The Runner Level 2

If the author decided to write a newspaper article about the half-marathon race in the story, how would the article differ from the story?

• The article would state the author's opinions about competitive running.

• The article would relate only the most important facts of the event.

• The article would explain how runners should train for marathons.

• The article would describe the race in detail.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read this sentence from the story.

"Instead Mr. Noriega snorted, 'Stupidest thing I ever did- put me back in the hospital for two days."

What does Mr. Noriega's comment reveal about him?

• He dislikes hospitals.

• He has a sense of humor

• He learns from his mistakes.

• He is scornful of Michelle's attitude.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read this sentence from paragraph 6.

"Michelle flung herself down and ripped her shoe off, digging with livid fingers for the insolent pebble."

Which literary device does the author use in the phrase "insolent pebble?"

• Metaphor, comparing the pebble to a naughty child.

• Personification, portraying the pebble as bold and spirited.

• Irony, using the pebble to show the hopelessness ofMichelle's effort.

• Symbolism, allowing the pebble to represent Michelle's desire to win.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement best represents the perspective of the author?

• People need to take time to learn certain skills.

• Family members should share common interests.

• People in excellent health should run marathons.

• Athletes know the most important aspect of running is focus.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence from the story foreshadows the difficulty Michelle experiences in the race?

• With each stride Michelle took, she counted down, shielding her eyes from the relentless sun.

• "Races are unpredictable," her mother continued, but Michelle scoffed.

• "At the next station, Michelle knew to grab a cup at the right height, at the right point in her arm swing.

• Michelle yanked her shoe back on tying it hurriedly.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence from the story best illustrates how Michelle's attitude changes because of Mr. Noriega's example?

• Michelle said, "I'm done. I can't make my time, so what's the point?"

• Apparently, I'm incapable of drinking water, or checking my shoes for rocks, or even tying my shoes.

• Running with us slowpokes- yeah, a real tragedy.

• And she noticed for the first time, that the sun was not simply insufferably hot, but also cast a brilliant light. It was a beautiful day for a run.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3