"When he finally chose the Carcanchita, he checked it thoroughly before driving it out of the car lot. He examined every inch of the car." Papa most likely...

proceeds carefully in important matters

pretends to know more than he does

Which sentence most helps the reader understand that Panchito likes to learn?

"I walked up to him and asked if he could help me with the new words"

"Suddenly I felt even more the weight of hours, days, weeks, and months of work"

"We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school"

"During recess I went into the rest room and opened my English book to page 125"

Which sentence best supports that Panchito's work in the fields is challenging?

"My body ached all over. I felt little control over my arms and legs. This feeling went on every morning for days until my muscles finally got used to the work."

"When the sun had tired and sunk behind the mountains, Ito signaled to us that it was time to go home."

"Early next morning Mr. Sullivan showed us where his crop was, and after breakfast, Papa, Roberto, and I headed for the vineyard to pick."

"Instinctively, Roberto and I ran and hid in the vineyards. We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school."

Which excerpt best highlights Mr. Lema's kindheartedness?

"He must have read my face because before I could answer, he added: 'I'll teach you how to play during our lunch hours.'"

"Mr. Lema, the sixth grade teacher, greeted me and assigned me a desk."

"'The first thing we have to do this morning is finish reading the story we began yesterday,' he said enthusiastically."

"He walked up to me, handed me an English book, and asked me to read."

What theme is implied at the end when Panchito discovers the packed boxes?

good things come to those who wait

helping others is the key to happiness

"I sat at the table across from Roberto, but I kept my head down. I did not want to look up and face him. I knew he was sad. He was not going to school today. He was not going tomorrow, or the next week, or next month. He would not go until the cotton season was over, and that was sometime in February." What theme is most clearly suggested by this passage?

sometimes, responsibilities must come before one's own desires

it's never too late to pursue your dreams if you practice patience

reminding others of their faults will only disappoint them

avoidance is not an effective way to solve one's problems

"When we got there, Mama walked up to the house. She went through a white gate, past a row of bushes, up the stairs to front door. She rang the doorbell. The porch light went on and a tall husky man came out. They exchanged a few words. After the man went in, Mama clasped her hands and hurried back to the car. 'We have work! Mr. Sullivan said we can stay there the whole season,' she said, gasping and pointing to an old garage near the stables." "The garage was worn out by the years. It had no windows. The walls, eaten by termites, strained to support the roof full of holes. The dirt floor, populated by earth worms, looked like a gray road map." What theme is most clearly implied by these 2 paragraphs?

those who have little appreciate what little they have

hasty deals often leave both parties unsatisfied

high expectations lead to high quality results

a messy home leads to a disorganized mind

Main Idea/ Details What is the main idea of "The Circuit?"

The life of migrant farm workers is hard because they are constantly moving.

School is important and we all need an education.

Music education is important for kids to be successful in life.

Cardboard boxes are necessary for moving even if they make people upset.

Main Idea/ Details At the end of "The Circuit," what do the cardboard boxes mean to Panchito?

He will have to stop going to school and move again.

He has not been working hard enough in the fields.

It is Roberto's turn to go to school

The officials have found out that Roberto does not go to school.

Sequencing Which event happened first in "The Circuit?"

Panchito goes to work in the fields with his father and brother.

Panchito starts to learn to play an instrument.

Panchito and his brother have to hide from a school bus.

Sequencing What event causes Panchito to hide during recess and read to himself?

He did not read during class and was angry with himself.

His brother wanted him to learn a story and tell it to him later.

His teacher yelled at him during class and made him feel bad.

The other kids were not letting him be part of their games.

Inferencing Why does the iron pot mean so much to Panchito's mother?

It remains the same no matter where the family goes.

She believes it makes food taste better.

She can use it to carry goods as well as for cooking.

Her mother gave the iron pot to her.

Vocabulary: A sharecropper...

farms another person's property

"The Circuit" by Francisco Jimenez

Authored by Amanda Byers

English

6th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

"The Circuit" is a story about the narrator's...

experience as a migrant farm worker

conflicts with his family members

failed attempts to find work

visit to the United States

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does Panchito feel about moving?

living in one place would be boring

dislikes constantly moving from place to place

enjoys moving but dislikes work

doesn't mind moving from place to place

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does Mr. Lema do that causes Panchito to feel dizzy?

asks him to read from an English book

tells him to introduce himself

suggests that he is in the wrong classroom

gives a test Panchito knows nothing about

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do Panchito and Roberto react to the school bus?

they watch the bus wistfully

the climb on board

they shout and make faces

they run away and hide

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the constant in Panchito's life?

his teacher

his house

his school

his family

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

"Instinctively, Roberto and I ran and hid in the vineyards."

Which word is closest in meaning to instinctively?

without thinking

full of happines

with peace

sadly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If a new student hesitantly approaches you in the hallway, he most likely

sticks out his hand boldly

moves slowly and a bit shyly

eagerly offers to share something

thoughtlessly pushes past you

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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"The Circuit" by Francisco Jimenez

"The Circuit" is a story about the narrator's...

How does Panchito feel about moving?

What does Mr. Lema do that causes Panchito to feel dizzy?

How do Panchito and Roberto react to the school bus?

What is the constant in Panchito's life?

"Instinctively, Roberto and I ran and hid in the vineyards."Which word is closest in meaning to instinctively?

If a new student hesitantly approaches you in the hallway, he most likely

"When he finally chose the Carcanchita, he checked it thoroughly before driving it out of the car lot. He examined every inch of the car."Papa most likely...

Which sentence most helps the reader understand that Panchito likes to learn?

Which of the following is the best way to describe Panchito's work in the fields?

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