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Practice with literary texts

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Multiple Choice

In the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the author’s portrayal of Miss Chevalier reveal to the reader?

• Addie’s surprise at Miss Chevalier’s behavior

• Addie’s admiration of Miss Chevalier’s personality

• Addie’s comfort with Miss Chevalier’s criticisms

• Addie’s realization of Miss Chevalier’s flaws

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 6 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the description of Miss Chevalier emphasize?

• The overwhelming demands Miss Chevalier places on Addie

• The contrast between Miss Chevalier and Addie

• The preference Miss Chevalier displays for Addie at the expense of the other students

• The contrast between Miss Chevalier’s unusual appearance and congenial personality

Multiple Choice

Which theme is explored in the selection from The Boston Girl?

• Standing up for one’s rights

• The will to survive

• The power of encouragement

• Working hard to get ahead

Multiple Choice

Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best emphasizes Miss Chevalier’s compassionate nature?

• I guess I was better than the others because after the meeting, Miss Chevalier asked if I would recite the whole poem to the Saturday Club. (paragraph 4)

• I only got halfway through the poem when Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what impetuous meant. (paragraph 7)

• I’m sure I turned bright red, but Miss Chevalier pretended not to notice.... (paragraph 8)

• I had never been asked for my opinion, but I knew I couldn’t keep her waiting. . . . (paragraph 11)

Open Ended

Now that you've gotten a bit more information about theme, list some examples of themes from stories you've read in English classes this year.

Open Ended

Before you leave today - use this opportunity to brain dump a bit... what concerns you the most about the upcoming STAAR re-test in December?