The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Review

Front

What does it mean when something is described as 'standard'?

Back

It means that it is the same thing every year.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

Why does the narrator's mother have to run the pageant this year?

Back

Because Mrs. Armstrong fell and broke her leg.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What significant action does Imogene take at the end of the play?

Back

She holds the baby and cries because she is filled with the Christmas spirit.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the climax of the story?

Back

The climax comes when we learn whether or not the Herdmans ruined the play.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What point of view is 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' told from?

Back

1st person because the narrator uses the pronoun 'I'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Who are the Herdmans in the story?

Back

They are a group of children known for causing trouble and disrupting the pageant.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What role does Alice play in the pageant?

Back

Alice is supposed to play the role of Mary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

How does the community react to the Herdmans participating in the pageant?

Back

The community is initially shocked and concerned about their involvement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What lesson does the narrator learn by the end of the story?

Back

The narrator learns about the true meaning of Christmas and acceptance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the significance of the baby in the play?

Back

The baby symbolizes innocence and the spirit of Christmas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10