CARSON: (head down, mumbling) What am I going to tell Mom and Dad?
JUSTIN: Why, why, why did you have to play so close to the house? The park is only a block away. That was just dumb, Carson. The glass made a big mess and it's going to rain tomorrow.
CARSON: Don't be stupid. I cleaned up all the glass. (holds piggy bank upside down and shakes it) Now I need to see how much money I have. How about you? How much can you chip in, Justin?
JUSTIN: (laughing) You must be joking! It wasn't even my ball.
CARSON: (angrily) Thanks for nothing.
Which statement BEST explains what is happening in this scene?
Responses
A Carson is worried that his parents will be angry because he broke a window while playing baseball.Carson is worried that his parents will be angry because he broke a window while playing baseball.
B Justin is worried that his parents will be angry because he broke a window while playing baseball.Justin is worried that his parents will be angry because he broke a window while playing baseball.
C Justin is worried that his parents will be angry because Carson broke a window while playing baseball.Justin is worried that his parents will be angry because Carson broke a window while playing baseball.
D Carson is worried that his parents will be angry because Justin broke a window while playing baseball.
A Carson is worried that his parents will be angry because he broke a window while playing baseball.
How does an author use characters to develop the theme and plot within a series of books or stories?
Responses
A An author will only change a character's feelingsAn author will only change a character's feelings
B An author will only change the behavior of a character.An author will only change the behavior of a character.
C An author will only change a character's physical characteristics .An author will only change a character's physical characteristics .
D An author might change a character's feelings, behavior, and/or physical characteristics.
D An author might change a character's feelings, behavior, and/or physical characteristics.
Categorize each item as an example of a word with either a positive connotation or a neutral denotation.
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Positive Connotation Neutral Denotation
vegetation
fact
flower
home
house
happiness
Positive Connotation
- flower
- home
- happiness
Neutral Denotation
- fact
- vegetation
- house
How positive or negative is each synonym? Click and drag each word to it's BEST connotative meaning of the word "house."
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Most Positive
Somewhat Positive
Somewhat Negative
Most Negative
dump palace hut cottage
Most Negative: dump
Somewhat Negative: hut
Somewhat Positive: cottage
Most Positive: palace
Lucky Sharee
L. Hernandez
“Jackpot!” Sharee exclaimed, scooping a wallet up off the busy sidewalk. She couldn’t believe her luck. She opened the wallet and saw that it was stuffed with cash. Looking to see if anybody noticed, she crammed it in her pocket.
She counted the money in her bedroom. Twenty-five dollars in one-dollar bills inside had only looked like $1,000. Still, it would get her to the water park.
Before throwing the wallet under her bed and forgetting about it forever, she decided to see what else was in it. She found it odd that the wallet contained a magazine subscription card, and then she turned it around and saw hand-written notes about medication dosages and a list of books.
Why did she have to be reminded that the wallet belonged to somebody?
Then, the worst part was an ID with the picture of a tiny, aged man on it. His glasses were almost as big as his head. His name was Cecil. He was a real person, and she was holding his wallet.
She sighed, bummed that she would miss the trip to the water park, but not nearly as bummed as Cecil must have been about losing his wallet.
How is the main character shaped by the setting in this story?
Responses
A Being away from her parents brings out Sharee's dishonesty.Being away from her parents brings out Sharee's dishonesty.
B Being home at night makes Sharee act more bravely.Being home at night makes Sharee act more bravely.
C Being alone helps Sharee think things through clearly.Being alone helps Sharee think things through clearly.
D Being around people makes Sharee act responsibly.
C Being alone helps Sharee think things through clearly.
Lucky Sharee
L. Hernandez
“Jackpot!” Sharee exclaimed, scooping a wallet up off the busy sidewalk. She couldn’t believe her luck. She opened the wallet and saw that it was stuffed with cash. Looking to see if anybody noticed, she crammed it in her pocket.
She counted the money in her bedroom. Twenty-five dollars in one-dollar bills inside had only looked like $1,000. Still, it would get her to the water park.
Before throwing the wallet under her bed and forgetting about it forever, she decided to see what else was in it. She found it odd that the wallet contained a magazine subscription card, and then she turned it around and saw hand-written notes about medication dosages and a list of books.
Why did she have to be reminded that the wallet belonged to somebody?
Then, the worst part was an ID with the picture of a tiny, aged man on it. His glasses were almost as big as his head. His name was Cecil. He was a real person, and she was holding his wallet.
She sighed, bummed that she would miss the trip to the water park, but not nearly as bummed as Cecil must have been about losing his wallet.
What is the impact of the main character's personality on the plot?
Responses
A By becoming a more thoughtful person, Sharee considers Cecil's feelings instead of keeping the money for the water park.By becoming a more thoughtful person, Sharee considers Cecil's feelings instead of keeping the money for the water park.
B By having a personality that is so easily changed, Sharee's sympathy for Cecil seems less believable.By having a personality that is so easily changed, Sharee's sympathy for Cecil seems less believable.
C After learning more about Cecil and his life, Sharee decides to change her life and be more honest with her parents and friends. After learning more about Cecil and his life, Sharee decides to change her life and be more honest with her parents and friends.
D When she decides to look through the wallet because she is ashamed of herself, Sharee shows how she has become a changed person.When she decides to look through the wallet because she is ashamed of herself, Sharee shows how she has become a changed person.