WIN: Analyzing Character Emotions and Themes

Which sentence best expresses a theme that is developed in a narrative where a student takes risks to impress someone?

• Taking chances can sometimes lead to embarrassment.

• Teachers are the most important guides in school.

• Students should always listen to announcements.

• Hard work in class leads to success.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that the character is nervous about talking to someone?

• “He sat calmly, thinking of Teresa.”

• “He kept his head down and stared at his desk.”

• “The students squirmed in their chairs.”

• “The teacher suggested talking to Mrs. Gaines.”

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the author show the main character’s feelings toward another character?

• By describing the classroom setting in detail.

• By showing the character’s inner thoughts and actions.

• By including a conversation between two teachers.

• By explaining the school rules for electives.

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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

In the passage, what does the word linger suggest about the character’s behavior?

• The character wanted to avoid going to class.

• The character stayed behind on purpose.

• The character was confused about directions.

• The character was punished for being late.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which statement best summarizes the scene?

• The principal gives a long announcement, and the students listen closely.

• The students leave quickly, but Victor waits behind, hoping to talk to Teresa.

• Teresa asks the teacher about ballet while Victor copies his schedule.

• The homeroom teacher tells the students to read their bulletin.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why does Victor choose to wait for Teresa at the end of class?

• He wants to walk with her and say something clever.

• He wants to avoid running into the principal.

• He doesn’t understand the directions about first period.

• He wants to ask the teacher about electives.

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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