M1U1 Pre-Assessment

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage below, then respond to the following questions. If you would like to hear the text read aloud, click on the microphone button below.

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L.7.4

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L.7.4

RL.7.4

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L.7.4

RL.7.4

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From what POINT-OF-VIEW is the story told?

1st person

2nd person

3rd person

3rd person omniscient

RL.7.6

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Who is the MAIN CHARACTER and NARRATOR in the excerpt?

old Daniel

the master

Anna Sewell

a horse

RL.7.3

RL.7.6

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How could you tell who was narrating the story? Be sure to use text evidence (specific details/quotes) to support your explanation. (Try to RACE your response!)

RL.7.1

RL.7.6

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Which of the following best describes the main CONFLICT of the excerpt?

the horse vs. the humans

old Daniel vs. the master

old Daniel vs. the horse

man vs. society

RL.7.3

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How would you summarize the PLOT of the story?

In the beginning, the horse loves being "broken in," but then his master and trainer mistreat him, and he no longer wants to be ridden.

In the beginning, the horse is excited to be "broken in" so he can show off to the other horses, but then he gets injured, which prevents him from being ridden.

At first, the horse doesn't want to be "broken in," but his master and trainer are kind to him, so he eventually accepts being ridden.

At first, the horse is afraid of being "broken in," but then he sees the other horses being ridden, and he decides he wants to be "broken in," too.

RL.7.3

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Which of the following is a possible THEME in the passage?

If you are courageous, you can accomplish anything.

If you teach someone in a kind way, they are more likely to learn.

You can convince anyone to do something if you use force.

Sometimes being different is better than fitting in.

RL.7.2

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Explain how the story demonstrates the theme you chose, using at least one specific example/quote from the text. (Try to RACE your response!)

RL.7.1

RL.7.2

M1U1 Pre-Assessment

From what POINT-OF-VIEW is the story told?

Who is the MAIN CHARACTER and NARRATOR in the excerpt?

How could you tell who was narrating the story? Be sure to use text evidence (specific details/quotes) to support your explanation. (Try to RACE your response!)

Which of the following best describes the main CONFLICT of the excerpt?

How would you summarize the PLOT of the story?

Which of the following is a possible THEME in the passage?

Explain how the story demonstrates the theme you chose, using at least one specific example/quote from the text. (Try to RACE your response!)

How does the author provide a clue to the meaning of the word "CHAISE" in the passage?

Which of the following best defines the word "WEARINESS" as it is used in the passage?

Which of the following best defines the word "FAST" as it is used in the passage?

From what POINT-OF-VIEW is the story told?

Who is the MAIN CHARACTER and NARRATOR in the excerpt?

How could you tell who was narrating the story? Be sure to use text evidence (specific details/quotes) to support your explanation. (Try to RACE your response!)

Which of the following best describes the main CONFLICT of the excerpt?

How would you summarize the PLOT of the story?

Which of the following is a possible THEME in the passage?

Explain how the story demonstrates the theme you chose, using at least one specific example/quote from the text. (Try to RACE your response!)

How does the author provide a clue to the meaning of the word "CHAISE" in the passage?

Which of the following best defines the word "WEARINESS" as it is used in the passage?

Which of the following best defines the word "FAST" as it is used in the passage?