Unit 1 Lesson 5 Comprehension Elisa's Diary

Which event happens first?

• Elisa's teacher mispronounces her name.
• Elisa moves to the United States permanently.
• Elisa meets José at the beginning of the school year.
• Elisa enjoys watching squirrels with her grandmother.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why does Elisa write in her diary that today is the "saddest day of her life"?

• Her grandmother moved to a new house.
• It is her last day visiting her grandmother.
• She moved to a new country.
• Her best friend moved away.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Where did Elisa live before she moved to the United States?

• Puerto Rico
• Guatemala
• Mexico
• Cuba

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• She is staying by herself with her grandmother.
• She is helping her grandmother move to a new house.
• She is living with her grandmother rather than visiting her.
• She is learning how to take care of the squirrels from her grandmother.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why is Elisa afraid to leave the house?

• The neighborhood is dangerous.
• She is scared she will get lost.
• Her parents told her not to leave the house.
• She doesn't speak English very well. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What happens after José tells about the customs and traditions of his country?

• The students clap.
• The students mock him.
• Elisa feels embarrassed.
• Elisa volunteers to go next.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does Elisa learn from José?

• It takes a special talent to be an artist.
• Cultural traditions do not really matter. 
• People should only speak one language.
• Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

"It will be right here waiting for you when you get back."
"I'll be back soon, Grandma. I love this place. Maybe someday I'll come and live with you."
The narrator does not state the names of the speakers in the sentences above because

• Grandma is embarrassed about getting Elisa's name wrong.
• The author wants the characters in the story to be a mystery.
• It is clear from the context that Elisa and Grandma are speaking.
• Elisa decides to change her name after moving to the United States.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Elisa at the end of the passage?

• a tourist
• a teacher
• a grandmother 
• a high school student

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

• It can be fun to learn new things.
• It is important to be loyal to friends.
• It can be helpful to work with other people.
• It is difficult to adjust to living in a new place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2