"A Ribbon for Baldy"

By using the first-person point of view, the author is able to show

• how the father feels about hiring someone to help with narrator's projector 
• what the narrator's classmates think about the outcome of the project 
• the enthusiasm the narrator feels while working on the project 
• the father's concerns about the project will be accomplished

2. Read the following dictionary 

• Definition 1
• Definition 2
• Definition 3
• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

In paragraph 7 through 10, why is the father's response to the narrator's plan important to the excerpt?

• It show how pleased the father is with the narrator's decision. 
• It gives the narrator a chance to expla
• It provides the narrator with the support he needs in order to begin the project.
• It allows the father to give advice to the narrator about how to clear the land. 

Read the sentence from paragraph 2 - The author uses imagery in this sentence most likely to show that 

• the narrator was inspired to plant corn on Little Baldy in a specific pattern
• large Little Baldy seemed to the narrator before he began the project
• the narrator is surprised by his father's ability to repair
• proud the narrator thinks his father will be the outcome of the project

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Paragraph 11 through 15 the primary theme of the excerpt by emphasizing the narrator's 

• diligence
• satisfaction 
• sincerity
• modesty 

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The narrator describes his mule ride to school in a way that shows his - 

• jealousy of his classmates
• fondness for using his imagination
• appreciation for where he lives
• gratitude for having transportation 

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

Which sentence best illustrates the narrator's commitment to his project? 

• Next morning Little Baldy was a dark hill jutting high into February's cold, windy sky
• Then, with a hand planter, I planted the corn on moonlight nights. 
• We burned the brush and I was ready to start plowing. 
• I could not see an object ten feet in front of me in this mist. 

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CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

The simile in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand why the narrator - 

• takes a specific path to school in the morning 
• wants to think of a project that will be useful to his family
• notices the part of the landscape he will use for his project 
• rides over the land quick on his way to school 

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

When the narrator explains how he completed his project, his classmates' response shows that they

• have changed the way they perceive the narrator
• realize how much the outcome of the project means to the narrator
• want to participate in a similar project on another piece of land
• believe that the professor thinks the project is excellent 

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

The father's work schedule contributes to the development of the plot because it - 

• allows the narrator to complete the project in secret 
• causes concern about the cost of paying someone to help the narrator
• prevents the father from having enough time to finish his part of the project 
• creates tension when the narrator realizes he has to complete the project without his father