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Directions: Read the story below and answer the questions.Reading Comprehension • Saddleback Educational Publishing ©2002 3 Watson, Irvine, CA 92618•Phone (888)SDL-BACK•www.sdlback.com
- Which sentence states the main point of the story?
O Derek Linden got the science award.
O Tina Meller was absent for the perfect attendance award.
O The principal recognized students for outstanding achievements. - Which would be the best title? 3. What was the author’s purpose?
O Imperfect Timing O to inform the reader
O Outstanding Achievements O to persuade the reader
O The Last Week at School O to entertain the reader - The author used a type of humor called irony. Based on the story, which of these best
describes irony?
O a surprise turn in a direction opposite of what is expected
O to make a joke about or poke fun at something
O to use the wrong words on purpose so the result sounds funny - Do you think Tina should still get the award? ____ Why or why not?
It was the last week of school. The principal wanted to recognize students who had
made outstanding achievements that year. She had awards made up and called an
assembly to give them out.
No one knew who would be getting an award. The students sat
nervously as Mrs. Collings stepped up to the microphone.
“Our first award is for excellence in science. It goes to Derek
Farland for his project on heredity.”
As Derek came up to accept the award, his classmates applauded.
Mrs. Collings continued to call the names of deserving students for
outstanding reading, math, sports, school spirit, and more. As
each person was recognized, the students cheered.
Finally, the last award was announced. “For perfect attendance,
the honor goes to Tina Meller, who has not been absent once the
whole year.”
The room fell silent. Then there was a muffle of laughter. Tim
Liddy stood up and said with a smile, “Tina is home sick today.”