Nothing But the Truth Chapters 1-12

During morning announcements, students are asked to...

• put their hand over their heart and stand at attention
• be quiet and stand for the playing of the national anthem
• stand at respectful, silent, attention
• following the instructions of their homeroom teacher

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who is Philip's original homeroom teacher?

• Ms. Narwin
• Mr. Lunser
• Mr. Benison
• Coach Jamison

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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

Philip gets a _________ in English for his winter term report card.

• C-
• D
• F
• B-

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The book opens with two questions.  The first is, "Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?" 
What is the second question?

• Does anyone say no?
• Are you honest?
• What is the truth?
• Who defines the truth?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Philip dislike Ms. Narwin?

• She is mean to him and treats him unfairly.
• She laughs at him and it makes him upset.
• he doesn't dislike her; he adores her.
• He thinks she is uptight and believes she has something against him.

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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

According to the superintendent's memo, what important issue will be addressed in the April 5th election?

• The First Amendment
• the school budget
• new schedules
• Ms. Narwin

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Why doesn't Ms. Narwin get the grant money that she requests?

• The school district does not have money for any professional development.
• She is about to retire, so they do not want to give her the money.
• Dr. Doane doesn't think she needs the training since she is already a strong teacher.
• The music teacher got the last of the funds for a course about teaching marching band techniques.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

• He tries to find a way to fix it.
• He makes excuses and does not accept responsibility.
• He asks Allison to help him with his work.
• He asks the counselor for a new English teacher.

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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

Dr. Joseph Palleni:

• a radio talk show host 
• a news reporter who interviews Philip and Ted Griffin 
• the assistant principal at Harrison High School 
• unhappy with his/her job 

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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

Francis Scott Key

• author of the "Nothing But The Truth"
• antagonist in the book
• author of the "Star Spangled Banner"
• author of "The Call of the Wild"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6