Rent Party Jazz
Why does Sonny go to Jackson Square more than once before the party?
to listen to wonderful music
What change should be made to this sentence?
I pull on my glove and adjusted my cap.
a. Change pull to pulled.
b. Change pull to will pull.
c. Change pull to pulling.
d. No change is needed.
Change pull to pulled.
It seemed simpler to start with small questions.
Which word means the opposite of simpler as it is used above?
a. easier
b. braver
c. harder
d. quieter
harder
What is the setting of Rent Party Jazz?
The setting is in Jackson Square, which is in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Why is review important before a test?
Review is important because it can help you understand questions about the story before you take your test.
Why does Smilin’ Jack tell Sonny about his home in Mississippi
to show that he understands the problem Sonny is facing
What change should be made to this sentence?
I play baseball for years, but I was nervous about starting over.
a. Change play to will play.
b. Change play to had played.
c. Change play to have play.
d. No change is needed.
Change play to had played.
Think about the suffix -less. What is the meaning of fearless?
a. out of luck
b. not careful
c. full of fun
d. not afraid
not afraid
How does the setting of Rent Party Jazz affect the plot?
Why should you pay attention in class?
You should pay attention so you are prepared for quizzes and tests.
How does Mama feel when she sees Smilin’ Jack at the door?
surprised that Sonny was right about the plan for the evening
What change should be made to this sentence?
I thought, “Maybe I will fit in after all.”
a. Change will fit to fitted.
b. Change will fit to had fitted.
c. Change will fit to fitting.
d. No change is needed.
No change is needed.
Why does Sonny work before school?
Sonny and his mama need the extra money to pay for their rent and bills.
According to Smilin' Jack, what do the neighbors get in return for their kindness?
A night of music, dancing and to forget about their own troubles for a while.
Why is respecting classroom supplies important?
Respecting classroom supplies is important so that all students will have supplies that is not broken or damaged.
By the end of the rent party, Sonny notices that the bucket is brimming with coins. What is the BEST definition of the word brimming?
running over
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
We go to the concert.
a. change go to will go
b. change concert to concerts
c. change we to we's
d. no change is needed
change go to will go
What is the meaning of the word "mah" as used in this sentence?
I sells mah coal two bits a sack.
my
What is the theme of Rent Party Jazz?
People can overcome obstacles when they work together and don't give up.
Why should you be kind to your classmates?
You should be kind because it is the right thing to do.
Which sentence best states the theme of the story?
-Trying hard can bring great rewards
-Learning new things is the key to success
-Working with others is difficult but important.
-Helping one another makes a community strong.
Helping one another makes a community strong.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
We will play at the museum.
a. change play to plays
b. change will to go
c. change we to we's
d. no change is needed
no change is needed
Why do you think the author chose to include this sentence in the story?
I sells mah coals two bits a sack.
To help set the voice and tone for the story; to show how people spoke at that time and place.
Sonny sees Smilin' Jack playing for a large crowd in Jackson Square. He comes back for three days and meets him on the third day.
Why should we follow directions the FIRST time we are asked?
We should follow directions the first time we are asked because then we can finish out work in class and not get behind.