Charles

What can you infer from the description of Laurie's behavior in "Charles"?

• Laurie behaves well at home

• Laurie does not behave well at home

• Laurie is clumsy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Based on the details that Laurie gives his parents in "Charles" what sort of boy is Charles?

• smart but unfriendly

• shy and sensitive

• very badly behaved

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

According to "Charles" in what way does Charles become an "institution" in Laurie's house?

• Laurie's family wants to help Charles

• Anyone who makes a mess or causes trouble is said to be acting like Charles

• The parents think Charles should be put in a mental institution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can you infer from these details in "Charles"?

"You know what Charles did today?" Laurie demanded at the lunch table in a voice slightly awed. " He told a girl to say a word and she said it and the teacher washed her mouth out with soap and Charles laughed".

• The little girl is mean

• Charles is mean

• Charles is rude to the teacher, but he is usually kind to his classmates

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

In "Charles" how does Charles change in the third and fourth weeks of school?

• He stops talking

• He agrees to do exercises in the gym

• He starts helping the teacher

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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

In "Charles" whom does Laurie's mother look for at the PTA meeting?

• Charles

• Charles's mother

• Laurie's father

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is the best summary of "Charles"?

• A woman is upset with her son's behavior.

• A kindergarten boy causes lots of trouble and surprises

• Parents support teachers by disciplining children.

• A young boy tells his mother about a rowdy kindergartner in his class.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement below is a main theme of "Charles"?

• Never miss a PTA meeting.

• It's easier to recognize other people's problems than your own.

• Kindergarten is a difficult grade.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to Laurie, what happened when Charles had to stay after school?

• The principal called his mother.

• He had to sit on his knees in the corner.

• All the children stayed to watch him.

• No one wanted to play with Charles.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

According to Laurie, do the other students tend to side with Charles or the teacher?

• They side with Charles.

• They side with the teacher.

• They don't side with either.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6