CD S1C2

Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand the meaning of ayran?

• rice, meatballs and salad

• how much fun they will have

• salty yogurt drink

• Talya laughs

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

By organizing the selection sequentially, the author is able to--

• persuade the reader to visit a foreign city

• describe the difficulty of life in a modern international city

• help the reader compare his or her daily life to Talya's routine

• show the importance of food and mealtimes in a Turkish family

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The photograph included with the selection best supports which of the following ideas from the text?

• Talya enjoys eating candy with her sister, Cemile.

• Many interesting spices are available at Turkish markets.

• Although much of Talya's day is familiar, the details of her life are quite different.

• Turkish grocery stores are larger than most American stores.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

The reader can infer that Cemille--

• is often responsible for helping take care of her little sister

• enjoys high school

• doesn't enjoy sharing a bedroom with her little sister

• does most of the family's shopping

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of thee is the best summary of the selection?

• The daily routine of Talya, a Turkish schoolgirl, is very similar to yours. She wakes up, goes to school, comes home, eats with her family, and does her homework before going to bed. Details of her life, like food, music, the market, and time with family, can be very different.

• Your routine is normal: you wake up, eat breakfast, and get ready for school. You spend a big part of your day at school, then come home and do homework. You enjoy watching TV and playing before you eat dinner and to to bed. Talya's life is similar to yours.

• Talya and her sister enjoy pop music, visiting the beach with friends, and spending time with their family. They shop for their mother after school, and their mother is a good cook.

• Talya likes Tarkan, a famous Turkish pop music star. Like most Turkish teenagers, she spends more time listening to his music than studying.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the information presented in this selection suggest about Turkish families?

• Turkish families are frequently happier than American families.

• Many Turkish families argue with each other, but then settle their differences by sharing food and candy.

• Turkish families often visit beaches and take vacations.

• Turkish families value time spent with family and friends.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Look at the following thesaurus entry.

primary adjective

1. best 2. elementary 3. essential 4. first

Which of the following synonyms would best replace the word primary in paragraph 4?

• best

• elementary

• essential

• first

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C