Taking Sides

Select the best statement that shows what this book is about:

• It explores the divided loyalties of a Hispanic basketball player who has recently moved from a poor neighborhood to a more affluent one.

• It shows how moving causes problems.

• Initially, eighth grader Lincoln feels like a traitor when he plays ball for the predominantly white school he now attends. 

• As a game against Franklin approaches, tension mounts and Lincoln experiences clashes with several people, including some teammates. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which is NOT a character in the novel, Taking Sides, by Gary Soto:

• Jose'

• Linc

• Tony

• Monica

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a setting in the novel, Taking Sides, by Gary Soto:

• The Mill Pond

• School

• Gym

• Ball Court

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Taking Sides" is told in the 3rd Person Omniscient point of view. Why did the author tell the story from this point of view?

• So that the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only Lincoln throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only Lincoln and his best friend Tony throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only the characters that play basketball with Lincoln.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Fill in the blank: When writing an argumentative paper, you must choose _________ side(s).

• one

• two

Select the best statement that shows what this book is about:

• It explores the divided loyalties of a Hispanic basketball player who has recently moved from a poor neighborhood to a more affluent one.

• It shows how moving causes problems.

• Initially, eighth grader Lincoln feels like a traitor when he plays ball for the predominantly white school he now attends.

• As a game against Franklin approaches, tension mounts and Lincoln experiences clashes with several people, including some teammates.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which is NOT a character in the novel, Taking Sides, by Gary Soto:

• Jose'

• Linc

• Tony

• Monica

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following is NOT a setting in the novel, Taking Sides, by Gary Soto:

• The Mill Pond

• School

• Gym

• Ball Court

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Taking Sides is told in the 3rd Person Omniscient point of view. Why did the author tell the story from this point of view?

• So that the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only Lincoln throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only Lincoln and his best friend Tony throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters throughout the story.

• So the reader can know the thoughts and feelings of only the characters that play basketball with Lincoln.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Fill in the blank: When writing an argumentative paper, you must choose _________ side(s).

• one

• two