Mustaches for Maddie

Front

What does Maddie learn about Cassie's life at the swim party?

Back

Cassie is going through a really hard time with her parents' divorce.

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Front

What role does Maddie play in the school play?

Back

Maddie plays the role of Juliet.

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Front

Why does Cassie cry at the end of the book?

Back

She is touched and happy because other people thought about her.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What do Maddie's parents express while she pretends to sleep?

Back

They are scared about Maddie's surgery.

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Front

Why did Maddie write a letter to her parents before her surgery?

Back

To express her love to her family and to share her fears.

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Front

What is a key theme in 'Mustaches for Maddie'?

Back

Friendship and understanding others' struggles.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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Front

How does Maddie's perception of Cassie change throughout the story?

Back

Maddie realizes that Cassie's life is not as perfect as she thought.

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Front

What emotional challenges do the characters face in the story?

Back

They deal with issues like divorce, fear of surgery, and the need for friendship.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What lesson does Maddie learn about empathy?

Back

She learns to understand and empathize with others' feelings.

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Front

What does the letter symbolize in Maddie's journey?

Back

It symbolizes her courage to express her feelings and fears.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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