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U4W2 Comprehension Questions

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A Window into History: The Mystery of the Cellar Window

LITERATURE ANTHOLOGY

Answer the questions while reading the story.
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What does the italicized text on page 283 indicate? How does this text help readers?

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Pgs. 284-285 How do Celia's actions reflect her feelings?

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Pgs. 286-287 How has the setting changed between Acts 1 and 2?

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Pgs. 284-287 Drag each detail to the correct point of view.

  • Grandma J. states, "This is not great...I'm going to lose my home."
  • The Andrews family will be fairly compensated.
  • Grandma J. states, "Best construction site?" This is my home!
  • Patricia says the playground is "for the children of our great city."
  • The playground is near a large school.
  • Caleb says that his grandmother is upset.
  • Caleb's grandmother is not happy about the city council's decision to tear down her house.
  • Patricia believes the city council's plan to tear down the house and build a playground is a good idea for the community.
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Pgs. 286-287 How has the action of the play changed?

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Which detail on page 287 tells you this is a mystery?

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Pgs. 288-289 How does the broken window lead to an investigation?

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Pgs. 290-291 How has Patricia Cole's view of the house changed?

2

Pgs. 290-291 Find two details that show Cedric's point of view that the house is important to the city's history.

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Essential Question: How did a second look at an old house lead to a discovery?