Ivy and Bean Close Reading

Check Point: Why does Dad refuse each chore Ivy and Bean volunteer to do?

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Case File #302 • Close Reading Passage (Continued)

from No News Is Good News

Paragraphs 25–40 • The Newspaper Idea

Student:

25“No, no. That’s just what it was called,” her dad said. He leaned back in his chair and stared into space. “It was about all the stuff that happened in my neighborhood. You know, who’d gotten a dog, who’d fallen off their bike, that kind of news.” He started to look dreamy. “It was great. Everyone wanted it. I charged a quarter a copy. Which was a lot of money back then. I went to all the houses in my neighborhood. I remember exactly what I said, too. I said, ‘Hello, I’m David. Do you want to know what’s going on in the world around you? Subscribe to The Explosion and you’ll learn about all the thrilling events that happen on Aspen Avenue. Plus, you’ll be helping to keep a neighborhood child off the streets.’”

26“What’s subscribe mean?” asked Ivy.

27“That means they gave me the money.” Bean’s dad still looked dreamy. “And then I brought them the newspaper when it was done.”

28Bean sat up straight. “They gave you the money first?”

29“Yup.”

30“How much money did you make?” asked Bean.

31“Lots,” he said. “I don’t remember.”

32“More than ten dollars?”

33“I guess,” he said. “Everyone bought it.”

34“Dad,” said Bean. “Let me get this straight: You went around your neighborhood asking for money, and people just gave it to you? You didn’t have to give them The Explosion first?”

35Her dad shook his head. “No. They gave me the money, and then I made the newspaper.”

36Ivy looked at Bean. It sounded too good to be true.

37“Are you sure, Dad?”

38“Sure I’m sure,” he said. “That’s what subscribing is.”

39Bean looked at Ivy and shrugged. Dads don’t lie. Both girls stood up. “Thanks for making such a great snack, Dad! See ya!” said Bean.

40“Wait. Don’t you want to hear about what I wrote?” asked Bean’s dad. But Ivy and Bean were already gone.

Reporter Notes

Record what Ivy and Bean realize about Dad's business model.

¶ 25 Dad's Pitch to Neighbors:

¶ 26–35 Meaning of Subscribing:

¶ 36–40 The Big Realization:

Quick Check: Why did Ivy and Bean leave the kitchen so quickly at the end?

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Assessment • Arizona Standards 3.RL.1 & 3.RL.4

Comprehension & Hot Text Questions

Read each prompt carefully and follow the specific marking directions.

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AZ.3.RL.1: Explicit text questions & evidence AZ.3.RL.4: Literal vs. nonliteral meaning of words/phrases

1 HOT TEXT: Read the sentence from paragraph 36. Select the ONE phrase that uses nonliteral language meaning something seemed so wonderful that it was hard to believe.

3.RL.4

Directions: Shade or circle the box around the correct hot text phrase.

[ Ivy looked at Bean. ] It sounded [ too good to be true. ]

2 This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

3.RL.1 & 4

Part A: Based on paragraphs 26–27 and 38, what does the word “subscribe” mean?

A. Writing funny stories about neighbors

B. Paying money in advance to receive future issues

C. Asking parents for an increased allowance

D. Reading old comic books for free

Part B (HOT TEXT): Which sentence from paragraphs 34–35 provides evidence showing that Bean was surprised customers paid before receiving the newspaper? (Shade the box.)

[ “Dad,” said Bean. “Let me get this straight: You went around your neighborhood asking for money, and people just gave it to you?” ]

[ Her dad shook his head. “No. They gave me the money, and then I made the newspaper.” ]

3 HOT TEXT: Select TWO sentences from paragraphs 17–21 that explain why Bean’s dad refused to let the girls wash the car or vacuum the house.

3.RL.1

Directions: Shade the brackets around exactly two sentences.

[ “Hello? Do you remember the time you washed the house? Do you remember what happened in the basement?” he said. “No water.” ]

[ Bean rolled her eyes. “Okay, okay. Lawn.” ]

[ “Ha!” Her father snorted. “You think I’m going to let you drive a lawn mower? Think again.” ]

[ “Excuse me?” he said. “Aren’t you the ones who vacuumed up the tuna salad?” ]

4 CONSTRUCTED EVIDENCE RESPONSE: Based on paragraph 10, what rule did Bean’s dad have when he was a child if he wanted something extra like a comic book? Quote or refer explicitly to the text.

3.RL.1

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