Think Up Assessment - RL 7.6 - "Dog Insistence" & "Say What!?" (8.7) - Scott Yamanashi | Laabri

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Read the passage using your Scratch Paper Strategies and answer each question.

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Use “Dog Insistence” to answer questions 1–4.
Which is the best summary of the story?

Robby is out of breath when he comes home from school. While his big sister Serena makes him a peanut butter sandwich, he tells her they must get a dog. Serena points out that this is a bad idea because their mother is allergic to dogs.

Serena figures out that her seven-year-old brother, Robby, learned about exercise at school. Although Robby tells her that the family should get a dog, Serena offers to let him walk her instead. She also encourages Robby to learn to play baseball.

During a conversation with his sister Serena, Robby reveals his fear that he might have to stop going to school. His teacher apparently told the students they needed to have dogs. Confused, Serena tells Robby that he needs to back up to the beginning.

After school, Robby insists that his teacher said he must get a dog. His older sister Serena questions him until he says walking a dog is how people exercise. Serena explains that walking a dog was just one example of the many ways people can exercise.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.2

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Which phrase helps create a humorous tone in the story?

“didn’t remember all that much”

“could we back up”

“on the making sense train”

“discernment dawned”

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.4

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Based on the story, what can the reader tell about Robby?

that he believes his lack of a dog will get him in trouble

that he believes Serena does not care about his problem

that he believes his teacher knows everything about his home

that he believes a dog would be more fun than playing baseball

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.6

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Read this dictionary entry.
trace \trās\ n 1. evidence of something that is no longer present 2. a trail left behind by people or animals 3. something drawn or marked on paper 4. a small amount
Which definition matches the way trace is used in the sentence “‘I know,’ Robby said, a trace of doubt lacing his words”?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

EX.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.a

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Use “Say What?” to answer questions 5–9.
Which inference about Jada is supported by the story?

She has earned a reputation for being supportive.

She is jealous of Gabrielle’s many talents.

She values her friendship with Gabrielle.

She is extremely unobservant.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1

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Which sentence from the story supports the answer to Question 5?

“‘Probably—good idea—you’d scare everybody—’”

“‘Since when do we not see each other for a week?’”

“‘When did I say that?’”

“‘Everybody knows they asked you to crew last year only because you’re small, and you could slink around behind the scenery to help set up those special effects.’”

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1

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Read this paragraph from the story.
"Scare everybody? What did that mean? Gabrielle turned that phrase over and over in her head through algebra and Spanish and science. With every turn it grew worse. Scare everybody. Scare everybody. Jada thought she was so bad that she’d frighten people away."
Based on this paragraph, what can the reader infer that Gabrielle will most likely do?

prove Jada wrong by giving a great audition

confront Jada over her strange words

think of a funny way to scare Jada

forget about what Jada said

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1

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Read these sentences from the story.
"A week later, however, Jada caught Gabrielle before the first bell. She wouldn’t let Gabrielle duck away."
How does this incident propel the action of the story?

It explains the reasons for Jada’s actions.

It presents Gabrielle with a new problem.

It resolves Gabrielle’s unhappiness with Jada.

It intensifies the conflict between Jada and Gabrielle.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.3

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Read this sentence from the story.
"Over the next several days, Gabrielle came to feel like a ghost haunting the hallways, the lunchroom, her classes."
Why does the author use this figurative language?

to emphasize Gabrielle’s intense feeling of loneliness

to emphasize Gabrielle’s determination to avoid Jada

to emphasize Gabrielle’s belief that others find her scary

to emphasize Gabrielle’s uncertainty about what she wants

EX.ELA-Literacy.L.7.5.a

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Use “Dog Insistence” and “Say What?” to answer questions 10-13.
How is Robby in “Dog Insistence” similar to Gabrielle in “Say What?”

They both want something they do not think they can have.

They both share their problem with someone they trust.

They both interpret someone’s words too literally.

They both become depressed over their situation.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1

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In both stories, which theme is suggested by the characters’ interactions?

People should keep their doubts to themselves.

People sometimes fail to communicate clearly.

Getting used to a new idea takes time.

