RL 8.6 POV Homework

“I don’t want to put my shoes on,” cried Timmy. Timmy had been fussy ever since snack time. He didn’t get a cheese stick because Michael ate the last one. Then he didn’t get to sleep at all during nap time. Now he was really worked up. “I want to go home. Get my mommy!”

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First, you will need to wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Once you’ve done that, follow all of the directions in your cookbook. Put your crispy teats in the oven and cook for 30-35. Once the treats are cooled, you and your friends can enjoy.

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“You should just go somewhere. You ruined our relationship, and I don’t want to talk to you anymore,” Bertha said to Mitchell as he begged her for forgiveness, “But, Bertha, you are the best girl in the world. You make my dreams come true.” Bertha ignored his pleas.

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When I went to the store, I witnessed a girl crying on the street and I took a closer look and saw it was my friend. I walked to where she was and asked her what was wrong. She said, “Family problems.” Being a good friend, I told her to call me later if she wanted to talk about it.

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Signs of Change

1 Jason knelt and examined the winter grass on the baseball field. Yes, there it was, a small strand of green mixed with the yellow and brown blades. He reached out and lightly touched it. Finally, the first signs that spring had arrived. He gazed out at the field, his eyes gravitating to the spot where his team’s season had ended last year. It was his spot, second base.

2 Jason could almost hear the slap of leather from baseballs popping into gloves as he remembered warming up with his teammates for the big playoff game. The stands behind him had been a sea of parents, teachers, and fellow students. They were there to watch the Northglenn Knights take on the West Hills Hornets. The winner would play for the city’s Junior League Championship. The buzz of the crowd and the chatter of the players filled the air, putting a bounce in everyone’s step. Jason felt wonderful, joking with his teammates, waving at people in the crowd. He was even bantering lightheartedly with the other team, keeping up small talk. As usual, he was generally clowning around, going through the warm-up drills at half-speed, showing off by making catches behind his back and flipping balls to his teammates.

3 “Knock it off, Jason,” Coach Fowler warned. As usual, Jason paid little attention. He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game. Besides, it had been that way all season. Jason didn’t really do anything wrong; he just didn’t try as hard as the other players. He didn’t need to try because he had what the coach called “natural talent.”

4 He was shocked when Coach Fowler announced the starting lineup and left Jason sitting on the bench. Never fear, he told himself, Coach is just trying to teach me a lesson. Jason was confident he would get into the game soon. As the game progressed, though, Jason began to worry. Maybe Coach Fowler had finally had enough.

1. What is the Coach’s point of view towards Jason?

• He thinks Jason’s the best player on the team

• He thinks Jason doesn’t put in enough effort
  

• He thinks Jason is the worst player on the team

• He thinks Jason is a hard worker

Signs of Change

1 Jason knelt and examined the winter grass on the baseball field. Yes, there it was, a small strand of green mixed with the yellow and brown blades. He reached out and lightly touched it. Finally, the first signs that spring had arrived. He gazed out at the field, his eyes gravitating to the spot where his team’s season had ended last year. It was his spot, second base.

2 Jason could almost hear the slap of leather from baseballs popping into gloves as he remembered warming up with his teammates for the big playoff game. The stands behind him had been a sea of parents, teachers, and fellow students. They were there to watch the Northglenn Knights take on the West Hills Hornets. The winner would play for the city’s Junior League Championship. The buzz of the crowd and the chatter of the players filled the air, putting a bounce in everyone’s step. Jason felt wonderful, joking with his teammates, waving at people in the crowd. He was even bantering lightheartedly with the other team, keeping up small talk. As usual, he was generally clowning around, going through the warm-up drills at half-speed, showing off by making catches behind his back and flipping balls to his teammates.

3 “Knock it off, Jason,” Coach Fowler warned. As usual, Jason paid little attention. He was the Knights’ best player and knew Coach wouldn’t put him on the bench in a playoff game. Besides, it had been that way all season. Jason didn’t really do anything wrong; he just didn’t try as hard as the other players. He didn’t need to try because he had what the coach called “natural talent.”

4 He was shocked when Coach Fowler announced the starting lineup and left Jason sitting on the bench. Never fear, he told himself, Coach is just trying to teach me a lesson. Jason was confident he would get into the game soon. As the game progressed, though, Jason began to worry. Maybe Coach Fowler had finally had enough.

What is Jason’s point of view toward the baseball team?

• He thinks he is the best player
  

• He thinks they are the best team
  

• He thinks his coach is a great coach

• He is worried he won’t be able to play

The following passage is about a young Chinese girl who was adopted as a baby by a Spanish speaking, Cuban family. Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions below. The italicized sentences are Spanish portions that are translated into English.

 

Excerpt from “Miami by Fujian” by David Kwee

          Sometimes, I wonder who I really am. You're thinking, “Hey, Mariel, you're a short, skinny fifth-grade girl with long, black hair and almond eyes. You live in Miami. You love arroz salteado. Your abuela scolds you for eating too much, then gives you a huge hug since she made it.”

          But some of my classmates think they know about me just because I look the way I do. They think I play violin and study all the time. I play volleyball. I make good grades, but I hang out with my friends, too. Some think I can't speak Spanish. “Hecho en China” — Made in China — I once heard someone whisper. “¿Que tiene ella? No es una de nosotros.” Who do I think I am? I'm not one of you? Not entirely.

 

1. What point of view is this passage written in?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Omniscient

• Third Person Limited

The following passage is about a young Chinese girl who was adopted as a baby by a Spanish speaking, Cuban family. Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions below. The italicized sentences are Spanish portions that are translated into English.

 

Excerpt from “Miami by Fujian” by David Kwee

          Sometimes, I wonder who I really am. You're thinking, “Hey, Mariel, you're a short, skinny fifth-grade girl with long, black hair and almond eyes. You live in Miami. You love arroz salteado. Your abuela scolds you for eating too much, then gives you a huge hug since she made it.”

          But some of my classmates think they know about me just because I look the way I do. They think I play violin and study all the time. I play volleyball. I make good grades, but I hang out with my friends, too. Some think I can't speak Spanish. “Hecho en China” — Made in China — I once heard someone whisper. “¿Que tiene ella? No es una de nosotros.” Who do I think I am? I'm not one of you? Not entirely.

1. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

• To inform readers about Hispanic culture and how it is different from Chinese culture

• To explain the process of Chinese adoption and how it works

• To entertain readers with a story about a girl thinking about her own identity

• To persuade readers to talk to their classmates about where they are from

How to Properly Clean Your Disc: First, buy a CD buffer from your neighborhood Gamestop store. If you want to clean your CD for free instead, get a Q-tip or soft cloth. Use alcohol or window cleaner and wipe up and down applying light pressure as needed.

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Some dark night Shelly said, “I hate squirrels,” but really she loved them. Carol said, “They smell,” but really, she loved them too. Both of them thought that squirrels were pretty cute.

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