Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

EPIGRAPH-CHAPTER 6

Reading Check

1. What song does Philip’s school play during the morning announcements?

2. In which sport does Philip participate?  

3. What does Ms. Narwin request from Dr. Gertrude Doane?

4. What important vote is to occur on April 5th?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Philip dislike Ms. Narwin?

2. Why is Philip worried about his parents?

3. How might you describe Philip’s personality in Ms. Narwin’s class?

4. What reason does Ms. Narwin give for the request she gave to her principal?

Paired Resource

“The Life of a Teacher and Why It’s Beyond Hard”

• This article from Forbes details the varying roles of the modern educator regarding student-teacher relationships, high-stakes testing, changing environments, and professional responsibilities.
• This resource best relates to the theme Purpose of Education.
• How does Amy Pierson’s experience compare to that of Ms. Narwin in the book? What challenges does she face that Ms. Narwin did not have to contend with? Has life as a teacher gotten easier or more difficult?  

CHAPTERS 7-12

Reading Check

1. What grade does Philip receive in his English class?

2.