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Open Up - Grade 6 - ELA - Module 3 - Homework 4

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5 questions

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RL.6.1

RL.6.3

RL.6.5

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RL.6.1

RL.6.3

RL.6.5

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RL.6.1

RL.6.3

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SL.6.1.b

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SL.6.1.b

Directions: Reread chapter 16 and then answer the questions

Question 1

1.

Which best describes the function of chapter 16 within the structure of Two Roads? (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.5)

This chapter expands the reader’s understanding of Possum.

This chapter highlights Cal’s anxiety about being at the school.

This chapter introduces new information about Morrell.

This chapter foreshadows a conflict between Cal and Possum.

Question 2

2.

Question 3

3.

Reread the end of chapter 16, starting on page 174 at “Now this,” Possum says . . . ”

How does this section contribute to the development of the plot and characters of Two Roads? (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, W.6.10)

Question 4

4.

Which sentence correctly uses an intensive pronoun and would best follow the provided sentence to help convey its meaning? (L.6.1b)

Yolanda did not help Timmy find the soccer ball. ________________________.

Timmy found the soccer ball itself.

Timmy found the soccer ball by himself.

Timmy found himself the soccer ball.

Timmy found the soccer ball himself.

Question 5

5.

Which sentence correctly uses an intensive pronoun and would best follow the provided sentence to help convey its meaning? (L.6.1b)

All the most powerful people were there at the big celebration. _____________________.

The queen attended the event herself.

The queen herself attended the event.

The queen attended the event by herself.

The queen attended the event itself

Source: Open Up Resouces (Download for free at openupresources.org.)

Which two pieces of evidence best support your answer to Part A? (RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.5)

“The old superintendent figured it was giving us boys the ideas about running away” (167).

“I blink, flighting back the tears that are ready to flow like a river” (164).

“His right eye twitches when I say that – which makes the scar on his cheek stand out more” (167).

“Possum touches each of my possessions a second time with his stick” (168).

“You might not know it to look at me . . . but I love reading adventure stories” (167).

“I’ve been taciturn ever since Pop sprung it on me that he was Creek indian” (165).

“He looks at me, his head to one side, as if he knows something just happened” (176).