Jose! Born to Dance Story Test

Front

What is the main purpose of describing different types of dancing in the story?

Back

To show how José responded to each dance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Why does the author use Spanish words in the story?

Back

To show José's heritage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the metaphor 'New York is a cemetery' imply about José's dreams?

Back

José's dream of being an artist ended there.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

When did José first see dancers?

Back

When Papa took him to the theater.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the simile 'smooth as silk' describe in José's dancing?

Back

José's dance movements were smooth and graceful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What does heritage mean?

Back

Heritage refers to the traditions, achievements, and beliefs that are part of the history of a group or nation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Why is it important to understand different cultures in dance?

Back

It helps appreciate the diversity and significance of dance in various societies.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What role does José's father play in his exposure to dance?

Back

José's father took him to the theater, where he first saw dancers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1