Unit 2: The First Day of School

Reread paragraphs 1 and 2 of “The First Day of School.

Paragraphs 1 and 2 of the “First Day of School show that…

• the author misses the homework

• Loves getting up earll

• is reluctant to see the end of summer

• is usuall late for school

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In “The First Days of School” the main way that the readers learn that this day is different from other day is through—

• John’s pets

• Audrey’s dress

• dialogue between John and Audrey

• dialogue between John and his mother

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which synonym best matches the meaning of the word lingered as it is used in paragraph 25 of “The First Day of School”?

• remained

• hugged

• walked

• waited

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The flashback in paragraphs 27-28 of “The First Day of School affects the story by…

• Reflecting Joh’s fear of what is to come

• Tell how Audrey feels about John

• Showing John’s parents argument

• Explaining why John adores his mother

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the main conflict in this story?

• John vs. nature

• John vs. society

• John vs. his mother

• John vs. his father

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the first event to happen in “The First Day of school?”

• Jon talks to his mother about the day

• Jon learns that his father has been laid off from work.

• Jon hears his mother calling him from the driveway

• Jon and Audrey fight over whether she will go to school.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the last event to happen in “The First day of School?"

• John talks to his mother about the day.

• John learns that his father has been laid off from work.

• Jon hears his mother calling him from the driveway

• Jon and Audrey fight over whether she will go to school.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The First Day of School is set during …

• Christmas Vacation

• WWl

• Revolutionary War

• Civil Rights Movement

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What word best describes Jon’s feelings toward his sister.

• jealous

• angry

• resentful

• protective

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In this story, Jon struggled with ...

• frustration

• courage

• excitement

• being too hyper

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3