December, Week 3, FRIDAY: 3rd Daily Reading Ready Test

1. Why does the playwright include a narrator in this drama? (TEKS: 3.9C, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• to make the main character’s conflict seem more powerful
• to assist the main character in solving a problem
• to introduce a new character
• to give the audience details about the characters’ thoughts and actions

2. Which line BEST shows Phillip’s problem in the story? (TEKS: 3.8C, CCSS: RL.3.1)

• PHILLIP: I knew my spelling homework was due today.
• NARRATOR: Phillip ducks his head and sneaks past Mrs. Watkins, and walks quickly to his desk.
• MRS. WATKINS: Phillip, bring me your homework.
• JERROD: She called my mom last week, so I did mine or else I was going to be in serious trouble when I got home.

3. An antonym for the word closer in paragraph 6 is – (TEKS: 3.3D, CCSS: L.4.5.C)

• faster
• later
• further
• nearer

4. The playwright included paragraph 2 mainly to show – (TEKS: 3.10D, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• Mrs. Watkins is a mean teacher who doesn’t give many chances
• Phillip’s parents had been to the school many times before
• Phillip didn’t like to walk to school
• this is not the first time Phillip had been unprepared

5. Which event belongs in the empty box? (TEKS: 3.8C, CCSS: RL.3.3)

• Mrs. Watkins calls Phillip’s parents about him being unprepared.
• Phillip digs in his bag but still can’t find his spelling homework.
• Every other student, except Phillip, brings their homework to the teacher.
• Mrs. Watkins tells Phillip to stay after class.

6. What is the meaning of the word disappointed in paragraph 9? (TEKS: 3.3B, CCSS: RL.3.4)

• frustrated
• not chosen
• pleased
• failed

7. Phillip’s reaction when he tells his teacher that he forgot his homework again shows that Phillip – (TEKS: 3.8B, CCSS: RL.3.3)

• is unconcerned about what she thinks
• is anxious about having to tell her
• wants to run and hide
• is disappointed in his teacher

8. The playwright included the stage directions in paragraph 8 are to help – (TEKS: 3.9C, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• show how Phillip reacts when his teacher calls his name
• explain how Phillip treats his teacher in class
• demonstrate how Phillip treats others
• tell how other students react to Phillip

9. Which meaning BEST fits the way due is used in the play? (TEKS: 3.3A, CCSS: L.3.4.D)

• Meaning 1
• Meaning 2
• Meaning 3
• Meaning 4

10. How does Jerrod contribute to the plot of the play? (TEKS: 3.6F, CCSS: RL.4.1)

• He warns Phillip that his parents are going to be mad when he gets home.
• He eats Phillip’s homework.
• He suggests that Phillip lie about why he doesn’t have his homework.
• He helps Phillip hide as they walk into the classroom.