Barrio Boy Comprehension

How did Ernesto feel about the principal, Miss Hopley?

• He liked her because she was very tall. 
• He didn't like her because she was mean
• He liked her because she gave him candy
• He didn't like her because she looked scary in her glasses. 

What was the name of Ernesto's teacher?

• Miss Brown
• Miss Smith
• Miss Ryan 
• Miss Tinley

What word did Ernesto have trouble pronouncing?
_{(He eventually learned to say it correctly)} 

• Butterfly
• Moth
• Mathematics
• Literature

How did Ernesto feel about his teacher?

• He loved her
• He disliked her
• He was afraid of her
• He felt bad for her

True of False
The Students at Lincoln school were disciplined for speaking in their native tongue _(language) 

• True 
• False

True of False
There was a lot of diversity at Lincoln School
_{(People of different races and ethnicities)} 

• True
• False

In the excerpt from "Barrio Boy", why does Miss Hopley have another boy come to her meeting with Ernesto and his mother?

• Ernesto has gotten into a fight with the other boy.
• The other boy is Ernesto's older brother.
• Ernesto and his mother do not speak English.
• The other boy will take Ernesto to his class.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

How does Miss Ryan help Ernesto overcome his fear of her?

• She does not allow anyone to tease his way of saying "butterfly."
• She visits him at his home and talks to his parents in Spanish.
• She gives him good grades and announces how well he has done.
• She helps him learn English and encourages him in front of the class.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1