Exploring Jessi's Secret Language

Who is the main character in "Jessi's Secret Language"?

• Kristy Thomas

• Jessi Ramsey

• Claudia Kishi

• Mary Anne Spier

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main setting of the story?

• Stoneybrook Middle School

• Jessi's ballet class

• The Ramsey household

• Stoneybrook Elementary School

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which key event involves Jessi learning something new?

• Jessi joins a new ballet class.

• Jessi learns sign language.

• Jessi moves to a new town.

• Jessi starts a new club.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does Jessi feel when she first meets Matt, a deaf child?

• Confused and frustrated

• Excited and curious

• Nervous and shy

• Angry and upset

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What can we infer about Jessi's character from her willingness to learn sign language?

• She is lazy and uninterested.

• She is caring and determined.

• She is selfish and rude.

• She is indifferent and aloof.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Who helps Jessi learn sign language in the story?

• Her ballet teacher

• Her parents

• Her friend, Mallory

• Her teacher at school

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is a major theme of "Jessi's Secret Language"?

• The importance of competition

• The value of friendship and understanding

• The excitement of moving to a new place

• The challenges of growing up

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does Matt communicate with others in the story?

• By writing notes

• By using sign language

• By speaking loudly

• By using gestures

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What emotion does Jessi feel when she successfully communicates with Matt?

• Frustration

• Joy

• Sadness

• Anger

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What lesson does Jessi learn by the end of the story?

• That learning new things is too difficult

• That everyone has their own unique way of communicating

• That she prefers to be alone

• That she should focus only on ballet

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9