The Run Series #6&7

Series #6 Vocabulary: Dennis gasped, "she must be infected." Select the definition that best matches the underlined vocabulary word.

• To become or make greater in intensity

• A dry, rough protected crust that forms over an open wound

• Having or carrying a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person.

• To make a mark by scratching

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Vocabulary Series #6: "Dennis's troubled face suggested that he shared these conflicted thoughts." Select the answer below that best defines the underlined word.

• Feeling one way about something and yet feeling very different about it at the same time.

• Confident; having no doubt about something

• Feeling sure about their own abilities or qualities

• Good in quality

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Vocabulary Series #6: "its rhythm an ominous contrast to the bright bluegrass still playing." Select the answer below that best defines the underlined word.

• Resulting from good luck

• Bold and vivid colors

• Full of or shedding light

• Giving a future sign of trouble

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Read the following sentence from series #6 to determine the type of conflict: "Anna's left hand reached up and gripped her right arm by the wrist."

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the following sentence from series #6 to determine the type of conflict: " they'd all had to grow up so quickly to survive this zombie plague."

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Series #6: What is causing Anna to behave strangely and violently?

• She secretly does not like Mac, Dennis, and Jeremiah

• Her wound is infected, and she is turning into a zombie

• She is trying to escape from the three boys

• Her wound has healed, and she is becoming human again

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Please read these sentences from the text:

"As Mac passed Anna, her right hand leapt out and grabbed his shirt. He yelped, yanking himself free. “I’m sorry!” Anna said, horrified. She grasped her right wrist with her left arm and stared down at her right leg, which was kicking out toward Mac."

Based on this evidence, what can you conclude about Anna? 

• Anna has very strong willpower, and can heal herself.

• Anna is trying to keep control, but is having a lot of trouble.

• Anna doesn't want Mac to join the others as they continue driving.

• Mac is stronger than Anna, so he can handle it when Anna gets violent.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Series #6: How can Mac's and Dennis's overall moods best be described in this text?

• hopeful, determined, and calm

• confused, unhappy, and angry

• annoyed, disappointed, and tired

• scared, worried, and desperate

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Series #7 Vocabulary: "Two zombies lingered, looking confused."

• To exit in a hurry

• To remain or be slow to leave

• In a way that lacks discipline or restraint

• Without emotion

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Series #7 Vocabulary: "Dennis again felt a flash of pride at the boy's brave compassion." Select the answer below that best defines the underlined word.

• A feeling of sharing another’s suffering that leads to a desire to help.

• Without emotion

• Not showing sympathy or passion for those who are sad or struggling

• Someone who says or does something the opposite of what they mean

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4