Eleven: Know the Story
What object causes Rachel's problem at school?
The red sweater
What grade does Deza receive on her essay?
C+
What type of figurative language compares two things using like or as?
Simile
What is a character trait?
A word that describes what kind of person a character is, their personality, what they are like.
What should you use from a story to support an answer?
text evidence, details from the text, quotes from the story
Who tells Mrs. Price that the sweater belongs to Rachel?
Sylvia Saldivar.
What subject does Deza say is one of her favorites?
Mathematics/math
Rachel says the sweater hangs over her desk “like a waterfall.” What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Name one thing readers can examine to infer a character trait.
What the character says, thinks, does, or how the character reacts. OR- actions, thoughts, words, reactions.
True or false: Good text evidence should directly support your answer, proving that it is true.
True
Why does Rachel have trouble standing up to Mrs. Price?
Mrs. Price is older/the teacher, so Rachel feels she has more power or authority. OR she is timid/ shy
After receiving the C+, what does Deza decide to do on her next essay?
Write her best essay so she can earn an A+.
Rachel calls the sweater “a big red mountain.” What does this comparison suggest?
The sweater feels like a huge/unavoidable problem.
Rachel knows the sweater isn't hers but can barely tell Mrs. Price. What trait could describe Rachel?
Shy/timid/nervous/afraid/not confident
Rachel says “Not mine” in a little voice. What claim does this evidence best support?
Rachel is shy/timid or has trouble speaking up.
Phyllis finally admits the sweater is hers. Why doesn't this make Rachel feel better?
The embarrassment has already happened and Rachel is still hurt/upset. "It's too late"
Why is Deza disappointed by the C+ even though Mr. Smith says, “Very good job”?
She worked hard and expected a better grade.,she is used to As.
Deza says, “My heart flew!” What does this figurative language show?
She feels excited/proud/happy.
Rachel says “Not mine” in a “little voice.” What does this reveal about her?
She has trouble speaking up/is timid or intimidated. OR- she feels like her three year old self.
Which detail best proves Deza does not give up after receiving the C+:
1)she turns over the paper,
2)remembers Jimmie's joke,
3)decides to make her next essay her best one?
She decides to make her next essay her best one.
Rachel says she wants the day to be “far away like a runaway balloon.” What does this show about her feelings?
She wants to escape/forget the terrible day. She wants the day to be far away (in the past).
Deza decides to work harder instead of giving up after receiving the C+. What does this reveal about her?
She is determined/resilient/persistent. ***or other synonym.
Deza says she “took him under my wing.” What does this phrase mean?
She decided to help, protect, or look after him.
Deza patiently helps frightened new children adjust to camp. What trait does this best show?
Kind/compassionate/caring/helpful.
Deza notices that new children “didn't have any idea what to do” and patiently helps them. What inference does this evidence support?
Deza understands they need help adjusting and chooses to help them. OR- inference about her character traits.