Exploring Themes in Wish

What is the main theme of the story "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor?

• The importance of friendship

• The power of wishes

• Overcoming fears

• The value of family

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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In "Wish," how does Charlie's relationship with her dog, Wishbone, help her cope with her challenges?

• It makes her feel more isolated.

• It provides her with a sense of belonging.

• It causes more problems for her.

• It distracts her from her goals.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following best describes the narrator's point of view in "Wish"?

• First-person, from Charlie's perspective

• Third-person, limited to Charlie's thoughts

• Third-person, omniscient

• Second-person, addressing the reader

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the setting of Colby, North Carolina, influence the events in "Wish"?

• It provides a backdrop for Charlie's adventures.

• It is irrelevant to the story.

• It creates a sense of danger.

• It limits Charlie's opportunities.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the phrase "a heart as big as a watermelon" mean in the context of the story?

• Someone is very generous.

• Someone is very greedy.

• Someone is very brave.

• Someone is very scared.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which character in "Wish" is most similar to Charlie in terms of their response to challenges?

• Bertha

• Howard

• Jackie

• Gus

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What inference can be made about Charlie's feelings towards her family based on her actions in the story?

• She feels indifferent towards them.

• She resents them deeply.

• She longs for their approval and love.

• She is afraid of them.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.6.1

How does the author use figurative language to describe Charlie's emotions in "Wish"?

• By using technical jargon

• By using metaphors and similes

• By using historical references

• By using direct statements

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Charlie is determined to make her wish come true?

• She gives up easily when faced with obstacles.

• She repeatedly expresses her wish and takes actions towards it.

• She relies on others to fulfill her wish.

• She forgets about her wish as the story progresses.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Compare and contrast Charlie's interactions with her aunt Bertha and her friend Howard. What do these interactions reveal about her character?

• They show she is shy and reserved.

• They reveal her adaptability and openness to new relationships.

• They indicate she is confrontational.

• They suggest she is uninterested in forming bonds.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3