Workshop 3 Interim Study

Which word best describes how Yvonne is feeling?

• disappointeddisappointed

• nervous

• confused

• timid

Read the story excerpt. Then ​ (a)   the sentence that tells where the story takes place.

• choose
• He gasped as he watched the ball fly through the a
• The ball arrived at Alex’s
• he back of the net.
• Every fan in the stadium

What is Darnell’s main conflict in the story?

• He is worried about Grandpa living with his family.

• He feels pressured to join sports teams at his new school.

• He feels sad that his friends have not kept in touch with him.

• He is worried about going to a rival school.

Which two words from the story are synonyms?

• current/cheat

• distress/despair

• cheering/chirping

• impressed/jeered

What do details in paragraph 8 reveal about Darnell?

• He gets his knowledge of Coolidge from rumors

• He is a member of Prescott High sports teams

• He does not believe stories he hears about others.

• He focuses more on sports than his grades

. Which detail from the story shows that Darnell’s feelings toward Coolidge may be changing?

• “The Coolidge Cardinals are our cross-town rivals. Leaving Prescott High for Coolidge would be like joining the enemy.”

• “I wasn’t sure what was wrong with a marching band, but I figured something was.”

• “My friends booed each time the Cardinals scored, calling it a lucky break. But it didn’t look like luck to me.”

• “During halftime, our cheerleaders rallied the Panthers fans.”

How does meeting Rico cause Darnell to change?

• Rico helps Darnell to become better at sports.

• Rico helps Darnell to challenge Denise.

• Rico helps Darnell start to have an open mind about Coolidge.

• Rico helps Darnell confront his parents about sending him to Coolidge

Which two words from the story are antonyms?

• advanced/impressed

• ruled/stomped

• skill/team

• leaving/joining

In paragraph 16, what does the word liberated mean?

• surprised

• freed

• encouraged

• amused

What theme is supported by events in the story?

• Change causes suffering and loneliness.

• Change may keep people apart

• Change leads to disappointment.

• Change can be difficult to accep