Off and Running - Reading Comprehension Questions

Who are the Main Characters in this story?

What are they running for?

Using page 88 - 89, what are the four things Miata would do if elected?

What does Miata's campaign promise focus on?

• Helping teachers.

• Changing school rules.

• Cleaning up the school.

• Making students happy.

Using page 91-92, what are the two thing Rudy would do if elected?

Miata shows she is more serious abut school than Rudy by...

• Following the rules.

• Running for class president.

• Chewing gum with her mouth closed.

• Promising to pay students to work around the school.

How does Rudy compare himself to Miata as president? (page 90)

What is true about both Miata's and Rudy's speech styles?

• Both are polite.

• Both are very formal.

• Both mix English and Spanish.

• They both rely on difficulty words.

What does Rudy use a lot of in his speech?

• Slang.

• Commas.

• Comparisons.

• Spanish words.

Which sentence is an example of informal language?

• "Please think of me when you vote on Tuesday."

• "I have fundraising ideas for how we can get computers."

• "Maybe even have an hour, homeboys!"

• He was prodded towards the multipurpose room.