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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 24mins
Why do you think the writer tells the story from the student’s point of view?
To help us understand how it feels to start something new
To explain the school’s rules
To talk about the teacher’s life
To show the school building
Why does the student feel nervous on the first day of school?
The student is meeting new classmates and teachers
The student forgot their homework.
The student is late for school.
The student lost their lunch
Why might the author have chosen to focus on the student’s perspective in the story?
To help readers understand the emotions of starting something new
To explain the school’s rules
To describe the teacher’s background
To show the school building
Who is the author of The First Day of School?
R.V. Cassill
Jerry Craft
JK Rowling
Toni Morrison
What is one way the student in The First Day of School tries to feel more comfortable on their first day?
By talking to a new classmate
By skipping class
By hiding in the hallway
By talking to the teacher in class
What is the main theme of The First Day of School?
Adjusting to new experiences can be challenging but worth it.
Going on a summer vacation is the best way to learn.
Winning a sports competition means working hard.
Learning math can be difficult but better than learning English.
How does the student’s perspective help readers connect with the story?
It describes the school’s architecture
It explains the teacher’s lesson plan
It allows readers to relate to the student’s feelings
It focuses on the principal’s announcements
What type of story is The First Day of School?
Short Story
Graphic Novel
Non-fiction
Comic
Paragraph 13 in The First Day of School uses the word resentment? What does it mean?
Frustrated and calm
Happiness and excitement
Feeling anger or irritation
Angry, screaming, and upset
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
School rules are unimportant
Teachers are always strict
Who is the author of New Kid?
Jerry Craft
RV caskill
Kwame Alexander
Jessica B.
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
correct as is
In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?
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.
His interests are different from those of his classmates.
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.
What is theme?
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
the main events summarized
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?
Lunch is best when it's crowded.
Be nice.
Friendship comes in many forms.
Susie is nice.
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?
Playing a musical instrument is too much work.
Hard work can bring great rewards.
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
One story is a graphic novel and the other is a short story
The main characters feel a bit nervous
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.
One is a short story.
Protagonist are a bit anxious
The schools are both in New York.
One is a grqphic novel.
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?
Public speaking is always easy.
Facing your fears can help you grow.
Everyone should avoid speaking in public.
Stories should always be funny.
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