"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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

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.6.1

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.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who is the protagonist of the story "Charles"?

• Charles

• Laurie

• Laurie's mom

• Laurie's dad

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4