Writing about Theme in Fiction and Citing Evidence

Question 1

Add transitions to the paragraph.

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Squeaky seems to not like the girls around her, one of the main themes of the story is that strong girls need female friends. Squeaky says that she doesn't pay attention to the girls, when Gretchen is: but; Squeaky seems to not like the girls around her, one of the main themes of the story is that strong girls need female friends. Squeaky says that she doesn't pay attention to the girls, when Gretchen is: although; Squeaky seems to not like the girls around her, one of the main themes of the story is that strong girls need female friends. Squeaky says that she doesn't pay attention to the girls, when Gretchen is: Furthermore; Squeaky seems to not like the girls around her, one of the main themes of the story is that strong girls need female friends. Squeaky says that she doesn't pay attention to the girls, when Gretchen is: in spite of

Question 2

Choose the transition word or phrase that accomplishes each function.

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✔ furthermore; Adds an idea: furthermore; Shows a difference: however; Shows a relationship: therefore; similarly

Question 3

✔ however as a result

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✔ however

Question 4

✔ therefore additionally

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✔ therefore

Question 5

because✔ similarly

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✔ similarly

Question 6

Which theme is shown most clearly in this part of the story?

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It’s important to stand up for what you believe.

Question 7

Given the theme “Something good can come from not getting what you want,” which evidence provides the best support?

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“I can . . . begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion.”

Question 8

Pick the evidence that supports each point.

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✔ “Doesn’t he always keep up with me on my trots?”; Squeaky comes to believe that Raymond could be a good runner.: “Doesn’t he always keep up with me on my trots?”; Squeaky is always ready to defend her brother.: “If anybody has anything to say to Raymond . . . they have to come by me.”

Question 9

✔ “If anybody has anything to say to Raymond . . . they have to come by me.”“I am a little girl with skinny arms and a squeaky voice.”“As I get into place I see that ole Raymond is on line on the other side of the fence.”

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✔ “If anybody has anything to say to Raymond . . . they have to come by me.”

Question 10

Pick the evidence that supports each point.

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✔ “We stand there with this big smile of respect between us.”; Squeaky and Gretchen become closer after racing against each other.: “We stand there with this big smile of respect between us.”; Squeaky is completely focused when she competes in a race.: “I was going to yell at him but then I didn’t. It burns up your energy to holler.”

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