My What is Showing?

Jen’s actions at school suggest that she —

• is shy around people she does not know well

• cares about what people think of her

• does not like searching for information

• has only a few friends in her class

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TEKS.ELA.3.6C

TEKS.ELA.4.6C

TEKS.ELA.4.6F

TEKS.ELA.5.6C

TEKS.ELA.5.6F

The reader can tell that “My What Is Showing?” is realistic fiction because it —

• exaggerates the abilities of the main character

• tells a story that has been handed down from generation to generation

• tells about events that could happen in life today

• describes events and actions that took place long ago

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TEKS.ELA.6.8A

TEKS.ELA.7.8A

TEKS.MATH.8.8A

Jen’s main conflict is resolved when —

• Mrs. Warden answers her question

• she learns what her epidermis is

• Joey says her epidermis is showing

• she covers herself entirely with clothing

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TEKS.ELA.6.7.B. 7.7.B

TEKS.ELA.8.7B

In paragraph 14, what does the word hesitated mean?

• Paused

• Shivered

• Imagined

• Shouted

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TEKS.ELA.2.3B

TEKS.ELA.3.3B

TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

TEKS.ELA.6.2B

Who is the narrator of this story?

• Jen

• Joey

• Megan

• An outside observer

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TEKS.ELA.8.8A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2L

By the end of the story, what can the reader conclude about Joey and Jen’s relationship?

• They spend little time together.

• They often fight with each other.

• They share many common interests.

• They enjoy playing jokes on each other