CKLA Grade 5 Unit 1 Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of sharing personal narratives in our lives?

• They help us connect with others and understand ourselves better.

• Personal narratives are not important in communication.

• They are mainly used for historical records.

​◦ a true story
◦ told in the first person
◦ by someone involved in the events described

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a personal narrative?

• Written in first person

• Describes real events

• Focuses on the author's experiences

• Uses fictional characters

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a personal narrative?

• To inform about a historical event

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To share a meaningful personal experience

Open Ended

Why do you think first-time experiences are often used as topics for personal narratives?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons a first-time experience might be memorable, according to the example provided?

• It was surprising or unexpected

• It involved a strong emotion or reaction

• It was something you did every day

• It made someone else react differently

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in organizing a good paragraph according to the guidelines provided?

• Include a topic sentence to introduce the main idea

• Add supporting sentences with facts and details

• End with a concluding sentence or final thought

• Start with a question to engage the reader

• ​ditto sheets, n. paper copies

• cornucopias, n. horns containing food and drink

• abuela, n. grandmother (Spanish)

• resolve, n. determination

• blurted, v. said suddenly

• sombreros, n. large hats traditionally worn in Spain and Mexico

• ​mira, v. look (Spanish)

• conceded, v. admitted defeat

• ecstatic, adj. very happy

• piñata, n. a paper mache figure filled with candy

Multiple Select

Which of the following words from the vocabulary list are likely to be related to celebrations or parties?

• piñata

• cornucopias

• sombreros

• resolve

Multiple Choice

Why did the author’s teacher want him to have a real Thanksgiving?

• To help him understand American traditions

• To teach him how to cook

• To celebrate his birthday

Open Ended

What is one way the author’s experience with Thanksgiving was different from traditional American celebrations?

Multiple Select

Which of the following items did the author mention coloring for Thanksgiving?

• Cornucopias

• Pilgrim hats

• Pumpkins

• Christmas trees

Multiple Choice

What is the main theme of "The First Real San Giving Day" by Richard Blanco?

• The importance of family traditions

• The history of Thanksgiving

• The challenges of moving to a new country

• The role of food in celebrations

​• Tell students to finish reading the projected paragraph and, as an exit slip, to write down one quote from the paragraph that shows Abuela’s strong connection to Cuban culture.