What lesson can readers learn from the student’s experience in the story?

Facing new situations can help us grow

Skipping school is sometimes necessary

As Jordan thought about his grandfather’s words, he came to see them as a metaphor meant to help him adjust. Which phrase correctly punctuates the underlined section of the sentence?

about his grandfather’s words he came to see, them as a metaphor meant to help him adjust

about his grandfather’s words, he came to see, them as a metaphor meant to help him adjust

about his grandfather’s words he came to see them, as a metaphor meant to help him adjust

In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

His interests are different from those of his classmates.

He does not get his way when he plays with his classmates

He has a high opinion of himself that his classmates don’t agree with.

His new friends aren’t friends with each other.

Choose the correct use of a comma.

Zazu plays dodgeball in the house on rainy days.

Zazu plays dodgeball, in the house on rainy days.

Choose the correct use of a comma.

Since she tried blueberry ice cream , Cho Chang has refused to eat any other flavor.

Since she tried blueberry ice cream Cho Chang has refused to eat any other flavor.

Choose the correct use of a comma.

Luna Lovegood updates her blog every day unless her favorite TV show is on.

Luna Lovegood updates her blog every day , unless her favorite TV show is on.

Choose the correct use of a comma.

When the radio station plays country music, Ginny Weasley sings louder than everyone else.

When the radio station plays country music Ginny Weasley sings louder than everyone else.

the message about life that the author expresses

the time and location of a story- the setting

sequence of events- beginning, middle, end of a story

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well. What is the theme?

Friendship comes in many forms.

Lunch is best when it's crowded.

Read the following passage from a story. As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, an dthe tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled, too. It had been worth it. Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

Hard work can bring great rewards.

Playing a musical instrument is too much work.

Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.

It's OK to give up on yourself.

What do the stories New Kid and The First day of school have in common? How are they similar? Choose all the correct answers.

Both stories are about children

The main characters feel a bit nervous

One story is a graphic novel and the other is a short story

The story is mainly with their grandfather in Yonkers

How are the two stories New Kid and The First Day of School different? Contrast the stories. Choose all of the correct answers.

The schools are both in New York.

What is a common theme in both stories?

Starting something new can feel scary, but with support and courage, it gets easier

Going to school is fun and worth it because you have fun everyday

School is difficult and never becomes easy

Starting something new is never scary because everyone is brave

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

After the bell rang, the students hurried to class.

After the bell rang the students, hurried to class.

What is the main message, or theme, of a story where a character overcomes their fear of speaking in front of the class?

Facing your fears can help you grow.

Public speaking is always easy.

Everyone should avoid speaking in public.

Stories should always be funny.

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