Let’s go step by step through each question using the story.
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Question 1: What is the first thing Maya put in her new backpack?
Look at the second paragraph:
> First, Maya put her crayons in the backpack.
So the very first item she packed was
crayons.
Answer choices:
A) pencils
B) glue
C) crayons ← This matches.
✔ Correct answer for #1:
C) crayons
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Question 2: What did Maya put in her backpack right before she put her glitter glue in?
Read the order in the second paragraph:
1. Crayons (first)
2. Scissors (next)
3. Princess pencils (next)
4. Glitter glue (finally)
So right before glitter glue →
princess pencils
Answer choices:
A) pencils ← yes! “princess pencils” are still pencils.
B) scissors
C) crayons
✔ Correct answer for #2:
A) pencils
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Question 3: What did Maya plan on using her scissors for?
From the text:
> Next, she put her scissors in the backpack. She could use the scissors to cut out hearts for her best friend.
So she planned to use them for
making hearts.
Answer choices:
A) writing stories
B) making hearts ← yes!
C) drawing pictures
✔ Correct answer for #3:
B) making hearts
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Question 4: What is the name of Maya's new teacher?
From the text:
> She would use the crayons to draw pictures for her new teacher, Mrs. Smith.
Also later: “for her new teacher, Mrs. Smith.”
Answer choices:
A) Ms. Jones
B) Mr. Hudson
C) Mrs. Smith ← correct!
✔ Correct answer for #4:
C) Mrs. Smith
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Final Answer:
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fifth grade reading comprehension worksheet.
