The Video Idea - Narrator vs. character perspective (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Kennedy's original idea for the group project?
To make a video interviewing students
To write a report about the school's history
To create a poster about the school
To draw a picture of the school mascot
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Okay, let's just do a poster,' she said. 'It's the easiest.' This was Kennedy's first suggestion for the project.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the narrator's thoughts, how does Elijah feel about Kennedy's poster idea?
He is excited because it seems easy.
He thinks it is boring and uninteresting.
He is confused and doesn't understand the plan.
He is happy that Kennedy is taking the lead.
Answer explanation
The narrator's internal thoughts reveal his true feelings. The text says, 'A poster is so boring, I thought.' This shows his point of view differs from what he says out loud.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What job does Kennedy first offer to Elijah for the poster project?
Drawing the school building
Writing down facts
Coloring in the school mascot
Interviewing other students
Answer explanation
In paragraph 5, Kennedy asks Elijah, 'You good with that? You can color in the school mascot.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the narrator's thought, 'Coloring? I want to direct a video!' reveal about his point of view?
He thinks coloring is too difficult for him.
He believes Jalen should be the one to color.
He is angry that Kennedy is the group leader.
He feels the job he was given is small compared to his real ambition.
Answer explanation
This thought shows the contrast between the small task he was assigned (coloring) and his much bigger, more creative idea (directing a video). It highlights his frustration and desire to contribute more meaningfully.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases from the passage into the correct categories based on Elijah's point of view.
Groups:
(a) Elijah's Internal Thoughts
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(b) Elijah's Spoken Words
"A poster is so boring."
"I want to direct a video!"
"Uh, yeah. Sure."
My idea was way better.
"I have another idea."
"Wait."
Answer explanation
This question requires distinguishing between what the narrator (Elijah) thinks to himself and what the character (Elijah) says out loud. His thoughts show his true, creative feelings, while his early spoken words show his fear. His final spoken words show him finding his voice.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first word Elijah says out loud when he finally decides to share his idea?
"Wait,"
"Umm,"
"Instead,"
"Listen,"
Answer explanation
The passage states in the last paragraph, '"Wait," I said, a little louder than I expected.' This is the moment he finds his voice and interrupts the group's plan.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character with the point of view they express at the beginning of the story.
Prefers the easiest and quickest option
Elijah (Narrator's thoughts)
Feels creative but is too afraid to speak
Elijah (Spoken words)
Wants to lead with a simple, familiar plan
Jalen
Agrees with the group to avoid conflict
Kennedy
Answer explanation
Kennedy suggests the poster because it's 'easiest.' Jalen agrees because 'Easy is good.' Elijah's thoughts show he finds the idea 'boring' and has a better one, but his spoken words ('Uh, yeah. Sure.') show him agreeing with the group.
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