Exploring Read Aloud Techniques

How does the narrator describe the feeling of turning eleven?

• Like a dream

• Like a sudden transformation

• Like a continuation of all previous ages

• Like a completely new experience

What metaphor does the narrator use to describe growing older?

• Like a mountain

• Like an onion or tree rings

• Like a flowing river

• Like a blooming flower

Why does the narrator wish she were 102 years old?

• To know what to say to Mrs. Price

• To be stronger

• To avoid school

• To have more wisdom

What does Mrs. Price do with the red sweater?

• Puts it on Rachel's desk

• Throws it away

• Keeps it in the coat room

• Gives it to another student

How does Rachel feel when she is forced to wear the red sweater?

• Happy

• Indifferent

• Embarrassed and upset

• Proud

What does Rachel do with the red sweater during math period?

• Gives it to another student

• Pushes it to the edge of her desk

• Throws it away

• Hides it in her bag

What triggers Rachel to start crying in front of the class?

• The itchiness of the sweater

• All the emotions she has been holding in

• The smell of the sweater

• Mrs. Price yelling at her

Who eventually claims the red sweater?

• Mrs. Price

• Rachel

• Phyllis Lopez

• Sylvia Saldivar

How does Rachel feel about her birthday by the end of the story?

• Wishing it were over

• Proud and accomplished

• Excited and happy

• Indifferent

What does Rachel wish for at the end of the story?

• To have a different teacher

• To be older

• To have more friends

• To get a new sweater