from Bad Boy

In the selection from Bad Boy, why does Walter feel a connection to the children he sees on the trolley?

• The children, like Walter, are readers who are carrying books.

• The children are from Walter’s neighborhood and share similar struggles.

• The children are on their way to the library, a place Walter loves.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

In the selection from Bad Boy, what happens when Walter and his friends run into a group of girls exercising in the gym?

• The boys make fun of the girls for not being interested in basketball.

• The girls and boys dance together while Walter reads a poem aloud.

• The girls challenge the boys to do their exercises, but the boys cannot.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

 According to the selection from Bad Boy, what is Walter led to believe that boys should not do?

• exercise

• dance and write poems

• play hockey

• talk to teachers

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following statements best explains how Walter, the narrator of the selection from Bad Boy, feels about books?

• Walter values books because they provide comfort and escape

• Walter likes books but prefers “boy” activities, such as basketball and punchball.

• Walter is passionate about books and will fight the older boys over them.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.9A

       If it is correct to say that Teresa is disgusted by a joke, then which of  the following statements must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of disgusted.

• She finds the joke funny.

• She has heard the joke too often

• She finds the joke unpleasant.

• She finds the jokes hard to understand.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

If Marla can correctly be described as desperate for an afternoon nap, which of the following must be true?

• She refuses to take an afternoon nap.

• She is too busy for an afternoon nap.

• She hates naps.

• She greatly desires to take an afternoon nap

   What is the most likely meaning of respected as it is used in the following sentence?

• feared

• expensive

• admired

• hated

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the selection from Bad Boy, why does Walter carry his books home from the library in a brown paper bag?

• He doesn't want them to get wet from the rain.

• He does not want the neighborhood boys to see that he likes reading.

• He is unable to afford his own books, so the librarians give him bags of library books to take home.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the most likely reason why Walter, the narrator of Bad Boy, plays basketball and other sports?

• Walter is a naturally gifted athlete.

• All of the kids in the neighborhood play sports.

• People in Walter’s neighborhood look up to athletes and push boys to play sports.

• All the kids in the neighborhood read books and write poems.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

With which of the following statements would the narrator of Bad Boy most likely agree?

• Boys should not be encouraged to play basketball or other sports.

• Reading is the most interesting and rewarding activity for boys.

• Boys should be allowed to pursue whatever interests them.

• All boys should play sports.

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CCSS.RL.6.6