Flashcard on 'We Still Belong' by Christine Day

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What is the setting of 'We Still Belong'?

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Everett, Washington.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the name of Wesley's cat?

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Vader.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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Front

What language does Uncle Kenji want baby Zoe to learn?

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Japanese.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What did Skye wear that had a message about Columbus?

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A t-shirt & a red handprint.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does Wesley learn about Skye Reynolds?

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Skye is from the Choctaw Nation.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Who is the author of 'We Still Belong'?

Back

Christine Day.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the significance of the red handprint on Skye's t-shirt?

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It symbolizes awareness of Indigenous issues.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What cultural background does Skye Reynolds represent?

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Choctaw Nation.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What themes are explored in 'We Still Belong'?

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Identity, belonging, and cultural heritage.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does Wesley's understanding of his identity evolve in the story?

Back

He learns to appreciate his cultural roots.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3