Plot/Character

What is the best summary of the story? Using the story from Charlie Joe Jackson's: Guide to Extra Credit

• One day at school, Charlie Joe and his parents attend a conference with Charlie Joe’s teacher. At first Ms. Ferrell describes Charlie Joe’s good qualities, but Charlie Joe’s father is concerned about his academic performance. Ms. Ferrell suggests that Charlie Joe attend a summer camp that is educational but also fun.

• During a parent and teacher conference, Charlie Joe’s teacher suggests that Charlie Joe attend an educational summer camp. Charlie Joe’s father thinks the camp is a good idea, but Charlie Joe does not want to go. He bargains to make excellent grades rather than attend the camp. His parents agree to this offer.

• Charlie Joe meets with his parents and teacher for a conference at school. Charlie Joe does not want to go to summer camp. Instead, he says he will get good grades. His parents are not sure whether to accept his offer, so they try to determine whether Charlie Joe is serious.

• Charlie Joe attends a conference with his parents and his teacher. His father says that Charlie Joe’s grades have worsened and must be improved. The teacher hands Charlie Joe’s father a brochure about a camp, and Charlie Joe realizes it is an educational camp. Because of this, he does not want to go.

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Why do paragraphs 23 and 24 mark a turning point in the story? Using the story Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit

• Charlie Joe's parents want to get his opinion about going to summer camp.

• Charlie Joe recognizes that only he can save his plans for a fun and relaxing summer.

• Charlie Joe understands that he should have worked harder in class.

• Charlie Joe's parents decide that the summer camp sounds like a good idea

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Which event contributes most to the narrator's inner conflict? Using the story Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit

• When Charlie suggest getting straight A's this semester without thinking it through all the way.

• Charlie Joe's parents are late to the parent/teacher conference.

• Charlie Joe's mom doesn't defend him to his teacher or father.

• Charlie Joe is told he will be going to a summer camp.

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Based on Uncle Roy’s advice to the narrator, the reader can infer that Uncle Roy — Using the story From More Stories from Grandma's Attic

• has had a similar experience with the narrator’s grandmother in the past

• is concerned the narrator will be punished by her grandmother for her actions

• is sure someone else will tell the narrator’s grandmother before the narrator has a chance to

• thinks the way the narrator’s grandmother has been tricked is amusing

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An example of an external conflict is...

• on the inside one knows they're wrong but on the outside they want to be right

• mental struggle arising from opposing demands or impulses

• deciding whether to deceive a friend or not

• a disagreement between a character and their parents

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is one message the author conveys in the story? Using the story from Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit

• Hard work is never easy.

• You can achieve anything you want.

• When you don't know how to deal with problems, look the other way.

• Your actions speak louder than words.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence is written correctly with a conjunctive adverb?

• He complained a lot no one helped him.

• He complained no one helped.

• He complained a lot; so, no one helped him

Which of these are examples of conjunctive adverbs that might follow an adverb?

• moreover, nevertheless, however

• this, these, those

• under, over, before

• and, or, nor

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Read the following sentence from paragraph 7.

“I’m trying my best to help teach this stuff, but the kids look at me like I’ve just arrived from another planet.”

This sentence helps illustrate Chloe’s — Using the story Back to First Grade

• stubbornness

• uncertainty

• frustration

• ignorance

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Paragraphs 1 through 8 contribute to the plot by-- Using the story from Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit

• hinting at how Charlie Joe will resolve his problems

• Providing the reason for Charlie Joe's conflict

• establishing Charlie Joe's discomfort in the setting

• describing the qualities that others enjoy about Charlie Joe

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