Grade 4The Story of Milton

Hersheyby Phil Shapiro

1 Which sentence best states the main idea of the selection?

Ο A. Milton Hershey depended on dairy farms to make candy.

Ο B. Milton Hershey moved often to find work.Ο C. Milton Hershey refused to give up.

Comprehension 1: Demonstrate understanding of theme/message/main or major idea and supporting details

(Reading GLE 2.1.3)

2 Why did Milton Hershey travel to Denver, Colorado?

Ο A. To learn how to make caramelsΟ B. To sell candy on the streetΟ C. To open a caramel factory

Analysis 8: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text

(Reading GLE 2.3.1)

3 Which word could the author have used in paragraph 2 instead of profession?

Ο A. ExperimentΟ B. HobbyΟ C. Job

Comprehension 4: Understand and apply content vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text

(Reading GLE 1.3.2, 1.2.2)

4 Based on the selection, Milton Hershey could be described as hardworking. Use two details from the selection that support

this description.

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Analysis 6: Literary Specific: Demonstrate understanding ofauthors’ use of literary elements (character,setting, plot, genre, etc.) and literary devices

(simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, etc.)(Reading GLE 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3)

2 A 2-point response uses two text-based details from the selection that support the description of Milton Hershey as hardworking.

Example: After working a few years at the candy factory, Milton Hershey decided to open his own little candy business near Philadelphia. Later he traveled to Denver, Colorado, to learnhow to make caramels.

1 A 1-point response uses one text-based detail from the selection that supports the description of Milton Hershey as hardworking.

Text-based details may include, but are not limited to:

A.Milton Hershey had many failures in business before he started his famous companyB.Milton trained to become a printer / worked for a small newspaper at firstC.He got a job at a candy factoryD.He decided to open his own little candy business / his first business had to close downE.He traveled to Denver / learned how to make caramelsF.He took his new skills back to New York / he worked selling candies on the street / his second business also failedG.He experimented with all sorts of different candies and chocolatesH.By 1893 he was selling a million dollars worth of caramel candy per yearI.He decided to make chocolate himself / learned to make milk chocolateJ.He sold his caramel factory / focused his business on chocolate onlyK.Milton Hershey built a huge chocolate factory / an entire town to go with it

4 Based on the selection, Milton Hershey could be described as hardworking. Use two details from the selection that support this description.

Two details that describe, Milton Hershey, are on paragraph 3 and 4 it says. “He decided to open his own little candy shop.It had to close down.In New York he was selling candies on the street.But his second business also failed.” He was hardworking becausehe wouldn’t give up.Also on paragraph 8 it says “Milton Hershey built a huge chocolate factry and an entire town to go with it.” And these are my two details that Milton Hershey is hardworking.D. “He decided to open his own little candy shop.

D. It had to close down.F. In New York he was selling candies on the street.F. But his second business also failed.K. “Milton Hershey built a huge chocolate factryK. ... and an entire town to go with it.”This response provides more than two text-based details that support the description of Milton Hershey as hardworking.

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4 Based on the selection, Milton Hershey could be described as hardworking. Use two details from the selection that support this description.

dose not give up and likes his job

This response provides vague support for the description of Milton Hershey as hardworking.

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4 Based on the selection, Milton Hershey could be described as hardworking. Use two details from the selection that support this description.

He worked for a small newspapper.

B. He worked for a small newspapper.This response provides one text-based detail that supports the description of Milton Hershey as hardworking.

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4 Based on the selection, Milton Hershey could be described as hardworking. Use two details from the selection that support this description.

One thing that macks him brave is he never gave up.he ckep on triing.

This response provides details that are too vague to support the description of Milton Hershey as hardworking.

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4 Based on the selection, Milton Hershey could be described as hardworking. Use two details from the selection that support

this description.

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They went to New York and work selling candies on the street.and the brother make the first airplane.

F. ...went to New YorkF. ...work selling candies on the street.This response provides one text-based detail that supports the description of Milton Hershey as hardworking.

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4 Based on the selection, Milton Hershey could be described as hardworking. Use two details from the selection that support this description.

milton hershey was a hard hard working man he had many failures in business before he started his famous campay.milton focused on making choclate for his campany.

A. ... he had many failures in business before he started hisfamous campay.

J. ...milton focused on making choclate for his campany.This response provides two text-based details that support the description of Milton Hershey as hardworking.

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5 How are Milton Hershey and the Wright Brothers alike?

Ο A. They built towns in 1903.Ο B. They flew airplanes in 1903.Ο C. They gained success in 1903.

Analysis 7: Compare and contrast using elements of the text(s)

(Reading GLE 2.3.1, 2.4.5, 2.4.6)

6 What is an important lesson of this selection?

Ο A. Sometimes you have to experience failure to become successful.

Ο B. Living where you grew up offers work opportunities.Ο C. Building your own town can be an enjoyable event.

Analysis 11: Extend information beyond text—makegeneralizations beyond the text to a broader idea or

concept(Reading GLE 2.4.1, 2.4.5)

7 Which sentence is the best summary of the selection?

Ο A. Milton Hershey worked as a printer before he tried making candy.

Ο B. Milton Hershey worked at several businesses before he built his chocolate factory.

Ο C. Milton Hershey experimented with making both milk chocolate and caramels.

Comprehension 2: Summarize with evidence from the text(Reading GLE 2.1.7)

8 What is the meaning of the word coax as it is used in the sentence?

A friendly group of children tried to coax the new girl to join their basketball game.

Ο A. PersuadeΟ B. RemindΟ C. TrickComprehension 4: Understand and apply content

vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text(Reading GLE 1.3.2, 1.2.2)

9 Which sentence uses personification?

Ο A. The fog was so thick it was hard to see.Ο B. The rain fell until it turned the soil into mud.Ο C. The angry thunder grumbled through the night.

Analysis 6 Literary Specific: Demonstrate understanding ofauthors’ use of literary elements (character,setting, plot, genre, etc.) and literary devices

(simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, etc.)(Reading GLE 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3)