The Dragon's Scales

Where is the story taking place? (The setting)

• Torquil's House

• Torquil's Storehouse

• Althea's House

• The Magic Council

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What point of view is this story written in?

• First person

• Second Person

• Third Person

• Third Person Omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which line from the text BEST indicates that Althea DOES NOT like her job?

• "I hadn't spent years becoming a clerk to do housework."

• "Torquil didn't let me label anything."

• "'Good luck getting Torquil to cooperate with the next clerk.'"

• "Should've looked before opening the door, Althea."

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the conflict in this story?

• Torquil is a terrible boss and set's Althea up to fail.

• Althea cannot find the dragon's scales and he is mad.

• Torquil forgot to return the dragon's scales which causes him to be mad.

• Mr. Finnegan did not pick up his order from the store when he was scheduled to.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the climax in this story?

• Althea starts working for the dragon.

• Althea quits her job at Torquil's storehouse.

• Althea find's the dragon's scales.

• Mr. Finnegan receives his order from Althea.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the resolution in this story?

• Althea begins working for the dragon instead of Torquil

• Mr. Finnegan gets his order from Althea

• Torquil will not have a clerk like he originally wanted

Which line from the text BEST supports the idea that Althea was lookin for the wrong type of scale?

• "Dragons are reptiles, so I suppose they shed their skins, scales, and all. But why not just sell them? It didn't make sense."

• "A shield! Nothing as tougher than dragon's scales."

• "I like a good joke. You should become a jester. Now, bring me my scales so I can be going. . .unless, of course you're trying to stall."

• "How can you lend your own scales away."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why did The Magic Council decide to hire a clerk for Torquil?

• They noticed he has been forgetting to return the things he borrows.

• They feared that if Torquil died, they would not be able to use his supplies.

• Torquil's supplies are completely unorganized.

• Torquil's work is dangerous and he needed a sidekick.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3