Pose Questions and Respond Relevantly Practice Test

Topic: Theme and character motivation in The Giver (students have read chapters 1–10).

Discussion excerpt:

• Emma: “I think Jonas starts questioning the rules because he senses something is missing.”
• Jamal: “Can you explain what you mean by ‘something is missing,’ and what moment in the text made you think that?”
• Emma: “Good question. When Jonas sees the apple change, it’s like he realizes there’s more to the world than what the community allows him to notice.”

Which question best shows Jamal is posing a question that elicits elaboration (SL.7.1.c)?

Topic: Short story discussion—author’s choices in “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes.

Discussion excerpt:

• Maya: “Mrs. Jones doesn’t call the police because she sees Roger needs help, not punishment.”
• Marcus: “Why do you think the author has her bring Roger home instead of letting him run away?”

Which response is most relevant to Marcus’s question?