Tell The Truth Close Read

Emory knew her mother would be furious with her for misbehaving at school. She knew the rules, and her mom expected her to abide by them. Emory also knew if she told her mom about getting in trouble at school that she would not be able to go to the movies with Brooklyn. Therefore, Emory decided if she left out a few details, she could tell her mom what happened and not get in trouble. Emory concocted a fictitious story on the bus ride home. Instead of telling her mom that she stole the candy from the teacher’s reward, she would tell a fake story…one that was believable. Emory recalled the events that she would tell her mom. She could tell her all about the review game the class was playing, for that was true. It was a friendly competition, but Emory’s team lost. Mom would believe that. Emory wouldn’t tell her mom that she stayed after the class left for P.E. Emory could not confess that she went behind the teacher’s desk. She could not tell Mom that she snatched a yummy piece of taffy and stuffed it in her pocket. She definitely would not tell her mother that her teacher returned to the classroom and caught her red-handed. Emory reviewed her fake story as she walked up the driveway. Mom sat on the porch waiting for her. “Your teacher called,” Mom said. Emory’s shoulders slumped. She had to tell the truth.

Which character in the story is dishonest?

• Mom

• Emory

• The Teacher

• Brooklyn

Emory knew her mother would be furious with her for misbehaving at school. She knew the rules, and her mom expected her to abide by them. Emory also knew if she told her mom about getting in trouble at school that she would not be able to go to the movies with Brooklyn. Therefore, Emory decided if she left out a few details, she could tell her mom what happened and not get in trouble. Emory concocted a fictitious story on the bus ride home. Instead of telling her mom that she stole the candy from the teacher’s reward, she would tell a fake story…one that was believable. Emory recalled the events that she would tell her mom. She could tell her all about the review game the class was playing, for that was true. It was a friendly competition, but Emory’s team lost. Mom would believe that. Emory wouldn’t tell her mom that she stayed after the class left for P.E. Emory could not confess that she went behind the teacher’s desk. She could not tell Mom that she snatched a yummy piece of taffy and stuffed it in her pocket. She definitely would not tell her mother that her teacher returned to the classroom and caught her red-handed. Emory reviewed her fake story as she walked up the driveway. Mom sat on the porch waiting for her. “Your teacher called,” Mom said. Emory’s shoulders slumped. She had to tell the truth.

What evidence from the passage best supports your answer to question 1

• “She had to tell the truth.”

• “She knew the rules.”

• “Emory concocted a fictitious story on the bus ride home.”

• “Emory’s shoulders slumped.”

Which title might most compare to the text?

• Lyle the Lying Lion

• Henry’s Freedom Box

• The Giving Tree

• .A Day Too Early

Emory knew her mother would be furious with her for misbehaving at school. She knew the rules, and her mom expected her to abide by them. Emory also knew if she told her mom about getting in trouble at school that she would not be able to go to the movies with Brooklyn. Therefore, Emory decided if she left out a few details, she could tell her mom what happened and not get in trouble. Emory concocted a fictitious story on the bus ride home. Instead of telling her mom that she stole the candy from the teacher’s reward, she would tell a fake story…one that was believable. Emory recalled the events that she would tell her mom. She could tell her all about the review game the class was playing, for that was true. It was a friendly competition, but Emory’s team lost. Mom would believe that. Emory wouldn’t tell her mom that she stayed after the class left for P.E. Emory could not confess that she went behind the teacher’s desk. She could not tell Mom that she snatched a yummy piece of taffy and stuffed it in her pocket. She definitely would not tell her mother that her teacher returned to the classroom and caught her red-handed. Emory reviewed her fake story as she walked up the driveway. Mom sat on the porch waiting for her. “Your teacher called,” Mom said. Emory’s shoulders slumped. She had to tell the truth.

What evidence from the text best supports your answer to 2?

• “She had to tell the truth.”

• “One that was believable.”

• “Emory reviewed her fake story.”

• “Your teacher called.”

Which of the following situations most compares to the main problem in the text?

• A friend lies to another.

• A girl has her feelings hurt

• A boy breaks his leg.

• Mom finds her missing keys.