Text Features
Which of Mrs. Snavin’s actions helps the reader visualize why Jake is embarrassed?
She said it so loud that every kid in the classroom stopped and turned to look at us, just in time to see Mrs. Snavin pat me on the top of my head like I was a nice little poodle or something.
Tells me what I am going to read about and the important information in each section.
Heading
Read paragraph 8 from the story.
So I mumbled something like, “Oh, it was nothing.” Which was a mistake.
Why does Jake think he’s made a mistake?
Mrs. Snavin continues to praise him in front of the class.
What year was this story written?
2001
Paragraph 6 is important to the development of the plot because it is where —
Jake’s problem begins
What is the librarian's name?
Mrs. Reed
Tells me what my selectionis going to be about.
Title
What is the best summary of the story?
Mrs. Snavin is used to asking for help with the classroom computer, but she discovers that one of her students knows a lot about computers.
expert means?
Jake is really good at computers.
Jake’s interaction with his teacher shows that he —
does not like attention
What is the title of this story?
from
Jake Drake, Teacher’s Pet
How does the photograph next to paragraph 5 help?
It shows the reader how Conner swims with Cayden
Why does this story mention a poodle?
Mrs. Snavin was patting Jake like a poodle.
What job title did Mrs. Snavin give to Jake?
Special Computer Helper
What does Jake learn in this story?
Being helpful can bring unexpected results.
Who is the author of this story?
Andrew Clements
Tells the reader what is happening in a photograph
caption
Paragraph 4 is mainly about-
Jake's computer skills
Who is the biggest computer brain in the school?
Shelley
What does Jake mean when he says he is “saved by the bell”?
Jake can now leave the awkward situation behind.
What text fearure(s) appear in paragraph 9?
italics, underline
Shows Conner and Cayden completing the race.
photograph
What are three details that support the main idea of the selection?
Various answers
What is the name of the race that Conner and Cayden want to someday participate in?
Iron World Championship
What can you infer about the boys relationship?
The brother deeply care about each other