Nothing But the Truth

On page 61 (of the pdf), why might Philip look like he was reading his own funeral notice? In other words, what was bothering him?

• He is afraid Miss Narwin will be mad

• He is afraid Coach Jamison won't like him

• He knows the story is false and a lot of people know it too.

• He knows the story is true and many won't believe him.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main theme of "Nothing But the Truth"?

• The importance of honesty

• The impact of media on public opinion

• The challenges of adolescence

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the author of "Nothing But the Truth"?

• Avi

• Lois Lowry

• J.K. Rowling

• Suzanne Collins

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In "Nothing But the Truth", what subject does Miss Narwin teach?

• Mathematics

• English

• History

• Science

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary conflict in "Nothing But the Truth"?

• Philip's struggle with his grades

• Philip's conflict with Miss Narwin

• Philip's relationship with his parents

• Philip's desire to join the track team

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which literary device is prominently used in "Nothing But the Truth"?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Philip's main goal in "Nothing But the Truth"?

• To become a famous singer

• To get a good grade in English

• To join the track team

• To make new friends

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the media play a role in "Nothing But the Truth"?

• It supports Philip's side of the story

• It distorts the truth for sensationalism

• It remains neutral

• It supports Miss Narwin's side of the story

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the setting of "Nothing But the Truth"?

• A small town in the USA

• A large city in the UK

• A rural village in Canada

• A suburban area in Australia

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What narrative style is used in "Nothing But the Truth"?

• First-person

• Third-person limited

• Epistolary

• Omniscient

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9