The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Front

What does the Hermans' house look like?

Back

The Hermans' house is described as messy and run down.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What gift did the Herdmans bring for baby Jesus?

Back

The Herdmans brought ham as a gift for baby Jesus.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How did the Herdmans secure the major roles in the play?

Back

The Herdmans threatened the other kids to get the major roles.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What made the community stop complaining about the play?

Back

The Reverend said that we are all God's creatures, even the Herdmans.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the author's purpose in writing 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'?

Back

The author's purpose is to entertain.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

Who are the main characters in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'?

Back

The main characters include the Herdman siblings and the narrator's family.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a key theme in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'?

Back

A key theme is the idea of acceptance and understanding of others.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How do the Herdmans' actions impact the Christmas play?

Back

The Herdmans' actions create chaos but also bring a new perspective to the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What lesson can be learned from the Herdmans' portrayal in the play?

Back

The lesson is that people can change and that everyone deserves a chance.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

What role does the Reverend play in the story?

Back

The Reverend helps to mediate the community's concerns and promotes understanding.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6