From Bad Boy

How old is the narrator in the selection?

• a small child

• a grade schooler

• a teen

• a young adult

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does Walter (the narrator) feel a connection to the kids on the trolley?

• they are trying to fit in with their peers like he is

• they are from his neighborhood

• they are on their way to the library too

• they enjoy reading and are carrying books

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What happens when they run into some girls at the gym?

• the boys tease the girls for not liking basketball

• they all dance together while Walter read a poem out loud

• the girls challenge the boys to do stretching exercises

• the boys ask the girls to play basketball with them but the girls dance instead

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What has Walter been raised to believe boys should not do?

• dance

• read books

• write poems

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Walter feel about books?

• Walter loves books because they provide comfort and escapte

• Walter loves books because his parents love them

• Walter loves books and will fight other boys over them

• Walter likes books but prefers "boy" activities like football.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

If Mrs. Sellars is disgusted by your behavior, which must be true?

• She finds your behavior funny

• She finds your behavior boring

• She finds your behavior unpleasant

• She admires your behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

If Mrs. Moody is desperate for a Reese's cup, which is true?

• she refuses to eat one

• she is too busy to eat one

• she really wants to eat one

• she is allergic to them

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

A judge is the most respected member in a courtroom. What does respect mean?

• feared

• graceful

• admired

• expensive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why does Walter carry his books home in paper bags?

• he is embarrassed to read books that are too young for him

• He doesn't want his friends to see that he likes reading

• He can't afford his own books so the librarians give him bags of books

• He does not want Dorothy, his neighbor, to take them away from him

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which is MOST LIKELY the reason Walter plays sports?

• he is a natural at them

• All the neighborhood kids play them

• the people in the neighborhood look up to athletes and push boys to play

• he wants to show off in front of girls

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6