Perspective

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

What is the author's perspective on running?

• The author believes running is a time to think.

• The author dreads having to run.

• The author likes running but would rather be doing something else.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

What is the narrative point of view of this passage?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess.

What is Annie's perspective on cleaning her room?

• Cleaning her room is a waste of time.

• Cleaning is for boys.

• Cleaning up is important before guests come over.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess.

Which two characters have the same perspective on cleaning their rooms?

• Annie and Mom

• Jack and Annie

• Mom and Jack

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess.

What is the narrative point of view of this passage?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6