Middle School Reading Pass

According to Annie, how do people treat each other in middle school? (par. 18)

• People are fake.

• People are judgmental.

• People are understanding.

• People are accepting.

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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

According to Annie, what happens to people during middle school? (par. 25-26)

• They become smarter.

• They decide on their future career.

• They lose focus.

• They grow up.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How do the sixth grade girls from Illinois feel as they get ready to go to the school dance? (par. 28-38)

• annoyed

• confident

• nervous

• excited

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do the seventh grade girls in New York City feel about going to the dance? (par. 47-49)

• confused

• cool

• anxious

• bored

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does Autumn's conversation with the reporter suggest about how adolescents express their feelings? (par. 50-75)

• They are unclear.

• They are direct.

• They are hurtful.

• They are confident.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the conversation between Christopher, Elliot, Johnathan, and the reporter suggest about relationships in middle school? (par. 87-97)

• They are short.

• They are emotional.

• They are serious.

• They are formal.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Brian Comra reveal about middle school friendships? (par. 113-119)

• Friendships are more difficult to form in middle school.

• Friendships become stronger throughout middle school.

• Friendships change when students start to form romantic relationships.

• Friendships develop more maturity and respect.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does Act Two suggest is a challenge of being an adolescent?

• Adolescents want to choose new friend groups, but they are afraid of losing old friends.

• Adolescents want freedom from their parents, but they also want their parents' help and security.

• Adolescents want alone time, but they also seek out constant social interaction.

• Adolescents want to be grown-up, but they also feel awkward and confused.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

As described in "Middle School," is can be difficult to understand others because...

• people are always very clear about their feelings.

• people are lazy and do not work hard to get what they want in life.

• people are constantly worried about how others view them and do not want to do anything to be embarrassed.

• people are never concerned about what others think of them and it is easy to live a care-free life.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

As described in "Middle School," is can be difficult to understand others because...

• people do not always think before they act.

• people do not always clearly express their thoughts and feelings.

• people do not tend to judge one another.

• people like to gossip about one another and start drama within their friend-groups.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2