Text Evidence (RC.1)
Why is Jamal nervous before the race?
What is one important event in the story?
Jamal runs the race
How dies Jamal feel at the beginning?
Nervous
What is the point of view?
Third person
Which TWO details show Jamal is nervous?
a. His hands were shaky
b. He stretched his legs
c. His stomach twisted
d. He smiled at Marcus
a & c
Which TWO events belong in a summary?
a. He practiced every day
b. He tied his shoes
c. He pushed through the race
d. The weather was cool
a & c
Which sentence shows Jamal is worried?
A. “You’ve got this.”
B. “I can’t mess up again.”
C. “The whistle blew.”
D. “He started running.”
B. “I can’t mess up again.”
What words prove that this story is 3rd person?
"He"
What can you infer about Jamal's thoughts before the race?
He is worried he will fail again
What is the theme?
perseverance or don't give up
What does Jamal's training show about him?
He is determined
Who is telling the story?
Outside narrator
Which detail BEST shows Jamal begins to doubt himself during the race?
"You're falling behind"
What detail BEST supports the theme?
He kept running even when tired
How does Jamal change?
From being doubtful to confident
How would the story change in first person?
A. It would include all characters’ thoughts
B. It would be told using “I” and show Jamal’s thoughts directly
C. It would not include feelings
D. It would be shorter
B. It would be told using "I" and show Jamal's thoughts directly
Which TWO details show Jamal changes his thinking?
A. He remembers his training
B. He ties his shoes
C. He says “Not this time”
D. He looks at the crowd
A. He remembers his training
C. He says “Not this time”
Which is the BEST summary?
A. Jamal runs a race and talks to his friend
B. Jamal remembers losing and decides not to race
C. Jamal trains, overcomes doubt, and finishes strong
D. Jamal watches others run
C. Jamal trains, overcomes doubt, and finishes strong
Which TWO details show Jamal's growth?
Not this time" & pushes harder
Which statement best describes the narration?
A. First-person narration from Marcus
B. Third-person narration showing only actions
C. Third-person narration describing Jamal’s thoughts and actions
D. First-person narration from the coach