Capturing the Knight- DOL 12/18

What do the details in paragraphs 3 and 4 emphasize about Miguel’s Dad?

• 1. A. Miguel’s Dad does not care about his son’s interests.

• 1. B. Miguel’s Dad wants his son to win chess competitions.

• 1. C. Miguel’s Dad shows interest in his son’s hobbies.

• 1. D. Miguel’s Dad plans to talk to Mr. Lambert at school.

Which sentence best describes Miguel’s relationship with his Dad?

• 1. A. Miguel admires his Dad for what he does for living.

• 1. B. Miguel is annoyed by his Dad’s constant work trips.

• 1. C. Miguel feels that his Dad is the worst chess player.

• 1. D. Miguel finds his way to keep his Dad closer to him.

Which sentence from the following paragraph reveals that Miguel wants to be close to his Dad?

• Then staring silently at the suitcase,

• Miguel remembered how as a younger boy , he had curled up inside of the suitcase , hoping his dad would take him along

• Sometimes his dad traveled so far that it was daytime where he was while it was night time for Miguel,

• and then Miguel and his dad couldn't even share a phone call.

Why does Miguel become upset with his Dad?

• 1. A. Miguel agrees with his Dad’s tough decisions about his work.

• B. Miguel wants his Dad to stay, so they play chess right away.

• C. Miguel was expecting his Dad to attend his chess tournament.

• D. Miguel is saddened because of his  Dad’s work commitments.

   RACE QUESTION

“Oh, Dad, it’s so much nicer than my old chess set!” Miguel exclaimed. 

What can you infer about Miguel based on this line from the story?

I infer that Miguel is _____