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

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

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

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

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Who is the MAIN CHARACTER and NARRATOR in the excerpt?

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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!)

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

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How would you summarize the PLOT of the story?

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

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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!)