Speak First Marking Period

Where does Melinda sit on the school bus?

• Near the front of the bus

• In the middle of the bus

• At the back of the bus

• She decides to walk

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What clan did Melinda belong to as she entered 9th grade?

• a. Cheerleaders

• b. Eurotrash

• c. Outcast

• d. Suffering Artists

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What nickname does Melinda give her English teacher?

• a. Mr. Neck

• b. No Face

• c. Basketball Pole

• d. Hairwoman

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What class does Melinda consider her Sanctuary?

• a. Art

• b. English

• c. Social Studies

• d. Biology

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What assignment does Melinda receive in Art class?

• a. Globe

• b. Tree

• c. Clown

• d. Soul

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What problem does Melinda have with Spanish class?

• a. The teacher does not like her

• b. She wants to take French instead

• c. She is ignored by all in the class

• d. The teacher speaks only in Spanish

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does Melinda’s Mom communicate with her?

• a. Through notes left on the counter

• b. By phone call messages

• c. Talks over dinner about her day

• d. Using text messages

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Where does Melinda feel safe?

• a. In the family room on the white couch

• b. Under her covers in her bed

• c. At the kitchen table eating pizza

• d. In her room studying at her desk

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What does Melinda find that is her get-out-of-fail-free card?

• a. Stack of late passes

• b. A janitor’s closet

• c. The Senior’s Wing

• d. Friendly Librarian

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What happens when Melinda tries to speak in the pep rally?

• a. Those around her refuse to listen

• b. The girls don't believe what she says

• c. She feels as if she is being choked

• d. Heather tells her to be quiet

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7