A Pet for Calvin Comprehension

Front

What characteristics does Grandmother show towards Calvin in paragraphs 52-58?

Back

Grandmother demonstrates care and support for Calvin.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What are paragraphs 38 and 39 mostly about?

Back

The main idea revolves around Calvin's feelings and experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does the sentence 'Right then, Calvin decided to announce that any worm his grandmother produced was his worm' suggest about the narrator's belief?

Back

It suggests that the narrator believes Calvin feels ownership and pride over the worms.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What can the reader conclude about Calvin after reading paragraph 64?

Back

The reader can conclude that Calvin is confident and assertive.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What does the interaction between Calvin and his mother throughout the story show about her trust in him having a pet?

Back

It shows that she trusts him to be responsible.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Define 'characterization' in literature.

Back

Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Pet for Calvin'?

Back

The main theme is about responsibility and the bond between pets and their owners.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Explain the term 'narrator' in a story.

Back

The narrator is the person telling the story, providing perspective and insight.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does 'conflict' mean in a story?

Back

Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Identify an example of 'foreshadowing' in literature.

Back

Foreshadowing is when hints are given about what will happen later in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3