ELA Bootcamp Day 4

8. 8.Read this sentence from paragraph 6: "Does she think I’m here for an impromptu tutoring session?"

9. 
   What does impromptu mean in this sentence?

• Inspiring

• Substitute

• Tiresome

• Unplanned

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

9. 9.Read these sentences from the passage:

"I slunk to the back of the room and glared at the black and white monstrosity. It was so out of place, like a tuxedo in a room full of sweatshirts." (paragraph 10)

What does this description reveal about the narrator's view of Mrs. Lahri’s piano?

• Mrs. Lahri is showing off her wealth, making him feel bad.

• Mrs. Lahri should not have brought it, as it stands out in school.

• He should be dressed up to play it, because the piano is so beautiful.

• He is fascinated with the piano, but he does not feel worthy to play it yet.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

10.In paragraph 13, what does the narrator mean when he describes the music as "swelling into a wave"?

• It crashes all at once

• It makes him want to cry

• It is muted by the locked door

• It becomes something powerful

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

11.Read the sentence from paragraph 19.

"And I tuck that secret in my back pocket, where no one can hear it but me."

What does this sentence show about the narrator’s feelings about the music he hears?

• He is ashamed of it

• He believes it is special

• He does not understand it

• He wants to share it with others

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

12. 12.Part A: Which of the narrator's claims in the passage is unreliable?

• He has trouble reading musical notes.

• He has no interest in the grand piano.

• He does not like some aspects of classrooms.

• His father has dropped him off at school early.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

12.Part B: Which sentence from the passage shows that the claim in Part A is unreliable?

• Before the first buses arrive, the hallways are silent.

• Or it’s the feel of those metal chairs, trapping you under the desks as effectively as a toe in a glue trap.

• I close my eyes and let the hallway fall away.

• Leave your trumpet at school over the weekend again?

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

13.Fill in the bubbles by matching the text evidence from the passage to the truth it reveals about the narrator.

“It’s a wonder that those symbols make up a language of sorts, though of course they mock me.” (paragraph 1)

• Music has the ability to transport the narrator from reality.

• The narrator lacks a formal understanding of music.

• It suggests the narrator’s interest in the piano.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

13.Fill in the bubbles by matching the text evidence from the passage to the truth it reveals about the narrator.

“To my annoyance, I found the door locked whenever she wasn’t there. At lunch? Door closed. After school? Shut down. And now, in the morning? Still locked.” (paragraph 11)

• Music has the ability to transport the narrator from reality.

• The narrator lacks a formal understanding of music.

• It suggests the narrator’s interest in the piano.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

13.Fill in the bubbles by matching the text evidence from the passage to the truth it reveals about the narrator.

“Suddenly, a blaring noise jolts my eyes open. It’s the bell, obnoxiously drowning it all out.” (paragraph 14)

• Music has the ability to transport the narrator from reality.

• The narrator lacks a formal understanding of music.

• It suggests the narrator’s interest in the piano.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

14.What are two different themes of the story?

• A. Music can create powerful moments.

• B. One good teacher can change a child’s life.

• C. Music should be a part of every child’s education.

• D. Practice is more important to success than passion.

• E. Actions reveal more about people than their words.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9