Module 5 Week 2 - The Good Garden/Living Green

The story says that the new teacher, Don Pedro, has big ideas. What does this mean?

• He has plans that will lead to important changes

• He thinks his ideas are better than those of others.

• His ideas are familiar to many people around the world.

• His plans are so large that they would be hard to carry out.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the townspeople’s relationship with Don Pedro change over time?

• At first they refuse to help him, but then they all volunteer.

• At first they want him to leave, but then they ask him to stay.

• At first they question his work, but then they begin to admire it.

• At first they fear he is like the coyote, but then they see he is different.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does María Luz try building terraces and composting at home?

• She hopes this will help her garden grow crops again.

• She hopes this will make it easier to sell the family farm

• She thinks this will trick the coyote into leaving her alone

• She thinks this will help her new teacher feel more welcome.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Based on the last paragraph in the story, what will most likely happen next?

• Papa will use his money to buy seeds and fertilizer for the garden.

• Papa will ask María Luz to listen to him rather than to Don Pedro.

• Papa will go back to the highlands because he enjoys working there.

• Papa will learn from María Luz just like she has learned from Don Pedro.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main theme of the story?

• Success requires a lot of practice.

• Be open to new ways of doing things.

• Think carefully before accepting advice.

• Making mistakes is a part of growing up.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

At the beginning of the play, how are Grace and Bo different?

• Grace wants to teach others in the group, but Bo does not.

• Grace sees how the group can improve, but Bo does not.

• Grace cares about the environment, but Bo does not.

• Grace likes working on projects, but Bo does not.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Grace suggest that the team should use the back of the poster board for their project?

• It will allow them to avoid using a new piece.

• It will keep them from having to go to the store.

• It will make it easier for them to copy their draft.

• It will provide more space for them to present ideas.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Grace says that some of the group’s plans for how to conserve energy seem minor. What does the word minor mean as it is used in the play?

• unimportant

• challenging

• incorrect

• boring

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CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Bo calls her dad and asks him to buy a new glue stick while he is at the store. What does this scene show?

• Bo does not want to work with her friends on the poster.

• Bo does not want to use the supplies she already has to finish the poster.

• Bo and her friends have come up with an idea to save energy while making the poster.

• Bo and her friends need advice from others in order to come up with good topics for the poster.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the theme of the play?

• It is important to work hard on tasks.

• It is worthwhile to spend time with friends.

• It is usually wise to ask for help from others.

• It is often necessary to approach problems in a new way.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3