"What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka?"

Read paragraph 1 of the selection: The voice flew across the room and nailed me to the back of my seat. The author's use of figurative language in this sentence-

• shoes the narrator's mood

• creates optimism in the story

• conveys the narrator's purpose

• builds tension in the story

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In paragraph 10, the word apology contains the Greek root word logos, which means "speech." Which word below contains the same root?

• Logger

• Apoplectic

• Philosophy

• Theology

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the phrase that corrects the sentence below. Tim K. was the funniest boy I knew

• but I wish he had waited to tell me the joke.

• but I wished he wait to tell me the joke.

• but I wishes he waits to tell me the joke.

• but I wishing he waited to tell me the joke.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Choose the phrase that corrects the sentence below.

The teacher made it clear that anyone caught laughing

• is going to be sent home.

• was going to be sent home.

• are going to be sent home.

• am going to be sent home.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How does the organization of paragraphs 13-16 contribute to the selection?

• A sense of suspense is built as Jon begins to tell his joke.

• A comparison is made between potential paths for Jon.

• A description is given of each person Jon sees in the classroom.

• A realistic argument is provided to prove that Jon made the right decision.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Reread paragraph 25 of the selection.

What can the reader infer is the author's message?

• One can't trust their unreliable memories.

• Laughter is the most important thing in life.

• One moment can change the rest of your life.

• Sometimes teachers don't understand students.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

the word glorious comes from the Latin word gloria, which means "great praise or honor". What does glorious mean as it is used in paragraph 25?

• confusing

• magnificent

• surprising

• unusual

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The author wrote this selection most likely to-

• inform the reader about an early experience in his life

• persuade the readers to always be honest when speaking

• entertain readers with a humorous story from his childhood

• provide readers with evidence of the strict rules at the school

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which two quotations from the selection best support the idea that the author made an important decision?

• That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road.

• A good grade in religion class is always a good thing in Catholic school.

• I chose my life's path.

• Sister Margaret Mary's eyes open impossibly wider.

• I feel the whole world pause for just a sing beat, like it always does before a good punchline.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A:

Which word best describes the mood of paragraphs 1-4 of the selection?

• Fearful

• Joyful

• Uncertain

• Lighthearted

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4