U6W2 Comprehension Questions

The Friend Who Changed My Life
LITERATURE ANTHOLOGY

Answer the questions while reading the story.

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On page 452, what does the narrator do when Theresa bullies her? What happens as a result?

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Pgs. 454-455 Why does the narrator confront Theresa?

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Pgs. 456-457 What descriptive details does the author give about the main library that show why it would attract the narrator? Select all that apply.

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Pgs. 456-457 How do Theresa and the narrator behave while they are benched?

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Pg. 457 Theresa whispers "remorsefully." Why is remorsefully a better word choice than sadly?

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Match what the character does and says with what happens to the character.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
The narrator does not stand up for herself with Theresa.		The narrator continues to be bullied by Theresa.
The narrator fights Theresa afterMary Lou tells her to stuck up for herself.		Theresa leaves the narrator alone; Mary Lou is her ally.
The narrator decides to leave the slumber pary with Mary Lou.		When Theresa joins them, the narrator no longer cares about the gossip.

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In the first paragraph on page 460, the narrator states that she "was never so grateful to see station wagon headlight. Why does she feel this way? 

The narrator was happy to see headlights because Mary Lou's _______ was there to take her, Mary Lou, and _______ home. 

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What text evidence supports your answer to number 7? Give two reasons.

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Pgs. 460-461 Why is Mary Lou the narrator's hero?

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U6W2 Comprehension Questions

The Friend Who Changed My Life

On page 452, what does the narrator do when Theresa bullies her? What happens as a result?

Pgs. 454-455 Why does the narrator confront Theresa?

Pgs. 456-457 What descriptive details does the author give about the main library that show why it would attract the narrator? Select all that apply.

Pgs. 456-457 How do Theresa and the narrator behave while they are benched?

Pg. 457 Theresa whispers "remorsefully." Why is remorsefully a better word choice than sadly?

Match what the character does and says with what happens to the character.

What text evidence supports your answer to number 7? Give two reasons.

Pgs. 460-461 Why is Mary Lou the narrator's hero?

Essential Question: Based on the story, what actons can we take to get along with others?

The Friend Who Changed My Life

On page 452, what does the narrator do when Theresa bullies her? What happens as a result?

Pgs. 454-455 Why does the narrator confront Theresa?

Pgs. 456-457 What descriptive details does the author give about the main library that show why it would attract the narrator? Select all that apply.

Pgs. 456-457 How do Theresa and the narrator behave while they are benched?

Pg. 457 Theresa whispers "remorsefully." Why is remorsefully a better word choice than sadly?

Match what the character does and says with what happens to the character.

What text evidence supports your answer to number 7? Give two reasons.

Pgs. 460-461 Why is Mary Lou the narrator's hero?

Essential Question: Based on the story, what actons can we take to get along with others?