Pencils on Strike

What is the main theme of 'Pencils on Strike'?

• Unity and cooperation

• Conflict and resolution

• Creativity and expression

• Rebellion and protest

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Pencils on Strike'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

In the context of 'Pencils on Strike', what does the word 'strike' mean?

• To hit something

• A work stoppage

• A sudden attack

• A discovery

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What is the primary conflict in 'Pencils on Strike'?

• Pencils refusing to write

• Pencils breaking easily

• Pencils being lost

• Pencils running out of lead

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which character trait best describes the pencils in 'Pencils on Strike'?

• Lazy

• Determined

• Creative

• Stubborn

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is the resolution of the story 'Pencils on Strike'?

• The pencils are replaced by pens

• The pencils agree to write again

• The pencils are sharpened

• The pencils are thrown away

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What lesson can be learned from 'Pencils on Strike'?

• Always have a backup plan

• Communication is key

• Never trust a pencil

• Work hard to achieve goals

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'strike' as it is used in 'Pencils on Strike'?

• The workers decided to strike for better pay.

• He will strike the ball with the bat.

• Lightning can strike at any moment.

• They went on a strike to find gold.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What genre does 'Pencils on Strike' belong to?

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

• Realistic fiction

• Mystery

How do the pencils communicate their grievances in 'Pencils on Strike'?

• By writing a letter

• By speaking to the owner

• By refusing to write

• By breaking themselves

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6