The House that Jane Built

Front

Why was it hard for many people in Chicago to get jobs?

Back

Many people were immigrants and couldn't speak English.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What did Jane vow to do at the age of six?

Back

Jane vowed to fix the world and live among the filthy houses.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Why did Jane rely on her home library?

Back

Her dad's library was the town library.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How does the author show Jane is brave as a kid?

Back

She and her brother have adventures at night.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How did Jane's trip to Europe show she was empathetic?

Back

She noticed people who were hungry and wanted to help.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What is empathy?

Back

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

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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 does it mean to be brave?

Back

Being brave means facing fears and challenges with courage.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a library?

Back

A library is a place where books and other materials are kept for people to read or borrow.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is the importance of learning new skills?

Back

Learning new skills helps people find jobs and improve their lives.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What does it mean to be an immigrant?

Back

An immigrant is a person who moves to a new country to live.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5