7. The main idea of the excerpt below is that Harold _____.

4. The following words were said by _______.      “When I wrestled, we had a guy on the team who flopped around in almost every match, never doing        anything to win. We used to call him ‘Fish’ cause all he did was flipflop on the mat like a fish out of        water. . . . I don’t want you wrestlin’ like ol’ Fish.”

19. In order to clear up a misunderstanding, Jamee speaks to Darrell on behalf of Amberlynn. Write about a time when a friend has gotten actively involved and helped you with a specific situation. Be sure to describe what your problem was, how your friend’s actions created a change, and how you responded to the assistance your friend provided. Alternatively, you may write about a time when you actively did something to change a friend’s situation.

13.  How does Darrell do at his first wrestling match? How do those around him react to how he does?

8. The main idea of the excerpt below is that ______.

5. The main idea of the excerpt below is that ______.

3. The following words were said by ____.         “Darrell, I just want you to know Amberlynn feels real bad about what happened in class that day          with Tyray. She didn’t mean anything she said. She was just actin’ that way because everyone was           starin’ at her and she was embarrassed.” 

9. You can conclude from the following excerpt that Miss Bea thinks Darrell is a ____.

14. What happens between Darrell and Amberlynn at the school dance?

19. A new coat of off-white paint _______________________(e)d the old kitchen much brighter and more attractive.