The Scholarship Jacket, R.L. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Select a sentence that demonstrates the main character’s mood has changed since the beginning of the passage. (RL.1.1)

• I cried on the walk home again, but this time because I was so happy.

• Grandpa didn’t say anything; he just gave me a pat on the shoulder and a smile.

• It was a very sad and withdrawn girl who dragged into the principal’s office the next day.

• I joined him in the row where he was working, and without saying anything I crouched down and started pulling up the weeds with my hands.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can readers tell that Grandpa is proud of Martha?

• Grandpa verbally explains how proud he is.

• Grandpa works hard to provide for the family.

• Grandpa uses nonverbal actions to display how proud he is.

• Grandpa becomes emotional once Martha tells him the wonderful news.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Part A: Select the theme of the passage.

• Actions have consequences.

• Stand up for what is right.

• Appreciate what you have.

• Martha earned the Scholarship Jacket.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Part B: Select two sentences that highlight the development of this theme throughout the passage. (RL. 1.2)

• I waited, desperately hoping he’d say I could have the money.

• “I know, sir, but he said if I had to pay for it, then it wouldn’t be a scholarship jacket.

• I still remember the feeling of shock that rooted me flat against the wall as if I were trying to blend in with the graffiti written there.

• His face looked as happy and innocent as a baby’s, but I knew better. Without answering I gave him a quick hug and ran to the bus.

• I had been a straight A student since the first grade and this last year had looked forward very much to owning that jacket.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Part A: How does Martha feel after overhearing Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone arguing about her? (RL. 1.3)

• Martha feels guilty that she eavesdropped on their conversation.

• Martha feels excited knowing that her teachers want her to have the scholarship jacket.

• Martha is upset because she learns that the scholarship jacket might go to someone else.

• Martha is unaffected by her teacher's conversation because she knows she will eventually get the scholarship jacket.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why did the principal change his mind about giving the jacket to Marta?

• The teachers persuade him that Martha is the best choice for the scholarship jacket.

• Martha tells him it would not be a scholarship jacket if she pays for it, and the principal feels guilty because she earned it.

• He sees Martha's eyes, red from crying, and feels bad for her.

• Martha told everyone about his conversation with Mr. Schmidt.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the exposition in paragraphs 1-3 reveal about the narrator?

• Her appearance, likes, and dislikes.

• Her relationship with Joann.

• Her age, academic accomplishments, and motivations.

• Her relationship with her sister, father, and grandfather.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Part A: How does Martha feel after overhearing Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone arguing about her? (RL. 1.3)

• Martha feels guilty that she eavesdropped on their conversation.

• Martha feels excited knowing that her teachers want her to have the scholarship jacket.

• Martha is upset because she learns that the scholarship jacket might go to someone else.

• Martha is unaffected by her teacher's conversation because she knows she will eventually get the scholarship jacket.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Part B: Which of the following best reveals how Martha feels after overhearing Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone. (RL. 1.3)

• I went home very sad and cried into my pillow that night so Grandmother wouldn’t hear me. It seemed a cruel coincidence that I had overheard that conversation.

• Shaking, I waited a few minutes and then went in and grabbed my bag and fled from the room.

• “Look. Joann’s father is not only on the Board, he owns the only store in town: we could say it was a close tie and—”

• I stared at him in shock, and a small sound of dismay escaped my throat.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Part A: Select the sentences that best represent the difference between the principal’s and the grandfather’s attitudes towards the scholarship jacket.

• The principal and the grandfather both agree Martha should get the scholarship jacket.

• The grandfather believes the scholarship jacket must be earned not bought. The principal feels the scholarship jacket is not important.

• The grandfather believes the scholarship jacket must be earned not bought. After hearing what the grandfather had to say, the principal agrees.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3