Raymond Run

What can we infer about Squeaky's relationship with her brother?

• ...that she is annoyed with her behavior?

• ...that she would rather play dress up than take care of him?

• ...that she loves him and is fiercely protective of him?

• ...that she would rather play with her friends than babysit him?

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is the setting of the story?

• Chaska

• Harlem, New York City

• Lower east side of Manhattan

• Baltimore

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the meaning of prodigy?

• a person with an amazing talent

• likely to happen

• talent

• go on the road

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

Why do Gretchen and Squeaky smile at one another after the race?

• They see Raymond climb the fence

• They are glad to see each other

• They learn they have tied the race

• They have come to respect each other

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

How does Squeaky's conversation with Gretchen in the beginning contribute to the story?

• It shows that Squeaky is confident in her running ability and isn't afraid to stand up for herself

• It shows how Squeaky uses insults to weaken her competition and win races.

• It hints that Squeaky is nervous about running against Gretchen and might lose the race

• It suggests that Squeaky is actually afraid of Gretchen and is trying not to let it show.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does the author develop the narrators point of view?

• The author develops Squeaky's point of view by comparing her thoughts and emotions to what her family thinks about her.

• The author develops Squeakys point of view by showing how she is affected by conversations with her best friends.

• The author develops Squeaky's point of view by describing her early childhood to show how he developed her love of running.

• The author develops Squeaky's point of view by emphasizing her thoughts and feeling about herself and the people around her.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

What is Squeaky's tone/attitude in the story?

• Happy

• Tense

• Sad

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CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

When in the story does Squeaky's character change?

• When she sees Raymond running during the race

• When she sees her friends in the town

• When she practices for the race

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A

Why does Squeaky not know at first who has won the race in Raymonds Run?

• The finish is very close

• She was watching the crowd

• She was very far behind

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Which race does Squeaky run at the May Day Festival?

• 20 yard dash

• 30 yard dash

• 50 yard dash

• 100 yard dash