Monster Reading Check (July 6th-July 8th)

Monster is written in the style of a ....

• drama

• movie script

• non fiction article

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Steve's journal entries are written in what Point of View?

• 3rd Limited

• 3rd Omniscient

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

Who's point of view is the story told?

• The Judge
• Steve Harmon
• The author
• James King

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Steve decide to go through his criminal trial as if he is writing a play?

• He wants to be a movie producer when he is done
• He thinks this will make him famous
• He is scared, and this is the only way he can deal with things.
• Life is just a movie anyway

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why is the book called Monster?

• Steve thought it was a cool title.
• Petrocelli, the prosecutor called him that, and he feels that way about himself.
• It is Steve's street name
• The author thought it would make kids want to read the book.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is Petrocelli saying Steve's role is in the robbery and murder?

• He was one of the main robbers.
• He was the lookout during and after the robbery.
• He worked in the drugstore and helped them open the cash register.
• He was to go in and check to see if any cops are in the drugstore before the robbery.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the problem with using Zinzi and Bolden, the two who got the stolen cigarettes from BoBo?

• They may have been a part of the robbery
• They want out of jail and will do anything to get that.
• They don't smoke
• They will be killed.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Why does Steve think the night is the best time to cry?

• So that he could be in his bed when he cries

• So that no other inmate hears you

• So that the guards feel bad for him.

• he doesn't think it is the best time.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Sal Zinzi and Osvaldo have testified in this case for what reason?

• to do the right thing
• they feel guilty for what happened to Nesbitt
• to get a reduced jail time/cut a deal
• they were threatened to do so

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

Who is on trial with the narrator?

• Steve Harmon
• James King
• Bobo Evans
• Osvaldo Cruz

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9