Scout's Honor by Avi

What does the narrator hope that joining
the Boy Scout will do for him?

• teach him about camping
• help him make new friends
• get him out of Brooklyn
• make a man of him

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

To earn the rank of Second Class, the
narrator must

• memorize the Scout Oath
• start a fire without matches
• take an overnight hike
• sharpen a hatchet

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Why do the boys miss their final subway
stop?

• They are reading a comic.
• They are too busy eating.
• Horse forgets his mattress.
• Max’s compass points only north.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which detail helps you predict that the
narrator will have trouble making a fire?

• It is growing too dark to see.
• Everything is wet from the rain.
• He keeps his matches in his pocket.
• Max and Horse build a lean-to over
  him.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

How are the three boys similar?

• They want to prove to each other how tough they are

• They want to show each other who is the best Boy Scout

• They want to see what the world looks like outside of Brooklyn

• They want to impress Mr. Brenkman with their camping skills

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

What lesson have the characters learned
by the end of the story?

• They are not as tough as they thought.
• They need more and better equipment.
• Fire can be started with one match.
• City boys should never go camping.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which is the best theme for the story?

• It is better to be honest than pretend to be something that you are not

• True friends will accept you for who you are

• Following the crowd can have dangerous consequences

• It is important to be prepared when you go out into the wild.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

What detail helps you predict the boys will have problems on the subway?

• Their stop is at the top of the map.
• Their map looks like a noodle factory.
• The narrator is too short to look at the map.
• Horse forgets to bring a can opener.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

The narrator is ashamed to admit he wants to go home because he is afraid that...

• Max and Horse will tell on him.
• Horse will blame him for being sick.
• He won't earn his scout badge.
• His friends will think he is weak.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The characters exhibit loyalty when they...

• Keep their secret from Mr. Brenkman.
• Go camping as a group next time.
• Try to toughen up one another.
• Plan for a better trip next time.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2