The Spelling Test

What lesson does Herbie learn from this play?

• Finding humor in a difficult task makes it more enjoyable

• Depending on help from others is often challenging

• Performing well all the time is impossible

• Success is possible through hard work

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Annabelle asks Miss Pinkham about the grade immediately after the test because Annabelle-

• Thinks everyone in the class should know she did well on the test

• Believes that she made a perfect score on the test

• Wants Miss Pinkham to recognize how much she studied for the test

• Knows that her address is the most difficult to spell

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The stage directions in paragraphs 42 and 43 are included to help-

• Make the play humorous

• Create suspense

• Show a new problem

• Introduce a new character

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Herbie’s reaction when he learns about Olivia’s study method shows that he is-

• Certain that Olivia is making fun of the way he studies

• Jealous that Olivia always makes better grade than he does

• Surprised to learn that the plan is very simple

• Eager to demonstrate some of his own study habits

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why does the playwright include a narrator in this play?

• To make the main character’s conflict seem more suspenseful

• To help the audience understand what the characters are thinking

• To assist the main characters in figuring out how to solve a problem

• To give the audience details about the characters’ actions in the scene

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The narrator’s lines in paragraph 9 are important to the play because they-

• Show that Herbie is serious about studying for his spelling test

• Describe Herbie’s favorite method of studying for spelling tests

• Explain why Olivia is surprised to see Herbie studying for a spelling test

• Show that Olivia want to help Herbie do well on his spelling test

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does Miss Pinkham help Herbie solve his problem?

• Miss Pinkham tells Herbie what he needs to do for his spelling test and pushes him to work harder and to try the different spelling strategies.

• Herbie worked really hard practicing how to write a letter, so Miss Pinkham sent out the letter that Herbie worked really hard on to his dad.

• Herbie works hard for the spelling test, so Miss Pinkham sends Herbie a postcard in the mail which allows for Herbie to make his dad happy.

• Miss Pinkham made a deal with the class, but Herbie thought that the deal could be better, so he worked with Miss Pinkham to make the deal better.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read this sentences from paragraph 50.

“I … I forgot to capitalize Connecticut.”

This line is meant to show that Annabelle

• Is not happy with the results she got on the test

• Realized what she did wrong on the test

• Did not agree with the grade she got on the test

• Realized what she did correctly on the test

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which sentence(s) from the text best explains the resolution?

• “Miss Pinkham, I can’t wait to get my postcard in the mail tomorrow.”

• “Looking through the stack of papers, I wonder if anyone got a one hundred percent.”

• “Nice to see you reading. Guess I better check on the mail.”

• “You got a postcard. Your teacher said you were the only student to get a hundred percent on your spelling bonus.”

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which statement best describes the theme of the text?

• When you work hard and try your best, you will start to see your hard work paying off.

• It is important to spell your words correctly so that people know what you are writing about.

• You should always expect to get what you set your mind to.

• People need a reward every time they do something 100%.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D