Taking Sides

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

• Jose'

• Linc

• Tony

• Monica

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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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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. 

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who is the main character of the novel "Taking Sides"?

• Flaco

• Lincoln Mendoza

• Monica Torres

• Tony Contreas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Why does the author use first person point of view? (AKS 6 Point of View)

• To show how the man feels now that he’s an adult

• To show a detailed and personal memory

• To show all characters’ inner thoughts

• To show how the girl felt

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who is telling the story? From what point of view is the story?

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 1st person

• 3rd person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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

Who is the main character of the novel "Taking Sides"?

• Flaco

• Lincoln Mendoza

• Monica Torres

• Tony Contreas

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