Talent Show
What does hesitated mean?
To wait or stop because you are unsure.
Read the sentence from the story:
"I can taste that pepperoni already," Jeremy said.
What does the phrase "I can taste that pepperoni already" most likely mean?
A. Jeremy is hungry and wants to eat lunch right away.
B. Jeremy already brought pizza for the class.
C. Jeremy is confident they will win the pizza party.
D. Jeremy is trying to distract everyone from the assignment.
C. Jeremy is confident they will win the pizza party.
What does accountable mean?
To be responsible for what you do.
What is the conflict in the story, "The Talent Show?"
A. Maura and Tina are not friends, but they have to work together in the talent show.
B. Maura does not want to be in the Talent show, but Tina does.
C. Maura is afraid to speak up to Tina and tell her she would rather do her own act in the Talent Show.
D. Maura and Tina decide to perform in the Talent Show together.
C. Maura is afraid to speak up to Tina and tell her she would rather do her own act in the Talent Show.
Read the paragraphs from the passage “Experts Incorporated”.
“The only thing I could think of that I wanted to be was someone else. Someone who had written the stupid essay already.”
“As I looked around the room desperately hoping to find some inspiration somewhere... everything shifted into slow motion as my eyes came to rest on the face of the girl sitting in the second seat in the third row from the left. That’s when it hit me.”
What does the phrase "it hit me" show about the narrator?
A. He was surprised by something someone said.
B. He suddenly got an idea about what to write.
C. He was hurt by a classmate's teasing.
D. He remembered something from earlier in the day.
B. He suddenly got an idea about what to write.
2. Select the sentence that shows the authors claim in “Speaking out to Stop Bullying”.
A) One of the toughest issues facing students today is bullying. B) Bullying occurs when a person uses aggressive behavior to hurt others on purpose. C) Acts of bullying often happen over and over. D) The victim usually feels powerless. E) A bully’s power may stem from being older, bigger, or stronger. F) Bullies may also seem to have more resources than the person they target.
A) One of the toughest issues facing students today is bullying.
Choose the sentence that shows how the conflict is solved. “Talent Show”
A) "I advise you to tell the truth," she said. B) "It wouldn’t hurt to let Tina know what you want. Besides," my grandmother added, "it will be good for your self-esteem!" C) When we got home, I took 12 deep breaths, called Tina, and told her that I was going to do my juggling act. D) She was curt on the phone, and I spent all night worrying she would be mad at me.
C) When we got home, I took 12 deep breaths, called Tina, and told her that I was going to do my juggling act.
What two roles do paragraphs 1 and 2 have in the passage “Experts Incorporated”?
A. They introduce the narrator and his dislikes.
B. They describe why the assignment is important.
C. They identify the narrator’s best friend.
D. They explain how the story ends.
E. They help show the narrator’s personality and the conflict.
A. They introduce the narrator and his dislikes.
and
E. They help show the narrator’s personality and the conflict.
3. What are two sentences from the passage “Speaking out to Stop Bullying” that supports the author’s claim about how people can stop bullying?
A. “Students should report any signs of bullying to an adult they trust.” (page 38)
B. “New Hampshire passed a law to stop bullies.” (page 38)
C. “Julia asks students to share their stories online.” (page 39)
D. “Many times, people who are the targets of bullies become afraid or depressed.” (page 37)
E. “Lauren Potter has been speaking out about the bullying of special-needs students.” (page 39)
A. “Students should report any signs of bullying to an adult they trust.” (page 38)
and
D. “Many times, people who are the targets of bullies become afraid or depressed.” (page 37)