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Directions: Each excerpt is fiction. In it are clues that will help you conclude if it is historical
fiction, biography, realistic fiction, or fantasy. Write your conclusion and why.Reading Comprehension • Saddleback Educational Publishing ©2002 3 Watson, Irvine, CA 92618•Phone (888)SDL-BACK•www.sdlback.com
- Simone blinked a few times to make
sure that what she saw was real—yes, it
was what she thought it was—a fine
white horse, but more than that. It did
have the long spiral horn and beautiful
feathered wings. Simone moved closer.
The creature lowered its head and
beckoned her forward.
This is _________________________________.I concluded this from ____________________________________________________________________________________________________- Derek Hall put on his uniform and
looked in the mirror. The number on
his jersey was backwards, but he
reminded himself of what it meant—
commitment to do your best. Last week
he had let the team down by missing
an easy goal. This week he was
determined to redeem himself.
This is _________________________________.I concluded this from ____________________________________________________________________________________________________- Aeneas, having witnessed the stunning
trick played at Troy, was determined to
get his father out of the city. As it was
being overrun, Aeneas, carrying his
sick father on his back, escaped the
burning city to a boat. Safe outside the
city walls, they and a few other
survivors traveled to a distant haven,
Latium, later to become Rome.
This is _________________________________.I concluded this from ____________________________________________________________________________________________________- One of the most renown violinists of
our time was Isaac Stern. Born in
Russia in 1920, he was brought to
America at the age of one. Amazingly,
he made his musical debut with the
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra at
age 11! He went on to perform with the
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
and at Carnegie Hall.
This is _________________________________.I concluded this from ____________________________________________________________________________________________________