Understanding Bruises in the Text

How does the author introduce the concept of bruises in the text?

• Through a scientific explanation

• Through Bobby's fall and injury

• Through a conversation between Bobby and his mother

• Through a doctor's lecture to his patients

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Read this stage direction from line 6. [Bobby limped back home, still concerned about his bruise.] What does the reader learn about Bobby from the stage directions in Act 1?

• Bobby is excited about his new bike.

• Bobby falls and hurts his knee.

• Bobby's mother is watching him play.

• Bobby is playing with his friends.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.5

Which line from the play best supports the idea that Bobby is curious about his body?

• Oh no! Look at my knee! (line 5)

• Bobby: [nodding] Okay, Mom. I'd like that. (line 12)

• Really? How does that work? (line 18)

• Can we get some strawberries on the way home? (line 48)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The purpose of the dialogue in lines 7 through 12 is —

• to introduce a new character

• to create tension between characters

• to provide background information

• to foreshadow future events

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

To show how Bobby explains his injury to his mother

• To describe the appearance of Bobby's bruise

• To explain why Bobby was playing on the monkey bars

• To demonstrate Bobby's fear of going to the doctor

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How do characters in the play view or react to Bobby's bruise?

• Mom suggests visiting the doctor

• Dr. Santos thinks the bruise is dangerous

• Bobby's friends make fun of his bruise

• Mom panics and calls an ambulance

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the most likely reason the author included acts in the play?

• To show the passage of time between events

• To introduce new characters in each act

• To change the setting of the play

• To make the play longer

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which two statements best describe the purpose of Dr. Santos' dialogue in the play? Select TWO correct answers.

• To educate Bobby about bruises

• To scold Bobby for being careless

• To reassure Bobby about his injury

• To encourage Bobby to play more safely

• To explain medical procedures to Bobby's mother

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What did Dr. Santos conclude about Bobby's injury?

• Bobby's injury is serious and requires medicine

• Bobby's bruise will heal on its own

• Bobby's injury will not heal unless he rests completely

• Bobby needs to see another doctor for treatment

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read these lines from the play. Dr. Santos: Ice helps in a few ways. It can reduce swelling, numb the pain a little, and slow down the blood flow to the area, which can help the bruise heal faster What do these lines reveal about Dr. Santos?

• He is knowledgeable about treating bruises.

• He is impatient with Bobby's questions.

• He is worried about Bobby's injury.

• He is confused about how to treat bruises.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3