Pedro's Journal

Front

What is the overall structure of the story in Pedro's Journal?

Back

The overall structure reflects the hopes and reality of the experience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Front

What is a synonym for the word 'forebode'?

Back

Omen.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the setting described on page 1 of Pedro's Journal?

Back

The setting is the sea and a ship.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Front

How does Pedro feel about the natives that they capture?

Back

Pedro feels sad about the natives that they capture.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What evidence indicates Pedro and Columbus' feelings about capturing natives?

Back

Pedro states, 'I will not laugh at my mother anymore after 7 women and 3 small children were taken to bring back to Spain.'

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What themes are explored in Pedro's Journal?

Back

Themes of hope, reality, and the impact of colonization.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Front

How does the setting influence the characters' experiences in the story?

Back

The sea and ship setting creates a sense of adventure and isolation, impacting their interactions.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What emotions are depicted in the prayers on pages 14 and 21?

Back

The prayers express a mix of hope and the harsh reality of their experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'forebode'?

Back

It is an example of foreshadowing.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How does Pedro's perspective change throughout the story?

Back

Pedro's perspective evolves from excitement to sadness regarding the consequences of their actions.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3