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1 Name: Date: 1 Read the text and then answer the questions. Stephanie s best friend, Lindsey, was having a birthday in a few weeks. The problem was that Stephanie had no idea what to get her. She didn t want to get Lindsey clothes or jewelry everyone did that. Stephanie wanted her gift to be extra special. It didn t help matters that Stephanie didn t have a lot of money to spend. Whatever she got for Lindsey would have to be inexpensive. Stephanie thought about it for days but couldn t come up with any good ideas. Her mom usually had good ideas for presents. But even she couldn t think of an idea that Stephanie liked. As Lindsey s birthday got closer, Stephanie became more and more worried. What if she couldn t think of anything at all? She couldn t skip her best friend s birthday, but she didn t want to go to Lindsey s party without a good present. 1. What is the character s problem in this text? A Stephanie s birthday is coming soon, and she doesn t want presents. B Stephanie can t think of a good birthday present for her mom. C Stephanie can t think of a good birthday present for her best friend. D Stephanie s best friend Lindsey is angry with her. 2. Why doesn t Stephanie want to get Lindsey clothes or jewelry? A Lindsey doesn t like clothes or jewelry. B Her mom doesn t want Stephanie to buy those things. C Everyone says that clothes and jewelry are a bad idea. D Everyone does that, and Stephanie wants her gift to be extra special. 3. Which word is an antonym for inexpensive? A costly B cheap C comfortable D colorful 4. What is the correct meaning of the verb skip in this text? A hop B bounce C miss D discuss 5. What does the phrase come up with mean? A climb up B think of C stand D run around / 5 Shell Education # Days of Reading for Sixth Grade 117

2 2 Name: Date: Read the text and then answer the questions. Stephanie was worried because she couldn t think of a good birthday present for her best friend, Lindsey. And Lindsey s birthday was coming up soon. Stephanie would have to think of something fast. Finally, Stephanie decided that the best thing to do was just to ask Lindsey what she wanted. So one day, when Lindsey came over, Stephanie did just that. To Stephanie s shock, Lindsey said, Forget about the whole birthday thing. Something terrible has happened! My parents just told me we re moving! I don t even want to think about my birthday! I don t even think I want presents. Both girls sat silently for a while. Stephanie couldn t believe this was happening! Her best friend was leaving her and there was nothing she could do about it. This was much worse than not having the perfect birthday present for Lindsey. / 5 1. Why doesn t Lindsey want birthday presents? A She cannot think of anything to give Stephanie. B She already has everything she wants. C Her parents told her she cannot have presents. D Her family is moving, and she is upset about it. 2. How does Stephanie feel about Lindsey moving? A excited B unhappy C jealous D curious 3. What does the word terrible tell you about Lindsey? A She is very happy. B She is upset. C She is curious about something. D She is asleep. 4. What kind of sentence is the following: My parents just told me we re moving! A exclamatory B interrogative C imperative D declarative 5. What is the phrase was worried an example of? A a metaphor B a simile C alliteration D personification 118 # Days of Reading for Sixth Grade Shell Education

3 Name: Date: 3 Read the text and then answer the questions. Stephanie couldn t think of a good birthday gift for her best friend, Lindsey. She thought that was the worst of her troubles until Lindsey told her the bad news. Lindsey and her family were moving! Stephanie was terribly upset about it. Still, she wanted to give Lindsey a present. After a lot of thought, Stephanie finally hit on exactly the right present. She had a lot of good pictures of things she and Lindsey had done together. She also had plenty of pictures of places they d been to and friends they shared. Stephanie decided she would make a photo album for Lindsey. First, she got Mom to take her to the store to buy just the right album. Then, she put all of the pictures together into the album. She labeled each picture and then added her own drawings. Finally, the photo album was done. Stephanie was really hoping Lindsey would like it. 1. Who is the main character in this text? A Lindsey B Mom C Stephanie D Dad 2. What will Stephanie give Lindsey for her birthday? A a photo album full of pictures B a label maker C new music D a drawing of a photo album 3. What does the phrase hit on mean? A smacked B played baseball C won D thought of 4. If the author didn t want to use the verb labeled, which verb has the same meaning? A drew B titled C colored D pasted 5. Which word indicates that you are about to read a set of steps in order? A pictures B album C first D drawings / 5 Shell Education # Days of Reading for Sixth Grade 119