Many activities require natural talent.

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.2

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In both stories, how does the limited point of view affect the plot?

by showing how a secondary character is able to offend the main character

by letting the reader share the main character’s confusion over events

by making the reader feel deep sympathy for the main character

by emphasizing the humor in the main character’s situation

EX.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.6

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What is a key difference between the two stories?

The conflict of “Dog Insistence” continues, while the conflict of “Say What?” gets resolved.

“Dog Insistence” focuses mostly on events, while “Say What?” focuses mostly on characters.

“Dog Insistence” takes place in one location, while “Say What?” incorporates more than one setting.

The mood of “Dog Insistence” remains lighthearted, while the mood of “Say What?” grows somber.

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Think Up Assessment - RL 7.6 - "Dog Insistence" & "Say What!?" (8.7)

Think Up Assessment - RL 7.6 - "Dog Insistence" & "Say What!?" (8.7)

Use “Dog Insistence” to answer questions 1–4.Which is the best summary of the story?

Which phrase helps create a humorous tone in the story?

Based on the story, what can the reader tell about Robby?

Use “Say What?” to answer questions 5–9.Which inference about Jada is supported by the story?

Which sentence from the story supports the answer to Question 5?

Read these sentences from the story."A week later, however, Jada caught Gabrielle before the first bell. She wouldn’t let Gabrielle duck away."How does this incident propel the action of the story?

Read this sentence from the story."Over the next several days, Gabrielle came to feel like a ghost haunting the hallways, the lunchroom, her classes."Why does the author use this figurative language?

Use “Dog Insistence” and “Say What?” to answer questions 10-13.How is Robby in “Dog Insistence” similar to Gabrielle in “Say What?”

In both stories, which theme is suggested by the characters’ interactions?

In both stories, how does the limited point of view affect the plot?

What is a key difference between the two stories?

Use “Dog Insistence” to answer questions 1–4.Which is the best summary of the story?

Which phrase helps create a humorous tone in the story?

Based on the story, what can the reader tell about Robby?

Use “Say What?” to answer questions 5–9.Which inference about Jada is supported by the story?

Which sentence from the story supports the answer to Question 5?

Read these sentences from the story."A week later, however, Jada caught Gabrielle before the first bell. She wouldn’t let Gabrielle duck away."How does this incident propel the action of the story?

Read this sentence from the story."Over the next several days, Gabrielle came to feel like a ghost haunting the hallways, the lunchroom, her classes."Why does the author use this figurative language?

Use “Dog Insistence” and “Say What?” to answer questions 10-13.How is Robby in “Dog Insistence” similar to Gabrielle in “Say What?”

In both stories, which theme is suggested by the characters’ interactions?

In both stories, how does the limited point of view affect the plot?

What is a key difference between the two stories?

Use “Dog Insistence” to answer questions 1–4.
Which is the best summary of the story?

Use “Say What?” to answer questions 5–9.
Which inference about Jada is supported by the story?

Read these sentences from the story.
"A week later, however, Jada caught Gabrielle before the first bell. She wouldn’t let Gabrielle duck away."
How does this incident propel the action of the story?

Read this sentence from the story.
"Over the next several days, Gabrielle came to feel like a ghost haunting the hallways, the lunchroom, her classes."
Why does the author use this figurative language?

Use “Dog Insistence” and “Say What?” to answer questions 10-13.
How is Robby in “Dog Insistence” similar to Gabrielle in “Say What?”

Use “Dog Insistence” to answer questions 1–4.
Which is the best summary of the story?

Use “Say What?” to answer questions 5–9.
Which inference about Jada is supported by the story?

Read these sentences from the story.
"A week later, however, Jada caught Gabrielle before the first bell. She wouldn’t let Gabrielle duck away."
How does this incident propel the action of the story?

Read this sentence from the story.
"Over the next several days, Gabrielle came to feel like a ghost haunting the hallways, the lunchroom, her classes."
Why does the author use this figurative language?

Use “Dog Insistence” and “Say What?” to answer questions 10-13.
How is Robby in “Dog Insistence” similar to Gabrielle in “Say What?”