Becoming Darth Vader

Author Allison Friedman writes of James Earl Jones, “Worried that others would make fun of him, he rarely spoke at all.” This line helps readers understand

• why James Earl's family left Mississippi

• how James Earl became an actor

• when James Earl's stuttering began

• how stuttering affected James Earl

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Who or what helped James Earl become comfortable speaking again?

• his grandparents

• working on the family farm

• speaking written words aloud

• his high school English teacher

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RI.6.2

. Which section helps readers better understand what stuttering is?

• "A Source of Strength"

• "Finding the Key"

• "Breaking Out of Silence"

• "Life on the Farm"

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Consider this quote from James Earl: “And to my astonishment, the words flowed out smoothly, every one of them.” Based on context clues, which is a synonym of astonishment?

• disappointment

• surprise

• happiness

• embarrassment

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The sidebar “Famous People Who Stutter” _______.

• teaches readers about our current president

• shows that many people experience stuttering

• explains what stuttering is

• provides advice for making it into show business

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Acting and performing has helped both Olivia Simmons and James Earl Jones _______. Choose TWO.

• embrace and manage their stutters

• become famous

• make friends

• gain confidence

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Olivia Simmons learned to “embrace her stutter.” Explain what this means in your own words

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3