"Charles" Story & Vocab

Laurie reports that Charles...

• hit the teacher

• is the smallest child in the class

• stole his chocolate cake

• does not know how to color

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which aspect of this story is an important part of the plot?

• The teacher gives Charles an apple for being good.

• There is not boy named Charles in Laurie's kindergarten class

• Laurie's father accidentally knocks a bowl of flowers off the table

• Laurie wears corduroy overalls with bibs until the day her starts kindergarten.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In the beginning of the story, the narrator's attitude toward Charles's behavior could best be described as...

• Angry but hopeful

• alarmed but forgiving

• amused but suspicious

• shocked but fascinated

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Laurie's behavior at home could best be described as...

• funny

• troubling

• appropriate

• understandable

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Although this story ends with a twist, ...

• it ultimately is not very realistic

• there is really no conflict in the story

• the author does plant clues throughout the story

• the ending contains a sense of hope for the future

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

This story suggests that parents don't always...

• see their children clearly.

• like their children's friends.

• love their children.

• treat their children fairly.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

One clue that Laurie and Charles may be the same person is that...

• Laurie tells his parents that Charles hit a boy in the stomach.

• Laurie whispers to his father the bad word that Charles told the girl to say.

• Laurie describes Charles as "bad".

• Laurie comes home late on the days that Charles has to stay after school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following best describes the SETTING of "Charles"?

• a city apartment and subway terminal

• a country farm and general store

• a park in the springtime

• a family home and school classroom

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the narrator of "Charles"?

• Charles

• Laurie

• Laurie's mom

• Laurie's dad

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who is the protagonist of the story "Charles"?

• Charles

• Laurie

• Laurie's mom

• Laurie's dad

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4