Question

close reading
underline important details. find the sentence that shows tiana is changing.
hint
which choice best sums up the main message of the story?
continue reading tianas story. use the close reading and the hint to help you answer the question.
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one day, tianas class took a field trip to an animal shelter. the tour guide explained different types of dogs and their behaviors. tiana asked the guide many questions and described her fear of dogs. “you should never act scared of a dog,” the guide explained. “if you walk calmly and with confidence, dogs are less likely to bark at you.” the guide demonstrated this for tiana and her class.
walking home from school that day, tiana decided to be brave and give it a try. she walked confidently past millie. at first, the dog stood up and stared, but when it saw tiana holding her head high, it sat down quietly. tiana felt proud—and not scared at all.
circle the correct answer.
what sentence below best expresses a theme of this story?
a knowledge can help a person overcome fears.
b friends stand by you even when times are tough.
c dogs only bark at people who act scared.
d confidence does not help people solve problems.
show your thinking
look at the answer you chose above. explain which details from the story helped to convey this theme.
if you know something it can help you overcome fears.
choose an incorrect answer. explain to a partner why it is not a theme of the story.

Explanation:

Tiana learned about dog - behavior from the guide and overcame her fear. This shows knowledge helps overcome fears.

Answer:

A. Knowledge can help a person overcome fears.