Question

c. read the sentences below. then, circle the term that correctly describes the sentence.

1. much of the community was forced to flee when the hurricane arrived.

author’s craft / conflict

1. the water shimmered like broken glass as the wind moved the waves closer and closer to the shore.

author’s craft / character

1. lydia felt pride and stood tall as she received an award for all of her help during the fundraiser.

conflict / character

1. treat others as you want to be treated.

author’s craft / theme

d. read the themes in the box. then, read the situations below. match the theme with the situation by writing in the correct letter. some themes are used more than once.
a. it’s impossible to make everyone happy.
b. collect moments, not things.
c. things are never as bad as they seem.
d. kindness is rewarded.

1. mike didn’t know his teacher had seen him helping a new student who was lost in the hallway. he sure was happy when the teacher handed him a “no homework” pass for his good deed.
2. kai glared at his hand-me-down snow boots wishing they were new. however, when sam got on the bus with shoes that were soaked through, kai quickly changed his mind.
3. chuck gave the customer a refund, a coupon, and a freebie, but she was still not satisfied.
4. jose danced the night away with his friends never once thinking of the money he had lost.
5. no matter how hard ella tried to please her new classmates, they never seemed to get over the fact that she was from the other side of town.
6. george was annoyed when his car broke down, but when he saw that the mechanic was the girl he had a crush on, he thanked his lucky stars that he finally had a chance to talk to her.

Explanation:

Part C

1. Explanation for Q1: The sentence shows a community fleeing due to a hurricane, which is a conflict (natural disaster vs. community). So we circle "conflict".
2. Explanation for Q2: The sentence uses a simile ("like broken glass") which is part of author’s craft (literary device). So we circle "author’s craft".
3. Explanation for Q3: The sentence describes Lydia's feelings and actions, focusing on her character. So we circle "character".
4. Explanation for Q4: The sentence presents a moral or message, which is a theme. So we circle "theme".

Part D

1. Explanation for Q1: Mike helped a student and was rewarded with a "No Homework" pass. This matches theme d (Kindness is rewarded).
2. Explanation for Q2: Kai initially disliked his old boots but changed his mind when he saw Sam's soaked shoes, showing things aren't as bad as they seem (theme c).
3. Explanation for Q3: Chuck tried to please a customer but she was still unsatisfied, matching theme a (It’s impossible to make everyone happy).
4. Explanation for Q4: Jose focused on dancing with friends instead of lost money, matching theme b (Collect moments, not things).
5. Explanation for Q5: Ella tried to please classmates but they weren't satisfied, matching theme a (It’s impossible to make everyone happy).
6. Explanation for Q6: George's car broke down but he got a chance to talk to his crush, showing things aren't as bad as they seem (theme c).

Part C Answers:

1. circle "conflict"
2. circle "author’s craft"
3. circle "character"
4. circle "theme"

Part D Answers:

1. d
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. c

Answer:

Part C

1. Explanation for Q1: The sentence shows a community fleeing due to a hurricane, which is a conflict (natural disaster vs. community). So we circle "conflict".
2. Explanation for Q2: The sentence uses a simile ("like broken glass") which is part of author’s craft (literary device). So we circle "author’s craft".
3. Explanation for Q3: The sentence describes Lydia's feelings and actions, focusing on her character. So we circle "character".
4. Explanation for Q4: The sentence presents a moral or message, which is a theme. So we circle "theme".

Part D

1. Explanation for Q1: Mike helped a student and was rewarded with a "No Homework" pass. This matches theme d (Kindness is rewarded).
2. Explanation for Q2: Kai initially disliked his old boots but changed his mind when he saw Sam's soaked shoes, showing things aren't as bad as they seem (theme c).
3. Explanation for Q3: Chuck tried to please a customer but she was still unsatisfied, matching theme a (It’s impossible to make everyone happy).
4. Explanation for Q4: Jose focused on dancing with friends instead of lost money, matching theme b (Collect moments, not things).
5. Explanation for Q5: Ella tried to please classmates but they weren't satisfied, matching theme a (It’s impossible to make everyone happy).
6. Explanation for Q6: George's car broke down but he got a chance to talk to his crush, showing things aren't as bad as they seem (theme c).

Part C Answers:

1. circle "conflict"
2. circle "author’s craft"
3. circle "character"
4. circle "theme"

Part D Answers:

1. d
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. c