RL.5.2, L.5.5.c, L.5.4.

c
SOL 4, 19, 20
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Reading Open-Ended Question
Lesson 3
Off and Running
Find the synonymns and antonyms for four of your target vocabulary words to provide details about
the story.
debate

prodded

scanned

inflated

gradually

stalled

decorated

shaken

beckoned

hesitated

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RI 5.8, W.5.4
SOL 10, 16
Name ________________________________
Reading Open-Ended Question

Date_____________
Lesson 2

Off and Running

Identify what evidence supports how Miata and Rudy are alike/different in the story.

Explain the lesson Miata learns about running for office. Use examples from the story to justify you
answer.
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SL 5.1.a, W5.3.b, RL.5.1, RI 5.1

SOL 1, 18
Name ________________________________
Reading Open-Ended Question

Date_____________
Lesson 3

Off and Running

Use words from the process skills list to develop four questions about the selection.
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4. ______________________________________________________________________________
Use dialogue and description to answer the four questions.
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RI.5.2, RI 5.8, W 5.4

SOL 3-4, 10, 14
Name ________________________________
Reading Open-Ended Question

Date_____________
Lesson 3

Off and Running

Summarize the story by using character traits and dialogue in your writing about the selection.
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