The Phantom Tollbooth: Act 1

Reread paragraph 8 of Scene i of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I. What does the audience learn about Milo based on Clock’s description? Cite text evidence to support your response.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can you infer about Milo based on the details of the setting that are included in the stage directions in paragraph 8 of Scene i of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I? Support your inference using both details from the text and your background knowledge.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify a theme, or central message, of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I. Then, use details from the play to explain how the author develops this theme.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Write an objective summary of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I that includes main ideas but not your personal opinions or judgments. Remember to include the title and author of the play. (Remember...you can use the "Somebody Wanted But So Then" format to help you!)

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Reread paragraphs 251–275 of Scene ii of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I. Describe what happens in this part of the play and how it relates to other episodes that happen earlier in the drama. Think about what Rhyme and Reason used to do and what has happened since they left Dictionopolis.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

How does Milo react to what he is asked to do in paragraphs 251–275 of Scene ii of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I? Compare his reaction with his behavior at the beginning of the play. Has his attitude changed? Why or why not?

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4