RL 7.2 Independent Practice - Little Women

What evidence from the text suggests that Father's situation is urgent?

• "She's right, there's no time for tears. Be calm, girls, and let me think." (p. 5)

• "What else? The horses are ready. I can go anywhere, do anything." (p. 10)

• "Leave a note at Aunt March's. Jo, give me that pen and paper." (p. 11)

• "I shall go at once, but it may be too late. Oh children, children, help me bear it." (p. 2)

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

Which secondary theme is revealed through Jo's actions in paragraphs 15-19?

• You have to find courage within yourself in the face of hardships.

• Beauty is more important than helping your family.

• Money should not be accepted in dire situations.

• Sometimes selfishness is necessary to get what you need.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the word "bewildered" most likely mean in the following sentence?

"Amy, tell Hannah to get down the black trunk, and Meg, come and help me find my things, for I'm half bewildered." (p. 13)

• Confident

• Overwhelmed

• Excited

• Curious

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which detail(s) from the story best supports the theme that family and friends support each other in times of trouble?

• Aunt March refused to send the money Marmee needed to get to father, and sent a note saying they should take her advice next time.

• Beth celebrates Jo's decision to cut her hair and even makes fun of her new hairstyle.

• Mr. Laurie (the neighbor) got the horses ready, sent a telegram, and arranged for someone to take Marmee to father.

• Jo stole the money to give Marmee.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does Aunt March's response to Marmee's note help develop the theme that family and friends support each other in times of trouble?

• Despite the situation, Aunt March still wants to prove she was right.

• Aunt March gives only the amount of money she feels she is obligated to give.

• Aunt March is willing to help, even though she expressed her disapproval.

• Aunt March realizes that her early warnings were inappropriate and apologizes.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.9A

Which detail best shows Mrs. March's (Marmee) determination?

• She tells the girls to gather their things quickly.

• She refuses to let the girls cry.

• She rushes to make preparations to go to father even if it may be too late.

• She asks Aunt March for money even though she knows Aunt March won't give it to her.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is the meaning of the word "queer" as it is used in the following sentence?

Jo came walking in with a very queer expression of countenance, for there was a mixture of fun and fear, satisfaction and regret in it." (p. 15)

• happy

• unusual

• angry

• confident

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CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of Jo's actions best support the inference that she is willing to sacrifice her own happiness for her family?

• She wondered what she could do to help her father.

• She helped her mom write a telegram to Aunt March asking for money.

• She cut her hair off to get money to help her father.

• She cooked dinner for Marmee and her sisters before Marmee left.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

How does the family's reaction to the news about their father help develop the theme?

• They panic and argue about what to do after receiving the message about father.

• They fall apart emotionally.

• They wait til the next day to see if there are any updates.

• They pull together to determine the best solutions.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which word in paragraph 18 suggests that Jo is sad about cutting her hair?

• regret

• fear

• satisfaction

• fun

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4