Charles short story

What does Laurie do everyday when he gets home from kindergarten?

• watch television

• eat lunch

• take a nap

• wash up

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Laurie's mother is concerned that Charles is a bad influence on Laurie. What is Laurie's father's response?

• "Bound to be people like Charles in the world. Might as well meet them now as later."

• "You worry too much."

• "Well, what do you want me to do about it?"

• "Let's see if we can have a talk with that teacher."

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

According to Laurie, what happened when Charles had to stay after school?

• The principal called his mother.

• He had to sit on his knees in the corner.

• All the children stayed to watch him.

• No one wanted to play with Charles.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why did Laurie's mother miss the first Parent Teacher meeting?

• Laurie told her not to go.

• The baby had a cold.

• Laurie's dad had to work late.

• She was sick herself.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who was the friend who came to visit the teacher at school?

• Charles's mother

• the principal

• a lady who baked cupcakes

• a man who made them do exercises

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

When Charles was suddenly good at school, Laurie reported that ....

• Charles was the teacher's helper.

• Charles's father had come to school.

• Charles had a cold.

• Charles didn't have any friends.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Laurie's mother went to the P.T.A. meeting because she hoped to meet.....

• Laurie's teacher.

• Charles.

• Charles's mother.

• the principal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is the narrator in "Charles," and from what point of view is the story told?

• Laurie; first person

• Laurie; third person limited

• Laurie's mother; first person

• Laurie's mother; third person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the story, Charles begins to show signs of reformation when he becomes the teacher's helper. During what part of the story does this occur?

• exposition/introduction

• rising action

• climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The main conflict in the story takes place between.....

• Laurie and Charles

• Charles and his classmates

• Laurie and his parents

• Laurie's mother and Laurie's father

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3