7.6.B Analyze The Development Of The Plot Through Responses Of The Characters
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Grade 7
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Why is the letter important to this story?It explains Pavel’s motivation for enduring the journey.It suggests that Pavel has family members who love him.It shows that Pavel’s countrymen have renamed their town.It tells how Pavel’s uncle managed to acquire new land.60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q2Pavel’s interaction with Miklos contributes to the plot by —indicating where Miklos is standing when Pavel begins to sing a songhighlighting why Miklos is rude to Pavelcausing Pavel to use a different strategy to get some soupshowing how much smaller Pavel is compared with Miklos60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q3Which of these best describes Pavel’s internal conflict in the story?He is not prepared for the misery of the voyage to America.A man places him on the other side of the ship.A man stands between him and the soup pot.He is unhappy about the cost of his ticket.60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q4The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight into —the reasons for the travelers’ journeyUncle John’s optimistic attitudePavel’s feelings about his experiencehow beautiful the passengers’ destination is60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q5Which event from the story shows that Bragger’s attitude about playing basketball is different from Kirby’s?Bragger claiming not to know several basic basketball factsBragger passing the basketball to Kirby after taking a shotBragger acting as if he doesn’t care that he misses a basketBragger picking up the ball after Kirby misses a basket60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q6Read these sentences from the story. Based on these sentences, the reader can infer that Kirby thinks he —has natural talent that he has been unable to demonstrateis obligated to participate in activities related to basketballshould make a strong effort to improve his shooting techniqueis a disappointment to his family because of his lack of athletic skill60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q7The description of Coach Armstrong emphasizes Kirby’s —disappointment that a new coach has been assigned to his classfrustration that the coach takes a long time to begin the tryoutsexcitement about having a chance to perform for a new coachassurance in his decision not to try out for the team60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q8The author’s use of questions in paragraph 6 helps the reader understand —how Kirby reacts when he does not play basketball wellthat Kirby thinks he should practice with people his own agethat Kirby has a negative attitude about his ability to play basketballthat Kirby worries about not being able to participate in basketball60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q9Read this excerpt from the story. Kirby’s thoughts in this excerpt reveal that he —understands the effort that is required to play professional basketballwishes he had the talent to be recognized for his playingis reliving a moment from a previous basketball game he playedneeds encouragement from others to be successful60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q10Which sentence shows that the narrator is aware of the feelings of others?We hurry back to the nest, where a few other beachwalkers have been drawn in as well.I can tell her mind is on my little brother, Charlie.The baby turtle seems to be taking a break from his attempts to free himself from the nest.It doesn’t seem to be as strong, though, and the first turtle is putting an increasing amount of distance between them.60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q11Using the first-person point of view allows the author to —present each character’s thoughts about the eventdescribe the occasion’s importance to the local residentshelp the reader feel closely connected with the narrator’s experienceexplain the narrator’s complex relationship with his mother60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q12Why are the woman’s comments about the nest in paragraphs 6 through 10 important to the story?They show that the local residents think tourists disregard the safety of the turtles.ReadingPageThey reveal the significance of seeing the turtles hatch from their nest.They explain why it is problematic that the turtles are hatching early.They establish that the woman is knowledgeable about the life cycle of turtles.60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q13The narrator’s observations in paragraph 2 are important to the story because they —illustrate the family’s desire to spend time togethersuggest that the narrator envies his brotherconvey the mother’s anxiety about Charlieimply that Charlie values his personal interests more than family60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q14What is the narrator’s primary motivation for continuing to visit Jim?He wants Jim to ask him to help with the experiments.He thinks spending time with Jim will make him smarter.He enjoys watching Jim manage several tasks at once.He likes witnessing the moments when Jim is surprised.60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q15Why is Jim’s demonstration with the jawbreaker important to the plot?It allows the narrator to experience a moment of understanding.It encourages the narrator to develop his own scientific theory about protons.It gives the narrator an opportunity to help Jim with one of his projects.It shows the narrator that many scientific concepts are not complicated.60s7.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
