Always Go to the Funeral

Front

What does the phrase, 'You can't come in without going out' mean?

Back

It means that everybody that is born will someday die.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the author's main point of view in the article?

Back

The author believes in attending funerals to share in life's inevitable calamities.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What happened when the author's father died?

Back

Many people came out to attend his funeral.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What does 'going to the funeral' represent?

Back

It represents doing something good when you don't want to.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Why should you go to the funeral according to Dee's father?

Back

To support the family of the dead.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of attending funerals?

Back

It shows support and compassion for those grieving.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How can attending a funeral be seen as a small inconvenience?

Back

It may be uncomfortable, but it is a meaningful gesture of support.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What does the author suggest about heroic gestures?

Back

The author suggests that small acts of kindness are more important than waiting for grand gestures.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What emotional state did Dee experience after her father's death?

Back

Dee felt numb and struggled with her emotions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What lesson can be learned from attending funerals?

Back

Attending funerals teaches us about the importance of community and support.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2