Capturing the Knight- DOL 12/18

What do the details in paragraphs 3 and 4 emphasize about Miguel’s Dad?

• 1. A. Miguel’s Dad does not care about his son’s interests.

• 1. B. Miguel’s Dad wants his son to win chess competitions.

• 1. C. Miguel’s Dad shows interest in his son’s hobbies.

• 1. D. Miguel’s Dad plans to talk to Mr. Lambert at school.

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Which sentence best describes Miguel’s relationship with his Dad?

• 1. A. Miguel admires his Dad for what he does for living.

• 1. B. Miguel is annoyed by his Dad’s constant work trips.

• 1. C. Miguel feels that his Dad is the worst chess player.

• 1. D. Miguel finds his way to keep his Dad closer to him.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Which sentence from the following paragraph reveals that Miguel wants to be close to his Dad?

• Then staring silently at the suitcase,

• Miguel remembered how as a younger boy , he had curled up inside of the suitcase , hoping his dad would take him along

• Sometimes his dad traveled so far that it was daytime where he was while it was night time for Miguel,

• and then Miguel and his dad couldn't even share a phone call.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Why does Miguel become upset with his Dad?

• 1. A. Miguel agrees with his Dad’s tough decisions about his work.

• B. Miguel wants his Dad to stay, so they play chess right away.

• C. Miguel was expecting his Dad to attend his chess tournament.

• D. Miguel is saddened because of his  Dad’s work commitments.

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   RACE QUESTION

“Oh, Dad, it’s so much nicer than my old chess set!” Miguel exclaimed. 

What can you infer about Miguel based on this line from the story?

I infer that Miguel is _____

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