8th grade English 1 Q3 Review

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?

• You should cheat to win.
• Always work hard.
• It pays to be honest.
• Teamwork is best.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?

• be persistent
• be honest
• always share with others
• respect your family

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CCSS.RL.8.2

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

• share with your neighbor
• work before you play
• be respectful
• don't be greedy

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

This character opposes the hero. Can be an enchantress, temptress, monster, evil figure,  devil or serpent.

• Villain
• Mentor
• Servant

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Katniss from "Hunger Games" is the example of what type of archetype?

• Villain
• Mentor
• Hero

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Which archetype would have the following motto: Power isn't everything; it's the only thing?

• The Lover
• The Ruler
• The Orphan
• The Caregiver

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Which archetype likes to have the most fun?

• The Sage
• The Caregiver
• The Hero
• The Jester

Which archetype would say: "I believe that people don't mean to hurt each other."

• Orphan
• Innocent
• Lover
• Sage

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

• Her eyes filling up with tears.
• She is limping around the room.
• She starts reading a book.
• Her stomach growls loudly.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Tate stamps his feet and crosses his arms.  How do you think he feels?

• joyful
• tearful
• lonely
• angry

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3