House Arrest W. 1-8

Would Timothy have chosen to write in a journal on his own?

• yes
• no
• maybe
• with Jose

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

How long is Timothy required to write the court ordered journal?

• 6 months
• 8 weeks
• 1 year
• until he turns 18

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Why does the author include humor, like "Sounds like a kung fu move.
I adjudicated you in your face!
HI-YA"?

• The author wants kids to relate to the story.
• All authors use humor.
• That's not humorous.
• Timothy says that, not the author.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can we infer about Timothy from the line:
"With the manhole cover
that makes a perfect third base" (3).

• He is athletic and likes baseball.
• He is funny.
• He doesn't trust adults.
• He wants to be Jose.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The author is using _______ when the author writes the line:
"Like a court-ordered cage,
with a Mom-shaped lock" (5).

• imagery
• flashback
• foreshadowing
• characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which is most likely true about how James and Timothy feel about each other?

• James loves Timothy and wants the best for him.
• James likes to threaten Timothy because he is mean.
• Timothy does not respect James and doens't think James cares about him.
• Timothy wishes James were his dad.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The night Levi was born, Timothy's dad most likely felt ________.

• tired
• proud of both of his sons
• full of pizza
• that the waitress was cute

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

It shows that Timothy is _________ when the author writes:
"so Levi can breathe easy again.
He always looks so relieved.
I wonder how that feels?" (13).

• out of breath
• happy for Levi
• stressed about his responsibilities
• feeling sick

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

During Timothy's meetings with the parole officer, James often acts

• helpful
• angry
• threatening and bored
• tired and friendly

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can you infer from the fact that the church on the corner and the neighbors bring Timothy's family food?

• They want to help baby Levi.
• Mom has no time to cook.
• Timothy is a growing boy and needs to eat.
• The family is short on money.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1