Inside Out by Francisco Jiménez

Why did Roberto get hit with a ruler by his teacher?

• For speaking out of turn

• For not following directions in class

• For forgetting to take off his cap

• For not doing his homework

Why was the narrator anxious on the first day of school?

• He was new to the school

• He didn't speak or understand English

• He didn't want to leave his family

• He was worried about his mother

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.6

What did Francisco use to distract himself from the headaches he got from trying to listen in class?

• He imagined himself flying out of the classroom.

• He started drawing on his notebook.

• He talked to his classmates.

Why did Francisco feel embarrassed and nervous when the other kids looked at him?

• Because he was new to the school and didn't understand English.

• Because he was the only one who could touch the caterpillar.

• Because he was not paying attention to the teacher.

• Because he was laughing at the other kids.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What did Francisco do every time someone looked at him?

• He would start a conversation.

• He would hide under his desk.

• He would look at the caterpillar in the jar.

• He would leave the classroom.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What did Francisco enjoy doing with the pictures in the book Miss Scalapino read to the class?

• He liked to draw his own versions of the animals.

• He enjoyed making up stories based on the pictures.

• He preferred to learn the names of his classmates.

• He wished to learn Spanish from the book.

Why did Francisco hang around Arthur?

• Because Arthur was the most popular kid in the class.

• Because Arthur spoke a little Spanish and liked similar music.

• Because Arthur was the best at sports.

• Because Arthur helped him with his English homework.

What was Francisco's reaction when Miss Scalapino spoke to him in English?

• He was happy and responded in English.

• He ignored her and continued speaking Spanish.

• He felt confused and lost.

• He felt embarrassed and Arthur had to intervene.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What did Francisco do during art class?

• He listened carefully to Miss Scalapino's instructions.

• He drew pictures of animals and butterflies from memory.

• He tried to learn English by looking at the art.

• He sketched pictures of his classmates.

What did Mr. Sims do for Francisco during recess?

• He gave him a book to read.

• He invited him to play with other children.

• He offered him a green jacket because Francisco was cold.

• He taught him how to draw animals.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1