The author’s purpose for writing this humorous narrative is most likely to —
In what way does the structure of the text contribute to its effectiveness?
Which sentence from the text best relates to the message of the story?
Read paragraph 1 of the selection.
The voice flew across the room and nailed me in the back of my seat.
The author’s use of figurative language in this sentence —
Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
Tim K. was the funniest boy I knew, but I wish him had waited to tell us the joke.
In paragraph 10, the word apology contains the Greek root word logos, which means speech. Which word below contains the same root?
Based on paragraphs 5 through 8 of the story, what can the reader infer about Jon Scieszka when he was a fifth grader?
Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
The teacher made it clear that anyone caught laughing they going to be sent home.
How does the organization of paragraphs 13–16 contribute to the selection?
Reread paragraph 25 of the selection. What can the reader infer is the author’s message?
The word glorious comes from the Latin word glōria, which means “great praise or honor.” What does glorious mean as it is used in paragraph 25?
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
Select the two quotations from the selection that best support the idea that the author made an important decision.
Which phrase from paragraph 23 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word pause?
The statement "My friend and back-row pal, Tim K. had just told me the funniest joke I had ever heard." supports the overall message of the story.
The statement "That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road. " supports the overall message of the story.
The statement "But I do remember the laugh I got." supports the overall message of this story.
Which word best describes the mood of paragraphs 1–4 of the selection?