Flunking of Joshua T. Bates

What is the meaning of the word unaccountably in the sentence: On the way to school, his eyes filled unaccountably with tears.

• for unknown reasons
• flowing
• with water
• not able

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How did Joshua get to go to fourth grade?

• He was invited.
• He passed third grade.
• He took a test.
• He did not go to fourth grade.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Joshua get to go to fourth grade?

• He was invited.
• He passed third grade.
• He took a test.
• He did not go to fourth grade.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was Joshua sick the morning after taking the standardized test?

• He was sad about leaving third grade.
• He had a virus.
• He was nervous.
• He was leaving the fourth grade.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What was something Joshua was going to do instead of tutoring?

• Reading a book
• Working with a tutor
• Playing Pac Man
• Eating dinner

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why did Mrs. Goodwin keep Tommy in the third grade classroom one day?

• He failed the third grade.
• He was volunteering to help in the classroom.
• Because he made fun of Joshua for being in third grade a second time.
• He failed a test.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Why did Mrs. Goodwin keep Tommy in the third grade classroom one day? 

• Because he failed third grade.
• So he could meet new people.
• He wanted to be in third grade.
• Because he was making fun of Joshua for being in third grade again.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the meaning of the word "sauntered" as it is used in the sentence below?Tommy, followed by Billy and the two enemies, sauntered over to the lower field.

• walked
• waddled
• ran
• raced

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the theme of "The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates?"

• Work hard and you will succeed
• Giving up is better than failing.
• Be kind.
• Listen to what others have to say.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9