Which of the following is an example of a commotion?
-a group of shoppers in an uproar about a popular item that was advertised but not available
-a group of napping toddlers at a daycare
-a group of students quietly reading in the library
2.Read the following passage from "The Medicine Bag.": But after they left,Mom said, "No more visitors for a while, Martin.Grandpa won't admit it, but his strength hasn't returned. He likes having company, but it tires hi,". That evening,Grandpa called me to his room before he went to sleep. "Tomorrow," he said, "when you come home, it will be time to give you the medicine bag."
What does the information in his passage help you to predict
-Grandpa is going to die soon.
-In Grandpa's eyes,Martin has become a man.
-Martin is embarrassed about receiving the bag.
-The family will turn away the visitors who arrive the next day.
3.Of the following things that Martin says or does, which best illustrates the theme of the story?
-Martin brings his friends home to meet his grandfather
-Martin goes to the reservation to replace the sacred sage.
-Martin is nervous about recieving the medicine bag.
-Martin never shows pictures of his grandfather to his friends.
4.Which elements of a story can help you predict early on what a story will be about?(Choose all that apply.)
-the author's names
-the title
-the tone of the first paragraph
-illustrations and captions
My answer's:
1.A
2.A OR B
3.B OR C
4.C & D
1 is right. I haven't read that story so I don't know about your other answers.
here's the story:
But after they left,Mom said, "No more visitors for a while, Martin.Grandpa won't admit it, but his strength hasn't returned. He likes having company, but it tires hi,". That evening,Grandpa called me to his room before he went to sleep. "Tomorrow," he said, "when you come home, it will be time to give you the medicine bag."
That isn't the whole story.
That what they gave me.. The test is on prediction
OK. I agree with your answers.
1. Regarding the example of a commotion, the correct answer is A - a group of shoppers in an uproar about a popular item that was advertised but not available. In order to determine this, you can analyze the given options and look for the one that best fits the definition of a commotion, which is a noisy and chaotic situation caused by a group of people.
2. To predict what will happen based on the passage, the correct answer is B - In Grandpa's eyes, Martin has become a man. This prediction can be made by analyzing the information given in the passage, specifically when Grandpa mentions that it will be time to give Martin the medicine bag when he comes home. This suggests a significant moment in Martin's life, indicating a transition from being a boy to becoming a man.
3. The best illustration of the theme of the story is A - Martin brings his friends home to meet his grandfather. The theme of the story is about the importance of family and cultural heritage. By bringing his friends home to meet his grandfather, Martin is showing the significance of connecting his personal life with his Native American heritage.
4. The elements of a story that can help you predict what a story will be about early on are the title, the tone of the first paragraph, and illustrations and captions. By analyzing the title, you can gain some insight into the subject matter of the story. The tone of the first paragraph can provide clues about the overall mood or atmosphere of the story. Additionally, illustrations and captions can offer visual cues that hint at the story's content. Therefore, the correct answers are B - the title, C - the tone of the first paragraph, and D - illustrations and captions.