Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. Writing the letter to get the internship shows that 
Anton is 
.
A 
strong and pushy
B 
resourceful and determined
C 
competitive and demanding
D 
honest and loyal
 2. One theme of the passage is that 
.
A 
disappointment is usually temporary
B 
all movies should have some symbolism
C 
creativity can make bad situations worse
D 
ambition can get you in trouble
 3. What do Selma’s actions tell you about her?
A 
She does not allow anyone to influence her.
B 
She is willing to listen to other people’s ideas.
C 
She makes all of her decisions before 
filming begins.
D 
She always treats her team with patience.
 4. Anton’s experience shows the importance
of 
.
A 
giving in to a boss’s demands
B 
taking time to make careful decisions
C 
not giving up despite setbacks
D 
becoming friends with people you work for
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Was there any part of the passage you did not understand right away? How did you 
figure it out?
 
 
Character and Setting 
Theme
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3458 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
23
WEEK
DAY
1
Review the 
Cause and Effect
skill with students. Say: 
Remember that one cause can have many 
effects. As you read, look for multiple effects that can be traced back to a single cause.
Then 
remind students of the 
Ask Questions
strategy (Week 6). Say: