First Day of School

In “The First Day of School,” the main way that readers learn that this day is different from other days is through —

• John’s actions

• Audrey’s dress

• dialogue between John and Audrey

• dialogue between John and his mother

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CCSS.RL.6.1

The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 of “The First Day of School” shows that John —

• has enjoyed the long summer days

• likes the routine of school

• is reluctant to see the end of summer

• is usually late to school

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CCSS.RL.6.1

lingered v: remained, dawdled, hung around, remained aliveWhich synonym would best replace the word lingered

• Remained

• Dawdled

• Hung around

• Remained alive

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

The flashback in paragraphs 27–28 of “The First Day of School” affects the story by —

• reflecting John’s fear of what is to come

• telling how Audrey feels toward John

• showing that John’s mother gives wise advice

• explaining why John disagrees with his mother

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

Select the two conflicts that are at the center of “The First Day of School.”

• John vs. society

• John vs. nature

• John vs. his mother

• John vs. Audrey

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

According to paragraph 15, where does Audry and John’s father work?

• Railway construction

• Factory

• Mine

• Oversea

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

“Cal’s father and Vonnie’s and some of the others are going to be there to wait and see.” What are they going to see

• To praise kids go to desegrated school for the first time.

• To protect the children

• To be bystander

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.6

 In paragraph 22, why do you think John’s mother wanted to have something special for their dinner on that night?

• Because it was a special day

• Because Audrey and John was going to desegregated school for the first time

• Because she though it would be nice.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.2

Is the word POISED means to be ready to do something?

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

Resentment means a negative emotional reaction to being mistreated.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.4