Playground Problems

What is the main conflict in the play?

• Suchita and Lavani do not want to be friends anymore.

• Suchita and Lavani do not agree about what to do during recess.

• Suchita and Lavani want to play with different classmates.

• Suchita and Lavani wish their school had a new playground.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the stage direction 'stops suddenly' show about Lavani?

• Lavani is afraid to tell Suchita that she thinks swinging is pointless.

• Lavani is upset Suchita thinks they will be playing monkey bar tag.

• Lavani has just remembered she forgot something in the classroom.

• Lavani wants Suchita to walk in a different direction.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

What do the words 'you've lost it' tell about Suchita's opinion of Lavani?

• She thinks Lavani is mixed up.

• She thinks Lavani is trying to find something.

• She thinks Lavani is careful.

• She thinks Lavani is being unfriendly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which word means the same as 'quarreling' as it is used above?

• Crying

• Leaving

• Playing

• Arguing

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of 'blameless' above?

• Remembering incorrectly

• Trying again

• Without fault

• Partly responsible

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What are the words that characters say aloud to each other?

• The setting

• The cast of characters

• The dialogue

• The stage directions

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

What did Suchita forget according to Lavani?

• Being friends

• Making a promise

• Playing monkey bar tag

• Playing on the swings

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does Ms. Aspen offer to help with?

• Settling the quarrel

• Organizing the playground

• Choosing the game for recess

• Teaching a new game

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What solution do Suchita and Lavani come up with?

• Taking turns picking what to do at recess

• Playing both monkey bar tag and swinging

• Writing down their promises

• Playing on the swings every week

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the tone of Lavani's voice when she says 'I can't believe you think I'd make that up'?

• Excited

• Sad

• Angry

• Surprised

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3