"Those Shoes" Theme Practice

What is a theme from the story?

• Always wear the same clothes as the popular people.

• Don't buy clothes that don't fit.

• Sometimes others need things more than we do.

• It's impossible to get what you want.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which line from the text best expresses the main theme of the story?

• "There's no room for 'want' around here--just 'need',"

• "I'm not going to cry about any dumb shoes."

• "I feel happy when I look at his face and mad when I look at my Mr. Alfrey shoes."

• "I buy them anyway with my own money, and I squeeze them on and limp to the bus stop."

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following words BEST describes Jeremy?

• Selfish

• Poor

• Lonely

• Giving

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

"We shoot baskets--a loose piece of tape on Antonio's shoe smacks the concrete every time he jumps. I think, I'm not going to do it."

Jeremy's thoughts in these sentences best demonstrate his--

• frustration at the thought of giving up the shoes he wanted so badly.

• realization that he must give the shoes to Antonio.

• knowledge that Antonio's foot is smaller than his.

• friendship with Antonio.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which line from the story BEST shows that Jeremy is persistent?

• "Then one day, in the middle of kickball, one of my shoes comes apart."

• "Around the corner is the third thrift shop. . .I see something in the window."

• "I have to wear my Mr. Alfreys to school instead."

• "Standing in line to go to recess, Antonio leans forward and says, 'Thanks.'"

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3