Exploring Literature Circles with 'Boy in the Striped Pajamas'

What action did Gretel take when she was disappointed?

• She stuck out her tongue

• She left the room

• She cried

• She laughed

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was Gretel's reaction to being told not to call her brother names?

• She apologized

• She ignored the advice

• She agreed politely

• She stuck out her tongue

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does 'snippets' refer to in the context of the conversation Bruno overheard?

• Silent moments

• Loud arguments

• Full conversations

• Partial pieces of conversation

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What can be inferred about Bruno's understanding from the 'snippets' he overheard?

• He understood everything

• He was not interested

• He was confused

• He heard complete details

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why did the character ask if there was food available?

• He was making a shopping list

• He was starving

• He was not really interested

• He was curious

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What were the household staff instructed to do when the authority figure arrived?

• Leave the room

• Prepare dinner

• Stand quietly and greet

• Sing a welcome song

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

How were the crockery and glasses described after being prepared for the arrival?

• Sparkling and clean

• Dirty and used

• Old and chipped

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does 'enunciated' mean as used in the text?

• To write down

• To speak clearly

• To ignore

• To whisper

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term 'contradict' imply as used in the narrative?

• To confirm

• To challenge or oppose

• To agree

• To question

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'disdain' mean as discussed in the text?

• Pity

• Admiration

• Indifference

• Contempt

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4