Free Lunch Chapter 29 Christmas Tree

What is the best part of the holidays according to the text?

• Getting presents

• Being out of school for two weeks

• Traveling with family

• Eating holiday meals

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the word "aplomb" mean as used in the text?

• Being very happy

• Being cool when stressed

• Being very angry

• Being very tired

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does Rex say about family vacations?

• They are boring

• They are fun

• They are stressful

• They are unnecessary

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Ethan express to the narrator about their friendship?

• He feels indifferent about it.

• He considers the narrator his best friend.

• He wants to end the friendship.

• He is unsure about their friendship.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the narrator decide to do over the break?

• Write a poem about Ethan.

• Make a comic about Ethan.

• Create a song for Ethan.

• Paint a picture of Ethan.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the narrator's mom say about life?

• Everything is permanent.

• Everything is temporary.

• Life is always fair.

• Life is unpredictable.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the narrator feel about being poor?

• Indifferent.

• Proud.

• Embarrassed.

• Angry.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the narrator say about the things in their home?

• They are always new.

• They never leave.

• They often go away.

• They are unimportant.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the narrator's dad do when they visit him?

• Takes them to the movies

• Buys them clothes and shoes

• Cooks their favorite meal

• Takes them to a theme park

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does Sam do that causes everyone to laugh in the car?

• Tells a joke

• Sings a song

• Farts

• Makes a funny face

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1