1st Block "The First Day of School"

The point of view from which "The First Day of School" is told allows the reader to-

• learn about all the characters feelings and thoughts

• learn about the sister's thoughts and feelings

• visualize the story as if you were the main character

• learn about one person's feelings and thoughts

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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 detail from "The First Day of School" is an example of foreshadowing?

• "She means, did he go to work today?" John said. His voice had risen impatiently.

• "Behave yourselves," she said.

• "Ma, don't you know we're a little too old for that?"

• "Did you get that snap sewed on right, Audrey?"

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which characteristic of the sister makes the reader infer that she may become a nurse or teacher as an adult?

• Helpful

• Furious

• Mean

• Caring

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The description of the setting in paragraphs 1-2 show that -- (Note: Setting means where the story takes place and when the story takes place-time/time period)

• John has enjoyed the longer summer days

• John's mother likes the routine of school

• John is reluctant to see the end of summer

• John's mother is worried about the passage of time

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The main way that readers learn that this day is different from days that have come before is through-

• John's actions

• Audrey's dress

• dialogue between John and Audrey

• dialogue between John and his mother

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which statement expresses a main theme of the story?

• It is important to overcome fear to take a stand.

• Things can be broken very easily.

• You cannot escape from your problems.

• It is impossible to know what others are thinking.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which phrase helps readers know the meaning of the word stealthily in paragraph 23?

• she wasn't asleep

• whispering of information

• bring his parents word

• the others who had come into town

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the thesaurus entry.

lingered

v: remained, dawdled, hung around, remained alive

Which synonym best matches the meaning of the word lingered as it is used in paragraph 25?

• Remained

• Dawdled

• Hung around

• Remained alive

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The author's inclusion of John's thoughts and feelings in paragraph 13 is important to the plot because-

• it explained why John woke up around 10:00pm the night before

• it explains John's reluctance and fear of going to school on the first day of school

• it highlighted why the father wasn't home; he left early to beat traffic

• it showed why Audrey was scared to go to school

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why does John tell his sister to pretend to be sick?

• He likes to tell his little sister what to do.

• He believes she is ill and pretending to be well.

• He knows that is what his mother really wants.

• He does not want either of them to face danger at school.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6