PM 3: Claims in Skinny Tomboy Poem 6.8

What does the word "tomboy" mean as used in the poem?

• A girl who likes to wear dresses

• A girl who enjoys activities usually associated with boys

• A boy who is very quiet

• A boy who likes to read

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which line from the poem best supports the claim that the main character is confident?

• "I run faster than the boys."

• "I hide behind the tree."

• "I sit quietly in class."

• "I watch the rain fall."

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

What evidence from the poem supports the claim that the main character enjoys sports?

• She talks about playing soccer and climbing trees

• She mentions reading books

• She describes baking cookies

• She writes about painting pictures

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which detail from the poem best supports the claim that the main character is not interested in traditional "girl" activities?

• She says she doesn’t like wearing dresses

• She enjoys playing video games

• She likes to draw

• She listens to music

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

What claim can you make about the main character’s attitude toward gender roles and expectations?

• She challenges them by being herself.

• She tries to fit in with everyone else.

• She caves in and starts to dress like girls.

• She is unsure of what to do so does nothing.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following is the best claim about the theme of "Skinny Tomboy"?

• It is important to be true to yourself

• Always follow the crowd

• Change yourself to fit in

• Never try new things

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2