Unit 5 Clusters 1 & 2 (Jump Away, Showdown, and Fear)

At the beginning of the story, why is Fenny clinging to a bridge railing?

• He wanted to show how strong he is

• He wants to challenge Mike

• He is waiting to jump from it

• He is looking for something

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What is a theme in a story?

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What gives the best clue about the theme of a story?

• The topic

• The setting

• The characters' thoughts and actions

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By the end of the story, what does Fenny realize about Mike?

• No matter what Fenny does, Mike will bully him

• No matter what Fenny does, Mike will punch him

• No matter what Fenny does, Mike will be his friend

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Big Eva bullies people because…

• She thinks she’s better than everyone else

• She is wants to prove she’s strong

• She thinks people will like her more

• She is unhappy and hates herself

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How did Big Eva change throughout the story, Showdown with Big Eva?

• She was a bully but then told Laila about her cat

• She was a bully but then told Laila about her hard life

• She was a bully but then punched Laila

• She was a bully but then made Laila fight her

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How did the conflict get solved at the end of Showdown with Big Eva?

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Which theme works the best for the story, Showdown with Big Eva?

• Laila figures out how handle her bully with words

• Laila has to explain herself to the principal

• Big Eva is a bully

• Laila has to fight Big Eva

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What is the conflict in Showdown with Big Eva?

• How to fight at school

• How to protect yourself from bullies

• How to make new friends

• How to handle Big Eva, the bully

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At first, Zo in the story, Fear, was going to open the door for the intruders to come into his house. Then he decides not to. Why?

• He is too scared to open the door

• He takes control of his fear

• He thinks they will get in anyway

• He knows their voices

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