Nothing But the Truth: Chapters 1-12

Why does Jennifer Stewart write such a biased story?

• She doesn't know all the facts because no one would tell her.
• She is running for school board, and she wants to look patriotic.
• She realizes Philip is a really great, patriotic kid who has been wronged by the district.
• She is trying to impress Dr. Seymour because she wants to be a high school teacher.

How does Ted Griffen drive the plot?

• He introduces Philip to J Stewart who then publishes an article.
• He hosts a radio talk show and says Philip is a hero.
• He runs for school board and is the Malloy's neighbor.
• He tells Dr. P and Dr. D not to tell their side of the story.

Why is it ironic that Philip, on Sunday evening, reflects that maybe he should go ask Miss Narwin for help.

• Philip is no longer in Miss Narwin's class, so she can't help him.
• Miss Narwin would never give him extra work.  Not at any point in the book was she willing to help him.
• It is ironic because it is the opposite of what he means.
• He should have done this in the first place.  The fact that he didn't has created all the other problems.

When Philip blames Miss Narwin for his bad grade in English, we can infer (figure out) that he _____________

• thinks Miss Narwin is unfair to everybody
• understands the situation acurately
• doesn't accept responsibility for his actions
• would do better with another teacher

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

After hearing Philip's explanation about what happened in Miss Narwin's classroom, what do you think Philip's parents believe happened?

• They think that Miss Narwin is picking on Philip and is violating his rights
• They think that Philip is lying to them
• They think that Philip just misunderstood what happened
• They believe that Miss Narwin is a great teacher who is just misunderstood

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What important issue will be addressed in the April 5th election mentioned in the superintendent's memo?

• school budget
• new schedules
• The Star Spangled Banner
• The First Amendment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is Philip's way of dealing with other people?

• He ignores them 
• He tries to make them laugh
• He is rude to everyone
• He is thoughtful and careing

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why doesn't Miss Narwin receive the grant she needs?

• The school district does not have money for anyone for any reason
• The music teacher got the last of the funds for a course about teaching marching band tecniques
• She has not been at the school long enough
• She is about to retire, so they do not want to give her the money

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

When Philip finds out that he cannot try out for track because of his grades, what does he do?

• He tries to find a way to fix it
• He punches Narwin in the face
• He makes excuses and does not accept responsiblity
• He asks Allison to do his work in English class

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Miss Narwin's attitude towards morning announcements differ from Mr. Lunser's?

• She allows the kids to sing along and hum, but he will not.
• He encourages all the kids to sing along and participate.
• He is serious about them, but she doesn't care about it.
• She take it seriously, but he pokes fun at them.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3