The Circuit Character Development and Theme

Part A: Based on the story, which statement explains how the Panchito initially responds to moving (RL.1.3)

• He is excited by the new adventure.

• He is hopeful that they will find a better place to live.

• He is upset about the relocation.

• He is ecstatic about making new friends.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Part B: Which TWO quotations provide evidence for the answer to Part A? (RL.1.1)

• The thought of having to move to Fresno and knowing what was in store for me there brought tears to my

  eyes.

• As the last days of August disappeared, so did the number of braceros. Sunday, only one—the best picker—came to work. I liked him.

• My older brother, Roberto, was also silent. He leaned his head back and closed his eyes.

• And the thought of not hearing them again saddened me.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Part A: Which statement contrasts the attitude of the Panchito with the attitude about moving at the beginning of the story? (RL.1.3)

• Panchito feels nervous about having to read in front of the class

• Panchito and his brother dashed behind the bush

• The ride home was quiet and no one spoke

• Panchito is excited to tell papa about his day at school.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Select TWO sentences from the story that reveal how the Panchito changes as the story comes to a resolution (RL.1.1)

• A few minutes later, the yelling and screaming of my little brothers and sisters, for whom the move was a great

  adventure, broke the silence of dawn.

• That day I could hardly wait to get home to tell Papá and Mamá the great news.

• He then picked up a trumpet, blew on it, and handed it to

  me. The sound gave me goose bumps.

• Mamá had cooked a special

  meal for us. We had rice and tortillas with carne con chile, my favorite dish.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following identifies the theme of the short story?

• Family can offer strength and support, etc.

• Patience will pay off in the end

• Never give up on your dreams

• Love always wins in the end

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Part B: Which quotation best supports the theme identified in Part A?(RL.1.1)

• When Papá and Roberto left for work, I felt relief.

• While we ate, Papá jotted down the number of boxes we had picked.

• As we drove home Papá did not say a word.

• That night, by the light of a kerosene lamp, we unpacked and cleaned our new home.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does Mr. Lema play a role in advancing the plot?

• Mr. Lema makes the boy nervous when he ask him to read in front of the class.

• Mr. Lema gives the boy hope that he can be successful in school and have a “normal” life

• Mr. Lema makes the boy feel better when he shows him the corridos.

• Mr. Lema makes the student unsure of himself in front of the whole class.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4