The First Day of School

The description of the setting in paragraphs 1-2 shows that-

• John has enjoyed the long 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 the 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?

• Things can be broken easily.

• You cannot escape from your problems.

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

• It is impossible to know what others are thinking.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does John's reaction to hearing a rain crow in paragraph 18 contributes to the story?

• Indicates that the students are up early.

• It highlights potential danger.

• It reveals that John is superstitious.

• It shows that John tends to daydream.

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

• she wasn't asleep

• bring his parents word

• the others who had come into town

• whispering of information

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which synonym best matches the meaning of the word lingered?

• Remained

• dawdled

• hung around

• Remained alive

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the flashback in paragraphs 27-28 affect the story?

• It reflects John's fear of what is to come.

• It explains how Audrey feels toward John.

• It shows that John's mother gives wise advise.

• It explains why John disagrees with his mother.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3