Dahl and Narrative

Which title was NOT a chapter we read from Roald Dahl's memoir "Boy: Tales of Childhood" were:

• The Matron

• The Candy Lady

• First Day

• Mr. Coombes

• The bicycle and the sweet shop

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

In 6A Dahl & Narrative, what type of essay did you have to write?

• Argumentative

• Informative

• Narrative

• Gossip

Tuck boxes were considered to be (two correct answers)

• extremely important to the boys at boarding school

• full of clothing and books

• private with a lock

• part of the boys' identity; the boxes were decorated with stickers

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The adult who took the tuck box keys was _______

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The adults cause problems because they are

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How would you feel if a grown up treated you the way Dahl and his friends were treated? Please write 5-8 sentences explaining your answer.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What are TWO reasons Dahl "began to grow apprehensive," as he describes in the chapter "Mrs. Pratchett's Revenge"?

• He is concerned about being apart from his family

• He does not like the seedy seaside resort town

• He is worried about misplacing his trunk and tuck-boxes

• He does not know what to expect at boarding school

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How did Dahl likely feel entering St. Peter's for the first time?

• Excited

• Comforted

• Intimidated

• Impressed

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which two following statements are implied by the figurative language Dahl uses to describe the headmaster in the quote, "he gave me the kind of flashing grin a shark might give to a small fish just before he gobbles it up"?

• He shows great concern for his students.

• He is uncertain about how to talk to parents.

• He is unreliable and not to be trusted.

• He was tremendous strength and power.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which two statements would Dahl most likely DISAGREE with?

• It is easy to be away form one's family.

• Adventures are not always what they seem to be.

• .Headmasters should be honest.

• Schools should exist just to make money, money, monaaay

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6