Katie did this every night, saying to herself to try one more time, and every night she got closer, but she did not make it.
15 When it was time for a class, they all started their stretches, and with a heavy sigh, Katie said, “Just try one more time.” This time when she did her forward split, she slid down to the floor with ease. Katie looked at Ms. Anna, and they both smiled.
Which detail from the story provides the best evidence for the theme of the story?
Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.
Just Try One More Time
by Carla Gajewskey
1 Itchy tulle, bright make-up, tap shoes, and more. Katie loved going to dance class.
2 She wore a pink leotard, pink tights, a pink tutu, and pink ballet shoes. It was a good thing Katie’s favorite color was pink.
3 Her teacher, Ms. Anna, danced in many ballets and loved Katie’s class most of all.
4 Katie was a superstar at turns and leaps. She didn’t even have to practice.
5 One day Ms. Anna was ready to teach them something new. Katie could not wait to find out what it was.
6 Ms. Anna told her students about the importance of flexibility in dance. She went on to slide her front foot forward and her other foot backward all the way to the floor. Ms. Anna told the students that this was a front split, and before the students could do this, they would have to work on their stretches.
7 Katie knew she could do this and started to do a front split. She was not even halfway to the ground when pain rushed up both her legs. Katie quickly got up. She looked at Ms. Anna, confused. Ms. Anna said, “There are things in life that we do not get the first time. These are the things that we must practice and work on until we get them.”
8 Katie worked on her stretches every day. She would get closer and closer to the floor but never made it all the way.
9 One day Katie just got up, sat on her tape, and cried. Ms. Anna walked over and asked Katie what was wrong.
10 Katie said, “I will never get this! I have practiced and practiced, and it still hurts! I give up!”
11 Ms. Anna went on to explain that most people give up just when they are about to achieve success.
12 Ms. Anna told Katie her homework every night until the next practice was to think about what Thomas Edison said. He said, “The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
13 The next day Katie sat in her room and thought about this. She said to herself, “Just try one more time.” Katie stretched and tried her forward split. She didn’t make it all the way to the floor.
14 Katie did this every night, saying to herself to try one more time, and every night she got closer, but she did not make it.
15 When it was time for a class, they all started their stretches, and with a heavy sigh, Katie said, “Just try one more time.” This time when she did her forward split, she slid down to the floor with ease. Katie looked at Ms. Anna, and they both smiled.
Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?
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 that 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 I still ask every afternoon 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 so much like I am pointing the finger at Danny. Those first few times that I asked, it seemed that Xavier was always telling me something silly that Danny did to get in trouble: spit wads, pouring his milk into another student’s mashed potatoes, running in the hallway, etc. Not bad things, just things that showed disrespect. As the days passed, either Xavier has realized that I am fed up with Danny’s silliness or he isn’t getting in trouble as much.
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 his age of eight, well, assuming that he is the same age as Xavier. “Hi, Mrs.”
“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 just shrugged. “Is this the bathroom?” I nodded. Moments later, Danny showed back up, 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 you like them, Danny.” I stated.
What can you infer is the reason for Danny getting into trouble lesser at school?
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