1/10-1/13 What's So Funnny, Mr. Scieszka Comprehension Questions

Read paragraph 1 of the selection:

The voice flew across the room and nailed me to the back of my seat.

The author’s use of figurative language in this sentence —

• shows the narrator’s mood

• creates optimism in the story

• conveys the narrator’s purpose

• builds tension in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

   Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below:

Tim K. was the funniest boy I knew, but I wish him had waited to tell us the joke.

• but I wish she had waited to tell us the joke

• but I wish he had waited to tell me the joke

• but I wish we had waited to tell you the joke

• correct as is

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below:

The teacher made it clear that anyone caught laughing they going to be sent home.

• were going to be sent home

           

• was going to be sent home

• am going to be sent home

• correct as is

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How does the organization of paragraphs 13–16 contribute to the selection?

• A sense of suspense is built as Jon begins to tell his joke.

   

• A comparison is made between potential paths for Jon.

• A description is given of each person Jon sees in the classroom.

• A realistic argument is provided to prove that Jon made the right decision.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Reread paragraph 25 of the selection. What can the reader infer is the author’s message?

• One can’t trust their unreliable memories.

• Laughter is the most important thing in life.

• One moment can change the rest of your life.

• Sometimes teachers don’t understand students.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The word glorious comes from the Latin word glōria, which means “great praise or honor.” What does glorious mean as it is used in paragraph 25?

• Confusing

• Magnificent

• Surprising

• Unusual

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

• inform the reader about an early experience in his life

• persuade the reader to always be honest when speaking

• entertain readers with a humorous story from his childhood

• provide readers with evidence of the strict rules at the school

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Indicate whether the sentence does or does not support the overall message of the story:

That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road. (paragraph 7)

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Indicate whether the sentence does or does not support the overall message of the story:

My friend and back row pal, Tim K. had just told me the funniest joke I had ever heard. (paragraph 8)

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Indicate whether the sentence does or does not support the overall message of the story:

But I do remember the laugh I got. (paragraph 25)

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3