Tortilla Sun and Confetti Girl

PART A in both passages, what causes the conflict between the narrator and her parent?

• The narrator does something to disappoint her parent.

• The narrator misunderstands her parent's intentions.

• The parent acts in a way that neglects the narrator's interests.

• The parent makes a mess that the narrator will have to clean up.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

PART A The passage from Confetti Girl begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (para 1). The passage from Tortilla Sun ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father. How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrators?

• The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.

• The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.

• The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.

• The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What class does Nina's dad ask her about?

• Math

• English

• Social Studies

• Science

Nina's dad is most likely a __________.

• dentist

• doctor

• rapper

• teacher

What does Nina's dad tell her that the prefix super means?

• stop and wonder

• above and beyond

• big

• littler

What was the title of the book Nina was reading at school?

• The Landlady

• The Wizard of Oz

• Alice in Wonderland

• Watership Down

What can the reader imply about Nina's feelings towards reading?

• It is one of her favorite hobbies.

• She thoroughly enjoys it and reads everyday.

• She hates reading and finds it very boring.

• She'd rather read and drink soda in her room than spend time with her dad.

What can the reader imply about Nina's dad's feelings towards reading?

• He loves reading and has a collection of novels on the bookshelf.

• He hates reading just as much as Nina.

• He has a scavenger hunt with the books because he loves them so much.

• He doesn't read much.

What is the meaning of the word sarcasm as it is used in paragraph 18 of the passage from Confetti Girl? (AKS 4)

• a remark indicating mockery and annoyance

• a response that is meant to be taken literally

• an answer that indicates confusion or skepticism

• an observation that is silly and childish

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which quotation from the passage helps clarify the meaning of sarcasm? (AKS 1)

• "Supper...super...super something. Can't remember." (paragraph 15)

• "'It could have been super-duper or super-loop for all I care'" (paragraph 17)

• "'So did I tell you we're having a book sale for our next fundraiser'" (paragraph 20)

• "'Yes, that that's it. But I left it in my locker. I guess I can't do my homework.'" (paragraph 24)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3