4 S 4 5 Name: Date: The Best Birthday Present Ever Stephanie s best friend Lindsey was about to have a birthday. But neither girl felt like celebrating. Lindsey had just found out that she and her parents would be moving. The girls were heartbroken about it. But Stephanie still wanted to do something nice on Lindsey s birthday. So she d made Lindsey a special photo album full of pictures. The pictures were of things the two girls had done together and friends they had made. Lindsey s parents had said she could have a birthday party. But Lindsey didn t really want one. She just wanted Stephanie to come over for a while and keep her company. So on the day of Lindsey s birthday, Stephanie went over to her house with the photo album she d made. When she got there, she gave Lindsey her present. Lindsey opened it reluctantly she really wasn t in the mood for gifts. But then she saw the photo album and couldn t resist taking a peek inside. In no time at all, she and Stephanie were laughing at some of the pictures. They talked about the friends in other pictures and reminded each other of the good times they had had. After a while, both girls began to feel just a little bit better. Then, Lindsey s father came into the living room where the girls were sitting. I just talked to your parents, he told Stephanie. I asked them if you could stay overnight, and they said that would be fine. Stephanie and Lindsey looked at each other and then both squealed. They hugged each other, and then they hugged Lindsey s father. Maybe Lindsey was going to be moving, but that didn t mean the girls couldn t enjoy the time they still had. That night, Stephanie and Lindsey watched movies. They stuffed themselves with pizza and popcorn. They played video games, too. They stayed up very late and fell asleep in the living room with the TV still on. In the morning, Stephanie got ready to leave. Lindsey told her, I m so glad you came over, and I love this photo album! It s the best birthday present I have ever gotten! 120 # Days of Reading for Sixth Grade Shell Education

5 Name: Date: 4 Read The Best Birthday Present Ever and then answer the questions. 1. Why do you think Lindsey isn t in the mood for gifts? A She s angry because nobody remembered her birthday. B She already has too many gifts. C It isn t her birthday. D She is sad that her family is moving. 5. What is one purpose for reading this text? A to learn about how to give the perfect birthday present B to enjoy a story of two good friends C to find out about birthday parties D to learn how to wrap a present 2. How do the two girls likely feel on the morning after the sleepover? A rested B angry C exhausted D startled 3. How does Lindsey likely feel about Stephanie coming to her house? A grateful B frightened C jealous D worried 4. Which prediction is most likely? A Lindsey will not speak to Stephanie again. B Stephanie will visit Lindsey in her new house. C Stephanie will be upset with Lindsey. D Lindsey will not keep the photo album. 6. Which inference can be made based on the text? A Lindsey does not like the photo album that Stephanie gives her. B Lindsey s father does not want Stephanie to stay overnight. C The two girls have never met before. D The two girls are surprised when Lindsey s father invites Stephanie to stay overnight. 7. How do you think Stephanie feels about giving Lindsey a photo album? A pleased B ashamed C jealous D not sure 8. Why is the gift so special to Lindsey? A She told Stephanie that was what she wanted for her birthday. B It was expensive. C It will remind her of her best friend, Stephanie, after she moves. D Lindsey enjoys photography. 6. Y N 7. Y N 8. Y N / 8 Shell Education # Days of Reading for Sixth Grade 121

6 / 4 5 Name: Date: Reread The Best Birthday Present Ever. Then, read the prompt and respond on the lines below. Have you ever had a good friend move away? Have you ever moved away from a good friend? Write about what happened and what it was like, or what it might be like to move. 122 # Days of Reading for Sixth Grade Shell Education