Old Yeller Chapter 1-8

Which description correctly describes the setting of the story?

• In the 1920s, in Texas

• In the 1860s, in Texas

• In the 1860s, in Kansas

• In the 1850s, in Ohio

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What wish does Travis share with Papa before Papa leaves?

• He wishes to have a dog.

• He wishes to have a horse.

• He wishes to go to school.

• He wishes to travel with Papa.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Choose the best words to describe Little Arliss.

• Wild and stubborn

• Mysterious and sullen

• Forgiving and loving

• Meek and obedient

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why does Travis change his mind about Old Yeller?

• Ma convinces him.

• Old Yeller saves Arliss from an angry bear.

• Old Yeller protects Travis' family from coyotes.

• Old Yeller follows Travis around everywhere.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following does not happen in these chapters?

• Arliss runs away from home.

• Arliss throws rocks at Travis.

• Travis shoots and kills a doe.

• Fighting bulls destroy Travis' family's fence.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is not true about Old Yeller?

• He formerly belonged to someone else.

• He is rather dingy and one of his ears is torn.

• He likes to steal food.

• He is rather lazy.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In detail, write about how and why Travis' feelings towards Old Yeller change throughout these chapters.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is one lesson that you or a character can learn from this story so far? Explain your thinking.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9