Tom Sawyer-Fence

At the beginning of the play the section titled, "Scene 1" gives the reader

• information about the setting and the main character

• an idea of how many actors are in the play

• a prediction about how the story will end

• the theme,or lesson of the play

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which features of the selection help the reader to understand that this is dramatic fiction

• rhyming verses, and imagery

• A plot with a problem that is solved by the main character

• stage directions, dialogue, and props

• Magical characters and a fantastic setting

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which definition of particular is used in the selection

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Look at the these lines from the dialogue in the selection.

"Ting-a-ling! Ship up to back! Ting-a-ling-a-ling!"

The reader can tell that-

• Ben is ringing a bell

• Tom is distracted from his painting

• Ben know how to pilot a real steamboat

• Ben is imitating the sound of the steamboat

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is it important to the story that Ben pretends to be a steamboat?

• It shows that Ben is enjoying his Saturday while Tom is working.

• Steamboats were important type of transportation in the past

• Ben's interest in steamboats helped the boys finish the painting

• Ben's steamboat noises makes Tom angry

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How will Aunt Polly most likely react when she sees that the entire fence has been whitewashed?

• She will be angry that Tom used all of the paint

• She will be surprised and proud that the work has been finished

• She will be frustrated with Tom for finishing the task

• She will feel sorry that she gave Tom so much work to do on a Saturday.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Read this line from the play.

"I reckon that will keep you out of trouble and teach you to go to school when you should. "

What can the reader infer about Aunt Polly?

• Aunt Polly doesn't like Tom

• Aunt Polly is a careful painter

• Aunt Polly tries to find ways to improve Tom's behavior

• Aunt Polly is pleased with Tom's behavior at school.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the best Summary of the Drama?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which line from the play best explains the theme?

• Whitewashing a fence is delicate matter

• Of course, you have to finish this work

• I have to whitewash this whole long fence on a Saturday

• If a body wants to something, though, it ain't like work at all.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

When Tom pretends to enjoy whitewashing the fence, Ben-

• decides to go swimming

• is angry with Tom

• Becomes interested in helping paint the fence

• pretends to be surprise

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2