Middle School The Worst Years of my Life ch 12-16

What can you infer about Rafe’s attitude toward school at the beginning of Chapter 12?

• He wants to drop out immediately

• He wants to find a way to make school interesting

• He is terrified of starting middle school

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the events in chapters 12–16 help develop the plot of the story?

• They introduce Operation RAFE and show how it begins to drive Rafe’s actions at school.

• They focus on Rafe’s relationship with his sister and their weekend plans.

• They explain why Rafe wants to become a teacher like Miss Donatello.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Rafe’s notebook grid show about his character?

• He doesn’t care about rules at all

• He’s creative and likes structure, even in rule-breaking

• He’s trying to get expelled

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Rafe shove food in his mouth when his mom asks about school?

• He loves the eggs

• He doesn’t want to talk with his mouth full

• He’s avoiding telling the truth

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can you infer about Leo’s role in Operation R.A.F.E.?

• He is trying to get Rafe in trouble

• He is the mastermind behind the operation

• He encourages Rafe to follow rules

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which vocabulary word best matches the meaning of “motivation” as used in Chapter 12?

• Confusion

• Inspiration

• Boredom

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the best theme statement for these chapters?

• Rules should always be followed no matter what

• Parents always understand what kids are going through

• Finding your own way can lead to unexpected consequences

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What kind of conflict is shown when Rafe rewrites his lines in Shakespeare class?

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Rafe’s behavior in English class say about his view of authority?

• He respects teachers deeply

• He is scared of getting in trouble

• He likes to challenge and mock authority figures

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What can we infer from Donatello’s reaction after Rafe's prank in English class?

• She has no sense of humor

• She sees potential in Rafe despite his behavior

• She plans to expel him immediately

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1