Which sentence from "Ta-Na-E-Ka" gives a clue to one of the story's themes?

"Somehow, you know how to exist in a world that wasn't made for Indians."

"My grandfather had said the experience would be filled with adventure, and I was having my fill."

"My uncle and aunt gazed at me with hostility."

"All the friends and relatives who had gathered at our house for dinner make jokes about their Ta-Na-E-Ka experiences."

A writer gives a story a theme to-

communicate an idea the writer thinks is important

educate the reader about a subject like Ta-Na-E-Ka

The theme of a story is usually-

not directly stated in the story

found at the beginning of the story

The theme of "Ta-Na-E-Ka" has the most to do with-

understanding the value of traditions

discovering how to get along with older family members

learning to follow traditions without question

Which of the following is the best way to find the theme of a story?

note comments from character that express important thoughts

Think about which character you like best and why

Arrange all of the story events in sequence

read carefully to find a sentence where the writer explains the theme

Which of the following reading skills is most useful for finding the theme

Making inferences from story events

making predictions about story events

Ta-Na-E-Ka

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Ta-Na-E-Ka?

A dance

A survival test

An academic examination

A difficult marathon

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Mary feel as she gets ready for Ta-Na-E-Ka?

She is excited about the challenge

She is happy that she will prove she is a woman

She is frightened and even has nightmares about it

She is furious and no longer wants to be a Kaw

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Mary borrow five dollars from her teacher?

She needs the money to buy her grandfather a gift

She plans to buy special clothing for her Ta-Na-E-Ka ceremony

She wants to give the money to Roger to help him

She plans to use the money to help her survive Ta-Na-E-Ka

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Mary angry when Ernie says that Ta-Na-E-Ka is silly?

Mary never thought that Ta-Na-E-Ka was silly

She realizes that he hates the Kaw and their customs

She is tired of all of his jokes and questions

He has insulted her heritage, and she is proud of being a Kaw

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mary's ability to complete Ta-Na-E-Ka successfully in her own ways shows-

she would survive in a world where she must deal with whites

she no longer wanted to be a Kaw

she could never have made it through a real Ta-Na-E-Ka

she wanted to end the tradition, and now she has done it

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Filling up; stuffing

audacity

gorging

grimaced

loftiest

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

noblest; highest

audacity

gorging

grimaced

loftiest

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Ta-Na-E-Ka

What is Ta-Na-E-Ka?

How does Mary feel as she gets ready for Ta-Na-E-Ka?

Why does Mary borrow five dollars from her teacher?

Why is Mary angry when Ernie says that Ta-Na-E-Ka is silly?

Mary's ability to complete Ta-Na-E-Ka successfully in her own ways shows-

Filling up; stuffing

noblest; highest

boldness; daring

sharpest; most clever

twisted the face to express pain, anger, or disgust

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