Those Shoes: PLOT Elements

Paragraph 3 is important to the plot because it is when Jeremy -

• learns that his grandma is a mean old lady.

• realizes he may not get what he wants. He will only get what he needs.

• feels happy that he is going to get the high tops he has asking for

• notices everybody has the boots he wants.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Look at paragraphs 20 &21 .What helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "thrift"

• $ 2.50

• perfect shape

• THOSE SHOES

• High- tops

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why does the author italicize the word "shoes" in paragraph 11?

• to emphasize that the word shoes is seen all around him

• to show that his pencil might break

• to emphasize that shoes are similar to pencils

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Jeremy really wants a pair of black, high-top shoes. His Grandma tells him that they can't afford the expensive shoes because he needs winter boots. When Jeremy's old shoes break, his guidance counselor provides for him a Velcro pair of shoes in which everyone makes fun of him except Antonio.One day in sports practice one of Jeremy's shoes comes apart and the Deputy Head find Jeremy a pair in the box that's full of stuff for kids who need things and the only pair that are his size have Velcro fastenings and an animal on them, from some cartoon I don't think anyone ever watched. Jeremy is mortified when most of the kids laugh at him when he gets back to the classroom.

• One day in sports practice one of Jeremy's shoes comes apart and the Deputy Head find Jeremy a pair in the box that's full of stuff for kids who need things and the only pair that are his size have Velcro fastenings and an animal on them, from some cartoon I don't think anyone ever watched. Jeremy is mortified when most of the kids laugh at him when he gets back to the classroom.

• Jeremy and Grandma understands and together they search several thrift shops and actually find the coveted black high-tops, but they’re too small. Buying them anyway, Jeremy makes a heartfelt decision to put them to a more practical and generous use.

• Jeremy, living with his Grandma, dreams of wearing the latest cool black high-tops with two white stripes. But as Grandma points out, “There’s no room for ‘want’ around here—just ‘need’ ” and what Jeremy needs and gets is a new pair of winter boots. Jeremy’s quest for new sneakers takes on more urgency when his old pair fall apart, and the only choice is the Velcro baby-blue set meant for little kids found in the school’s donation box by the guidance counselor. Even Grandma understands and together they search several thrift shops and actually find the coveted black high-tops, but they’re too small. Buying them anyway, Jeremy makes a heartfelt decision to put them to a more practical and generous use.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is an important message presented in this selection?

• You should not give your belongings to people.

• Ask, and you shall receive

• Generosity takes an open heart and a love that asks for nothing in return.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2