"Luz Sees the Light"

Front

What does the idiom 'out to lunch' mean?

Back

Not thinking clearly.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What was Luz's idea for the abandoned lot?

Back

To build a neighborhood food park.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What are some reasons Luz wants to clean the abandoned lot and make it a public park?

Back

To create a community space, promote local food sources, and enhance neighborhood aesthetics.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What does the illustration on page 217 convey about Luz?

Back

It shows she is busy and has many ideas for fixing up the lot.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

Why is having a neighborhood farm (garden) important to Luz?

Back

So she will not have to depend on food that is shipped from far away.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What are the benefits of a neighborhood food park?

Back

Promotes community engagement, provides fresh food, and enhances local biodiversity.

Front

How can cleaning an abandoned lot impact a community?

Back

It can improve safety, increase property values, and foster community pride.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What role does community involvement play in Luz's project?

Back

It encourages collaboration, gathers diverse ideas, and builds support for the project.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What are some challenges Luz might face in her project?

Back

Funding, community resistance, and regulatory hurdles.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How does Luz's project relate to sustainability?

Back

It promotes local food production and reduces reliance on transportation for food.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1