The Magic Marker Mystery

What does the dialogue exchanged between Mickey and Principal Abrego reveal about their relationship?

• Principal Abrego scolds Mickey for overstepping his authority in the situation

• Principal Abrego shows amazement at Mickey's detective skills.

• Mickey controls the situation by checking in with Principal Abrego when he needs help.

• Mickey is disappointed that Principal Abrego doesn't trust him to solve the case

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the dictionary entry for the word presume.

Which definition most closely matches the way the word presuming is used in paragraph in paragraph 40?

presume \ pri-zum/v 1.to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare 2. to expect or assume especially with confidence 3. to suppose to be true without proof4. To take for granted or imply

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

^{In paragraph 5, the word merit means}

• to deserve or be worthy of

• an amount that is lacking or inadequate

• one of the four classically defined natural virtues prudence, justice, temperance, or fortitude

• to value, rate, or estimate below the real worth

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Read the dictionary entry for the word incident.

incident n. (in·​ci·​dent) 1. something independent on to something else of greater or principal importance 2. an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience 3. an action likely to lead to grave consequences especially in diplomatic matters. 4. an event or happening.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which words from paragraph 40 help the reader understand the meaning of presume?

• detective would I be

• not a very good one

• instead of presuming he’s innocent

• a kid is guilty

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the dictionary entry for the word.

Adamant adj. (ad·​a·​mant)

1. shakable especially in maintaining a position or opinion. 2. determined 3. an unbreakable or extremely hard substance. 4. ready or disposed to comply.

Which definition most closely matches the way the word adamant is used in paragraph 30?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

As used in paragraph 30, what does the word culprit mean?

• person who has done a crime

• one not guilty of a crime or a fault

• one who commits an offense against another

• a law-enforcement officer

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does Joe's spelling of principal tell about him?

• This dialogue shows Joe admires Miss.Garza's clever vocabulary tricks

• This dialogue shows Joe makes fun of Mickey for being called

• This dialogue reveals that Joe is a top vocabulary student in Mrs. Garza's class

• This dialogue reveals Joe is the culprit because this spelling matches the graffii

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do the reader's learn about Bucho from this stage direction:( BUCHO scowls and tentatively takes a step in Mickey's direction , but then he steps back)?

• Bucho will bully Mickey later

• Bucho struggles to control his bullying

• Bucho is good natured about being teased

• Bucho admires Mickey's detective skills

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which statement expresses a main theme of the play?

• Doing graffiti can be a helpful way to deal with stress.

• Keeping secrets is always a better idea than telling the truth

• It is best to apologize when something wrong has been done.

• Never underestimate anyone’s potential

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.2