Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

Front

What was the first animal to try to marry Martina?

Back

Rooster

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What kind of test did Martina's abuela tell her to do?

Back

Coffee Test

Front

Why does the author repeat the words 'Ti-ki-tin, ti-ki-tan' at the end of the story?

Back

To show that Martina is happy.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

Why does Martina say no to Dan Gallo, the rooster?

Back

He yells when he is angry.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What was the second animal to try to marry Martina?

Back

Pig

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

Who is Martina?

Back

Martina is a beautiful cockroach who is the main character in the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What advice does Martina's abuela give her?

Back

To take the Coffee Test to find a suitable husband.

Front

What does the Coffee Test involve?

Back

Martina tests her suitors by seeing how they react to coffee.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the main theme of 'Martina the Beautiful Cockroach'?

Back

The importance of being true to oneself and making choices based on personal happiness.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What does Martina value in a partner?

Back

Martina values kindness and how a partner treats others.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3