Sonia Sotomayor

Which of the following details supports the central message of this story:
 “Make the most of the opportunities you are given.”

• Sonia really loved pork chops.
• Sonia was blooming like a moon flower.
• Sonia knew she had to study year after year in order to get the good grades she needed to be a judge.
• Sonia had many family traditions.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.1

The author stated that “Sonia’s family surrounded her like a warm blanket” What does the author mean by this statement?

• She liked to make forts with blankets with her family.

• The love and caring of her family made her feel her safe and cozy like a blanket would.

• Her family tried to cover her up.

• Her family kept her warm when she was cold.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the author mean when she said "Sonia would push herself to her limits?"

• Sonia studied day and night. She worked hard to graduate with high
  honors.
• Sonia shoved herself.
• Sonia was very bossy and pushy with people.
• Sonia did not like people being late to court.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

"What is the best way to restate the following question?" Why was Sonia scared?

• She heard crickets.
• She was a big baby.
• Sonia was hearing noises.
• Sonia was scared because...

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Which of the following statements shows the best evidence to support the following answer? 
A: Sonia’s mother loved her children.

• She cooked pork chops.
• She was a loving and caring mommy
•  I know this because in the text it says that she worked night and day so she could pay for Sonia and her brother’s private schools.
• She really loved Sonia.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1