Main Street

Where does "Main Street" take place?

• Maine

• New Hampshire

• Atlanta

• Connecticut

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In this quote:

"Maybe she was so busy looking at the colored leaves, she didn't look around to see that leaves were the ONLY color in this town."

What does Celeste mean when she says "leaves were the only color in this town?"

• That all the houses are painted the same color

• That everyone has the same hair color

• All the people in the town are white

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What happened to Treetop's mom?

• She died from cancer

• She walked out on them

• She is away on vacation

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is Celeste?

• Treetop's best friend who moved from New York

• Treetop's sister

• Treetop's mother

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which quotes are examples of racism?

• "The only black person my mother knew stole stuff."

• "They love rap music."

• "She might have a gun."

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why doesn't Celeste like living in Peterborough, New Hampshire?

• It's too cold and she doesn't like the snow

• She likes living in the city better

• The townspeople are racist and she feels like she doesn't belong

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

"The way our fingers go, she said, brown, white, brown, white...It's like God or Mother Nature...decided to make the leaves here all crazy colored---She held up our hands--this is right, too."

What does Celeste mean when she says this to Treetop?

• It is okay to be friends with people who are different from you

• People who are different should never become friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

"Main Street" has to do with what aspect of Identity?

• Sexuality

• Race

• Gender

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main conflict or problem in this story?

• Celeste and Treetop are friends, but the townspeople are racist and make it difficult for Celeste and her family to live there

• Treetop's mom died from cancer and now it is just Treetop and her dad

• Celeste and Treetop are struggling with their sexuality

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What happens at the end of the story?

• Treetop moves back to New York with her family

• Celeste moves back to New York with her family

• Celeste stays in New Hampshire with her family

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9