Dec. - Week 3

Why does the playwright include a narrator in this drama?

• to make the main character’s conflict seem more powerful

• to assist the main character in solving a problem

• to introduce a new character

• to give the audience details about the characters’ thoughts and actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which line BEST shows Phillip’s problem in the story?

• PHILLIP: I knew my spelling homework was due today.

• NARRATOR: Phillip ducks his head and sneaks past Mrs. Watkins, and walks quickly to his desk.

• MRS. WATKINS: Phillip, bring me your homework.

• JERROD: She called my mom last week, so I did mine or else I was going to be in serious trouble when I got home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

An antonym for the word closer in paragraph 6 is -

• faster

• later

• further

• nearer

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The playwright included paragraph 2 mainly to show –

• Mrs. Watkins is a mean teacher who doesn’t give many chances

• Phillip’s parents had been to the school many times before

• Phillip didn’t like to walk to school

• this is not the first time Phillip had been unprepared

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which event belongs in the empty box?

• Mrs. Watkins calls Phillip’s parents about him being unprepared.

• Phillip digs in his bag but still can’t find his spelling homework.

• Every other student, except Phillip, brings their homework to the teacher.

• Mrs. Watkins tells Phillip to stay after class.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the word disappointed in paragraph 9?

• frustrated

• not chosen

• pleased

• failed

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Phillip’s reaction when he tells his teacher that he forgot his homework again shows that Phillip –

• is unconcerned about what she thinks

• is anxious about having to tell her

• wants to run and hide

• is disappointed in his teacher

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The playwright included the stage directions in paragraph 8 are to help –

• show how Phillip reacts when his teacher calls his name

• explain how Phillip treats his teacher in class

• demonstrate how Phillip treats others

• tell how other students react to Phillip

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which meaning BEST fits the way due is used in the play?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

How does Jerrod contribute to the plot of the play?

• He warns Phillip that his parents are going to be mad when he gets home.

• He eats Phillip’s homework.

• He suggests that Phillip lie about why he doesn’t have his homework.

• He helps Phillip as they walk into the classroom.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7