* Learning Goal
Read the story once for the big idea. Read it a second time to find details that support your answers. This is practice set 5 of 10.
1 Story Passage
Read the passage and notice the character, problem, and solution.
The Broken Shoelace
During PE, Marcus bent down and saw that one of his shoelaces had snapped. He worried he would miss the relay race. His teacher gave him a spare lace from the equipment closet, but Marcus had never changed one before. A classmate showed him each step, and together they fixed the shoe. Marcus made it back to the race before his team started.
2 Comprehension Check
Answer in complete thoughts. Use the story when you can.
1. Who is the main character, and what does that character want or need?
2. What problem shows up in the story?
3. How is the problem solved?
4. Which detail from the passage best supports your answer?
5. What lesson or message could the reader learn?
3 Vocabulary in Context
Use clues from the story to explain the bold word.