The Scholarship Jacket Comprehension

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

• He thought Martha needed encouragement.

• Martha deserved the jacket and he felt guilty.

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

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the jacket mean to Martha?

• Martha’s favorite colors are green and gold.

• Martha wants to keep the tradition of the jacket going in her family.

• It is not important, but she wants to embarrass the principal.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

In paragraph 3, the narrator describes herself as

"pencil thin, not a curve anywhere. I was called “beanpole” and “string bean,” and I knew that’s what I looked like. Skinny, no hips, and a brain; that’s what I had."

What do readers learn about her through this description?

• She isn't confident in her physical appearance but is confident in her intelligence.

• She isn't confident in her intelligence but is confident in her physical appearance.

• She doesn't think that she is pretty or smart. There is nothing about herself that she is confident about.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.W.7.9A

Which event in paragraphs 1-3 advances the plot of "The Scholarship Jacket?"

• Martha thinks about her appearance.

• Martha forgets her gym bag and returns to her classroom.

• Martha discusses her sister Rosie.

Which difference in attitudes between Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone influence events later in the story?

• Mr. Schmidt cares more about making more money while Mr. Boone is interested in helping students succeed.

• Mr. Schmidt isn't interested in awarding a scholarship while Mr. Boone thinks that it is very important.

• Mr. Schmidt is interested in doing the right thing while Mr. Boone is interested in his own well-being.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does the argument between Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt impact the plot of the story?

• Their conversation provides the resolution of the story.

• Their conversation introduces an important character.

• Their conversation introduces the conflict of the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What does not being able to look Marta in the eye reveal about the principal?

• He knows what he is doing is wrong and is ashamed.

• He has vision problems, which is a metaphor for “blind justice.”

• He thinks Marta is crying and does not want to embarrass her by watching.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is a theme of "The Scholarship Jacket?"

• Don't pay for a scholarship jacket.

• Stand up for yourself.

• Your principal shouldn't discriminate against you.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following details from the story develop the theme of standing up for yourself?

• "My oldest sister, Rosie, had won the jacket a few years back, and I fully expected to also."

• :The small Texas school that I went to had a tradition carried out every year during the eighth-grade graduation: a beautiful gold and green jacket (the school colors) was awarded to the class valedictorian..."

• “Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it? Tell your principal I will not pay the fifteen dollars.”

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does Martha influence the Principal's attitude over the course of the text?

• Martha's words and actions make the principal angry with her, encouraging him to take the jacket away then eventually return it when she apologizes.

• Martha's words and actions make the principal pity her, causing him to award the jacket to her even though another student had better grades.

• Martha's words and actions make the principal realize that his own actions are wrong, causing him to change his mind about the jacket and award it to the student with the highest grades.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3