A New Way of Speaking Comprehension Check

Main Idea and Details
Which detail from the story supports the idea that Raj is nervous?

• Raj chews his nails.
• Raj smiles at his mother.
• Raj shakes Mr. Washington's hand.
• Raj bows to Sandeep.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Problem and Solution
What problem does Raj face in the story?

• He has trouble understanding English.
• He is late for his first day in a new school.
• He gets lost in his new school.
• He cannot find other people who speak his language.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Analyze Character
How does Raj feel about the English language?

• He thinks it is easy to learn.
• He has a hard time understanding it.
• He is excited to learn.
• He is curious about it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

Sequence
What happens before Raj meets Mr. Washington?

• Raj goes to the cafeteria.
• Raj has his first handshake.
• Raj meets the principal.
• Raj makes a new friend.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Vocabulary
Play it by ear is an example of ___________.

• a synonym
• a verb
• a noun
• an idiom

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.K.4

Cause and Effect
What is the main reason Mr. Washington has Sandeep help Raj?

• Sandeep is kind and nice.
• Sandeep is new to the school.
• Sandeep is also from India.
• Sandeep is the only student willing to help Raj.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Main Idea and Details
Which of the following details most supports the main idea of A New Way of Speaking?

• Today is Raj's first day of school in a new country.
• Mr. Washington introduced Raj to the class.
• The other children are kind and helpful to Raj.
• Ms. Alvarez introduced Raj to his teacher.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.2

Author's Purpose
Why did the author most likely write this story?

• to inform the reader about how hard it is to learn English.
• to inform and entertain the reader about the challenges of learning English.
• to persuade the reader to learn a second language.
• to inform the reader about the difference between India and the U.S.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Vocabulary
Relief is ___________.

• being free from boredom.
• being free from worry.
• being free from happiness.
• being free from excitement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Analyze Character
How does Raj feel at the end of the story?

• scared
• disappointed
• happy
• bored

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3