Fiction and Literary/Narrative Nonfiction

Open the passage, "Wilbur", using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rHZRiQ_B1wXUAHVWv8LjkeDgvnrwm3KNAOvPsg6p0JQ/edit?usp=sharing

You will be answering questions based off of the passage. Read and annotate the passage.

• Yes, I have opened, read and annotated the passage.

• I need help and should raise my hand. The only right answer is that you have opened, read and annotated the passage.

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CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

“If we put up posters, then anyone can find Wilbur,” Said Li-Jun.

Ty looked at him strangely, “That’s kind of the point.”

Why did Ty look at Li-Jun strangely?

• Ty was frustrated Li-Jun didn’t like his posters.

• Ty was worried he wouldn’t get his share of the reward money.

• Ty was confused about why Li-Jun wouldn’t want anyone to find Wilbur.

• Ty was worried about Wilbur and wanted to start looking right away.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to the text, what is the meaning of the word, unassuaged?

Unassuaged by his one-word answer, Jayla pressed on. “You’re obviously looking for something. What is it?”

• to be unsatisfied

• to be angry

• to be thrilled

• to be concerned

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What inference can you make about Jayla based on the text?

• She is a selfish person because she did not want to help look for Wilbur without receiving reward money.

• She is a caring person because she helped look for Wilbur and got more people to help, too.

• She is a bully because she insisted Li-Jun tell her what he was looking for.

• She is unprepared because she did not bring as many supplies as Elinor.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The gnawing feeling in his stomach told him that maybe he should have.

What does this sentence reveal about what Li-Jun was feeling?

• Li-Jun was feeling hungry.

• Li-Jun was feeling sad.

• Li-Jun was feeling guilty.

• Li-Jun was feeling happy.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

He'd been coveting the new baseball he'd seen in the sports store.

What does the word coveting mean in this sentence.

• wanting

• looking at

• saving money for

• begging

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following lines from the text proves that Li-Jun felt guilty about not telling his friends about the reward?

• “Li-Jun perused the ‘Missing Kitten’ poster. There was no mention of the reward.”

• “Li-Jun closed his eyes, too embarrassed to look at them when he admitted his omission.”

• “Ugh, fifty divided by two is twenty-five.”

• “If we put up posters, then anyone can find Wilbur.”

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Jayla's nosey inquisition was delaying his search.

What is the best definition for inquisition as used in the sentence?

• a judicial or official inquiry.

• an official investigation, especially one of a political or religious nature, characterized by lack of regard for individual rights, prejudice on the part of the examiners, and recklessly cruel punishments.

• any harsh, difficult, or prolonged questioning.

• the finding of such an inquiry.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the central message of this story?

• When people believe in themselves, good things happen.

• Sometimes we have to take risks to achieve great things.

• It’s more important to be kind and helpful than to get a reward.

• Don't judge a book by it's cover.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Ugh, fifty divided by two is twenty-five.

What does this detail tell you about Li-Jun?

• He is tired and and wants others to do the work.

• He is smart. He is very good at math.

• It is cold outside and he wants to get the money before it snows.

• He is being greedy. He doesn’t want to share the money.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.2