We Beat The Street- Comprehension

Which of these inferences about George is BEST supported by the text?

• George wants to go to a school that isn't in the "inner city".

• George has learned a lot about life and culture in Miss Johnson's class.

• George wishes he could be more like his older brother, Garland.

• George and the older brother, Garland, attend different schools.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What information MAINLY does this passage convey?

"The class listened, fascinated and entranced with her stories, which taught them history, literature math, and science without them even being aware of it. She passed out a children's version of Hamlet, full of pictures and explanations, and let them read the play and act out the fight scenes."

• Miss Johnson tries to make learning different subjects as interesting as possible.

• Miss Johnson's students enjoy going on field trips.

• Miss Johnson wants to get through teaching her class about Shakespeare as quickly as possible.

• Shakespeare can be taught to classes in many different ways.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which passage from the text BEST explains why George likes Miss Johnson's class?

• "Garland, he noticed, headed off in the other direction, once again skipping classes for the day."

• "Miss Johnson made every day an adventure, and George hated to miss school, even on days when he was sick."

• "When her students formed the Shakespeare Club, Miss Johnson even helped them get sweaters."

• " For the first time, George could see a glimpse of light , a spark of hope and possibility."

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following selections BEST explains the purpose of Miss Johnson's talk with George?

• She wants George to think about his future.

• She wants George not to trust any strangers.

• She wants George to have more friends at school.

• She wants George to stand up for himself.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following events happens first in the story?

• George learns about life during Shakespeare's time.

• An old woman in a mink coat criticizes Louise Spencer Elementary.

• Miss Johnson tells George he should go to college.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5