Journeys "Elisa's Diary" Comprehension

What details go with this theme?--It is difficult to adjust to living in a new place?

• Elisa is sad

• Elisa does not understand a lot of English

• Elisa learns fun things to do.

• Elisa works with other people.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What is different about Elisa staying with her grandmother this time?

• She is staying by herself with her grandmother.

• She is helping her grandmother mover to a new home.

• She is living with her grandmother rather than visiting her.

• She is learning to care for the squirrels from her grandmother.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

Why does Francisco suggest that Elisa watch TV?

• to learn English

• to learn about football

• to learn about America

• to learn how to care for a pet

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

How are Jose' and Elisa alike?

• They both like to draw pictures.

• They both like to watch squirrels.

• They are both from another country.

• They both live with their grandmother.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.9B

What happened when Jose' told about the customs and traditions of his country?

• The students clapped.

• Elisa felt embarrassed.

• The students mocked him.

• Elisa volunteered to go next.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was the theme of Elisa's composition?

• Maya

• America

• Guatemala

• Puerto Rico

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CCSS.RL.5.2

With whom did Elisa share her composition grade?

• Jose'

• Francisco

• Her grandmother

• Her other teachers

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.3

What deal did Jose' and Elisa make?

• to be friends forever

• to learn how to play sports

• to help each other with their English skills

• to visit Puerto Rico and Guatemala together

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.1

What did Elisa learn from Jose'?

• It takes a special talent to be an artist.

• Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

• People who speak only one language are dumb.

• It is important for people to laugh at themselves.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What is Elisa at the end of the story?

• a tourist

• a teacher

• a grandmother

• a high school student

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CCSS.RL.5.1