Home of the Brave Review

Kek cries the first time he visits a grocery store because

• There is so much food that he is overwhelmed

• The bright colors and lights are blinding

• He can’t understand why there is so much food here when people from home are dying from starvation

• He is so happy to finally be acting like an American

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CCSS.RL.5.2

A theme is the author’s message about life. It is something we can take away from the story. Which of the following is NOT a theme in Home of the Brave?

• One must never give up hope

• Honesty is the best policy

• If you persevere, you can succeed

• When in the darkness, it helps to have a friend shine you in the right direction

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the significance of Kek’s classmates calling him Cowboy?

• It encourages Kek to continue working on Lou’s farm with Gol

• It makes him feel like he has a new name, an American name

• It makes him want to include Ganwar in the farm

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CCSS.RL.5.2

"We are a family, and our laughter keeps us warm” was Kek's response to Dave when:

• Dave introduced Kek to hot chocolate

• Dave gave Kek a coat

• Dave shows Kek how to work the thermostat.

• Dave tells Kek to lock the door

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

The chapter, “Helping”, about washing the dishes...

• Lightened the mood of the book

• Helped make the reader understand how difficult every day tasks are for are for refugees.

• Made the reader root for Kek

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Which piece of text evidence supports the idea that Kek still has hope that he will find his mother?

• Kek cries when he looks into his aunt's eyes, because it reminds him of his mother.

• Kek is sad about not being able to see Lou and Gol because it reminds him of losing his family.

• Kek keeps a piece of fabric from his mother's dress in his pocket and touches it when he misses her.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

What are character traits?

• Character traits: words that describe character's personality or qualities that make them who they are. In other words, how you would describe that character to someone else.

• Character traits

• Character traits

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2B

What are the steps for debate in book clubs?

• Agree to disagree

• Present idea but immediately back off when someone questions your idea

• Present idea

  Review evidence

  Collect evidence

• Present idea

  Argue

  Never agree

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CCSS.SL.5.1A

CCSS.SL.5.1C

CCSS.W.5.1B

When Kek's father sings Kek's song, and uses the phrase "The alligator snaps, still Kek swims", what does he mean?

• Kek is not good at paying attention.

• Kek misses his dad.

• His dad is not proud of Kek

• Kek is an optimist.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How was Ganwar's hand injured?

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