PART B: Which quote from the story supports your answer to question 7?

"You have to stick up for yourself. That's all there is to it. Phil, do what you feel is right. We'll stand behind you."

"In school. This morning. I was singing "The Star-Spangled Banner." The teacher kicked me out."

"You don't understand. I'm sorry I mentioned it. Look, I'm just not in a position of power there."

"Wish we had that program here. The point is, Peg, you are the one who should be a master teacher."

When Philip blames Miss Narwin for his bad grade in English, we can infer (figure out) that he _____________

doesn't accept responsibility for his actions

thinks Miss Narwin is unfair to everybody

understands the situation acurately

would do better with another teacher

During morning announcements, students are asked to...

Stand at respectful, silent attention

Put their right hand over their heart and stand at attention

Be quiet and stand for the playing of the national anthem

They are not asked to do anything

How does Miss Narwin's attitude towards morning announcements differ from Mr. Lunser's?

She take it seriously, but he pokes fun at them.

She allows the kids to sing along and hum, but he will not.

He encourages all the kids to sing along and participate.

He is serious about them, but she doesn't care about it.

Which statement accurately describes how Ms. Narwin feels about Phillip?

She thinks he is a nice boy and suspects trouble at home.

She is biased against him and tells her sister how much she dislikes him.

She says he is her absolute favorite student.

She never really mentions how she feels about him.

Why does Philip dislike Miss Narwin?

He thinks she is uptight and believes she has something against him

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.

Phillip feels that Miss Narwin doesn’t like him. Which evidence from the book best shows his feelings?

“I think it’s a personal thing with her. . . She has it in for me.”

“Narwin is so dumb she didn’t get the joke.”

Phillip – “So I have to tell Narwin I couldn’t finish the book.” Allison – “Right. Dare you to say that to her.”

“You have to get teachers to think you’re in control.”

In general, the students in Philip's class ...

... thought Miss Narwin was fair.

... supported what was reported in the papers.

Which of the following happens in homeroom on March 28th?

Philip quietly hums the national anthem, Ms. Narwin has to ask him to stop twice

Philip sings the national anthem, Ms. Narwin screams at him to stop

Philip loudly hums the national anthem and refuses to stop

Philip sings the national anthem, Ms. Narwin sends him to the assistant principal

What conflict was Philip facing by the end of Chapter 9?

He was not able to try out for the track team because of his grades

He had failed a test he had studied very hard for

He had been grounded for getting bad grades

He had lost interest in trying out for the track team

What conflict was Ms. Narwin facing by the end of chapter 9?

She did not receive the grant and felt disrespected

She did not want to have Philip in her homeroom

She had gotten into an argument with the marching band teacher

She was upset that Philip was failing her class

Why doesn't Miss Narwin receive the grant she needs?

The music teacher got the last of the funds for a course about teaching marching band tecniques

The school district does not have money for anyone for any reason

She has not been at the school long enough

She is about to retire, so they do not want to give her the money

After hearing Philip's explanation about what happened in Miss Narwin's classroom, what do you think Philip's parents believe happened?

They think that Miss Narwin is picking on Philip and is violating his rights

They think that Philip is lying to them

They think that Philip just misunderstood what happened

They believe that Miss Narwin is a great teacher who is just misunderstood

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

He makes excuses and does not accept responsiblity

He tries to find a way to fix it

He asks Allison to do his work in English class

What does Phillip plan to do when he finds out his grades are keeping him off the track team?

He decides he will get out of Ms. Narwin's class.

He hires a tutor and buckles down.

He blames himself for his situation and realizes he needs to try harder.

What lie does Philip tell his father?

He made the decision not to try out for track.

He is doing extra credit to get his English grade up.

The coach told him he couldn't try out for track because of his grades.

What is a lie of omission?

When you actively say something that isn't true.

When you try to change the subject.

Why is Mr. Malloy so behind Phillip standing up for his rights?

Because Mr. Malloy's boss yelled at him and he can't stand up for himself at work.

Because Mr. Malloy is very patriotic

Because he good reason to believe that Ms. Narwin is being unfair.

