Problem Analysis:
The task involves reading a short story about Maya and her new backpack, followed by answering comprehension questions based on the text. Let's break down the story and solve each question step by step.
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Story Summary:
Maya is excited for the new school year. She has a bright pink backpack and fills it with various school supplies. Here’s what she puts in her backpack in order:
1.
Crayons (to draw pictures for her new teacher, Mrs. Smith).
2.
Scissors (to cut out hearts for her best friend).
3.
Princess pencils (to write stories).
4.
Glitter glue (to make everything sparkle).
After filling her backpack, she zips it up and places it next to the door, feeling optimistic about the upcoming school year.
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Questions and Solutions:
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Question 1: What is the first thing Maya put in her new backpack?
- From the story: "First, Maya put her crayons in the backpack."
- The correct answer is:
(C) crayons
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Question 2: What did Maya put in her backpack right before she put her glitter glue in?
- From the story: After putting in the crayons, scissors, and princess pencils, Maya then added the glitter glue.
- The item right before the glitter glue was the
princess pencils.
- The correct answer is:
(A) pencils
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Question 3: What did Maya plan on using her scissors for?
- From the story: "She could use the scissors to cut out hearts for her best friend."
- The correct answer is:
(B) making hearts
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Question 4: What is the name of Maya's new teacher?
- From the story: "She would use the crayons to draw pictures for her new teacher, Mrs. Smith."
- The correct answer is:
(C) Mrs. Smith
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Final Answers:
1.
(C) crayons
2.
(A) pencils
3.
(B) making hearts
4.
(C) Mrs. Smith
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{(C), (A), (B), (C)}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading comprehension worksheet 5th grade multiple choice.
