Jump Away Test

The theme of a story is the author’s

• Plot

• Message

• Language

• Point of View

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of these gives the best clues about the theme of a story?

• The Topic

• the order of events

• other stories by the same author

• The characters' thoughts and actions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of these tells a theme of Jump Away?

• Hard work often leads to success.

• Careless behavior can cause accidents.

• Most people have many hidden talents.

• Some people hurt others to feel powerful

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is Fenny clinging to the bridge railing at the beginning of the story?

• He is afraid of being up so high.

• He does not know how to swim

• He is waiting for Mike to tell him when to jump.

• He has decided to challenge Mike in front of the others.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the sentence from the story. Fenny took his time, though, flipped over and swam on his back. What does Fenny’s behavior show about him?

• He will not give up his pride.

• He wants to make Mike chase him

• He is the best swimmer of the group.

• He does not want to be with the other boys.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Fenny realize at the end of the story?

• Fenny needs to fight Mike to save his friends.

• No matter what Fenny does, Mike will still bully him.

• If Fenny does what Mike says, Mike will leave him alone.

• Fenny will have to dive again to prove to Mike that he is brave

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The title of this, Showdown with Big Eva, hints that the narrator

• has become a bully

• must face a challenge.

• would like to be an actress

• wants to make new friends.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How characters solve problems can give clues about theme. What is Laila’s main problem in this selection?

• how to deal with Big Eva

• how to make new friends at school

• how to protect her sister from a bully

• how to explain the fight to the principal

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How characters change can give clues about theme. Which character in this narrative changes more than the others do?

• Hana

• Laila

• Alice

• Big Eva

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence best states the theme of the narrative?

• Laila tames a bully with words.

• Laila explains herself to the principal.

• Laila is caught fighting in the girls’ room.

• Laila enjoys her first days at a new school.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10