Dear Mr. Henshaw Part 1

What is the main character's full name in the book?

• Leigh Hunt

• Leigh Botts

• Lee Botts

• Leigh Henshaw

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Where does Leigh first hear about Mr. Henshaw's writing assignment?

• In his English class

• In the school library

• From his mother

• From his best friend, Barry

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What does Mr. Henshaw ask the students to write about in their letters?

• Their favorite books

• Their family vacations

• Their feelings and thoughts

• Their hobbies and interests

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Why does Leigh write to Mr. Henshaw? (select all correct answers)

• Because he wants extra credit in English class

• Because his mother told him to

• Because he needs someone to talk to

• Because he admires Mr. Henshaw's books

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What does Leigh say he would like to be when he grows up in his first letter to Mr. Henshaw?

• A famous writer

• A truck driver

• A teacher

• A scientist

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What advice does Mr. Henshaw give Leigh in his response to Leigh's first letter?

• To keep a journal

• To read more books

• To be more like his father

• To focus on his schoolwork

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

In his diary, Leigh writes about a lunchbox incident. What happens to his lunchbox?

• It gets stolen by another student

• It accidentally gets left on the bus

• It gets thrown away by the school janitor

• It falls apart due to wear and tear

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What is Leigh's attitude towards his parents' divorce?

• He is happy because he doesn't have to see his father anymore.

• He is sad and confused, and he misses his father.

• He doesn't care about his parents' divorce.

• He is angry at his mother for causing the divorce.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does Leigh ask Mr. Henshaw for in one of his letters?

• Money to buy books

• A signed copy of Mr. Henshaw's book

• Advice on dealing with his parents' divorce

• A recommendation for a good pen pal

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What does Leigh decide to do with the trucker hat his father sends him?

• Wear it proudly to school

• Give it to his best friend, Barry

• Put it away in a drawer and never wear it

• Send it back to his father with a letter.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3