The Tail by Joyce Hansen

Who is the protagonist in the story?

• The dog

• Mom

• Tasha

• Junior

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Where does the story mostly take place?

• At a park in the city.

• In an apartment

• At the Cloisters

• On a jungle gym

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CCSS.RL.6.5

What is Tasha looking forward to in the exposition of the story?

• Adopting a dog for the first time in her life.

• Spending lots of time with her younger brother.

• Getting a part time job so she can have her own money during summer break.

• Practicing for the double-dutch contest and spending time with friends.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is double-dutch?

• A type of basketball game played in teams.

• A jump rope game using two ropes at the same time.

• Tag, but played against two boys from Northern Europe.

• Hide-and-seek in the woods around a park.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the conflict in the story?

• There is a dog loose in the park.

• Tasha is not allowed to leave the block.

• Tasha needs to babysit Junior.

• The family desperately needs money.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does Tasha feel about having to watch Junior?

• Happy

• She doesn't care.

• Excited

• Miserable

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Who is Junior?

• A kid from the block.

• Tasha's younger brother.

• A dog loose in the park.

• An exchange student from Northern Europe.

Who is Naomi?

• Tasha's best friend.

• A girl from the block.

• The mom's best friend.

• A girl on a different double-dutch team.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What is a vow?

• A letter.

• A competition.

• An interjection of amazement.

• A promise.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Which words best describes Tasha's mother?

• Strict

• Relaxed

• Angry

• Uncaring

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CCSS.RL.6.4