Trick question, Mr. Malloy is NOT behind Phillip.

What decision did Phillip’s parents make that made the situation start to spin out of control?

They believed their son’s story without ever asking Miss Narwin what her side was.

They punished Phillip for poor grades.

They called a newspaper reporter.

They told him to ignore Miss Narwin.

What evidence in the text best supports the reason Ted Griffen joined in on the controversy?

“That I can be a forceful, productive member of the board is clear. It was I who made public this sad story . . . “

“I have this reporter I’m talking to . . . How about talking to me and her?”

“This is a school, an American school, and parents have the right to expect that certain things, like values, will be taught.”

“I am shocked that a Harrison student should be suspended . . . for singing the National Anthem.”

Why does Jennifer Stewart write such a biased story?

She doesn't know all the facts because no one would tell her.

She is running for school board, and she wants to look patriotic.

She realizes Philip is a really great, patriotic kid who has been wronged by the district.

She is trying to impress Dr. Seymour because she wants to be a high school teacher.

How does Ted Griffen drive the plot?

He introduces Philip to J Stewart who then publishes an article.

He hosts a radio talk show and says Philip is a hero.

He runs for school board and is the Malloy's neighbor.

He tells Dr. P and Dr. D not to tell their side of the story.

Why is it ironic that Philip, on Sunday evening, reflects that maybe he should go ask Miss Narwin for help.

He should have done this in the first place. The fact that he didn't has created all the other problems.

Philip is no longer in Miss Narwin's class, so she can't help him.

Miss Narwin would never give him extra work. Not at any point in the book was she willing to help him.

It is ironic because it is the opposite of what he means.

When Philip's parents decided to support Philip about the humming, they called

Ted Griffen, who was running for the school board.

the newspaper to have it run a story.

Miss Narwin to hear her side of the story.

the local television station, which often interviewed students.

Dr. Palleni called Philip's mother to tell her Philip was suspended because

he wouldn't apologize to Miss Narwin.

he threatened to hurt Coach Jamison.

he had been in a fight with Miss Narwin's son.

What is dramatic irony?

When readers know something the characters do not.

Saying the opposite of what you mean

When the opposite of what you expect to happen happens

A type of irony that is used to develop background characters

Philip and his dad think most of the students hate Miss Narwin. That isn't the case. Most students think that she is__________

mean and prejudiced against Philip.

Nothing But the Truth Chapters 1-10

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9th Grade

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1 min • 1 pt

PART A: Which of the following is a major theme in the novel?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Rules are rules.

Patriotism is important.

One lie can become very destructive.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

PART B: Which of these quotes best supports the theme?

"My parents are different. I'm lucky."

"He wouldn't stop. She did ask him."

"Peg, it's gotten out of hand. I don't know how...it seems there are these radio talk shows..."

"You get a thing like this, a kid acting out, believe me, it's home."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is a protagonist?

The main character

The person who causes problems for the main character

A problem a character faces

The most exciting part of a story

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who is the protagonist of Nothing But the Truth?

Ms. Narwin

Philip Malloy

Dr. Doane

Allison

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is an antagonist?

The main character

The person who causes problems for the main character

A problem a character faces

The most exciting part of a story

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who is the antagonist of Nothing But the Truth?

Ms. Narwin

Philip Malloy

Dr. Doane

Allison

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

PART A: How does Philip's dad show support to Philip?

He calls the school to complain about Miss Narwin

He tells his wife that they should do something special for Philip

He tells Philip that he supports him and will always have his back

He doesn't support Philip

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Nothing But the Truth Chapters 1-10

PART A: Which of the following is a major theme in the novel?

PART B: Which of these quotes best supports the theme?

What is a protagonist?

Who is the protagonist of Nothing But the Truth?

What is an antagonist?

Who is the antagonist of Nothing But the Truth?

PART A: How does Philip's dad show support to Philip?

PART B: Which quote from the story supports your answer to question 7?

Which of the following is NOT a character trait of Philip Malloy?

What is Philip's way of dealing with other people?

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