Lesson 3.14 - Author's Craft

Multiple Choice

Charlotte finds _____ every day to learn something new and help the people around her.

• burst

• opportunities

• immigration

• refugees

• amazing

Multiple Choice

Niko does _____ things with the football every day, always practicing new moves and impressing his friends.

• burst

• opportunities

• immigration

• refugees

• amazing

Multiple Choice

How many syllables are in the word refugees?

• 0 syllables

• 1 syllable

• 2 syllables

• 3 syllables

• 4 syllables

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Multiple Choice

Which short story (anecdote) does Papá share with Amada in the passage?

• He tells her about a time he traveled across the desert and saw too many stars to count.

• He tells her about all the cousins waiting for them with tamales and hot chocolate in Mexicali.

• He tells her about the cardboard box cities the boys built while the family was packing.

• He tells her how he was born in Arizona and moved back to Mexico when he was six, reminding her that their family got through a big change before.

Open Ended

How does the author’s use of language contribute to Amada’s perspective?

Sentence Starter: The language the author uses helps Amada see _____ because _____.

Multiple Choice

What is Amada Irma Pérez’s purpose for writing this selection?

• To explain the differences between living in Mexicali and living in the United States

• To share her experiences about making friends and adjusting to a new country

• To teach others who move from one country to another to believe in their strength, love, memories, and culture

• To describe her feelings and the challenges she faced while moving to a new country

Please read the following:

Eli and James loved exploring their neighborhood on their bikes. One bright Saturday morning, Eli spotted a small ramp near the park bench. “I bet I can jump over it!” he exclaimed. James watched nervously as Eli sped up and tried the jump. Eli landed… but not quite as he planned. He wobbled and fell onto the soft grass, laughing all the way. James ran over, shaking his head with a smile. “You always try the biggest jumps first!” he said. Eli grinned. “I guess I’ll start smaller next time.”

Multiple Choice

Which detail best shows the author’s playful voice and also illustrates the main event of the story?

• Eli landed… but not quite as he planned. He wobbled and fell onto the soft grass, laughing all the way.

• Eli and James loved exploring their neighborhood on their bikes.

• James ran over, shaking his head with a smile.

• “I guess I’ll start smaller next time,” Eli said.

Multiple Choice

Sentence: Dominic and Charlie played soccer and baseball together after school. They ran across the field, kicked the ball, and hit the baseball as fast as they could.

Which part of the first sentence is the predicate?

• Dominic and Charlie

• played baseball and soccer together

• after school

• ran across the field

Poll

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