Citing Evidence-Explicit and Inferential Questions

As the teacher brought the class back from the washroom,he noticed that Alvin and Elijah were nowhere to be seen. He asked the class, "Has anyone seen Alvin or Elijah?" Most of the students confirmed that they had not seen them, except for Rodney, who remained silent while tapping his foot on the floor anxiously. The teacher noticed this. "Rodney, do you happen know where your best buddies Alvin and Elijah went?" Rodney looked away and said, "Nah, I haven't seen them." The teacher notified the office of the missing students. An announcement was made over the speaker and a few minutes later, Alvin and Elijah returned to class. Both of them were very sweaty and Elijah was carrying a basketball.

What were Elijah and Alvin doing while they were gone?

• Skipping class

• Using the bathroom

• Playing basketball

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Question 1A.

What line from the text best support what Elijah and Alvin were doing while they were not in class?

*Select the evidence below.*

• "Both of them were very sweaty and Elijah was carrying a basketball."

• "As the teacher brought the class back from the washroom, he noticed that Alvin and Elijah were nowhere to be seen."

• "Sorry we took so long. We had to use the bathroom."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

Question 2

Why was Rodney acting so strangely?

• He knew where he friends were.

• He was nervous.

• He was afraid to get in trouble.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Question 2A.

What line from the text best supports why Rodney was acting so strangely?

• "Nah, I haven't seen them."

• "... Alvin and Elijah returned to class. Both of them were sweaty and Elijah was carrying a basketball."

• "Has anyone seen Alvin or Elijah?" Most of the students confirmed that they had not seen them, except for Rodney,who remained silent while tapping his foot on the floor anxiously."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Question 3.

What does Rodney do that indicates that he might know his friends' whereabouts?

• He was the only one that who did not confirm that he hadn't seen the boys.

• He was unsure of what to say so he remained quiet.

• He was tapping his feet on the floor anxiously.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

Question 3A.

What lines from text best support Rodney's actions?

• "Nah,I haven't seen them."

• "... Alvin and Elijah returned to class. Both of them were very sweaty and Elijah was carrying a basketball."

• "... except for Rodney, who remained silent while tapping his foot on the floor anxiously."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Question 4.

When did Elijah and Alvin return to class?

• After the teacher called the office

• After the class returned from the bathroom

• After the announcement was made looking for them

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Question 4A.

What lines from the text best support the moment when Elijah and Alvin return to class?

• "An announcement was made over the PA system and a few minutes later..."

• "As the teacher brought the class back from the washroom..."

• "Most of the students confirmed that they had not seen them,except for Rodney,who remained silent while tapping his floor his foot on the floor anxiously."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1