CAASPP Success - Grade 4 Reading Comprehension - Argumentative #1
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Question 1
People need to cook special meals.
People have to plan a lot of events.
People worry about finding the perfect gift.
People invite too many guests to parties.
Question 2a
Gifts make people happier.
Fewer toys will go to waste.
People can save money.
It’s easier to plan parties.
Question 2b
"Many birthday presents, especially toys, are used for only a short time before they’re forgotten or thrown away."
"Offering the gift of time—like spending a day together at the park or helping out with a cool project—can be much more meaningful."
"They both had a blast, and Finn didn’t have to worry about whether she liked what he bought."
"It’s a great reminder that happiness doesn’t come from things but from the people we care about and the fun we have with them."
Question 3
People have less waste.
People don't worry about what to buy.
People have more meaningful celebrations.
People can buy more things for themselves.
Question 4
She received lots of gifts.
They spent the afternoon together.
They made a big dinner.
They cleaned up her backyard.
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Forget the gifts and focus on making the day special with experiences and time spent together.
Imagine a birthday where the focus is on having fun and enjoying time with friends.
Think about Mia, who asked her friends not to bring gifts.
They all spent the afternoon building a treehouse in her backyard, and it turned out to be her favorite birthday ever.
Question 8
Anxious
Relieved
Angry
Excited
Question 9
Birthdays should last all week.
Giving gifts is always stressful.
Experiences are better than gifts.
Celebrating alone is important.
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