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Compare characters, settings, and events - Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events using text evidence, including direct quotations. (CCSS RL.5.3; TEKS §110.7(8)(B)-(D); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.5.R.1.1, ELA.5.R.3.3; VA SOL (2024) Reading – Fiction/Literary Text, Gr.5)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

heat shimmered above the pavement as Holly and Ibrahim carried a tiny flashlight into the science lab after school. The room felt tight and close. "Don't touch anything unless you're sure," Ibrahim warned. Holly answered, "If we don't try, we'll never learn." When a tiny flashlight slipped and clinked loudly, both froze. Ibrahim breathed, "Everyone heard that." Holly whispered, "Then we fix it quietly." Minutes later, they moved to a sunny school garden, where clouds moved like slow ships and space opened around them. Holly held up a spool of thread and said, "Out here, mistakes can be part of practice." Ibrahim nodded and admitted, "I worry less when the place feels forgiving."

Which choice best compares how the settings influence Holly and Ibrahim's reactions to making a mistake? Use quotations from the passage to support your thinking. Answer Choices:

AIn the science lab after school, the tight setting makes Ibrahim more worried and Holly more cautious, but in a sunny school garden both feel calmer about mistakes.

BHolly is always afraid of mistakes, and Ibrahim is always confident, no matter where they are.

CIn the science lab after school, Ibrahim is worried about being heard ("Everyone heard that"), while in a sunny school garden Ibrahim feels less worried because the place feels "forgiving."

DBoth settings make Holly and Ibrahim careless, so they do not try to fix the mistake in either place.

Solution & Explanation:In the science lab after school, Ibrahim worries about the noise, saying, "Everyone heard that," showing the setting feels strict. In a sunny school garden, Ibrahim admits, "I worry less when the place feels forgiving," showing the open setting helps them relax. So the best comparison connects each reaction to the setting using those quotes.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

rain tapped a steady rhythm as Sage and Holly carried a postcard into the stage curtains before the play. The room felt tight and close. "Don't touch anything unless you're sure," Holly warned. Sage answered, "If we don't try, we'll never learn." When a postcard slipped and clinked loudly, both froze. Holly breathed, "Everyone heard that." Sage whispered, "Then we fix it quietly." Minutes later, they moved to the echoing gym hallway, where clouds moved like slow ships and space opened around them. Sage held up a bent spoon and said, "Out here, mistakes can be part of practice." Holly nodded and admitted, "I worry less when the place feels forgiving."

Which choice best compares how the settings influence Sage and Holly's reactions to making a mistake? Use quotations from the passage to support your thinking. Answer Choices:

ABoth settings make Sage and Holly careless, so they do not try to fix the mistake in either place.

BSage is always afraid of mistakes, and Holly is always confident, no matter where they are.

CIn the stage curtains before the play, the tight setting makes Holly more worried and Sage more cautious, but in the echoing gym hallway both feel calmer about mistakes.

DIn the stage curtains before the play, Holly is worried about being heard ("Everyone heard that"), while in the echoing gym hallway Holly feels less worried because the place feels "forgiving."

Solution & Explanation:In the stage curtains before the play, Holly worries about the noise, saying, "Everyone heard that," showing the setting feels strict. In the echoing gym hallway, Holly admits, "I worry less when the place feels forgiving," showing the open setting helps them relax. So the best comparison connects each reaction to the setting using those quotes.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

heat shimmered above the pavement as Marisol and Milo carried a jar of marbles into the bright art room. The room felt tight and close. "Don't touch anything unless you're sure," Milo warned. Marisol answered, "If we don't try, we'll never learn." When a jar of marbles slipped and clinked loudly, both froze. Milo breathed, "Everyone heard that." Marisol whispered, "Then we fix it quietly." Minutes later, they moved to a windy soccer field, where snowflakes spun in the air and space opened around them. Marisol held up a folded map and said, "Out here, mistakes can be part of practice." Milo nodded and admitted, "I worry less when the place feels forgiving."

Which choice best compares how the settings influence Marisol and Milo's reactions to making a mistake? Use quotations from the passage to support your thinking. Answer Choices:

AIn the bright art room, the tight setting makes Milo more worried and Marisol more cautious, but in a windy soccer field both feel calmer about mistakes.

BBoth settings make Marisol and Milo careless, so they do not try to fix the mistake in either place.

CIn the bright art room, Milo is worried about being heard ("Everyone heard that"), while in a windy soccer field Milo feels less worried because the place feels "forgiving."

DMarisol is always afraid of mistakes, and Milo is always confident, no matter where they are.

Solution & Explanation:In the bright art room, Milo worries about the noise, saying, "Everyone heard that," showing the setting feels strict. In a windy soccer field, Milo admits, "I worry less when the place feels forgiving," showing the open setting helps them relax. So the best comparison connects each reaction to the setting using those quotes.

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