Understanding Chapter 3 Concepts

What is the main setting of Chapter 3 in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"?

• The school auditorium

• The church

• The Herdmans' house

• The town square

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How do the Herdmans react to the Christmas story in Chapter 3?

• They are bored and uninterested

• They are confused and ask many questions

• They already know the story well

• They leave the room

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why is the Christmas pageant important to the community in the story?

• It is a long-standing tradition

• It is a competition between schools

• It raises money for charity

• It is a chance to showcase new talent

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What role do the Herdmans want to play in the Christmas pageant?

• The Wise Men

• The Angels

• Mary and Joseph

• The Shepherds

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the community feel about the Herdmans participating in the pageant?

• Excited and supportive

• Indifferent

• Concerned and skeptical

• Angry and opposed

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is the main conflict introduced in Chapter 3?

• The Herdmans' behavior during rehearsals

• The lack of costumes for the pageant

• The absence of a director for the pageant

• The church being unavailable for the pageant

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the reaction of the other children to the Herdmans' involvement in the pageant?

• They are inspired by the Herdmans

• They are scared and intimidated

• They are indifferent

• They are excited to work with them

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What does the Herdmans' interest in the Christmas story reveal about their character?

• They are deeply religious

• They are curious and open-minded

• They are uninterested in learning

• They are only interested in causing trouble

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the director of the pageant feel about the Herdmans' participation?

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Nervous but willing to give them a chance

• Completely against it

• Unconcerned

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What lesson does the community begin to learn from the Herdmans' involvement in the pageant?

• The importance of tradition

• The value of inclusivity and understanding

• The need for strict rules

• The benefits of competition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3